Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. GameZone
    73
    Actually playable, not too hard on the eyes, and pretty darn fun for those of us who hold to our classic fantasy movies despite the passage of time.
  2. IGN
    70
    Above all else, fun. A sloppy, not so pretty effort for sure, the innovative play control and old fashioned challenge dissolves that barrier away.
  3. GamerWeb Sony
    70
    It tells a fun epic tale, with great music, and the gameplay is solid enough to keep you interested. Unfortunately, the shaky camera, cheap enemy AI, and a limited move list keep this game from being stellar.
  5. All Game Guide
    60
    A trifle of a game made more appealing by its suggested price.
  6. GameSpot
    55
    For anyone above the age of 12, Pryzm Chapter One: The Dark Unicorn is quite forgettable.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Graphics are average at best, combat is kind of shaky, and the actual quests are rather uninspired. [Sept 2002, p.117]
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  8. PSX Nation
    50
    The very definition of interactive mediocrity: good while it lasts, but hardly worth remembering ten minutes after the game’s been shut off.
  9. GameSpy
    45
    Just a third-person action game with a respectable storyline and an interesting soundtrack paired with gameplay that simply can't deliver the goods.

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User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. dhanyelle
    Dec 15, 2008
    5
    It definitely isn't the worst game I've ever played. The story line is cute but the game play its self isn't so great. TheIt definitely isn't the worst game I've ever played. The story line is cute but the game play its self isn't so great. The worst thing to me is the fact that you can only do a handful of things to defeat your 'enemies'.
    But, despite all that, I have stuck with it for 2 levels. I wouldn't go around shouting praises about it or anything, but I'm not angry that I bought it, and I will continue to play it until I beat it, or until I get bored with it, then I'll move on to the next game. :P    … Full Review »
  2. sk8rP
    Feb 16, 2003
    0
    This game sucks ass. It would be more fun to burn my money. It is horrible. A disgrace to the PS2 system.
  3. RyanM.
    Feb 9, 2003
    0
    Absolutely one of the worst games I ever bought. It was decent for the first 2 minutes. This game sucks and I want my money back.
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