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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 80 | 38 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 252 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 91 | 280 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 20, 2025) · 280 reviews sampled · 236 total reviews in window · weighted 118.5 up / 5.1 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (21)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Two instant classics, one remote-only oddball, and a whole lot of party magic. Jackbox Party Pack 11 is a super return to form for the long-running series.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“After some stumbles last year, the Jackbox Games crew has come back with a great collection that moves in multiple directions and is satisfying overall”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If Jackbox Party Pack 11 is anything to go by, then the second decade of Jackbox is going to be great. There's a familiar feel to the pack as a whole, but it's really well put together and there's a great injection of noisy new ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“If you were a fan of Jackbox Party Pack 4, 5, and 8, then you will have a great time playing these games with your friends or even complete strangers. Some of the game modes are not optimized to be played in a loud environment, but if there is a will, there is a way.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“When it comes to Jackbox Party Pack 11, there is likely a game for everyone in your circle of friends and family. No, I don’t like drawing on my phone but since that mode keeps appearing in every pack, I imagine it’s popular with someone. No, I didn’t like the cringe of playing a microphone-based game in the same room as people who were actively laughing about everything, but someone probably would. What I do know is that Jackbox Party Pack 11 had something for me to enjoy and will find itself in my party game rotation. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Jackbox Party Pack 11 promises five new original titles, but four of them lean heavily on familiar ground. Suspectives is basically Fakin’ It in disguise. Doominate is Quiplash with a dark twist. Cookie Haus is Tee K-O with frosting. Hear Say is Earwax remade. Only Legends of Trivia stands tall as something truly inventive, and it’s so good it almost justifies the purchase on its own. For long-time Jackbox fans, this pack is a mix of déjà vu and discovery. Most of the games are fun but familiar, while one is an instant classic that deserves its own spotlight. If you’re looking for something brand new, Legends of Trivia makes The Jackbox Party Pack 11 worth picking up, but let’s hope the next pack doesn’t rely on nostalgia to fill the table.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Jackbox Party Pack 11 is a fantastic iteration and adds more to the series than not. While some of the titles may be lost over time, there’s still a lot of joy to be had here and it’s a necessary addition to any Jackbox enthusiast. Draw, accuse and doom your friends, and then have a nice screaming sesh in between answering adventurous trivia. This pack goes all the way to eleven!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is an entertaining mix of five new party games that showcase Jackbox’s trademark humour and creativity, even if not every idea fully lands. Doominate delivers sharp wordplay, Hear Say shines with chaotic audio fun, Cookie Haus struggles with clunky drawing controls, Suspectives brings clever social deduction, and Legends of Trivia adds a refreshing cooperative twist to trivia. It’s not quite a top-tier pack, especially with the restrictions of Hear Say and Suspectives as well as the pacing of Legends of Trivia, but there’s still more than enough variety and personality here to make it a great choice for any game night.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The Jackbox games consistently shine when played with friends who understand each other’s humor and social boundaries. The experience improves significantly when players are comfortable engaging openly, or teasing each other intentionally. Party Pack 11 reinforces Jackbox’s strengths and maintains the series’ high standards. The writing remains sharp, host performances are lively, and the overall presentation reinforces the sense of a curated game night rather than a loose bundle of minigames. Ultimately, The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is a satisfying entry, one that offers fresh content for veterans of the series while remaining accessible to newcomers. It confidently reinforces why Jackbox remains the go-to choice for laughter-filled game nights.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Jackbox Party Pack 11 is a good release that features some fresh games and plenty of good times. It returns the series to a better form, although it’s not perfect by any means, nor will it rival the best of the best in the Jackbox series. But it’s far better than what has been recently released over the last three years and gives hope that more fun is to be had with future Jackbox releases.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The Jackbox Party Pack 11 delivers a lively mix of five all-new party games, showcasing Jackbox Games' continued creativity and understanding of group dynamics. From the collaborative fantasy trivia of Legends of Trivia to the absurd audio fun of Hear Say, this pack leans into originality and variety. While some technical hiccups and niche design choices hold a few games back, the overall experience is built for laughs, competition, and replayability.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I wish I could say that everyone wins in the end when playing Jackbox Party Pack 11…but they really don’t. It’s certainly a step up from last year’s Naughty Pack, but the games on offer here are too inconsistent to be worth your while. As always, a good group of friends can always probably make anything fun, but it’ll take a lot more effort here than you’d like.”
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Patch history
- Free Content Update Available Now for The Jackbox Party Pack 11Nov 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window