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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    41
    A well-executed... thing that's somehow being mis-sold as a video game. Either somebody at Nintendo is a certifiable maniac, or this is the future of video games. We're pretty sure it's the former.
  2. games(TM)
    40
    As limiting as it may be, the recreation of a Pokemon universe is a delightfully escapist one, but after the first week or so it'll take some serious staying power to keep coming back to your yellow friend. [Mar 2004, p.106]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    38
    Do not buy this for yourself or your kids or anyone you know - you do not ever want to be in a room where it's being played. [Feb 2004, p.127]
  5. Nintendojo
    30
    There's only so long you can stand to watch Pikachu frolicking aimlessly on an empty beach. This may be a good game for very young children who are still interested in Pokémon, but God bless the parent who has the patience to play through it with them.
  6. GameSpy
    30
    This isn't really a fun toy, either, but more like one of those Fisher-Price "busy boxes" for young kids: Hit a button and it makes a noise; turn this knob and listen to the Pikachu say its name, etc.
  7. G4 TV
    20
    A hollow, stripped-down experience.

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#36 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#20 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. TheProfessorOak
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Only reason to play is for Jirachi. I got 5, was worth it
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  2. darkfury45
    Oct 1, 2015
    6
    Not built in the same manner, nor a terribly good game, but it's nice to relax with a pikachu once in a while. Watch TV together, go to theNot built in the same manner, nor a terribly good game, but it's nice to relax with a pikachu once in a while. Watch TV together, go to the beach for fishing, go to the forest to partake in a band or try some fruit, and so forth.

    Aimed for kids, this classic gamecube game will keep children entertained and happy with a game made of repeated TV shows and minigames. If you're looking to get your kid a game that will keep them entertained for a while, I'd definitely recommend this.

    If you're a teenager, I wouldn't recommend this unless you're a HUGE pokemon junkie, or just something to relax to.    … Full Review »
  3. Nerpco
    May 16, 2014
    7
    Even though when I look at this game now, I don't really think of it as a game... But because this is supposed to be a kids game, I think itsEven though when I look at this game now, I don't really think of it as a game... But because this is supposed to be a kids game, I think its good for what it is! When I was a kid, I used to love this, it used to always keep me entertained, so for what its supposed to be, it does the trick MOST of the time.… Full Review »
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