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Jackass: The Game

(2007, Video Games - Arcade Games, Rated M, Play it on: PSP)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Asinine stunts, some deadly. Not for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not only would many of these stunts lead to death, such as falling off a building, but others have crude humor, such as the dung-flying contest.
  • Violence:

    Stupid stunts might lead to broken bones and blood spatters. You can see your character break apart, bleed, and then die after some stunts.
  • Sex:

    Male Jackass hosts dance around in thongs; some tush is exposed.
  • Language:

    The inappropriate words are "bleeped" out like the TV show, but gamers can guess what goes in their place.
  • Consumerism:

    This game is based on the MTV show and movies of the same name.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Jackass: The Game was written by Marc Saltzman

Parents need to know that this game is based on the MTV show of the same name that glorifies being crude and disgusting. Just as the TV show is about stupid daredevil stunts, this game even goes one step further by letting you perform stunts that can get you killed. The game's violence comes from watching these stunts and seeing your character die. You watch as your body breaks apart and bleeds while falling down a hill. You will also see near-naked men prancing around.

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What’s the Story?

JACKASS: THE GAME models itself after the Jackass TV show and feature films by letting the player become one of the characters of the show. In this PSP action game, you choose to be Steve-O, Ryan Dunn, or Johnny Knoxville, each of whom resembles his real-life counterpart. You compete in ridiculous events, some of which cause you to die. For example, you can race a shopping cart against an opponent to see which player can reach the finish line first -- but you're on top of a skyscraper, so if you don't stop the cart fast enough you'll end up over the edge, plunging to your death. Close

Is It Any Good?

By playing through scenarios such as wearing a jock strap and dancing in a retail store or using an umbrella to prevent getting hit with sprayed animal dung, you unlock additional game features as well as footage from the Jackass TV show. Or you can record, save, and replay your wildest exploits and share them with friends. You can also play against other friends in the same room.

Problem is, not only are these activities dumb, but they're not very challenging, so the novelty wears off fast. That said, fans of the show might enjoy the increasingly insane and asinine stunts. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 09/25/2007, price $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for crude humor, language, mild blood, sexual themes and violence.)

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 1.0

    just stupid

    My twelve year old brother was playing this and i must say i just stood there and stared for a bit just because seeing a man in a bikini bottom caught me off guard. Not for kids really, unless you wish to become a moron. Some very foul language was also uttered and rip-offs of foul language. Also you see clips from the movie that are viewable. Over all don't waste your time.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 1.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    dont try this at home

    in real life the people in this game is dead its funny the first time but it isn't so funny now

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    i like it!!!

    i thought it was awesome!!! but you should only play if 13 or older! fun game!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I FEEL STUPIDER AFTER PLAYING THIS GAME

    Gotta say, most REDICULOUS ever game ever invented ever! Theres fallin down a hill full of rocks and cacti, destroyin cars in a time limit, MANY graphic images of throwin up, rollin down a street full of traffic, at the end of each level it shows how many bones you break and fracture, oh and in the corner shows your charecters face slowly gettin bloodier and more messed up.

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