• Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. NedL.
    Sep 20, 2005
    7
    The fighting is fun although at times can be repetitive. The variation in scenery and abilities from level to level keeps the game from bogging down. Witty banter between Ash and his budy is funny at times, but just like the action in the game, can get a little repetitive.
  2. DrewF.
    Sep 25, 2005
    7
    Of all of the Evil Dead games, this one captures the spirit of the movies the best. It was obviously made by true fans of the films. If you count yourself a fan, bump that score up to about an 8.5.
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. 65
    An irresistible little charmer. It's short enough that it doesn't overstay its welcome, clever enough to be engaging, full of enough action to be consistently fun. Fans of the film series will, of course, want to grab it, but action gamers looking for a dose of sarcasm, zombie guts, and light puzzles will find themselves amused as well.
  2. 65
    The game's third-person combat is pretty much D.O.A.—target, shoot, repeat, etc.—but things pick up considerably once you acquire your chainsaw and boomstick (aka 12-gauge shotgun). And things pick up again after you partner up with a wise-cracking midget Deadite.
  3. 68
    Underlying some of the game's polish, however, is a flawed combo system, repetitive level design, stale storyline, and a jarringly short play length that should ward off casual action fans and attract only those who consider themselves fans of the Evil Dead series.