Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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  1. Gamezilla!
    72
    f you look at Lemony as a game targeted at a younger audience, it works well as the simple gameplay and story telling is probably going to appeal to that audience.
  2. IGN
    71
    A faithful rendition of the books and should please young fans. The gameplay at times feels a bit too dumbed down, but is overall an excellent example of what can be done with a game designed specifically for children.
  3. AceGamez
    70
    The game as a whole is very forgiving - too forgiving in fact. If you're an experienced gamer, or even an adult who plays occasionally, you shouldn't find the puzzles, bad guys, bosses or exploration too much of a hindrance and will probably complete the game in about 10 hours.
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  5. Console Gameworld
    70
    A game high on polish, but lacking in substance and only recommended for hardcore Snicket fans.
  6. GamingTrend
    69
    It lacks the depth needed to become a really good adventure game, and ends up being a platform game with some good puzzles built in.
  7. Worth Playing
    65
    The level designs are somewhat inventive, especially where Violet is involved, but mostly they feel like the developers talking down to their audence.
  8. eToychest
    65
    While considerably longer than the PC game of the same name, it is really not a lot of fun to play, whereas that game made me laugh out loud a handful of times.
  9. TotalPlayStation
    65
    The minigames and Sunny's bits are quite well-done, but the lackluster audio, sloppy controls and general lack of graphical punch drag the experience down.
  10. Game Informer
    63
    The wry subtlety of the novels' text pops up once in a while, but not nearly enough, which leaves only a derivative and dull game where there could have been a humorous midadventure. [Jan 2005, p.119]
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  11. G4 TV
    60
    All the timed events, amusing physics-based puzzles, likeable characters, and strange contraptions will be a treat for fans of the books and movie.
  12. PSX Nation
    60
    Too short and easy for grown-ups but just about right for the target audience of both the books and the Jim Carrey movie currently out in theaters.
  13. Games Radar
    58
    An average adventure game, well-presented but repetitive. Youngsters should find it easy to play. [GamesMaster]
  14. PALGN
    50
    An incredibly simple platformer that most people will find entirely too basic and boring.
  15. Boomtown
    50
    With age, tends to come more gaming aptitude, which will mean you’ll make quick work of Lemony Snicket’s and a yearning for a bit more of a challenge. By all means though, give it to your toddler and they’ll go wild.
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  16. The Sydney Morning Herald
    50
    The difficulty level is accommodating for youngsters, although the controls can be unwieldy. Sadly, the fun is short-lived, with no multi-player modes or replay appeal.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 5 out of 14
  1. DoctorSpaceman
    Jul 10, 2012
    5
    It's a strange game, definitely. It's some fun if you're a child, but not really much of a challenge, not really much replay value here. ThatIt's a strange game, definitely. It's some fun if you're a child, but not really much of a challenge, not really much replay value here. That piano level is fun though.… Full Review »
  2. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    Yes it was too short. and easy but does that make it bad? NO! The game is still enjoyable to me. I enjoyed most of the missions/questsYes it was too short. and easy but does that make it bad? NO! The game is still enjoyable to me. I enjoyed most of the missions/quests especially the piano part. A 5.7 user score and a 62 critic score(as of this review) is too low . It deserves a 7.5-8 at least and a critic score of 80. Only my opinion though I thought people will enjoy this game.… Full Review »
  3. Ps2-game
    Aug 24, 2014
    2
    A very linear platform game. You have 3 characters and you can switch between them. The whole presmise of the game is to encounter an obstacleA very linear platform game. You have 3 characters and you can switch between them. The whole presmise of the game is to encounter an obstacle in front of an important item, then one of the kids comes up with an idea using different obscure household items as a new invention to get around the obstacle to get their item. It's this pattern all the way through. They use voice acting directly from the movie. I got tired of it relatively quickly. This game wasn't for me… Full Review »
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