The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

 DS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. RPGamer
    70
    It's a shame that the battle system is as simplistic as it is, because the game has so much going for it, including a great plot twist, fantastic art direction and an ending that is a real tearjerker.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    It’s a simple, basic, kid-friendly RPG that has a few good tricks up its sleeves, and makes a nice round of gaming even for experienced players when they just don’t want to think too hard.
  3. Nintendo Power
    65
    A cinch to pick up and play, but will be just as easily forgotten. [Oct 2009, p.90]
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  5. 1UP
    58
    The graphics and soundtrack warrant a look for their own sake, but it's a light-on-story alternative view of a classic, that's sometimes too easy, sometimes too hard, and never quite the enchanting game I hoped it would be.
  6. GameSpot
    55
    Beyond the Yellow Brick Road has its moments, but the novelty of strolling through the land of Oz soon wears thin.
  7. GamePro
    50
    I would recommend this game to experienced RPG fans who want something light to play on the side but anyone expecting a worthwhile journey through Dorothy's adventures will walk away disappointed.
  8. Kombo
    50
    Yellow Brick Road starts out as a promising take on a classic fairytale. You'll quickly learn that you're not in Kansas anymore and see the game for what it is, a mixed bag full of elementary role-playing.
  9. Game Revolution
    50
    A watered-down RPG with a few flaws that take some of the fun out of it. My first inclination was to compare the dilemmas in this game to those of the Scarecrow: No brain. But this game has maybe too much brain. It's very logical and Xseed definitely put a lot of thought into making it very playable. The problem with TWOBYBR, though, is more like the Tin Man's: No heart.

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#72 Best DS Game of 2009
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#92 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. GVirus16
    Oct 30, 2010
    8
    "The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road" (also known as "RIZ-ZOAWD") is a Japanese-made, anime-style, and relatively faithful"The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road" (also known as "RIZ-ZOAWD") is a Japanese-made, anime-style, and relatively faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic tale, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", and despite the slight repetition of battle mechanics, it is definitely a game to experience if you are a fan of the Oz stories.… Full Review »
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