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GAMES Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride Review
Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Jetpack Joyride 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 you 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.
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 you 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.
Game Details
Release Date: 01/09/2011
Platforms: Amazon Fire, Android, PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4 and iOS
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Platform (Collecting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 17 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Half Brick (@HalfBrick)
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Duration
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.
Play Style
This is a single-player game.
Age Ratings
Content Rating
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 Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game.
Costs
Jetpack Joyride usually costs £2.99.
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:
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.
Jetpack Joyride
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 lets players watch adverts to unlock 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.
Accessibility
Our Jetpack Joyride Accessibility Report documents 17 accessibility features:
Although you only have to tap to trigger backpack and jump, you do need to hold your finger down to fly up quickly.
Although you only have to tap to trigger backpack and jump, you do need to hold your finger down to fly up quickly.
Diversity and Inclusion
We haven't documented diversity and inclusion information for this game yet.
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