Barnyard

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Aug 1, 2006
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  • Summary: Welcome to the yard where the world of Nickelodeon's Barnyard movie will come to life. Players start off as the 'new cow on the block,' form alliances with fellow animals, taking on challenges and sporting competitions, protecting the farm from coyote invaders, and doing lots of goofing offWelcome to the yard where the world of Nickelodeon's Barnyard movie will come to life. Players start off as the 'new cow on the block,' form alliances with fellow animals, taking on challenges and sporting competitions, protecting the farm from coyote invaders, and doing lots of goofing off on the side. Players will be able to explore a fully interactive, 3D world and prove that they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of all. Interact with your favorite Barnyard characters from the movie as you form alliances, join teams, go on quests and play mini-games. Competitive and co-operative multi-player mini-game action for up to four players. Free-form gameplay through areas like Walnut Woods, Dankweed Pond and the Barnyard itself. Environment and gameplay change as nights and days of the week pass on the farm. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. GameZone
    77
    A grand collection of inspired mini-games.
  2. GameSpot
    71
    The open-ended design is a breath of fresh air, while the overall presentation lives up to the movie's skewed style and humor.
  3. GameSpy
    70
    It's no modern-day classic, but Barnyard is still a good choice for young gamers, with a nice unhurried design somewhat reminiscent of "Animal Crossing."
  4. Worth Playing
    62
    While Barnyard has a few shining points such as the bike and Sharp Squirter, it just isn't entertaining enough to account for a purchase, unless you have children who are really, really into the movie.
  5. GamesRadar+
    60
    An easy, mildly entertaining grab bag of minigames and missions. Young kids will still undoubtedly enjoy the game, and their parents will find themselves sucked into numerous minigames as well.
  6. Digital Entertainment News
    55
    This may be one of the few games with nearly identical gameplay as its GBA cousin. It won't knock your socks off, but kids who are nuts about the movie might get a kick out of it.
  7. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    40
    The kids will not be impressed. [Christmas 2006, p.102]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. sleepyni
    May 22, 2023
    10
    so fun. genuinely. replayed recently and it aged incredibly, I honestly recommend sitting down and playing this if you have the time.
  2. Screeked
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    It's just spectacular!!!!! A BEAUTIFUL GAME, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. CritoLad
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    A game filled with charm that anyone can enjoy. The open world is large and gives you many things to do and the minigames are simple yet canA game filled with charm that anyone can enjoy. The open world is large and gives you many things to do and the minigames are simple yet can be played again and again.… Expand
  5. AJ
    Dec 25, 2006
    9
    My son loved this game, fun and entertaining.
  6. DavS.
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    This is a great game. Fast, funny, some of the mini-games are challenging. I'm 28 and testing this game out, and it didn't bore me This is a great game. Fast, funny, some of the mini-games are challenging. I'm 28 and testing this game out, and it didn't bore me at all. The only weird part is male cows shooting milk, but...it is what it is!… Expand
  7. Diegomaycry666
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Esse game me faz lembrar da minha infância, Muito divertido, com vários mini jogos para competir com os outros animais da fazenda, A gameplayEsse game me faz lembrar da minha infância, Muito divertido, com vários mini jogos para competir com os outros animais da fazenda, A gameplay era simples, porém funcionava muito bem, Tinha um sistema de compra de itens para personalizar a sua casa que era muito incrível pra mim, eu realmente me sentia um boi vivendo numa fazena e fazendo coisas em segredo dos humanos, game fantástico!… Expand
  8. SrPepe
    Jun 30, 2018
    5
    Muchos minijuegos que te logran divertir pero además de repetitivo no tiene nada que competir con otros juegos de la consola.

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#58 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006