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Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo "Hellblazer" graphic novels and the Warner Bros. film, the supernatural thriller Constantine tells the story of John Constantine, a man who has literally been to hell and back. When he teams up with sceptical policewoman Angela Dodson to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. [Warner Bros.]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 80
Pelit (Finland)
A bit too dark (as in "no light"), linear and uninventive. It is also strangely entertaining. [Mar. 05]
77
Xbox Evolved
But the story and music more then make up for those short comings.
 76
Xbox World Australia
The action comes hard and fast in between moments of tension too, so your hands need never be idle on your controller.
72
Game Chronicles
The mix of spells, weapons, and melee is great and presents an ongoing challenge throughout the levels with the various demons and boss fights.
70
Gaming Target
It looks good, it plays decent, but in the end it is too easy and really doesn’t work hard enough to distinguish it from its competitors.
70
GameSpy
Once you get a few levels into the game, you start to see the purpose and role of each weapon, and Constantine encourages you to think strategically about how to take down enemies.
69
GameZone
The game isn't lacking in content, but there is nothing innovative that hasn't been done before.
65
IGN
Strangely compelling. The character, however underdeveloped he might be in this particular interpretation of the fiction, is enough to justify playing through what is otherwise a distinctly mediocre action title.
65
Play Magazine
Nothing Earth-shattering, but respectable, much like the film. [Apr 2005, p.61]
65
Game Informer
The unique abilities of Constantine and scary atmosphere that Bits has established will make your mouth water, but you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who can tolerate the shoddy gameplay. [Apr 2005, p.120]
64
GameSpot
It might be good enough for fans of the film looking to walk in Constantine's shoes, but if you're simply looking for a good action game, you can do better.
64
My Gamer
Let’s imagine for a moment that Constantine’s only way into Heaven was to make a great videogame, and he turned this one in as his submission—I’m afraid he would already be on his way down to the lake of fire for an eternal purgatory lunch date with a certain Mr. Satan.
63
Team Xbox
Combining clichéd gameplay with tired audio elements are plenty to overshadow any promise that the visual style of the game may bring. Just as the game’s title character, John Constantine, this game is straddling the place between videogaming heaven and hell.
63
Xbox Solution
I would have liked to see them throw in some more RPG style elements to the game, make the intensity of the spells come in varying levels as the character progresses, but as is, it's fairly inconceivable to imagine someone playing this one through several times.
63
Official Xbox Magazine
Much like Keanu's performance in the film, it just goes through the motions. [May 2005, p.82]
60
GameCritics
It doesn't try to accomplish very much, and it succeeds at almost all of its very modest targets.
60
MS Xbox World
A very average game and one that is for fans of Keanu, the movie or those who are simply bored and looking for a title to rent.
60
Stuff
Spell casting is a nice twist but overall this is your usual movie tie-in.
60
Cheat Code Central
A no-frills game. There are no unlockables and no extra modes such as multi-player online modes. It's not very long and the gameplay is not entirely original.
60
1UP
No single aspect will blow you away, but there's enough variety, the puzzles are fun, the controls work well, and you keep moving quickly, so it's a fun ride that's unlikely to bore you unless you try to play through it a second time.
50
Worth Playing
A mediocre "licensed" title, obviously made to capitalize on a recent film. Considering how poorly the movie fared with the critics, is the game score any surprise?
50
Edge Magazine
Constantine’s narrative is compelling enough, and some excellent puzzles save it from the ignominy of being yet another average third-person movie tie-in, but only just... Yes it’s uncomplicated, but still an engaging realisation of the source material. [Apr 2005, p.99]
50
Sydney Morning Herald
A mix of detailed cut scenes and graphically pleasing levels helps move the adventure along, but cannot cover up what is essentially a derivative and straightforward action game hanging its hopes on a movie licence.
50
Gamestyle
It's pretty much as we had expected: another generic film license that was probably built to a set timescale and with a limited scope.
48
netjak
So, just like Keanu Reeves, you may be able to save the world from impeding enemies, but he will not be there to save you when you realize how much time you’ve wasted playing this lackluster licensed title.
46
XboxAddict
While the potential for what one could do in the video game world of Constantine was unlimited, it is ultimately not realized due to the fact that action is the same throughout the whole game and is only carried by adding a slightly different objective for each stage.
45
Gamezilla!
The story is a lot easier to follow if you know the character’s background and even gives a good reason to see how it ends.
42
Game Revolution
As a movie port using the oldest recipe in the book, Constantine is about as average a game as you can get, which is actually better than most licensed translations. Neither Heaven nor Hell, Constantine is merely a short stay in Purgatory.
40
Boomtown
Constantine the game is supposed to be in the horror genre just like the movie, but it simply fails to scare even just a little bit.
40
G4 TV
The game feels like it was made a few years ago, took few risks, and was just now released. Now it feels dated.
33
BonusStage
No joke, I actually fell asleep playing the game, and it was only 3 o’ clock in the afternoon!
Steven S. gave it an8: Catraven gave it an8: Blue Falcon gave it a5: Lee gave it an8: Mike H. gave it a10: Dom G. gave it a10: Jim M. gave it an8: |
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