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Jetpack Joyride
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Based on 10 parent reviews
Based on 23 kid reviews
Kids say this mobile game is largely enjoyable and suitable for all ages, featuring fun gameplay and mild cartoon violence that many reviewers consider harmless. While some express concerns about the game’s rating and perceived violence, most users find it engaging and addictive, praising its accessibility, humor, and variety of play options.
- fun gameplay
- mild violence
- engaging for ages
- addictive experience
- suitable ratings
- customization options
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What's It About?
In Jetpack Joyride, players attempt to escape from a laboratory after stealing a specialized jetpack that propels itself by shooting bullets. They have the option of running or flying through the air, shooting scientists on the ground. They will also have to avoid spinning electrical arcs, which destroy the jetpack and end the game. Players can also get power-ups, which include a mechanized suit and teleporter, to help them get further in the game.
Is It Any Good?
JETPACK JOYRIDE is the epitome of the "one more turn" title. It may be somewhat simplistic in its gameplay and not have a ton of original elements, but the game is so well polished and executed that you can't help but continue playing again and again and again. From the variety of bonus weapons -- like the stomp suit or the bad as hog (a clever pun on the more objectionable term) -- to the fun enhancements you can buy with coins (earned within the game or available via in-app purchase), it's downright charming. And the inclusion of Barry Steakfries, a hero in other games by the developer, is a nice nod to the team's dedicated fans. For a dollar, it's impossible to wrong with this one.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : September 1, 2011
- Genre : Action Games
- Publisher : Halfbrick Studios
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.1.3 or later; Android 2.2 and up
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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