The Polar Express GameCube
Metascore
40 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 4 out of 7
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  1. GameZone
    72
    The fact that the developers were able to incorporate so many different gameplay styles into the game and making them seem completely fitting and natural is a nice accomplishment.
  2. Nintendo Power
    58
    The game's quick pacing ensures that you'll never be bored. [Jan 2005, p.138]
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  3. PGNx Media
    55
    A definite case of a game rushed to meet the movie’s release. Blue Tongue incorporated several styles of play, but these are blemished by the imperceptive control scheme.
  4. TotalGames.net
    38
    Just don't come running back to us if little Johnny decides he hates you and moves out aged six when he finds this under his Christmas tree.
  5. IGN
    35
    This is a kid's game. It's also a bad kid's game. And there's really no getting around that.
  6. GameSpot
    31
    An ugly collection of poorly conceived minigames, The Polar Express is a failure by the standards of any medium.
  7. Stuff
    20
    This half-assed movie tie-in is so crummy even the dimmest kid on the short bus won't be taken in.

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User Score
5.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. BrockV.
    10
    A joyous romp! Here comes the mini-games! HaQ!
  2. HollisH.
    10
    Wonderful fun! I think I loved it!
  3. JoeJoe
    0
    This game is great.
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