ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove

 Xbox One
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. IGN
    Mar 4, 2019
    70
    A nostalgic look to the videogames' past that may be a bit lackluster for those who didn't played the original games, but it's a welcomed return for this two charismatic characters.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Feb 28, 2019
    70
    ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove is a very faithful comeback. However, outside of some lovely looking visuals, things haven’t really kept up with the times. It’s fun in short bursts, but be prepared for things to get a bit too repetitive, a bit too quickly, especially in solo play. The soundtrack, on the other hand, is as brilliant and as funky as it ever was. When all is said and done, die-hard fans of the originals will find the most value here.
  3. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 28, 2019
    70
    Bristling with energy and a bright, breezy '90s-inspired style, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove harks back to a simpler time, when life was a little bit funkier. And fun. This is a fun game.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Mar 6, 2019
    63
    Human Nature succeed In bringing back ToeJam & Earl. The old fans will enjoy this again with its iconic and legendary 90s characters.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 9, 2019
    60
    A short, funky old-school nostalgia trip that fails to fulfil its potential.
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  7. TheXboxHub
    Mar 14, 2019
    60
    As an exercise in nostalgia it hits the mark, but I can’t help but feel ToeJam and Earl will struggle to pick up new fans, no matter how groovy they are.
  8. GameSpew
    Feb 28, 2019
    50
    ToeJam and Earl may have gained cult status for their past escapades, but unless you're a hardcore fan of the series, the magic doesn't quite carry over to the 21st century.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 8 out of 24
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    ToeJam & Earl, ahhh... I remember the nostalgia of the original game back in 1991 because it was one of my favorite games on the Sega Genesis.ToeJam & Earl, ahhh... I remember the nostalgia of the original game back in 1991 because it was one of my favorite games on the Sega Genesis. I remember the laughs the enjoyment the original game would gave me. Again laughed with the newest entry in the series, thanks to the as always wacky visuals and sound design. There are minor technical issues every now as I'm sure they were also there in the original before I use to notice such things. I quickly forgot to notice these issues, thanks to the very fun gameplay when played with a friend truly shines through. It’s also fun when played on your own as well and there’s more than enough content to keep you interested, I just preferred playing it co-op with a friend. Whether you chose to play alone or with a friend is the perfect balance of being fun and challenging at the same time. If like me you’re a fan of the franchise then you’ll thoroughly enjoy what ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove has to offer, because it stays true to the fans and it offers you a ton of fun and enjoyable moments throughout. Two Thumbs up and a recommendation for fans and newcomers alike.… Full Review »
  2. Bruninho1997
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Manteve a essência do primeiro título, com acréscimos maravilhosos!
    Possui uma ótima jogabilidade, gráficos bonitos, boa trilha sonora, e é    Manteve a essência do primeiro título, com acréscimos maravilhosos!
    Possui uma ótima jogabilidade, gráficos bonitos, boa trilha sonora, e é muito divertido.    … Full Review »
  3. CC_Andyman
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Maxing the score to offset the review bombers (why do people do that, anyway?). Back in the Groove is every bit as great as the original gameMaxing the score to offset the review bombers (why do people do that, anyway?). Back in the Groove is every bit as great as the original game on the Genesis, and better in many ways. It's ridiculously fun and endlessly replayable. Even the price is right!… Full Review »
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