Tak and the Power of Juju

 GameCube
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Game Chronicles
    89
    It has all the standard components of traditional platform titles but disguises them with clever game design, intuitive character interaction, and constant humor.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    87
    Tak is incredibly fun to play.
  3. TotalGames.net
    86
    The main problem that Tak And The Power Of Juju has is persuading gamers that it is not a game aimed merely at a young audience and that there is plenty of challenge here whatever your age.
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  5. Play Magazine
    83
    Tak is one of the most detailed platformers I've ever seen, and possesses a measure of style that sets the universe apart, akin to what Michel Ancel accomplished with "Rayman." [Nov 2003, p.82]
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  6. IGN
    82
    Perhaps it's because of the goofy main character, a humorous plot line, or some creative ways to present age old puzzles, but you're compelled to play through Tak. It's fun and incorporates platform collecting in a way that doesn't seem like you're gathering all sorts of items.
  7. Nintendo Power
    76
    A perfectly competent platformer with some great voice acting, but it doesn't really bring anyting new to the table. [Dec 2003, p.138]
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  8. Computer and Video Games
    73
    Frustrating but still enjoyable, full of character and quirky charm, with a bit more spit 'n' polish and tighter game design Tak could so easily have been a classic.
  9. Worth Playing
    70
    Despite having a large number of fetch-quests, the game is fun, and even attempts to innovate a little with it's magic system.
  10. GameSpot
    68
    The game's got a distinctive look to it, and some good moments, but some tedious collection tasks and exploration elements drag the game down.
  11. GameCritics
    65
    Unfortunately the game has poor layouts for the levels that even adults will have trouble navigating. The game certainly had a strong sense of personality and a well realized world. It's unfortunate that all players can do is run circles in such a nice environment.
  12. RealGamer
    62
    If the level design and path finding was a little easy I would be happy to say that this game was brilliant for the kids but in all honesty, I feel even they would get fed up of playing after an hour or so.
  13. Total Video Games
    60
    Tak isn’t the worst platformer we’ve seen and will certainly appeal to the younger gamers out there; however its sheer insistence on the generic platform formula is enough to deter most people.
  14. GameSpy
    60
    An excellent example of a "slacker" game: it gets as little done as it can while making sure it fills its quota so it can be out the door for the day. There isn't a thing new here and it makes no attempt to improve the genre.
  15. GamerFeed
    60
    It doesn't do anything particularly innovative, but that shouldn't stop people from enjoying the game's vast locations, strangely funny Pupanunu people, and quirky use of animals.
  16. Yahoo!
    50
    Despite its kiddy appearance and theme, it's far too frustrating and unhelpful to recommend for a youngster. Or anyone that hasn't exhausted the many better options, for that matter.
  17. Game Revolution
    50
    Problematically, it just doesn’t do too anything new and doesn’t space itself out from the crowd. It feels like you’ve played this game before and you probably have - in better, more interesting forms.

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best GameCube Game of 2003
69
#69 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
58
#58 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Ismael10
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Un juego que no es de subestimarlo por venir de una caricatura, es divertido con unos entornos bastante logrados, situaciones que te hacenUn juego que no es de subestimarlo por venir de una caricatura, es divertido con unos entornos bastante logrados, situaciones que te hacen pasar mucho tiempo en el juego, jugabilidad sencilla, un juego que se apega muy bien en la sexta generación de consolas sin embargo es corto pero vale la pena en su totalidad.… Full Review »
  2. spencerplewe
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    One of the first Gamecube games I've had the pleasure of playing, and after a recent replay all the way through, this still was a joy to findOne of the first Gamecube games I've had the pleasure of playing, and after a recent replay all the way through, this still was a joy to find myself drawn into this world's locations, gameplay, and top-notch graphics for its time. While its humor does land, its sense of irreverence toward certain cultural stereotypes, and sort-of anti-climactic finale, might be my only nit-picks.… Full Review »
  3. MarkH.
    Jun 19, 2004
    0
    Chickens- those stupid chicken levels. What were they thinking! I made an omlet out of this game and it gave me indigestion!
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