Jon Cousins
Nintendo LifeReview: The Jackbox Party Pack 2 (Switch eShop)
Published 9/25/2017
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FireTV / PS3 / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE / Switch - 10/13/2015
The Jackbox Party Pack 2
The sequel to the party game The Jackbox Party Pack, featuring 5 new party games! Phones or tablets can be used as controllers. For up to 8 players plus an Audience of up to 10,000. Games included: Earwax Fibbage 2 Bidiots Quiplash XL Bomb Corp.
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- Jackbox Games
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- Jackbox Games
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Critic avg
76
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10
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Score range
70–90
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Score range is 11–20 points
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The critic average is 76 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Nindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 8/28/2017
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen McCurry
GameGrinThe Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review Fibbage 2BidiotsEarwaxQuiplash XLBomb Corp
Published 12/4/2015
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlbert Lichi
Cubed3Cubed3 The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 11/14/2015
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Adcock
Push SquarePush Square The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/29/2015
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisTheSixthAxis The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/25/2015
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsXbox Achievements The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/23/2015
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/17/2015
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75
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNic Rowen
DestructoidDestructoid The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/13/2015
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen Barnes
Pure XboxPure Xbox The Jackbox Party Pack 2 Review
Published 10/12/2015
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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