Item: Joe Danger
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

92/100

Joe Danger is a masterclass in side-scrolling stunt action that feels perfectly at home on a touchscreen. Transitioning from consoles to mobile, Hello Games managed to retain the vibrant, high-energy charm that made the original a hit. You play as the world's most determined stuntman, navigating through a series of increasingly death-defying obstacle courses. What stands out immediately is the tactile nature of the controls; tapping to jump and swiping to duck feels incredibly responsive, which is vital when you're trying to time a perfect wheelie while dodging a giant boxing glove.

The game is packed with content, featuring over 20 hours of gameplay across dozens of levels. It’s not just about reaching the finish line; it’s about the finesse. Collecting stars, finding hidden letters, and maintaining a high-score combo adds layers of replayability that keep you coming back to shave seconds off your time. The visual style is a colorful, Saturday-morning-cartoon explosion that runs buttery smooth. It’s rare to find a mobile title that balances casual 'pick-up-and-play' accessibility with the depth of a full-fledged console experience, but Joe Danger clears that jump with ease.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue May 14 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

573859785

$1.99 9+★4.4 306 reviews

Author : Hello Games

Pubish Date : Fri Dec 14 2012

Last Update Date : Tue Feb 01 2022

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.3.1Tue Feb 01 2022

NEWLY REMASTERED FOR 2022
With a graphical overhaul and new engine Joe Danger Touch boasts the following major enhancements:
- Back in action! iOS 15, 64bit Architectures now supported!
- ProMotion support
- Better power performance with new optimized shaders
- Beautiful image quality, higher resolution graphics, textures with antialiasing and Metal support
- Multitouch improvements
- And much, much more including localisation updates
Bugfixes:
- Fixed an issue with leaderboards for players who had pre-existing scores on Game Center
"Lovingly crafted" 9/10 IGN
"Funny and super addictive" 9/10 Eurogamer
"A gorgeous, must-have motorbike game" 9/10 PocketGamer
"One of the most fun games on iOS" 9/10 Digital Spy
JOE DANGER’S BIGGEST ADVENTURE YET!
Wear the cape of the World’s Most Determined Stuntman, and take your trusty motorbike on a wild ride from zero to hero! Race, ride and defy death as you jump buses, dodge giant mousetraps, leap tanks full of sharks and reclaim your title of Master of Disaster! Swipe Joe to pop a wheelie, flick obstacles out of the way, tap to jump, hold down to crouch and waggle to fight sharks!
NEWLY REMASTERED FOR 2022
With a graphical overhaul and new engine Joe Danger Touch boasts the following major enhancements:
- Back in action! iOS 15, 64bit Architectures now supported!
- ProMotion support
- Better power performance with new optimized shaders
- Beautiful image quality, higher resolution graphics, textures with antialiasing and Metal support
- Multitouch improvements
- And much, much more including localisation updates
*BEAUTIFUL! Eye-popping 3D graphics
*FUN! Critically acclaimed gameplay in your hands
*SMOOTH! Intuitive touch controls
*HUGE! 20+ hours of non-stop action
*UNLOCKABLE! 25+ playable characters to discover
*GAMECENTER! Pull tricks and combos to beat your friends
Hello Games is a tiny indie studio, your support and 5-star ratings keep the updates coming :)
Find out more @ www.hellogames.org/games/joe-danger/
Follow us @ www.twitter.com/hellogames
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
"Lovingly crafted" 9/10 IGN
"Funny and super addictive" 9/10 Eurogamer
"A gorgeous, must-have motorbike game" 9/10 PocketGamer
"One of the most fun games on iOS" 9/10 Digital Spy
JOE DANGER’S BIGGEST ADVENTURE YET!
Wear the cape of the World’s Most Determined Stuntman, and take your trusty motorbike on a wild ride from zero to hero! Race, ride and defy death as you jump buses, dodge giant mousetraps, leap tanks full of sharks and reclaim your title of Master of Disaster! Swipe Joe to pop a wheelie, flick obstacles out of the way, tap to jump, hold down to crouch and waggle to fight sharks!
NEWLY REMASTERED FOR 2022
With a graphical overhaul and new engine Joe Danger Touch boasts the following major enhancements:
- Back in action! iOS 15, 64bit Architectures now supported!
- ProMotion support
- Better power performance with new optimized shaders
- Beautiful image quality, higher resolution graphics, textures with antialiasing and Metal support
- Multitouch improvements
- And much, much more including localisation updates
*BEAUTIFUL! Eye-popping 3D graphics
*FUN! Critically acclaimed gameplay in your hands
*SMOOTH! Intuitive touch controls
*HUGE! 20+ hours of non-stop action
*UNLOCKABLE! 25+ playable characters to discover
*GAMECENTER! Pull tricks and combos to beat your friends
Hello Games is a tiny indie studio, your support and 5-star ratings keep the updates coming :)
Find out more @ www.hellogames.org/games/joe-danger/
Follow us @ www.twitter.com/hellogames

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 306 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Joe Danger is a high-speed stunt-racing adventure where you take the role of the titular hero. Race through dozens of eye-popping levels, performing wheelies, backflips, and insane jumps. With various game modes including Pro Medal challenges and a massive career mode, it offers a deep, polished experience designed specifically for mobile devices.

Features

Beautiful 60FPS graphics

Over 20 hours of gameplay

Dozens of playable characters

Pro Medal challenges for experts

Tips

Perfecting the Wheelie

Hold your finger on the screen after a jump to perform a wheelie. This increases your score multiplier and helps you maintain speed over small obstacles.

Promotion Videos

Joe Danger Special Edition Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

Joe Danger

Joe Danger Touch ... The console experience takes the leap to your mobile and tablet! Featuring a whole new adventure to become the Master of Disaster. It's a...

Hello Games - Sat Aug 29 2020

Parent plea prompts Hello Games to re-release Joe Danger

Hello Games announced that it has re-released Joe Danger on iOS. The developer behind No Man's Sky said that the title is a remaster of the 2013 original.

GamesIndustry.biz - Tue Mar 29 2022

Joe Danger 2: The Movie review for PS Vita

Platform: PS Vita Also On: PC, PS3, Xbox 360. Publisher: Hello Games Developer: Hello Games Medium: Digital Players: 1-2. Online: Yes

Gaming Age - Sat May 29 2021

No Man’s Sky creators update their first game, Joe Danger, and its sequel after 8 years

Hello Games has updated its 2010 debut game Joe Danger and its 2014 sequel Joe Danger Infinity on iOS. Both games are also now free-to-play...

Polygon - Tue Mar 29 2022

Review: Joe Danger Review

Joe Danger is essentially a brilliant, complete package that does both Hello Games and the Playstation Store (of which it is probably one of the best offerings...

thisismyjoystick.com - Sun Aug 29 2010