The Polar Express

 GameCube
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Metascore
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4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Summary: In this adventure based on the Polar Express movie, you'll take a magical ride through eight chapters. A mysterious conductor shepherds you aboard a train to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, you'll meet all your favorite characters from the film, including the GirlIn this adventure based on the Polar Express movie, you'll take a magical ride through eight chapters. A mysterious conductor shepherds you aboard a train to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, you'll meet all your favorite characters from the film, including the Girl Know-it-All, Lonely Boy, the Hobo, Smokey & Steamer, and the Elves. Experience minigames, solve puzzles, and search for lost presents as you explore expansive environments.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 4 out of 7
  1. GameZone
    72
    The fact that the developers were able to incorporate so many different gameplay styles into the game and making them seem completely fitting and natural is a nice accomplishment.
  2. Nintendo Power
    58
    The game's quick pacing ensures that you'll never be bored. [Jan 2005, p.138]
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  3. PGNx Media
    55
    A definite case of a game rushed to meet the movie’s release. Blue Tongue incorporated several styles of play, but these are blemished by the imperceptive control scheme.
  4. TotalGames.net
    38
    Just don't come running back to us if little Johnny decides he hates you and moves out aged six when he finds this under his Christmas tree.
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  5. IGN
    35
    This is a kid's game. It's also a bad kid's game. And there's really no getting around that.
  6. GameSpot
    31
    An ugly collection of poorly conceived minigames, The Polar Express is a failure by the standards of any medium.
  7. Stuff
    20
    This half-assed movie tie-in is so crummy even the dimmest kid on the short bus won't be taken in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. HollisH.
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    Wonderful fun! I think I loved it!
  2. BrockV.
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    A joyous romp! Here comes the mini-games! HaQ!
  4. GamecubeLover
    Jul 29, 2016
    5
    This game gets hated and there is a lot of reasons why cause this game lacks a lot and doesn't make me enjoy almost a lot of moments of theThis game gets hated and there is a lot of reasons why cause this game lacks a lot and doesn't make me enjoy almost a lot of moments of the game but the game is alright.… Expand
  5. Epik_Ninnja
    May 22, 2015
    3
    I rented this game a long time ago (why, I do not know) and, well, it's far from enjoable. Should I even bother detailing why? Let's just say,I rented this game a long time ago (why, I do not know) and, well, it's far from enjoable. Should I even bother detailing why? Let's just say, even though it's already obvious, don't bother playing this game evenif you're a little kid because it's a complete waste of time where the best part is a snowball fight towards the beginning.… Expand
  6. JoeJoe
    Dec 15, 2004
    0
    This game is great.

Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best GameCube Game of 2004
42
#42 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
35
#35 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004