Tak: The Great Juju Challenge

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 19, 2005
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. AceGamez
    70
    Tak: The Great JuJu Challenge takes a fairly average platforming formula and puts a unique turn with it, making each level a race against the clock where speed is of the essence, but so is exploration.
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  2. Game Informer
    70
    I look forward to the day when Tak gets the game he deserves. [Oct 2005, p.128]
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  3. GameSpot
    62
    Tak 3 certainly has some adorable moments, but they're overshadowed by a frustrating design and sloppy gameplay mechanics.
  5. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    To Avalanche Software’s credit, The Great Juju Challenge represents a valid step towards a final acclimatisation.
  6. Next Level Gaming
    63
    The controls felt loose and sluggish, and so did the rest of the game.
  7. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    The Great Juju Challenge is never going to be the love of your gaming life, but it's a reasonably attractive bit on the side. [Mar 2006, p.100]
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  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    For a kids' game, Tak is well above average - but that's not saying much. [Jan 2006, p.100]
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  9. PSM2 Magazine UK
    66
    Better than "Crash," worse than "Tak 2," and forgettable in almost every aspect. [May 2006, p.69]
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  10. PSW Magazine UK
    60
    Exploring each level often results in the timer reaching zero, while rushing straight through means you miss out on the chance to score bonus points, so many levels must be replayed to get the minimum points.

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#84 Best PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. timone
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    Well guys' this is it. Tak the great juju challenge, the game that had me sxxt my pants. Why? Because Tak and Lok are absolutley hirlarious. iWell guys' this is it. Tak the great juju challenge, the game that had me sxxt my pants. Why? Because Tak and Lok are absolutley hirlarious. i just love the chemistry between them, they make me laugh! The scenes are actually funny as well, in fact there's are hirlariously funny!
    Like ''You're in the middle of the pupanunu people's pig pen and you're covered with pupanunu people's big poopoo.
    The scene where Tak and Lok falling down the collapsing floor and Lok starting to make noises.
    The scene where they're lost in the dark.
    The scene where they're bumped into the gorllia who suddenly recognise's Lok which is my favourite.
    Where Lok tries on the Lobster suit.
    Where Lok got squashed by an elephant.
    Where Lok remembers everything when he was a kid.
    Where Tak knows the chicken suit.
    My favourite scene where Lok needs encouragment to climb from Tak by saying
    ''O mighty Lok, you are the biggest baddest warrior in the world, wheras I am built like a puny disease infested squirrel, all of the girls in the village love you but ask for me they think I smell like skunk poo, I'm so stupid and dumb and have fleas in my hair and my dream is to eat Jibolba's dirty underwear, you are a beefy strong stallion and greater than me, you should have been hero of the pupanunu prophecy''. My friends love that one.
    And finally there's my favourite scene when there're in the cave Lok just farted and Tak and Lok start rapping. Here're the lyrics

    My name is Tak, and that' a fact!
    Don't give me no lip, or I'll attack!
    Doin' this challenge, is really tough.
    The Black Mist stink, and they play rough!
    But it don't matter, we don't mind!
    'Cause in the end, we're gonna kick behind!
    The time is runnin', it's goin' tick-tock,
    So I'll hand it over to my main man Lok!

    I'll take that beat and Lok's my name,
    eatin' dung beetles is my claim to fame!
    Don't laugh at me, I'll punch your skull,
    I'll eat food, is makes me... full!
    Fish are stupid they smell like poop,
    and shabba... shoop, duh... doop de... doop
    My rhyme is done, don't give me no frown,
    just do my thing, and break it down!

    WOW!! My favourite rap song! A Gaseous Rap, I call it! My friends love that one! And that's it, I completed the franchise. Oh yeah, even Lok sounds like the guy who did YOMAMA jokes which I did recently.
    Oh, and one more thing, the levels are really hard for me so don't worry.    … Full Review »
  2. NewVegasGod
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    This game was a pretty big part of my childhood, and I loved it. I recognize that it has minor issues, but 8 year old me cared not. It took upThis game was a pretty big part of my childhood, and I loved it. I recognize that it has minor issues, but 8 year old me cared not. It took up hours of my life and kind of helped form my tastes in games.… Full Review »
  3. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 12, 2011
    8
    A very thorough improvement upon its predecessors for children of all ages. Pros: Enchanting graphics, visuals, and level design, improvedA very thorough improvement upon its predecessors for children of all ages. Pros: Enchanting graphics, visuals, and level design, improved gameplay value, controls, and camera angles, and features that Nickelodeon gag humor that makes kids and adults laugh. Cons: It's not as graceful as better platforming titles for the PS2.… Full Review »
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