When comparing Jetpack Joyride vs Smash Hit, the Slant community recommends Smash Hit for most people. In the question“What are the best endless runner games for Android?” Smash Hit is ranked 5th while Jetpack Joyride is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Smash Hit is:
There is a singular $1.99 in app purchase that unlocks the full content of the game.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can be played while offline
Jetpack Joyride allows for the game to be played with no internet connection.
Pro Comprehensive stat tracking
Players can track their progress from day one to see if there has been improvement.
Pro Variety of different modes
Instead of just seeing how far a player can get, there are specific challenges that make it feel like a new game.
Pro Unpredictable gameplay
While much of this game is based on skill, there are enough random events to keep any player on their toes.
Pro Charming pixel based graphics
The pixel based graphics give the game quite a bit of charm to the game.
Pro Fun power-ups
Flying Dragons, Motorcycles, Dinosaurs and even Teleporting are some of the powerups to be found in Jetpack Joyride.
Pro Single in app purchase that unlocks the full game
There is a singular $1.99 in app purchase that unlocks the full content of the game.
Pro Visually impressive
From the design of the players surrounding to the glass structures that need to be smashed, Smash Hit has quite the impressive graphics.
Pro Original twist on endless runner gameplay
By being in first person while throwing objects at obstacles in the way, Smash Hit changes up what is an often boring premise.
Cons
Con Useless IAPs
The in app purchases are all purely for looks and don't add any replay value to the game.
Con Luck based as to how far one can get
With each playthrough being randomly generated it takes a good bit of luck to get to the higher end of the leaderboards.
Con Crashes
Smash hit crashes on some device including the Nexus 5.