Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue

 GameCube
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Worth Playing
    85
    One downside is that there's a heck of a lot here that's pulled together from other games, if you're up on your gaming history you can play 'spot the element' here and rattle off a good five or so games that do bits of Ty 2 better than Ty 2 does.
  2. Nintendojo
    80
    Much, much better than I had thought it would be.
  3. TotalGames.net
    80
    While Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue isn't going to rock the gaming world to its foundations or win any awards, it's still an enjoyable and entertaining platform romp that will surprise those of you who decide to take a chance on it.
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  5. 1UP
    80
    The frustration many hit during punishing sections in this sort of game is never allowed to develop. All the skill moves still require the right touch; the designers simply opened the window of what constitutes the "right" touch just enough to let everyone in (with some practice).
  6. BonusStage
    79
    The separate cart racing game is a nice addition, weapon pickups and all, although you’ll need to run a few races to get used to the wider turning radius of the different carts.
  7. PGNx Media
    76
    The game’s audio package perfectly complements the joyful atmosphere presented visually.
  8. GameZone
    75
    An all-encompassing, time-consuming, I-just-can't-stop-playing-it kind of game.
  9. Play Magazine
    75
    To say Ty 2 is big would be an understatement. Krome has Super Sized it, spreading their funky animal kingdom as far and wide as the outback itself. [Dec 2004, p.81]
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  10. AceGamez
    70
    If you don't complete it far too quickly, you may become bored of the missions or the story.
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  11. IGN
    70
    Succeeds as a simple, lighthearted platformer. It lacks the challenge and depth of other titles in the genre, namely "Super Mario Sunshine" and "Sly 2: Band of Thieves," but offers nifty features like sprawling environments and a unique style to help offset its deficiencies.
  12. GameSpot
    70
    Older audiences probably won't be engaged by it, but Ty 2 should be easily appreciated by juvenile platformer fans.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    Shockingly decent. [Dec 2004, p.170]
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  14. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Mission objectives are not always clear and some youngsters might get lost or frustrated at the lengthy travelling between missions, but there is always something fun to see or do.
  15. Game Informer
    68
    Graphically, it's definitely improved, but that's not going to save Ty from his own mediocrity. [Nov 2004, p.149]
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  16. Computer and Video Games
    68
    In real life, Tasmanian tigers have been hunted to extinction, so we're getting our NOM shotgun ready to finish the job and kill Ty off.
  17. Gamer.tv
    60
    Overly sophisticated elements have been held back to appeal to the younger gamer but some hugely tricky jumping puzzles are bound to cause frustration. Luckily, gameplay is varied. If you get stuck, you can hit the road, and before long you'll be faced with a different challenge.
  18. Kombo
    60
    A bargain platformer that tried to stuff twenty pounds of game into a ten pound bag - and it shows.
  19. G4 TV
    60
    The kart-racing mode is another nice diversion for youngsters (though it's just a single race on a choice of seven courses), and the explorable areas are diverse enough to keep the wee ones occupied.
  20. Nintendo Power
    56
    An open environment allows you to explore at will, but the confusing layout wil have you on walkabout. [Dec 2004, p.148]
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  21. Detroit Free Press
    50
    There's almost no variety in levels. Everything is squeezed onto one huge map.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best GameCube Game of 2004
29
#29 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Iamnotaccritic
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time have a lot of good memories from playing this one!!
  2. Platformer
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    This game was my favorite game in my mid teens and i still love this game alot. There is a lot of fun missions to do in Ty's world. TheThis game was my favorite game in my mid teens and i still love this game alot. There is a lot of fun missions to do in Ty's world. The australian setting gives the game a unique vibe. For me this was easily one of the most enjoyable games on the Gamecube.… Full Review »
  3. thenerdynerd99
    Jan 4, 2017
    7
    Whereas Ty 1 was decent, Ty 2 is good. The fact that it's all clumped together in one huge map gives it a GTA feel, the fact that all of theWhereas Ty 1 was decent, Ty 2 is good. The fact that it's all clumped together in one huge map gives it a GTA feel, the fact that all of the missions are optional is a HUGE plus, the hubworld is actually good, and the plot is more slapstick and funny than Ty 1, which I think is a GIGANTIC plus. But Shazza's truck moves a bit slow, making getting to your destination take longer than it should, and the helicopter missions...suck. It's a good game which I reccomend, but It's not a great one… Full Review »
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