DreamWorks Over the Hedge

 DS
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Nintendo Power
    60
    There's just not too much to do, and what activities there are become incredibly tedious after a short time. [July 2006, p.94]
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    60
    All in all, Vicarious Visions has created a very generic 3D platformer that just traverses old territory. Even for a children’s game, Over the Hedge completely lacks challenge, subtlety, and length. The game does show signs of high production values, as evidenced by the lovely graphics, convincing voice-acting, and clever use of the two screens. However, those elements just prevent the game from being downright poor.
  3. GameSpot
    54
    Go into your own bedroom and bring three objects, one at a time, into the living room. Over the Hedge on the Nintendo DS is the video game equivalent of this precise action, repeated ad nauseam.
  5. 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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#26 Best DS Game of 2006
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#37 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  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    … Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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