JOE DANGER 1 + 2 Review

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Published on October 19, 2023 3:00:36 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fufPH9xobcc

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Joe Danger 2: The Movie (2012)

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Review

Duration: 11:18

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Want a 2d motorcycle stunt game where you get watched by sentient pool noodles? Then check out this Cheapness affordable gaming review of Joe Danger 1 and 2 [Episode 67]

Two motorcycle stunt games by Hello Games and the review shows how:
-Both games have a nice cartoony style and a pretty 2.5D viewpoint but the second title is more stimulating with added settings (Caves, snow etc.) and Joe Danger 1 mostly stuck with ACME deserts and spectating crowds (With the mentioned spectating pool noodles in the background and other surreal fans) - Although this view can cause some eye itch at first
-Both games have good music, but Joe Danger 1 has the superior 70s game show music, and the second title has the still decent scenario tracks (Spy music for the spy movie levels for instance) that feel a bit less distinct
-No story really... no dialogue either really
-The gameplay is the meat of these games, and they play like the trials games I assume (Because I never played any of those games) except less realistic I'm guessing (The review thumbnail wasn't just a joke: Joe survives due to the sometimes-forgiving physics)
-The focus is more on completing objectives on the levels rather than just surviving them: collect these stars, collect these letters, complete the level in one continuous combo etc. in order to earn level stars and the harder level medals that can be earned on some levels by achieving all of the level stars in one try (Unlocks a nice costume as well on occasion, the second game has all 9 team fortress 2 class available from the start I believe)
-Joe Danger 1 is more hardcore in this respect, more demanding, with more stars to earn and probably requiring more perfection. Joe Danger 2 is a bit more fun (More vehicles too) and laid-back as the medal levels usually have fewer stars to earn in one run and I think I actually completed it at like half the time I played the first game (Which I gave up on later on because of frustration) but maybe that makes for a purer experience.
-But I argue that both games complement one another and that purchasing the bundle will offset some of the cost of the second game with the first titles bulk and challenge yet inject more of the second title's fun and variety
-Both games have samescreen multiplayer (Versus racing) with one being capped at 2-player split screen and 2 having up to 4 players on the same screen at once (I like it but it's quite an overwhelming experience to throw your uninitiated friends into as my test with friends had mixed results)

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0:00 Cheapness Intro
0:11 Gag and Summary
0:27 Reviewing Both Games in the Franchise
0:39 Cartoon Stunt Person
1:08 Gameplay is the Meat of This Game
1:23 Joe Danger 2 is Faster and More Stimulating
1:49 Joe Danger 1 is More Demanding
2:11 Unlock Costumes (Team Fortress 2 Included)
2:37 Visual Difference and Quality
3:24 70s Game Show Music in Joe Danger 1
3:47 Joe Danger 2 has more Scenario Music
3:57 A More ACME Take on the Trials Franchise
4:39 Some Creative Expression/ Puzzling
4:53 Samescreen Multiplayer
5:13 Length of Playtime (If You Put Effort into Perfecting Levels)
5:52 Good Value for Both Complementary Titles
6:30 OK Download Size
6:54 What Does it Take to Run?
7:32 Is it Kid Friendly?
8:24 The Samescreen Multiplayer May be a Bit Daunting for New Players
8:42 Pros
9:23 Maybes
10:10 Cons
10:53 Ending Gag
11:06 Cheapness Outro

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