Evil Dead: Hail to the King

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Dec 20, 2000
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 8 out of 15
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  1. Hot Games
    70
    A bitter pill to swallow. Still, you could waste an afternoon or two on this and still find yourself fairly amazed with some of the puzzle elements, the hunt for horror exploration aspect, and all the chainsaw-ripping, zombie-blasting gore.
  2. Sega X
    66
    If you're bored, though, at least go out and rent Evil Dead: Hail To The King. Otherwise, there's really no need for you to return to the cabin in the woods.
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  3. Total Video Games
    60
    I really wanted to recommend this game, despite it's problems with controls and graphics I would still have recommended it to fans of the genre and "Evil Dead" movies, however because of the length all I can say is rent it out some time.
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  5. GamerWeb Sega
    60
    Too short, too frustrating and too average, fans of Ash will dig it for a short while, but all others need to steer clear.
  6. GamePro
    60
    Hit-or-miss, mushy controls mean you're dead more often than not even though combat with Deadites is a simple button-smashing slugfest.
  7. Core Magazine
    58
    While the game perfectly captures the mood of the Evil Dead movies both graphically and aurally, poor control in combination with tedious combat makes playing this game a real chore.
  8. Daily Radar
    50
    Delivers the darkly comic humor and creepy mood of Sam Raimi's wonderful film trilogy, but simply fails to follow through on its promise with basic gameplay.
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Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
37
#37 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
19
#19 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Toasty87
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    First game i owned and played to death on DC never understood the hate for it.
  2. RicardoH.
    Feb 13, 2003
    10
    When playing any video game,you must always experience the game(or system)in it's CONTEXT.Now,armed with this little nugget of When playing any video game,you must always experience the game(or system)in it's CONTEXT.Now,armed with this little nugget of insight,one can appreciate systems like the Sega Genesis and the N64 for what they were,and just enjoy the game experience(not worrying about a lack of updated graphics). Disclaimer aside,Evil Dead:Hail to the King is an outstanding Dreamcast title.Any fan of the trilogy of films(starring the hammy,comedic stylings of master thespian Bruce Campbell)will be naturally intrigued,but this title has much to offer the casual fan. Without revealing major plot points,I will say this adventure centers around Ash(our hero)'s attempts at returning an unholy book to it's rightful state,and stop an evil uprising from taking place. With elemnts of Capcom's Resident Evil series,and hilariously animated cut scenes,this is a must-have title for any Dreamcast gamer.… Full Review »
  3. DaveD.
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    I don't care what any of u say, this game was the Sh^t, FOr any of u who loved the movies go and get this best piece.
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