Barnyard Wii
Metascore
65 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. IGN
    58
    Where Barnyard builds on the main game using Wii control, it fails in many of the mini-games, delivering everything form mildly entertaining time-wasters to full-fledged broken attempts.
  2. GameSpot
    72
    While the motion-sensitive controls don't fully justify the Wii version's higher price tag, they do make a fun sandbox game seem even more engaging.
  3. Eurogamer
    60
    A strangely compelling, if completely non-essential, diversion for adults and definitely a recommended rental for the youngsters.
  4. Gaming Age
    42
    Unfortunately, due to the boring missions and the slow moving character and pace, I would pass on Barnyard.
  5. Game Chronicles
    60
    Barnyard was a surprisingly solid release in the fall of 2006, but this Wii version tries too hard to incorporate the unique Wii controls, and it all ends up falling flat.
  6. GamesRadar
    60
    Ultimately, Barnyard is an easy, mildly entertaining grab bag of minigames and missions. Kids will undoubtedly enjoy the game and their parents will find themselves sucked into numerous minigames as well.
  7. AceGamez
    60
    If the Wii controls had been more responsive and a bit easier to understand when navigating menus, more activities and incentive to explore the sprawling environments had been included and the sound was more varied, then Barnyard would have scored higher.
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  8. NintendoWorldReport
    75
    A great game for the little one in your life, and you might have some fun with it, too.
  9. Nintendo Gamer
    68
    It has a slightly goofy and laid-back approach to gaming, but it's solid and way more fun than the other recent movie-licensed launch titles. [January 2007, p.61]
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  10. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    74
    One mini-game made us laugh out loud as our cow did an MC Hammer dance. [Jan 2007, p.83]
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  11. GameDaily
    60
    Regardless of its shortcomings, Barnyard's mini-games and activities on the farm make it worth at least a rental. Just accept the fact that bovines ride bikes and mix drinks.
  12. Extreme Gamer
    55
    Don't expect miracles, just a fun sand boxed movie based game that can hold your attention for a short while.
  13. PGNx Media
    80
    The motion-sensitive controls work very well and the graphical upgrade is appreciated.
  14. Digital Entertainment News
    76
    Really a pretty fun game. Worth a rental at least. If you've got a kid, it's probably worth buying, especially if they enjoyed the movie.
  15. N-Insanity
    72
    It’s deep, full of fun minigames, and definitely not one to slack off and show sloppy Wii controls.

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5.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 1 out of 1
  1. DaveW.
    3
    Too easy and some of the mini game controls just don't work or work intermittently. I would spend money elsewhere - luckily I rented first.
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