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Cubivore
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
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Based on 13 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Saru Brunai
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Summary
Eat or be eaten. Assume the role of an animal in its early stages of development. But, in the harsh reality of nature, this creature has no parent to coddle and protect it. From the moment the game begins, your creature is on its own to fend for its life. As your animal instincts take over, you will boldly traverse hostile environments, savagely stalking your prey and asserting your place in the animal chain of power. Will you have what it takes to become the new king of the beasts? [Originally released by Nintendo in Japan under the name of Dobutsu Bancho (Animal Leader)] [Atlus Software]
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What The Critics Said
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Nintendojo
It's brief by today's standards -- finishing at 100% won't take a seasoned gamer longer than 15 hours -- but it's so addictive that you're likely to start a new game as soon as you've finished.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
These oddball "survival of the fittest" games don't happen often, but, when they do, it's like we get to feel the drugs they were on when they made them. [Nov 2002, p.92]
Nintendophiles
The game’s formula is basically this: grow, attack, mate, grow, attack, mate, grow… and, well you get the picture. Sometimes fighting can simply get old after a while. But besides that this game is absolutely amazing.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Incredibly weird. While I found my time with Cubivore pretty intriguing, I'm betting that the majority of gamers will be left scratching their heads and wondering what the hell they've just witnessed on the screen.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Albeit lackluster in some categories, I give Cubivore high marks for creativity in plot, gameplay, and bad lyrical references during cut scenes. [Nov 2002, p.132]
GameSpot
As a game, it's slightly above average--an interesting combination of puzzle-solving and action that's plagued with camera issues and poor difficulty tuning.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
A worthwhile game, but only if you appreciate the quirky and bizarre. [Dec 2002, p.228]
Nintendo Power
Strange, creative and compelling - Cubivore is a game like no other. [Jan 2003, p.173]
IGN
It has some major camera issues, which frustrates at boss fights, but somehow the fact that it is so strange appeals to me.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
If you can get past the graphics and immerse yourself in the gameplay, you might be disappointed at the lack of depth.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
From its Lego-inspired visual style to its deceptive elegance, there's a certain undeniable charm-yet the actual play is disappointingly shallow, not to mention having one of the worst camera setups I've seen in quite a while.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Paul B. gave it a10:
I really like this game's music and request that someone make mp3 files of all the music.
Mukmewx gave it an8:
I liked the game.
Geoff K. gave it a10:
Fun, light-hearted and addicting! Its a welcome change from all of these first-person kill-a-thons that are so popular nowadays.
YoShi gave it a 9:
This is a very strange, creative, and... different game. If you give it a chance, it may be the game you've been looking for!
Jack N. gave it a 10:
Great game best I've seen yet.
Steve S. gave it an 8:
It's different, unlike every FPS ever.
Kirby B. gave it a 7:
Hey...it looks very interesting and creative....hell...it might even be a good game if you give it a chance...and let me remind you...nothing is as boring as going around in a FPS game killing things randomly.
