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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events PC
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64 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. PGNx Media
    77
    The PC version of the game was changed for the worse; the console versions are recommended due to their more accurate control scheme and level variety.
  2. eToychest
    77
    Parents of these children will also enjoy this game--I laughed out loud more than once--but any experienced gamer will find it a transient challenge that is over much too quickly.
  3. AceGamez
    70
    The game as a whole is very forgiving - too forgiving in fact. If you're an experienced gamer, or even an adult who plays occasionally, you shouldn't find the puzzles, bad guys, bosses or exploration too much of a hindrance and will probably complete the game in about 10 hours.
  4. PC Format
    70
    Simple, entertaining platform/puzzle fun for the little people. [Feb 2005, p.89]
  5. IGN
    65
    It's not that I think the console version of Lemony Snicket is all that great, mind you, but it is definitely better than the PC version.
  6. ActionTrip
    65
    This game just isn't very interesting. Collecting endless items for a list becomes old after awhile, and there isn't enough other things to do to keep it interesting. The control system also makes playing more difficult and frustrating than it should be.
  7. Pelit (Finland)
    65
    A standard movie game for kids. What a pity, the movie promised more. [Mar. 05]
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  8. Game Chronicles
    63
    Combined with the already short length, Snicket on the PC is an "unfortunate event" that you can probably pass on in favor of one of the console versions. Even the GBA game is better than this.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Overall the gameplay is far too simple for any casual gamer but it's sure to keep kids entertained even if they haven't seen the movie or read any of the novels.
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  10. Worth Playing
    60
    It has everything that should make it a quality game and a good seller, then drops all the marbles by failing to put in enough game to hold up the bargain.
  11. Computer and Video Games
    60
    In truth, the puzzles are rather refreshing, not least because you have a gurgling baby to help you who eats literally anything.
  12. Warcry
    60
    The console versions have more variety in level design, more distinct roles for each of the children and a longer play time. Heck, I could finish the PC version in less time than it would take to watch the movie.
  13. Detroit Free Press
    50
    Potential players need to know that we cruised through the entire game -- without any cheats -- in about four hours.
  14. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    The sort of game that screams, "average!" at every turn. [March 2005, p.83]
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5.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. HuckleberryPie
    6
    A bit of a good game, but it felt too forgiving and had little to no replay value, besides the fact that this is in fact moddable thanks to the Unreal Engine that powered it.… Full Review »
  2. JeremiahS.
    10
    Great game.
  3. FekonaSilence
    10
    Cool game!!!
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