The Ant Bully

 GameCube
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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  1. Game Informer
    65
    Whether you are defending the colony from a hornet invasion by manning goo cannons, racing an obstacle course with a team of ants, or foraging for food, the game keeps things fresh. Too bad none of it is exciting. [Feb. 2007, p.102]
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  2. ZTGD
    60
    Ant Bully is your typical video game tie in with a little extra sprinkled on top. Unfortunately, more often than not these bits of extra seem like rushed afterthoughs rather than core gameplay elements.
  3. IGN
    55
    A mix of surprisingly good and atrociously bad. While the gameplay is pretty entertaining at times, borrowing a few design elements form some of the best adventure games out there, fetch quests still get in the way of an otherwise amusing escapade.
  5. Worth Playing
    55
    There were some obvious attempts to bring the game beyond the usual mediocre fare provided by film-to-game adaptations, but the few bright parts are eclipsed by the repetitive gameplay, lackluster graphics and atrocious controls. More frustrating than fun.
  6. Nintendo Power
    50
    There have been enough subpar movie games of late that you should know what to expect, and The Ant Bully meets those expectations. [Oct. 2006, p.87]
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  7. GameTrailers
    50
    A horribly repetitive platformer.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best GameCube Game of 2006
25
#25 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2006

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. ItsAllOgre5
    Oct 25, 2017
    5
    It's basically a mediocre Legend of Zelda ripoff mixed with collectathon elements. The graphics, music, and annoying voice clips wereIt's basically a mediocre Legend of Zelda ripoff mixed with collectathon elements. The graphics, music, and annoying voice clips were unimpressive. Still, it's not the worst movie-based game ever, especially since the film wasn't good either.… Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    5
    I like the variety it has but it doesn't use it well. The game does have good graphics but that isn't so important. But overall this game isI like the variety it has but it doesn't use it well. The game does have good graphics but that isn't so important. But overall this game is alright but could have been more.… Full Review »
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