The Polar Express

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: In this adventure based on the Polar Express movie, you'll take a magical ride through eight chapters. A mysterious conductor shepherds you aboard a train to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, you'll meet all your favorite characters from the film, including the GirlIn this adventure based on the Polar Express movie, you'll take a magical ride through eight chapters. A mysterious conductor shepherds you aboard a train to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, you'll meet all your favorite characters from the film, including the Girl Know-it-All, Lonely Boy, the Hobo, Smokey & Steamer, and the Elves. Experience minigames, solve puzzles, and search for lost presents as you explore expansive environments.… Expand
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  1. Nintendo Power
    60
    It's a good play for fans of the film. [Jan 2005, p.140]
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  2. GameZone
    45
    I not only disliked this game, but found it very difficult to play. Not because it was hard to figure out the puzzles or move around, but because it had no fun to it.
  3. My Gamer
    38
    Receiving this game as a Christmas present is worse than getting a lump of coal. The bogged down play control, the tasteless graphics, and weak game play concepts make the The Polar Express a title that should be avoided at all costs.

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  1. Blinx3
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of a game with no issues at all. The 3D train sections are cool and the platforming isn't infuriating. Collecting 3An absolute masterpiece of a game with no issues at all. The 3D train sections are cool and the platforming isn't infuriating. Collecting 3 bells in every level can be fun and they aren't hidden in difficult to get to spots, making the challenge of getting them pretty fair.… Expand