Grabbed by the Ghoulies Xbox
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66 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: Do you dare step into a haunted house full of dancing zombies, cursed mummies, and boxing skeletons? Grabbed by the Ghoulies tests your courage as you play as Cooper, a kid on a mission to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. She's trapped somewhere in the ominous Ghoulhaven Hall, which is rife with monsters, traps, and scares. But don't worry--you'll have more than 100 household objects, including chairs, pool cues, and fire extinguishers, to bash the ghoulies with. But be careful--if you fail to get through Ghoulhaven Hall, you'll become a prisoner there forever. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 42
  3. Negative: 6 out of 42
  1. TotalGames.net
    90
    This is one of those infamous games that you'll pick up long after completion just for the fun of it.
  2. ActionTrip
    84
    Its level design, easy to learn combat system, humor and challenges posed by the icons that show up in each room make you want to play just one more room that will keep you up way too late. That, my friends, is the true mark of a fun game.
  3. Game Over Online
    72
    The game has a great look and feel to it, but the gameplay, while fast-paced, borders on being shallow.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    47
    Gameplaywise, this is a disaster. [Jan 2004, p.154]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Me
    10
    100 is all I can say its the best ever.
  2. Sickboy
    8
    I thought this game was given pretty harsh ratings from most magazines/websites. This initially deterred me from buying the game but because of its recent reduction in price, I thought I would give it a bash. This turned out to be a really fun game... in small doses. Yes it is somewhat repetetive but then so are most rpgs when it comes to fighting. The graphics are incredible as are the sounds, reminiscent of old lucasarts games such as monkey island. In fact, I could swear the music was made by the same person who did monkey island music. I'm probably wrong but in any case, I think the music really sets the atmosphere well. I'd say definitely worth a play or two considering the reduced price!… Expand
  3. J.Webb
    7
    This game has entertainment in it. It's a short adventure game with some challenges that has a good eplay value. Definitely worth a try!
  4. Uter
    3
    I believe this is the worst Rare game ever made. The combat is ultra repetitive and boring to begin with. But even with all that, it's still got a great and fun style to it. But the gameplay is what matters, and it's terrible here.… Expand

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