Diner Dash Xbox 360
Metascore
69 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. XboxAddict
    80
    Overall this is a typical XBLA porting of a great game; easily identifiable, playable and most of all enjoyable.
  2. Worth Playing
    80
    The port's biggest hurdle of overcoming the lack of mouse support seems to be handled pretty well. It doesn't reinvent the wheel when it comes to Diner Dash, but the gameplay is so addictive and fun that it doesn't really need to.
  3. Console Monster
    75
    Despite being able to play this game for free on alternative platforms, it's well worthy of the 800 MSPs asked – definitely one to check out.
  4. WonderwallWeb
    75
    For a downloadable game Diner Dash is just right, but you can feel the DS roots here as it seems it would be easier if you could just touch the screen.
  5. TeamXbox
    72
    The game’s poorly ported control scheme makes the rich flavor of the original game taste more like day-old leftovers instead of a gourmet gaming treat.
  6. ZTGD
    70
    The price tag is definitely worth it though if you are like me and have not been oversaturated in the genre.
  7. Totally360
    70
    Diner Dash is a classic title and a great addition to XBox Live Arcade.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    It's a decent port to 360 with some key changes to the controls to make it work better on a console, but this recipe of Diner Dash lacks some spice. [July 2009, p.77]
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  9. Gamers' Temple
    65
    The game is fun enough at its core to have made it very popular with the PC casual gamer crowd, but as an Xbox Live Arcade title it just falls short.
  10. NZGamer
    65
    It makes good sense as a PC downloadable, where the interface and audience align, but here? Not so much.
  11. IGN
    64
    What makes for a perfect casual PC game doesn't necessarily translate well to the living room. This is a six-year old game that millions of people have already played, so it's not the most exciting XBLA release. The visuals are also pretty bland and the controls can be finicky.
  12. X360 Magazine UK
    60
    Tricky and addictive. [Issue#54, p.105]
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  1. rolfo
    8
    fun and addictive!
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