Project Eden

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Soft of resembles a four-person "Ico" – only not as pretty and much harder to get the hang of. [Jan 2002, p.132]
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  2. Gamezilla!
    70
    A disappointment...A neat idea having a city where the socio-economics are broken down so structurally. With nasty goings on occurring in the recesses of the city, I honestly wanted to love this game.
  3. GameZone
    70
    It's a massively built game but it seems more time was spent on creating the city than creating a driving story.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    Lacks the full-on rampage of other action titles. "Halo" this is not. Combat is almost a throw-away sub-feature, and it shouldn't be.
  6. All Game Guide
    60
    It is designed specifically for those who enjoy using their minds, and it will occasionally even frustrate the best of those players.
  7. PSX Nation
    60
    This is a PS2 series of riddles you don't want to rely too much on a strategy guide to beat, since solving them on your own or with friends is more than half the fun.
  8. Play Magazine
    60
    Perhaps a sequel with a cleaner look and feel? [Feb 2002, p.61]
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  9. Cloudchaser
    60
    Proves to be yet another fine example shabby port of a decent PC title, that just falls apart when brought on to a console.
  10. Gaming Age
    58
    More time has been spent on making sure Project Eden included as many smart, engaging puzzles as possible, rather than incorporating half a billion polygons and the latest in vector shading techniques.
  11. Game Informer
    55
    The game's pace is painfully slow, and like most puzzle games of this type, the payoff is far from satisfying. [Jan 2002, p.83]
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  12. Core Magazine
    50
    A leaden interface almost completely nullifies any enjoyment one might derive from this otherwise unique blend of action, adventure and puzzle elements.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#94 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Innovative hybrid of third person shooter and point and click adventure set in an atmospheric and well realised grimy future dystopia. BasedInnovative hybrid of third person shooter and point and click adventure set in an atmospheric and well realised grimy future dystopia. Based upon the Lost Vikings idea you control a team of four, simultaneously switching between each character as and when their specialised skills are required. Combat is slightly clumsy and the environments so sprawling and puzzles so complex that you can find yourself aimlessly wandering around with little clue as to what to do next, but this makes finding the solution that much more satisfying. Not for the impatient, but if you like games that involve strategy and plenty of thought, this is a quality sci-fi adventure.… Full Review »
  2. KCritic
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    I'm writing this review in 2015 and I have to say the game is fantastic. A co-op experience unlike any other, it rewards teamwork and lateralI'm writing this review in 2015 and I have to say the game is fantastic. A co-op experience unlike any other, it rewards teamwork and lateral thinking. The game feels like it may benefit from PC controls but I had no problem adjusting to its control scheme, which can take place in either third or first-person view points. I'd say the game being multiplayer is core to the experience although there is enjoyment to be had in single player so long as you've got your thinking cap on.… Full Review »
  3. JasonL.
    Jul 18, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best games I have played. I will admit, I didn't understand this game one bit when I bought it and it ended up This is one of the best games I have played. I will admit, I didn't understand this game one bit when I bought it and it ended up sitting on my shelf for almost a year collecting dust. Last year (04) I started to play the game and after lending my time to it, got to understand what the game was about. It is my favorite game now, though I still have not beat it. I'm on level 9 out of 11. This game did it for me and all I can say is once you've given this game some time, all you will want is time for the game. lol… Full Review »
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