Tron Xbox 360
Metascore
43 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 13 out of 18
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  1. IGN
    49
    The visual style will bring feelings of nostalgia to those who are old enough to remember the original, but like most classic XBLA releases the notion is fleeting. Once it wears off all you’re left with is a game that controls poorly and isn’t all that much fun to play.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    45
    This is one game from the past that's best left forgotten.
  3. X360 Magazine UK
    40
    Do you love wrestling with duff, clunky controls and replaying the same four levels over and over and over again? [Issue#30, p.119]
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  4. Video Game Talk
    40
    Another case of a classic game that's just a bit overpriced on the Xbox Live Marketplace, but probably can't reduce the price due to Microsoft's pricing format.
  5. MS Xbox World
    35
    If you really must play Tron then by all means, but don't say I didn't warn you, as the appeal wears off pretty quickly.
  6. GamingExcellence
    35
    While this game was once top of the line it hasn’t aged well nor has it been given a new coat of paint to make it more visually appealing.
  7. Eurogamer
    30
    It deserved to be left dying in the gutter, begging for loose change, and is in no way a glorious representation of a fondly remembered era of classic arcade gaming. It's a clunky, somewhat charming period piece that's interesting for five minutes if you have childhood associations with it, but, for everyone else, it isn't even worth going beyond the free trial version.
  8. GamesRadar
    30
    We suspect that control scheme would work better if it emulated that found in games like Robotron 2084 or Geometry Wars - though that wouldn't be as authentic, it could make Tron a fantastic Live Arcade game. But as it is, this just doesn't work.
  9. Gamer.nl
    30
    Once a great game in the arcade, now not worth mentioning on Xbox Live Arcade. The controls are way too slow and inaccurate and everything feels so outdated. Not worth 400 points!
  10. Thunderbolt
    20
    I suppose things could've been worse: they could've done a poorly emulated version of the Intellivision hit "Maze-A-Tron."
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    20
    Like a train wreck - can't help but look. [Aug 2007, p.103]
  12. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    20
    It was bad back then - it's bloody awful now. A new low for XBLA. [Apr 2008, p.96]
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  13. Console Monster
    11
    Magnificently reproduced in a way to feel terrible even for a port of a 1982 arcade title.

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User Score
6.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. edzill
    7
    I agree that if not for nostalgia, this game doesn't have many redeeming qualities. At 31, I have very fond memories of this game as a coin-op. That being said, I was frustrated that the xbox controls didn't translate well to the classic 8-direction joystick and spinner wheel. However, the 'absolute aim' setting helps to get close to the original feel. Kids of my generation dreamed of owning coin-op games in our own houses (i.e. Ricky Schroder in Silver Spoons). Now we can.… Full Review »
  2. khan800
    7
    I'm having a lot of fun playing this game, but it may be just the retro vibe that's responsible. The controls are fairly wonky, Tron for XBLA really misses the spinner from the arcade machine. Overall, they did with it about all they could do with the limitations of the controller. They did incorporate online modes (vs. and co-op) but the net code is lacking. If you like(d) Tron, and don't mind mastering the dual analog sticks, you'll enjoy this game, but I imagine the younger crowd may go 'wtf'.… Full Review »
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