Disney*Pixar WALL-E

 DS
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2008
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 6 out of 15
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  1. IGN
    70
    It's a fun little puzzle game that matches the simplistic charm of Pixar's metallic critter.
  2. Da Gameboyz
    68
    Overall, WALL•E for the DS is perfect game for those younger and somewhat experienced gamers who loved the WALL•E movie and own a DS.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    68
    The production values are impressive on the DS, the puzzle adventuring is fun and clever, and the game has quite a unique vibe. But, there isn’t much variation at all in either the look of the game or the gameplay itself, and the repetition weighs down the experience substantially.
  5. Worth Playing
    68
    Its art style is absolutely adorable, and the gameplay is simple but manageable.
  6. Games Master UK
    68
    A charming attempt to capture Pixar magic, but it won't appeal to all ages. [Sept 2008, p.78]
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  7. Gaming Age
    67
    The puzzles aren't too difficult to figure out, but the title is perfectly geared to younger players, and is definitely the highlight of the bunch.
  8. GameZone
    67
    A platform game that just passes muster, which is still better then the Iron Man and Hulk titles.
  9. Game Chronicles
    65
    WALL-E on the Nintendo DS would be a fine game to rent but you may want to think it over before purchasing, you would really have to love either WALL-E or repetitive puzzle solving to own it.
  10. Game Revolution
    58
    It’s a simple but elegant little package, just low-key and clever enough for regular gamers, with puzzle challenges that aren’t out of the ‘bot-claw grasp of younger fans of the movie.
  11. Nintendo Gamer
    45
    A so-so puzzler spoiled by airborne interludes. [Oct 2008, p.77]
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  12. Pocket Gamer UK
    40
    WALL-E doesn't annoy or offend, but looks terrible and doesn't entertain either, and that leaves it only fit for landfill.
  13. Modojo
    40
    To be fair, WALL*E is a decent game considering the source material, and kids will likely enjoy controlling the movie's stars and reliving moments from the film. However, the slow pacing, unnecessarily long levels and at times boring puzzles keep it from being as stellar as the movie it mimics.
  14. GameSpot
    35
    WALL-E's finicky camera and repetitive gameplay make this one lousy robot adventure.
  15. Cubed3
    20
    It does have some nice ideas, but it only executes them sort of well and then pisses all over them with terrible gameplay mechanics, a camera that is surely the spawn of Satan and graphics that look like someone excreted them. Avoid.
  16. 1UP
    16
    WALL-E's just a bunch of schlock that shares a marketing department with a much, much better movie.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. ND-Bringer
    Aug 1, 2022
    2
    A pretty lackluster puzzle plat-former. I got this game for Christmas many years ago and I still remember the frustration I felt for failingA pretty lackluster puzzle plat-former. I got this game for Christmas many years ago and I still remember the frustration I felt for failing on level 1. When I dreamed of playing a Wall-E video game after watching the credits sequence, I was hoping for a smoother experience. I love the movie and I love DS games. But I was expecting to at least feel some amount of joy while playing this game.

    The only part I found enjoyable were the cutscenes, reflecting key moments from the movie. But setting that aside this entire game is just tedious puzzles where Wall-E travels via explosion and somehow doesn't take any damage. And when you're not doing that, you're participating in flying segments as Eva where there's way too much to dodge. Oh I'm sorry? You wanted to enjoy this high speed section? Well good luck with that! There's not a hint of music in this game and its just packed with cramp level design!

    I've played worse on the DS, but like the stealth levels from Yu-Gi-Oh Stardust Accelerator. All I experience is frustration.    … Full Review »
  2. rb
    Jul 5, 2008
    6
    Good enough for an afternoon (I started and finished it this way), and almost good enough to be classic, if only it had a few more gameplay Good enough for an afternoon (I started and finished it this way), and almost good enough to be classic, if only it had a few more gameplay options. It doesn't try to be anything more than a quick review of the movie, but the gameplay is great puzzle stuff, and at times reminds me of the Oddword games. You control Wall-E in 8 of 14 levels, crunching and chucking waste to activate switches and blast enemies. The levels are fun and varied. Unfortunately the other 6 levels are interchangeable wastes of time where you navigate Eve up, down, left and right to avoid oncoming obstacles. All this game needs is a few polishes -- some more levels and a level editor would be enough, even. As it stands, a not-too-wasteful purchase that neither I nor my son want to play a second time.… Full Review »
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