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Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
GameCube
Released On: Sep 23, 2003
71
7.7
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
71
43% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
51% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
71
43% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
51% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
5% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
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.
In fact, the only thing that Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg has in spades other than cuteness is aggravation. Honestly, this is the electronic equivalent of that puppy that tears your sneakers to shreds yet is so adorable that you cannot help but love it.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 User Ratings
7.7
62% Positive
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
31% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 User Ratings
7.7
62% Positive
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
31% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Many a "Sonic" fan will get a lot out of this. I just wanna see Sonic Team break some ground. Maybe next time. [Oct 2003, p.160]
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.
"Cute" is the most appropriate way to describe Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, though "frustrating" may also come to mind as you make your way through the game.
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.
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.
This is my favourite game of all time. The characters are adorable, but at the same time awesomely cool. What other game could make a chicken suit look cute and cool? The game is incredibly fun, the controls are smooth, although you might need to get used to them at first. But when you do... oh man the amount of fun you'll have! The egg-rolling mechanics feel natural and it is very satisfying to kill enemies. The graphics are beautiful, perhaps it doesn't hold up much today for the technical side but in terms of style, it's wonderful! There's also some anti-aliasing put in, runs at 480p and at 60FPS with rare instances of framerate drops. The only thing I could say is a problem is that the story could have been fleshed out more, and the ending was a bit of a slap in the face (because it was too short), and the physics could glitch out a bit at a few times. This game REALLY deserves a HD remake, or even better, a sequel. Come on, Sonic Team, make a new Billy Hatcher game!
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GameCube
Billy Hatcher does get hated for what ever reason? The game is addictive and fun. Sure there are some flaws here and there but they are minor and there is more pros than the cons.
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The game is very unique in what it does. Its a different game were they took something as silly as a boy in a chicken suit and turn it into something great and fun.
The whole mechanic you have to deal with with the eggs and the different creatures you get to hatch is what makes this game something worth trying out, not to mention its obvious charm and unforgettable music that to this day I still remember, and its been years since I last played the game.
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Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg set out to be a very interesting new IP for Sega, but it really just ended up a mess. While a lot of the ideas of Billy Hatcher are good, like taking care of an egg throughout the level or the animal abilities you get, they aren't enough to break away from the design flaws of this game. The camera is a mess to control and has terrible fixed positions, the game controls wonky and disjoint both as Billy and the egg, and the level design intensives the previous problems with more unforgiving platforming and harsh difficultly.
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Summary A wicked plot by a sinister raven and his massive flock of monstrous crows has cast Morning Land into darkness. Only Billy Hatcher and his friends from the human world can bring the dawn again to the lands of the Chicken Elders. Get ready to discover a wild and unpredictable world where you'll use the surprising power of the giant eggs a...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- GameCube
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 23, 2003
Developer:
- Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
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