Scaler

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    You've seen all of this stuff in at least a dozen other games, but the whole package is well put together and surprisingly enjoyable.
  2. GameSpy
    80
    It looks amazing, sounds great, and most importantly, it's a lot of fun. What's even more impressive is that all of this entertainment is offered at such a reasonable price.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    80
    Scaler is fun and easy to play. Its colorful characters will be sure to satisfy the children out there.
  5. IGN
    80
    What it lacks in innovation it more than makes up in style, humor and solid game mechanics. Controls feel smooth and responsive and the action is always brisk. The inclusion of evolutionary transformations is an especially nice touch.
  6. Pelit (Finland)
    78
    The fast rollercoaster rides and the various lizard forms are fun. Too bad the levels are too simple and straight-forward. [Feb. 05]
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  7. IC-Games
    76
    The graphics might alarm the purist but they’re big, bold and lurid, just the kind of thing for the eight year old in the house.

Awards & Rankings

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#87 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. rebeccaandisaac
    Nov 2, 2014
    5
    This game doesnt know what it wants to be. Ratch and clank? Jak and Daxter? Crash Bandicoot? Spyro? This is clearly a platformer that came outThis game doesnt know what it wants to be. Ratch and clank? Jak and Daxter? Crash Bandicoot? Spyro? This is clearly a platformer that came out too late to succeed. With many elements featured in other games this is probably something youve already played hundreds of times over. But, that doesnt make it bad. By the time this was out we already had, Jak and daxter and Ratchet and Clank, 2 far superior games that were big in scale and received more ettention as a result.
    Scaler suffored from being the last born, the black sheep, the last sip of juice at the bottom of the glass that you dont bother to consume.
    This games nothing new, but it sure is better than it seems. Probably one of the most hidden of gems ive come across.    … Full Review »
  2. fijiboy
    May 6, 2014
    6
    this was a really over looked game. its a lot like jak and daxter, except way darker. this is a very unique game, I have never seen a gamethis was a really over looked game. its a lot like jak and daxter, except way darker. this is a very unique game, I have never seen a game quite like this before. the creatures and setting are all very interesting and creative. its a bit frustrating at times because you don't know what to do in some cases but its a pretty damn good game that very few people have actually played… Full Review »
  3. Brytz
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    This game, is one of my most favourite platformers I have ever played. It has fantastic gameplay variety and some great gags here and there. IThis game, is one of my most favourite platformers I have ever played. It has fantastic gameplay variety and some great gags here and there. I got this game at a bargain bin price. Just brilliant.… Full Review »
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