Darkened Skye

 GameCube
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Nintendojo
    78
    If you like fantasy worlds, the Skittles commercials, or witty, tongue-in-cheek games, this one is recommended for you.
  2. Game Informer
    68
    Sky's laundry list of quests is strangely solid in both its simplicity and repetitive challenge. [Dec 2002, p.130]
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  3. GameSpot
    66
    A better game than a Skittles-licensed game has any business being.
  5. GameZone
    65
    The script for the game is very well written and the voice acting is superb. However, the rest of the game ranges from average to downright boring.
  6. Armchair Empire
    65
    Hands down, this is one of the weirdest games I’ve played this year. But it’s also the funniest.
  7. IGN
    60
    It's a short-lived adventure that experienced gamers will pass with flying colors (pun) and little intrigue.
  8. GamerWeb Nintendo
    60
    Everyone who plays Darkened Skye should at least love the save system. You can save anywhere, anytime, even right in the middle of a boss fight after you've got your opponent's energy half way down.
  9. G4 TV
    60
    Filled with some of the finest script writing and voice acting in a game. No joke. While some games like "BMX XXX" make weak, flailing attempts at humor, Darkened Skye consistently pulls off laugh-out-loud dialog.
  10. Play Magazine
    60
    Underwhelming from a graphics standpoint compared to today's top adventures, but still worth a peek if you're fond of a good parody or just really like the backside of a shapely female. [Jan 2003, p.76]
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  11. Nintendo Power
    50
    A dizzying camera scheme and a frustrating combat system put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable experience. [Nov 2002, p.224]
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  12. Cheat Code Central
    50
    Suffers from an unoriginal story and uninspired gameplay.
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  13. Nintendophiles
    45
    Gameplay is mildly entertaining at times, but gets repetitive quite often, and the clumsy controls are a pain to deal with, especially when precise jumps is required.

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98
#98 Best GameCube Game of 2002
61
#61 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. FreeRPGer
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This has been on my backlog since release (2002). Yup. Almost 2 decades.
    So far it seems like a decent game I owned for 19 years. I ignored    This has been on my backlog since release (2002). Yup. Almost 2 decades.
    So far it seems like a decent game I owned for 19 years. I ignored it mostly, thus never knew a couple different things about it:
    One, I never know it was published by Simon & Schuster.
    Two, I never know "Skittles" were incorporated into the game.
    I like how they didn't make it obvious.
    Then I did research on this game, surprised to find even more off-the-wall info.
    The girl who had to come up with a way to work Skittles into the game only had a couple days to think of something to pitch as an idea, so she went to a bar, got drunk, thinking she was fired for coming up with nothing, then BAM! Her buzz kicked in and so did the ideas.
    Not too bad of an idea if I say so myself. (wonder what she drank)?
    The game has a few problems, especially with vague puzzles & such, but nothing that's keeping me from playing this for another 19 years.    … Full Review »
  2. RatingALLGames
    Sep 5, 2021
    3
    Would be a 2.5 if it wasnt licensed by skittles. Now its a 3/10. skippidy ba bup
  3. KamrynS.
    Jul 10, 2003
    10
    I'd give it an 11 if it were allowed, quick wit and tongue in cheek humor made for more thought than brawn and i like that! All the I'd give it an 11 if it were allowed, quick wit and tongue in cheek humor made for more thought than brawn and i like that! All the controls were customizable so people who complain about the controls you've got options people! Also the skittles made it a little more fun and less guts....i like less guts!… Full Review »
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