Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem

 GameCube
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Mar 2, 2004
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
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  1. Times Online
    80
    Fans of the cartoons will be happy to know that the game contains everything from the originals, including voices and bad jokes.
  2. Nintendojo
    75
    There's much less action or platforming and it's all about solving the puzzles on your own time.
  3. GamingWorld X
    69
    For Scooby Doo fans, this is the best made game based on the license by a long shot. Though the gameplay itself is relatively simple and boring at times, the interesting storyline and episode-like game progression is pure bliss for Scooby fanatics.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    68
    From the cheesy plot and dialogue, to the levels that are set out as individual episodes of the show, even the constant snacking - it's all in there.
  6. TotalGames.net
    66
    A cheap and cheerful outing that'll please kids but it's doubtful anyone over Nickelodeon age will have the motivation to see it through to the conclusion.
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  7. GameZone
    65
    My enjoyment quickly turned into boredom as I restarted at a certain save point over and over again, due to my "scare" power meter running out every time a ghost ran over me after escaping from my attempted Tome catching.
  8. Next Level Gaming
    64
    An excellent game for little kids but won’t provide much excitement for others. The gameplay is very simplified, and the action gets repetitive quickly.
  9. AceGamez
    60
    It represents the cartoon remarkably well and with excellent authenticity. However, behind all the gloss and polish lurks the shadow of a game that shows little novelty in today's already swamped third person action adventure market.
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  10. Console Gameworld
    60
    Fans of the cartoon will probably enjoy this short romp with Mystery Inc. as will young children. Cynical adults and those with a distinct aversion to laugh tracks should stay far away.
  11. GameSpot
    56
    Parents whose kids have Scooby-Doo hot on the brain from the movie can safely rent this one, or not, without worry of missing much.
  12. IGN
    55
    The authenticity lends a certain charm to the title that almost makes you want to play it, but then you realize how unexciting the actual game is. Fetch quests have never been a successful way to captivate audiences.
  13. Gamezilla!
    50
    Scooby Doo: Mystery Mayhem might be enjoyable for a young audience who expects little as far as challenge. I would expect however that even they would lose interest quickly.
  14. Nintendo Insider
    50
    So boring that you only have to play it for a couple minutes to figure out that you have already played the whole extent of the game.
  15. Nintendo Power
    44
    Control is touchy and moves are limited, but the game has great atmosphere. [May 2004, p.121]
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  16. Game Informer
    40
    During my playtime, my emotions always registered somewhere between mildly annoyed and just plain bored. [May 2004, p.94]
  17. G4 TV
    40
    The game gets points for presentation but falls short when it comes to gameplay.
  18. Gaming Age
    25
    But unless your mommy tucks you into your Scooby-Doo bed sheets at night, you probably won’t be entirely satisfied.

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#74 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#65 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Bam28
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time (only behind the Sly Cooper games). I may be a little bias because I have been playing this gameThis is one of my favorite games of all time (only behind the Sly Cooper games). I may be a little bias because I have been playing this game as a kid, but I still think it is a great game, you just might not think it is a 10/10 like I do. The game play is amazing, most Scooby-Doo games just use the IP and make a simple platform game, but this game is completely different. You can compare it to Luigi's Mansion with the mechanic of catching ghost and solving puzzles. The puzzles in this game are really fun, I cannot tell you if they are hard because I have beaten the game like 20 times. The cut-scenes and character interactions are amazing, especially if you are a fun of the TV shows and movies. Scott Innes voices Scooby and Shaggy, and he is my favorite voice actors for those two and he does a great job in this game. If this game was a movie, it would be my favorite movie of all time. That and the fun gameplay of sneaking past ghost to get a page and be able to go back and capture them is brilliant. I 100% this game once a year and I have a lot of fun each time.… Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    7
    I was expecting more from this game but the game is fine by me cause it does have alright gameplay and it is kinda memorable if your a scoobyI was expecting more from this game but the game is fine by me cause it does have alright gameplay and it is kinda memorable if your a scooby doo fan but overall the game is fine but flawed.… Full Review »
  3. JoshuaF.
    Jun 20, 2004
    9
    This game will appeal even to non-fans. Good graphics. Awsome gameplay. You play through the first five episodes of the original cartoon. This game will appeal even to non-fans. Good graphics. Awsome gameplay. You play through the first five episodes of the original cartoon. While doing so, you find and collect clues, scooby snacks(health), keys, and other items to help you.I may not put it into a real perspective, but trust me, it's hilarious and enjoyable to anyone. The only downside is it's kind of short.… Full Review »
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