Jetpack Joyride

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Jetpack Joyride

Halfbrick Studios

iOS; Android; Windows; PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PSP/PS Vita); tvOS; BlackBerryFree-to-play (ads) with optional in-app purchases

Health Score

RISKY

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About This Game

Jetpack Joyride is a one-touch endless-runner where the player controls Barry Steakfries as he steals experimental jetpacks and flies through a lab avoiding hazards, collecting coins, completing short missions and unlocking cosmetic items. Runs are short and repeatable, with simple tap-to-fly controls and a store for costumes, jetpacks and temporary boosts. The game is designed for quick sessions but includes ads and optional purchases.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Contains frequent ads and optional in‑game purchases
•simulated gambling-like reward mechanics and mild cartoon violence (machine-gun jetpack
•zappers)
•can be addictive without purchase controls.

Positives

•Very simple
•pick-up-and-play one-button controls
•short runs that suit younger attention spans
•whimsical art and costume/customization options motivate continued play.

Gameplay Videos

Jetpack Joyride - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Tutorial (iOS, Android)

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Fantasy ViolenceSimulated Gambling

In-Game Purchases; Ads; Leaderboards

PEGI 3 (mobile); PEGI 12 on some console/Windows releases (platform-dependent)

PEGI

Mild violenceIn-app purchases (platform-dependent)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended unsupervised — visuals are kid-friendly but the game includes simulated gambling elements, ads and in-app purchases that require parental control.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Playable with supervision — children can enjoy the simple controls, but parents should disable purchases/ads or manage spending and screen time.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate — monitor and restrict in-app purchases and consider turning off personalized ads; good for short play sessions.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate with basic guidance about microtransactions and time limits; content is mild and non-graphic.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate — teens can play freely but should be mindful of spending on in-app purchases and ad-driven engagement.