Scaler PlayStation 2
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Metascore
70 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: Bobby "Scaler" Johnson got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor's evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of...by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical ? this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next. Shape-sift your way through the levels. Take the shape and abilities of 10 different baddies, key to progressing through the game!
    Camouflage into with your environment to sneak past foes. Work your way through the worlds by vine-surfing, a combination of skateboarding and a roller coaster, used to fly through the levels faster than the speed of light. As you speed along, gather an electrical charge to send an electric shock at enemies. Explore levels full of exotic plants, wondrous creatures and beautiful worlds. An unlikely hero in a strange situation with many comedic moments. [Global Star]    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. IGN
    80
    What it lacks in innovation it more than makes up in style, humor and solid game mechanics. Controls feel smooth and responsive and the action is always brisk. The inclusion of evolutionary transformations is an especially nice touch.
  2. My Gamer
    74
    This blue lizard offers way more than a certain purple dragon at over half the cost. Scaler's high speed may remind some of a certain other blue creature, but since he is only making revivals of his earlier days, why not try a game with a totally next-generation look and feel, but without all those camera glitches?
  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    72
    To be fair, the game is aimed at kids and it’s by no means poor – the fact that it’s available for less than twenty quid doesn’t exactly hurt either.
  4. TotalGames.net
    43
    The only people we can imagine buying this are confused parents who do not understand the world of the mystical home entertainment that is the videogame.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
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  1. FilipR.
    10
    I could'nt believe it ... for that price I had more fun than any game that came out this year.
  2. ShayaG.
    10
    I love this game, it's great, but I kinda came on this site to see if there was any cheats. I mean I know it's more challenging without them, but I can't seem to get passed the big lobster thing, the thing that follows you in the air and it shoots those things at you and stuff so if you have any cheats you could send me an email and stuff. But ya I love this game it's like my favorite game even better than grand theft auto San Andreas.… Expand
  3. Brytz
    10
    This game, is one of my most favourite platformers I have ever played. It has fantastic gameplay variety and some great gags here and there. I got this game at a bargain bin price. Just brilliant.… Expand
  4. NickM
    7
    Not incredibly engaging, but it has great graphics and sound effects and is really fun. I wasn't sure about it at first but you kind of have to get used to the whole concept of the game before it becomes fun. The overall plot wasn't all that great, but let's face it, all of the good ideas for video games are being stolen by every single company every second. Global Star proably just couldn't think of anything better.… Expand

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