Jumping Joe & Friends (2018)

The creators of Robonauts and Astro Bears Party proudly present a new title perfect for intense playtimes with your friends and family.

Platform Arcade Action PartyNintendo Switch

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Plot-driven, warm, classical in form and spare.

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Cubed3Shane JuryAug 20188/10
Very basic but highly approachable, with an addictive gameplay hook and cheap entry fee, Jumping Joe & Friends is a strong candidate for impulse purchasing on Nintendo Switch eShop, and offers more depth than its basic aesthetic would suggest. Online connectivity would have done wonders for potential replay value, but for pick-up-and-play Switch gaming, this one is hard to beat.
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New Game NetworkCharlie NicholsonJun 201875/100
Jumping Joe and Friends embraces simplicity, requiring enduring vigilance as it challenges the player to accumulate as many points as possible. The result? Not only a tense arcade platformer, but a reasonable party game that suits the Switch's pick-up-and-play charm.
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PS3Blog.netJun 201865/100
Jumping Joe and Friends is a fun arcade-style minimalist platformer that is fun in short burst as you try to beat your high score, collecting a ton of diamonds along the way. Those of you with kids will get the most out of your purchase since your little ones will have a lot of fun as they give it their best effort.
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Nintendo InsiderRyan JanesSep 20182/10
All in all, Jumping Joe and Friends is your typical smartphone experience – shallow, repetitive and lacking any real hook to keep you playing. Even the multiplayer wears out its welcome in a matter of minutes. The list of excellent or just fun Switch titles is already a long one and continues to grow with every passing week. Any one of those would be a better investment than Jumping Joe and Friends.
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Nintendo LifeLiam DoolanJun 20184/10
Given its simplicity and bright presentation, it's best recommended for a younger audience.
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About the game

Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Qubic Games, QubicGames S.A.
Publisher: Qubic Games, QubicGames S.A.
Released: May 25, 2018

IGDB rating 4.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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