The Haunted Mansion

 GameCube
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Nintendojo
    85
    For the first T rated Disney game, High Voltage ("Hunter: The Reckoning") and TDK have done a magnificent job and this is easily their best effort to date.
  2. Yahoo!
    80
    Has great production values, is "spiritually" faithful to the look and feel of the famed Disney attraction, and is a very good action/puzzler to boot.
  3. Game Over Online
    80
    It's imaginative, it controls well, and the puzzles are solid and challenging without being repetitive. It's simply that a basic weakness in the engine makes The Haunted Mansion a far more frustrating experience than it really needs to be.
  5. Nintendo Power
    74
    You'll spend a lot of time checking the mansion's 15 rooms for ghosts, which can get tedious, but many of the game's puzzles are quite clever. [Dec 2003, p.144]
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  6. IGN
    70
    While the title can offer up some disappointingly repetitive objectives, there are still some smart puzzles interspersed and control is relatively tight.
  7. GameSpot
    70
    Between its overall solid presentation, and its gameplay that keeps you guessing, this is one game that's worth taking a look at.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    70
    A fun and straightforward game that takes its inspiration from the Disney ride and thankfully not from the Eddie Murphy movie of the same name.
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  9. GamePro
    70
    Sadly, the game falters during certain combat segments. While the control mechanics enable locking in on an attacker, at times, there are so many charging that it’s difficult to target a particular one.
  10. GMR Magazine
    70
    The game expertly blends physical—mostly platforming—challenges with cerebral puzzles and, in the process, keeps players guessing throughout.
  11. netjak
    62
    Clearly, this is a game with an identity crisis. Kids can’t play it because of the scary ghosts and more mature gamers will be turned off by the puzzles that would be ridiculously easy if not for the occasionally wonky controls. So who’s left?
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  12. G4 TV
    60
    Although it has its shortcomings -- especially in its plot and combat -- it's definitely worth a play.
  13. Nintendophiles
    58
    Starts by presenting a strong mood and setting, but the feeling wears off soon. The best ideas for rooms and puzzles seem to be used at the beginning of the game, and everything comes together more suitably in the first half of the game.
  14. Play Magazine
    50
    The story is way overdone and weighs down the gameplay..., and convoluted specifics of progression are unnecessary given the game's linear structure. [Nov 2003, p.93]
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Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best GameCube Game of 2003
75
#75 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 31, 2016
    9
    This game is so fun and entertaining but some annoying and confusing parts but they are pretty rare to happen so this game is very good andThis game is so fun and entertaining but some annoying and confusing parts but they are pretty rare to happen so this game is very good and very fun as well.… Full Review »
  2. DarkLordGig
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    I remember playing this game in my child hood. IT has a very spooky atmosphere, great enemy design and the puzzles are very fun. AlthoughI remember playing this game in my child hood. IT has a very spooky atmosphere, great enemy design and the puzzles are very fun. Although during combat the game does get a bit boring, but that isn't what this game is about. The game main strength is in its atmosphere, enemy design, and puzzles. A very great hidden gem on the nintendo gamecube and is recommended to everyone who owns the system… Full Review »
  3. LindsayE.
    Apr 18, 2004
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game!!
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