Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
GameCube- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Sep 23, 2003

- Summary:
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- Developer: Sonic Team
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, 3D
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 37
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Mixed: 19 out of 37
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Negative: 2 out of 37
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The unique movement issues seem to add to the game, instead of detract from it, forcing you to learn a new set of mechanics instead of relying on the same old run and jump techniques that most platformers seem to rely on.
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GameNowThe mechanics of egg rolling, egg bouncing, and egg hatching are so well done and fun to execute that they infuse the whole omelet - er, game - with deliciousness. [Oct 2003, p.50]
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Despite the novel ideas, Billy is, at its heart, a fairly normal platformer...but with Sonic Team at the helm, you really can't go wrong.
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The bizarre story and cheery atmosphere are all trademarks of Sonic Team. The trademark razor-sharp controls, unfortunately, did not make its way into Billy Hatcher.
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Edge MagazineIt's impossible not to feel disappointed with a title that, to judge by it's opening, ought to have competed on an even footing with "Super Mario Sunshine." Instead it's an uneasy compromise between the splendour of the early levels and the inadequacies of later missions. [Dec 2003, p.88]
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Charming, that certainly covers it. One damned charming game from start to finish. It's not perfect, it's not flashy, but it is a real adventure of discovery, and there are plenty of extras to keep everyone happy.
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Polygon counts are noticeably low, for both the characters and the levels, and to have an accomplished developer like Sonic Team not push the hardware is quite a disappointment.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 20
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Mixed: 2 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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Jun 27, 2015
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AlexK.Dec 2, 2003This kid kicks some serious monster butt!!!
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JacobS.Sep 29, 2003Any game by sonicteam is awesome.
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Feb 4, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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ChrisleblancOct 5, 2003This game rocks!!!! a hundred percent better than sonic dx which totally sucked!!!!
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Jan 8, 2016
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Jan 5, 2023this is not mario but probably still worth a play for those are interested.
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Awards & Rankings
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#26 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#14 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003
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