The Polar Express

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: In this inspiring adventure based on The Polar Express movie, players will take an extraordinary ride through eight exciting chapters. A mysterious Conductor shepherds players aboard the train, and onto a journey to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along they way, they will meet memorableIn this inspiring adventure based on The Polar Express movie, players will take an extraordinary ride through eight exciting chapters. A mysterious Conductor shepherds players aboard the train, and onto a journey to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along they way, they will meet memorable characters from the film including the Girl Know-it-All, Lonely Boy, the Hobo, Smokey & Steamer and the Elves. Gameplay rewards those who believe. All aboard! Experience mini-games, solve puzzles and search for lost presents. Enjoy special EyeToy games. Explore massive 3-D environments including the North Pole and The Polar Express. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. Game Chronicles
    62
    $10-30 per hour is probably the worst deal I have ever seen in a high-profile video game, and I amazed that THQ put it out with so little substance.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    The game's simplicity makes this a questionable choice for anyone over 8, but young kids will likely enjoy it. [Jan 2005, p.106]
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  3. PSX Extreme
    56
    If you're older than 12, you have no business playing this game.
  4. IGN
    35
    This is a kid's game. It's also a bad kid's game. And there's really no getting around that.
  5. GameSpot
    31
    An ugly collection of poorly conceived minigames, The Polar Express is a failure by the standards of any medium.
  6. DarkStation
    30
    It has so many flaws, combined with the short span of the game, makes for one that would be near impossible to recommend.
  7. Stuff
    20
    This half-assed movie tie-in is so crummy even the dimmest kid on the short bus won't be taken in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. lobb
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This game changed my life. My life was a total wreck before i played it, now I have a job.
  2. platypusduck54
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    I don't know why this game gets hate. To me, it earns a LOT of nostalgia points. Beside that, the game plays well in my opinion. To me, it'sI don't know why this game gets hate. To me, it earns a LOT of nostalgia points. Beside that, the game plays well in my opinion. To me, it's just a memorable game.… Expand
  4. ScreamingCortex
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever. Idk why people gave this game bad reviews. This game is truly the best game ever so shut up about it being bad
  5. Yisharu
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    Is this game perfect? No, it has some lackluster minigames and the game goes a bit off the rails once we reach the North Pole. However, at theIs this game perfect? No, it has some lackluster minigames and the game goes a bit off the rails once we reach the North Pole. However, at the same time, at least for me, this game captured the magic of the Polar Express as a kid. The narrative and gameplay I found very interesting on board the train itself, the rooftop missions are one of my favourites and I still replay them to this day. And I gotta be honest, the soundtrack’s pretty ok too!… Expand
  6. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    Is this game flawless? No, it contains some mediocre mini-games and once we get to the North Pole the game starts to go off the rails.Is this game flawless? No, it contains some mediocre mini-games and once we get to the North Pole the game starts to go off the rails. However, the thrill of the Polar Express as a child was captured in this game, at least for me. On the train itself, I found the story and gameplay quite engaging. The rooftop missions are some of my favourites and I still play them to this day. And I have to admit, the soundtrack is really good too.… Expand
  7. JohnM.
    Dec 12, 2004
    1
    Not worthy of even the most hardcore movie fans!!!
  8. tomhanksfan1
    Jul 12, 2019
    1
    sorry, was not a big fan of this one!

    you want my suggestion? don't play it.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004