DreamWorks Over the Hedge

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  • Summary: When a housing development intrudes on their woodland habitat and an opossum is kidnapped by an evil exterminator, three wise-cracking rodents and one very neurotic reptile invade the 'burbs in a quest to rescue their friend. Battle the exterminator and his army of mind-controlled mammals,When a housing development intrudes on their woodland habitat and an opossum is kidnapped by an evil exterminator, three wise-cracking rodents and one very neurotic reptile invade the 'burbs in a quest to rescue their friend. Battle the exterminator and his army of mind-controlled mammals, and save the forest (and your own hide) from the world’s peskiest critter-man. [Activision]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PGNx Media
    85
    The mixture of action, stealth, and minigames will keep your attention for the game’s direction. The solid gameplay is made better because of the excellent presentation.
  2. VGPub
    80
    As a licensed game, it’s fantastic. It does justice to the source material in both the movie and comic strip, while providing a good game on top of it.
  3. Deeko
    80
    The game is very competent and offers up a fairly meaty single player experience. Taking cues from Metal Gear Solid and Prince of Persia, Over the Hedge is a well designed adventure that requires patience and planning.
  4. Gaming Nexus
    79
    The concepts behind the gameplay aren't exactly original, but their use and execution makes up for any stolen ideas. What the developers have done is unexpected: they've taken an excuse to make a truly forgettable game, and instead produced a quality product that keeps the player playing, and occasionally makes them laugh as well.
  5. N-Insanity
    78
    The mixture of simple platforming and stealth make for an enjoyable experience, not to mention the fact that it’s a pleasure to look at.
  6. Digital Entertainment News
    75
    Your kids will love it, and even older gamers can find something to enjoy in the lighthearted stealth gameplay.
  7. Nintendo Gamer
    51
    It's dull, unsatisfying far for fans of the movie or the less discerning gamer. [Aug 2006, p.66]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. thehedgeislife
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    vikter
    Oct 26, 2014
    10 This is objectively the best game you can buy right now; its realistic and visionary art style, combo'd with the    vikter
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    This is objectively the best game you can buy right now; its realistic and visionary art style, combo'd with the amazing soundtrack, the witty dialogue and astoundingly challenging yet rewarding gameplay makes this game a must buy, and also shows the why the DS is the single most succesful game system of all times.
    Cory in the House is the iPhone 6 of software; the ultimate masterpiece. All things that games try to do in different ways, CitH does perfectly well without compromising other areas. It is a milestone not only in videogames, but in art itself    … Expand
  2. EricM.
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    The game was great along the chracters and the different missions was fun.
  4. ChargerKiller84
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Over the Hedge is a fun, unique game that looks great and makes good use of the DS's features. I definitely recommend purchasing this,Over the Hedge is a fun, unique game that looks great and makes good use of the DS's features. I definitely recommend purchasing this, especially if you are a fan of the film.… Expand
  5. ReviewingStuff
    May 6, 2021
    9
    This game plays out like a sequel to the movie of the same name. The story is basic but that’s to be expected for a tie in game. The gameplayThis game plays out like a sequel to the movie of the same name. The story is basic but that’s to be expected for a tie in game. The gameplay is where the game really shines and for movie game standards this is a solid game. The game has pictures for the cutscenes while compressed look like the movie. The game has you go in the hub which is behind the hedge and the hedge has holes in it acting like a level select. If I had to say something bad about this game it would be the length of the game. It took me at least 3 hours to complete the game. The game has three worlds with 5 levels each and another world which ins in a construction zone. The game plays like a stealth game where you have to avoid the humans seeing you. There are 3 characters to play as. RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle and Hammy the squirrel. There are traps you have to avoid in the house. You also have some power ups like soda for speed and phone card to prank call the house phone as a distract. For a ds game the graphics look pretty standard with 3D models of the characters. If you seen the movie and have a ds then I would recommend getting this game. the game.… Expand
  6. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    7
    A funny and solid game. It was my first game for the DS so it has a special place in my heart.
  7. PatrickA.
    May 9, 2006
    0
    This game is a lot of fun I play it with my friend every day.

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#26 Best DS Game of 2006
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#37 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006