Sprung

 DS
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2004
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 16 out of 30
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  1. 3DAvenue
    68
    It is a game probably aimed at the female market but despite its dating simulation style, offers a fairly decent adventure game and can be hard to put down.
  2. Play Magazine
    62
    While each conversation is well-written, there's no real flowing narrative backing it up. [Feb 2005, p.80]
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  3. Game Chronicles
    62
    There isn’t much of a game here, merely a set of choices, where by trial and error you eventually reach the end and win. The same concept has survived for nearly 20 years in a little game called "Dragon’s Lair," and it works just as well with the text-only Sprung. As long as you know what to expect you shouldn’t be disappointed.
  5. Game Informer
    60
    There's good humor and writing to be had here, but it's not so much a game as an interactive comic book with a backlight. [Jan 2005, p.149]
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  6. GameSpot
    60
    Despite some pretty good writing, catchy music, and nicely drawn 2D art, the experience suffers because of repetitive and oft-frustrating gameplay.
  7. Nintendojo
    60
    The lack of animation leaves the game high and dry at times.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    50
    You need to do everything exactly right; blow one answer and you will need to restart the scene and the biggest problem is the fact the story is pretty boring. Its also a long game and one you won't be able to sit through at one time and this can cause some problems later on in the other scenes.
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  9. The Sydney Morning Herald
    50
    The linearity is a shame given the dearth of quality games for girls and the potential of more free-form interactive novels.
  10. Gamenikki
    50
    When you're trying to sell a game to a non-hardcore crowd, don't make it frustratingly hard for no reason.

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best DS Game of 2004
8
#8 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. gOoFyNeSsYEAHRIGHT!
    Jan 22, 2010
    5
    I have never played this game. Can anyone tell me awhat you do on it, what you CAN do, and some annoying glitches? Please be honest! I'm I have never played this game. Can anyone tell me awhat you do on it, what you CAN do, and some annoying glitches? Please be honest! I'm doing lots of research on it, but they all say the same thing! Help me!… Full Review »
  2. AriaR.
    Jan 20, 2007
    10
    This game's great! If you use a different line you sometimes have a completely different and new mission, and even though I've This game's great! If you use a different line you sometimes have a completely different and new mission, and even though I've completed both stories I still havnt got all the items etc. anyway. a fabby game!… Full Review »
  3. TonyD.
    Jan 17, 2005
    8
    I have to admit, the gameplay is simple and many times repetetive, but some of the writing had me rolling on the floor laughing, if you like I have to admit, the gameplay is simple and many times repetetive, but some of the writing had me rolling on the floor laughing, if you like quirky sassy games with some strangely interesting charater development, and/or maybe like to read books, or are interested in interation between people, Sprung will be the weirdest wonderful game you ever played.… Full Review »
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