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Play OverviewPlay Overview

Jetpack Joyride (2011) is a running, jumping and shooting game you play by just tapping the screen or button at the right time to control your jetpack. You play a scientist who runs through each of the levels and must survive and get to the end.

As well as points your aim is to travel as far as possible. Contact with any obstacle means you die and your go is over. At the end of each go you can use your spin tokens in a slot machine to gain prizes to help on the next go. You can also collect gear in the game while playing. These include vehicles like "Bad As Hog" (a chopper), "Mr Cuddles" (a mecha dragon), "Crazy Freaking Teleporter" (a teleport device), "Gravity Suit" (lathering gravity), "Profit Bird" (a bird-shaped plane which ejects banknotes), "Lil' Stomper" a mech suit, and "Wave Rider" (a jet ski).

On each run, you have three missions to try and complete as you go. Things like high-fiving (running past) scientists, avoiding coins for a set distance, flying close to zappers, or having a near miss with missiles. If you complete a mission you are awarded stars based on its difficulty.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Jetpack Joyride 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action and Platform game with Collecting and Traversal elements. This is a single-player game.

DurationDuration

Play Time: It takes between 1 minute and 5 minutes to play a round of this game. Duration of each go depends on how long you last.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Jetpack Joyride was originally rated PEGI 12 when launched, however, the latest PEGI guidance has been updated so it is rated PEGI 7 for mild violence against human and fantasy characters. Small, cartoon, fantasy characters can be hit by the jetpack's bullets. They fall down and there is no blood. Human and fantasy characters can also be run over by various vehicles and hit by rockets from a human-controlled robot. When they are hit, they fall down and disappear from view. The game has an overall, cartoon-like, arcade style.

Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated General (G) for Very Mild Violence.
This game includes adverts on some platforms that are watched to unlock additional content. Note that these adverts are not covered by the age rating and may include older-rated content.

Skill Level

8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.

CostsCosts

Jetpack Joyride usually costs £2.99.
 

Jetpack Joyride

PlayStation Store PS4 £2.99
Steam Store PC -
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
  • Advertising: Smartphone or Tablet version of this game includes adverts. This varies in form but watching ads is often incentivised by unlocking additional content and progress in the game. Note that these are not covered by the age rating and may include older-rated content.
 
There are limited edition packs for specific brands like Back to the Future, Metal Slug, that are purchased at an additional price to play. Purchases are for coins for cosmetic items as well as vehicles and jet packs to help in the game:
  • Coin Barry Pack (250,000)
  • Coin Booster Pack (20,000)
  • Coin Mega Pack (50,000)
  • Coin Ultimate Pack (1,000,000)

Jetpack Joyride Deluxe Edition includes extra content including a wealth of additional content, including the ‘Strong Arm Machine’ and ‘Wave Rider’ power-ups.

On iOS and Android the game includes adverts that are watched in return for items that help you progress in the game. 
 
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
 

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 01/09/2011

Out Now: Amazon Fire, Android, PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4 and iOS

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Platform (Collecting and Traversal)

Accessibility: 17 features

Components: 2D Side-On

Developer: Half Brick (@HalfBrick)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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