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Review of The Jackbox Party Pack 8 on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2021
Cover image of The Jackbox Party Pack 8 on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 14 Oct 2021
Genre: Party
Developer: Jackbox Games
Publisher: Jackbox Games

Introduction

Gather 'round, party lovers and couch potatoes alike! The Jackbox Party Pack 8 rides into your living room, ready to turn your friends into laughing lunatics-or maybe just mildly amused by your questionable humor. Strap in, get your devices charged, and prepare for a wild ride with this latest pack bursting at the seams with hilarity.

Gameplay

This time, the party pack is like a buffet of fun, featuring five unique games. First up, we have **Drawful: Animate**. If you thought drawing stick figures was hard, now you have to bring them to life with two-frame animations. Yes, all the charm of sloppy doodling, plus the pressure of trying not to make your friends question your artistic skills-no pressure, right? Next, we dive into **The Wheel of Enormous Proportions**. If you've ever wanted your fate to be decided by a large wheel-like a game show host's best friend-this is your game! Players create soul-seeking questions and then spin a wheel. Just make sure not to end up on the dreaded "bankruptcy" space. You'd hate to lose a monopoly on awkward trivia! Then we have **Job Job** which is basically a job interview gone hilariously wrong. Players answer silly prompts, only to have their responses mixed up in a chaotic mash-up that resembles real-life interviews-filled with awkward pauses and cringeworthy comments. You'll build your resume in an entirely new way! For those with a flair for banter, **The Poll Mine** offers a team-based treasure hunt for popularity. Choose your answers wisely as you dive into a cave of opinions, trying to figure out which polls your fellow players chose for their life decisions. Did everyone prefer pizza over tacos? Only time will tell! Last but not least, there's **Weapons Drawn**, a social deduction game that'll have your friends throwing accusations around faster than confetti at a wedding. Everyone plays as a suspect and tries to figure out who among you has murderous intentions-with paper cutouts, of course. Stay sharp, or risk being outed as the killer (at least in the game)!

Graphics

Visually, Jackbox Party Pack 8 maintains that delightful cartoonish aesthetic we've come to expect. The graphics are vibrant and engaging, like a cartoon explosion in a candy factory. It's a perfect backdrop for friends to laugh, play, and sometimes sigh in collective disappointment when a game goes off the rails (which we all know is a common occurrence)! Each game has its distinctive style that keeps things fresh and exciting as you hop from one to the next.

Conclusion

Overall, The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is the life of the party! It's packed with games that cater to different tastes, ensuring that even your weird uncle who constantly cracks dad jokes has something to enjoy. The ease of use means that you can just jump in with your smart device (who needs controllers, am I right?) and start the hilarity without delay. Perfect for gatherings, zoom hangouts, or just getting through a dull Saturday night. So grab your friends, load up the pack, and prepare for a night filled with laughter, absurdity, and maybe some questionable life choices! The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and I'd rate it a solid 9 out of 10! Now go forth and get your game on!

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