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Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The

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Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The
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Game Info

Publisher: Midway Games

Developer: Midway Games

Genre(s): Action, Fighting

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: September 25, 2006

Summary

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy videogame pits 15 characters from the popular television show against each other in a fighting/adventure game filled with mayhem and chaos. Whether players use Billy's gas attack or Mandy's deadly smile, all of the characters will feature individual abilities based on their personalities. Players will be able to smash objects, destroy environments and battle in 20 fully interactive environments from the show. In battle mode, up to four players can use a multitude of weapons in destructible arenas like the "Desert of Doom" and the "Underworld" to battle it out and be the last one standing. Players also have the option to play on their own or with a friend in mission mode, a series of 45 missions where players can unlock new weapons and characters like Hoss Delgado and Fred Fredburger. [Midway]

What The Critics Said

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78

Cheat Code Central

The gameplay is simple but filled with a variety of elements guaranteed to lengthen those short attention spans.

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75

eToychest

Even with that lack of depth there is a lot of amusement here, as the characters are bright and vibrant and the game is actually rather funny as it unfolds.

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72

IGN

If you’re looking for a single player game, Billy & Mandy can offer a relatively extensive Story mode and 45 mini events which unlock all the extras. The game really shines in multiplayer though, which is where most gamers will find the package really being worth the cash.

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66

GameSpot

This game is surprisingly enjoyable for a few hours, but after that it goes from good, mindless fun to mind-numbingly repetitive.

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65

Nintendo Power

Still, four-player battles can be a heck of a lot of fun, so it's worth a look if you and some friends are fans of the show. [Dec. 2006, p.110]

65

NintendoWorldReport

Billy and Mandy’s gameplay is chaotic and exciting but ultimately gets boring after an hour or two, even when playing with other people.

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62

Game Chronicles

There’s no denying that similar games like Super Smash Bros. are far superior to it, but if you absolutely love this cartoon, then check it out.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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