Frantix - A Puzzle Adventure PSP
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Metascore
59 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Frantix is one of the first character-based 3D puzzle-solving adventures for the PSP system. Frantix offers frenzied puzzle-solving action, beautiful 3D graphics, more than 150 challenging levels for players to enjoy, power pick-ups, and a diverse array of monsters and unique obstacles. The game features quick-paced action, surreal environments and challenging levels with deadly traps and dangerous hazards for a fun and captivating gameplay experience. [Sony Online Entertainment]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. eToychest
    78
    The puzzles may not be very compelling once the initial stages are completed (i.e., once the developer’s design and logic tendencies are identified), but there are a handful of levels here that are genuinely brain-bending and rewarding.
  2. VGPub
    74
    Unlike some other games in the genre, where discerning how a levels’ puzzle works is only half the battle, Frantix can be a walk in the park after you solve each level’s puzzle, which is disappointing.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    The "Frogger"-like way in which you move kind of sucks, especially when you have to run along a riverbed or around burning lava. [Nov 2005, p.96]
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  4. Gaming Age
    42
    A lot of the puzzles require precise placement, and the controls, using the d-pad or analog nub, are a bit inconsistent.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. DaveS.
    10
    The music kicks ass. It's rare to hear really cutting edge electronic music in a video game. Reminds me of the best of Autechre.
  2. MarkB.
    8
    Give this puzzle solving game a chance...despite mixed reviews this game has some wondeful aspects. The graphics are seriously good and the contols are easy to master as it is the puzzle solving that is meant to test you. Some puzzles take only a few seconds to solve but this is not a bad thing because the next one will have you turning off your PSP in frustration only to turn it on again a few minutes later to have another go at what seems to be impossibly complicated. Touches like the inclusion of the ChubbChubbs short cartoon and massive number of puzzles/levels makes this worth the investment. Ignore the negative comments about jerks contol movements and wasted graphics and sounds - this game is worth it. Hopefully the sequel will contain a customizable sound/music option and a little more in character/storyline but overall there are so few true puzzle game out there, this one is a little gem.… Expand

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