Jetpack Joyride

Perfect for what it is

So I'll start by saying that, when I give this game 5 stars, by no means am I saying that this belongs in the gaming Hall of Fame alongside GTA, Skyrim, or Halo. What I am saying is that this game was designed to be a very specific kind of game, and it achieved that goal flawlessly. Jetpack Joyride is a fun, easy to play arcade-style game with charming graphics, fun achievements (mostly), and gameplay that works exactly how it was intended to. As endless runner games go, this is a gem.

This is not a game that you'll be recommending to anyone who will listen, and it's not going to be a game you point to as something that shaped your whole childhood (even if you were a child when playing this). But you'll have a good time playing it, and it's not a game that will wear out its welcome before you're done with it. From the first achievement to the last, I had a great time with this title. You won't need to drop any real cash to wrap this game up (it's an option, but this game is able to stay fun for long enough to avoid needing to go there), and the variety of vehicles and powerups should definitely keep it fresh long enough to complete it.

You definitely don't need to rush to the store and download this game right now, and if endless runners aren't your cup of tea, this isn't a genre-redefining title that requires you to give it a chance. But if you want a fun, simple arcade-style title that can take up 3-4 days of your time (or less if you really marathon it) and give you an easy 200gs for free, you won't regret Jetpack Joyride.
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