Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius GameCube
Metascore
42 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
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  1. GameCube Europe
    52
    Definitely one for the younger gamers (and by that I mean the under tens) and fans of the boy genius who'll no doubt find enough to entertain them.
  2. TotalGames.net
    40
    The problems are not just with the dullness of the game, the scrappy presentation or the lack of focus, but the controls are a bit shoddy too.
  3. G4 TV
    40
    The biggest trouble spot in Jimmy Neutron, though, is the fixed camera, which lets you see each area in the game from only one angle. While a fixed camera does a great deal to prevent the visual confusion that's often a problem in platform games, it means the environments can't be fully viewed.
  4. Nintendophiles
    35
    Just because its targeted at youngsters doesn’t mean it has to be terrible.

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User Score
1.5 out of 10

Overwhelming dislike- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 3 out of 3
  1. [Anonymous]
    1
    Not even a functional platformer. The lighting looks like something from Duke Nukem 3d, the resolution is junky, and the game glitches easily. Whoever made this game needs a lesson in level design and a kick to the face.… Full Review »
  2. Mooman
    0
    Horrible. just plain horrible.
  3. atomgrid
    0
    JNBG is one of those games where the playtesters involved need to all have their hands broken. This game stinks. The counter-intuitive controls are awful and the slow rate of speed at which Jimmy moves makes one wonder whether he and Harry Potter were in the same girls' PE class. For example, Jimmy can fall into radioactive waste in one section and only lose part of a "pie" (the life force indicator) and on other levels he's killed instantly if he accidentally hops into green goop. As far as children's games go this product is only suitable as a gift for kids you don't like.… Full Review »
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