Body Harvest

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 1998
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Nintendorks
    90
    DMA has managed to develop one hell of a gaming experience. The sci-fi alien plot and time travelling backdrop make for theater-worthy situations, and it's a blast to feel at times like you're playing out a movie.
  2. Electric Playground
    90
    Bustling with alien activity, brimming with challenges and boasting the largest collection of controllable vehicles you've ever seen in an action-adventure game, Body Harvest is a blast from beginning to end. It was definitely worth the wait!
  3. Nintendojo
    86
    A very ambitious game and would have been a SPECTACULAR title if it was on a larger cartridge and more time was put into tweaking it. What Body Harvest does well however is setting the mood. At its best, the game makes the movie Aliens look tame.
  5. TotalGames.net
    85
    Body Harvest is big, different enough to stand out among the clutter of Mario clones, and ambitious in a way that very few N64 games dare to be. Body Harvest had the potential to be one of the best games on the N64, but as anyone who''s seen insects like termites at work will know, little bugs can bring great structures crashing down.
  6. IGN
    84
    Despite some control problems, the interesting mixture of many gameplay elements makes this a winner. Crank up the music and turn down the lights -- and let the harvest begin.
  7. Hot Games
    80
    Despite the out of date and fuzzy graphics, Body Harvest is one of those games that just refuses to get boring. With the wide range of vehicles, challenging puzzles and frenetic blasting action, there's something to please everyone here.
  8. Games Domain
    80
    Body Harvest is a great game. It's fresh, it's challenging and it's absolutely massive. As an action/adventure title it works superbly. In a world full of clones and sequels, it's nice to see such a fresh title.
  9. Total Video Games
    70
    Body Harvest ended up being a highly entertaining game and one that I would definitely recommend. Who knows, you might just discover that it is gameplay and not graphics that make a good game after all.
  10. GameSpot
    70
    Playing DMA Design's Body Harvest is like taking the lead role in a BBC sci-fi TV series. The visuals may not be revolutionary, and the story may be a bit cheesy, but there's something unmistakably charming about the whole thing.
  11. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    Video games are meant to be entertainment, but I found Body Harvest to be more of an effort in patience than anything else. Although Midway should be commended for trying to create a hybrid RPG/shooter game, the ultimate result is somewhat boring.
  12. All Game Guide
    60
    Yet another delightful and highly original game from DMA Design. If you're looking for a long and challenging game, or a more adult-oriented title, Body Harvest fits the bill.
  13. Game Revolution
    33
    You want gamers to really hate your game? Here's how to do it. Make the gameplay repetitive and uninteresting, then let them complete 99% of a level only to have the character die inexplicably and restart the level all over again. Body Harvest fits the preceding bill to a "T". This game has neither the innovation, the depth, nor a halfway interesting story to keep you playing for any extended period of time.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#9 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#10 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. StickyRobot
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Plays like a proto GTA but with giant insects instead of cops. Everything is completely destructible so battles become a screaming whirlwindPlays like a proto GTA but with giant insects instead of cops. Everything is completely destructible so battles become a screaming whirlwind of explosions, insects dying, and laser fire. It's a blast. Body Harvest has flaws such as the slow building interior sections, easy accidental deaths (drowning, lava), and literal hours between save points. But even so, it's an experience like no other even by today's standards. I can't think of any other game I would rather see remade / remastered than Body Harvest.… Full Review »
  2. AValis
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Body Harvest plays a lot on the curiosity of the player. The vast, unexplored areas that are seen at the beginning of each section deliver aBody Harvest plays a lot on the curiosity of the player. The vast, unexplored areas that are seen at the beginning of each section deliver a unique excitement as you begin to unfurl the maps, with a worthy payoff in the surreal encounters and heated combat packed in this game. He will run like he has the tightest wedgie a man has ever faced, but given the importance of exploration in games, it is hard not to like this once it has been given the time of day.… Full Review »
  3. Cerealeche
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    This Is literally my favorite game ever, the plot Is awesome, the lots of history and stuff makes u fell like tomb raider, some magic stuffThis Is literally my favorite game ever, the plot Is awesome, the lots of history and stuff makes u fell like tomb raider, some magic stuff (even if its science focused) time travel so developed for back then, vehicles , and lots of places to explore, also lots of variety in objectives, i really love this game… Full Review »
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