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Zubo

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Zubo
75
7.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 19 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: EA Bright Light

Genre(s): Rhythm Action, Music

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: March 10, 2009

Summary

Zubo is a music-based rhythm-action game featuring a unique set of characters. Players enter the world of Zubalon to help the colorful and zany inhabitants, the Zubos, defeat an evil force which is bent on world domination. Players can befriend the Zubos they meet along the way, feed and nurture them, help them gain skills and strength, and assist them in their battles with the enemy, the dastardly Zombos. A key element to Zubo is music, which is intrinsic to Zubalon from its tuneful plant life through to its currency of musical notes. The player uses the music to drive the battles forward, synchronizing their stylus action and tapping in time with the musical beats to win. With 55 Zubos available to find and recruit to a player’s squad, plus a wealth of interactions and mini-games, and the world of Zubalon to explore, Zubo offers a rewarding Nintendo DS experience. [Electronic Arts]

What The Critics Said

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90

n-Revolution Magazine UK

A wonderfully simple game with lots of humour and decent longevity.

84

Official Nintendo Magazine UK

Classy RPG gaming for a younger crowd. Buy it for your kid brother, then borrow it when no-one's looking. [Nov 2008, p.88]

82

GamingXP

What is Zubo? I would describe it as a Pokémon-music game with RPG-motivation, able to entertain not only players of the younger generation. It’s a pity that there is only one slot to save the game.

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82

3DJuegos

What is Zubo? It's very easy to ask the question, but very difficult to give an answer, and this is one of the reasons to think that Zubo is an innovative game. It doesn't create a genre but it combines a little of them in order to develop a rhythmic, entertaining and original RPG title.

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80

PTGamers

Zubo is a good surprise, a mix of genres that actually works, in a fun and original universe.

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80

VideoGamer

This is an extremely solid RPG for beginners that only really suffers because it's something kids won't be familiar with. Had this been attached to a recognisable cartoon we'd be looking at one of the best children's games of the year.

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80

RPG Fan

It's unlikely to make it to the top of anyone's game of the year list, but it's still worth a look if you're between AAA titles.

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75

GameSpot

Unique combat and cheery visuals make this kid-friendly role-playing game fun, despite some flaws.

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75

Jolt Online Gaming UK

With the exploration element falling short of usual standards in terms of both control and interesting things to do, the combat stands out as being a real saviour of the game, and you can even go head-to-head with a friend.

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75

IGN

It's not a game that will be all that entertaining for anyone in the mid-teens or above, but it still might be worth stealing from a younger sibling to check out the unique blend of rhythm action and RPG.

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74

Games Master UK

Simplistic but amusing; one only for the targeted age group. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

72

NGamer UK

An often charming adventure for the CBBC crowd but too flaccid a storyline with too infuriating a score for the rest of us. [Dec 2008, p.75]

70

AceGamez

Zubo is an entertaining rhythm-based game that manages to fuse several genres in an intelligent way whilst maintaining an easy to play approach. It is an ideal game to start with for youngsters who want to try a role playing game whilst at the same time there is just enough within to keep the rest of us adults playing it.

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70

Gamestyle

Zubo is an interesting gem from EA that is neither tied to a recognizable license or a sequel of an existing game.

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70

Pocket Gamer UK

An outstandingly realized rhythm-based battle system housed in an average adventure, all wrapped up in gorgeous visuals.

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70

Cheat Code Central

When all is said and done, Zubo is a nice effort by EA Bright Light to appeal to a younger demographic while still providing an experienced that isn't dumbed-down. This makes it perfect for an aspiring gamer. That being said, the title isn't complex enough to truly appeal to people outside of the intended audience.

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70

Cubed3

While there's depth in the action there's not a lot in the single section to keep your attention for more than an hour or so in one sitting.

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65

Nintendo Power

Zubo is simply too long, too meandering, and doesn't have any spirit - lifeless jokes and boring enemies turn a promising game into an elaborate chore. [Apr 2009, p.87]

60

Level7.nu

Zubo is a turn based roleplaying game with music as it's theme. Although overly easy and child friendly it still offers a fun experience even for the seasoned gamers. As a quick and easy piece of entertainment, Zubo does deliver.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 74 User Votes

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

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