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Barnyard PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Aug 1, 2006
  • Also On: PC, Wii
Metascore
62 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. GameZone
    77
    A grand collection of inspired mini-games.
  2. GameSpot
    71
    The open-ended design is a breath of fresh air, while the overall presentation lives up to the movie's skewed style and humor.
  3. AceGamez
    70
    The open ended gameplay, the mini games and a mobile phone to call my own all contribute to a good time, especially if you've seen me in the film beforehand.
  4. Game Chronicles
    70
    What a shocker. A licensed movie tie-in – based on a relatively unknown property no less – that actually ended up being fun and entertaining for the whole family.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    It's no modern-day classic, but Barnyard is still a good choice for young gamers, with a nice unhurried design somewhat reminiscent of "Animal Crossing."
  6. IGN
    67
    With a ton of mini-games (half of which are available out of the box. Nice), a huge free-roaming environment, tons of mini-quests and open-ended gameplay, Barnyard manages to pull off its design quite nicely. Having said that, the game still suffers from the normal symptoms of licensed products, lacking a little polish here, and a gameplay tweak there.
  7. Worth Playing
    62
    While Barnyard has a few shining points such as the bike and Sharp Squirter, it just isn't entertaining enough to account for a purchase, unless you have children who are really, really into the movie.
  8. GamesRadar
    60
    An easy, mildly entertaining grab bag of minigames and missions. Young kids will still undoubtedly enjoy the game, and their parents will find themselves sucked into numerous minigames as well.
  9. Digital Entertainment News
    55
    This may be one of the few games with nearly identical gameplay as its GBA cousin. It won't knock your socks off, but kids who are nuts about the movie might get a kick out of it.
  10. VideoGamer
    50
    It's just about good enough to entertain kids who must see more of the characters from the movie, but everyone else should stay well clear.
  11. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Rather than craft a generic beat-em-up that follows the plot of the film, THQ has created sort of a kiddie version of "The Sims". [Oct. 2006, p.88]
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  12. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    40
    The kids will not be impressed. [Christmas 2006, p.102]
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  13. G4 TV
    40
    Quaint graphics, recognizable characters, easy gameplay, and many mini-games give Barnyard some staying power with its target audience. For older gamers, the game is entirely standard and boring.
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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DavS.
    9
    This is a great game. Fast, funny, some of the mini-games are challenging. I'm 28 and testing this game out, and it didn't bore me at all. The only weird part is male cows shooting milk, but...it is what it is!… Full Review »
  2. Tamara
    10
    Fun for adults who aren't into really violent games and fun for kids too!
  3. AJ
    9
    My son loved this game, fun and entertaining.
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