The Polar Express

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
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  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.
  5. Gamer's Hell
    50
    I managed to complete it within 2 hours, and had more continues at the end of the game than I had before I started.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    40
    It's a shell of what might be a new Christmas classic which is, in one way, sad but the fact that the movie may be around for along time may tempt a developer to do this game justice in the future.
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  7. IGN
    35
    This is a kid's game. It's also a bad kid's game. And there's really no getting around that.
  8. GameSpot
    31
    An ugly collection of poorly conceived minigames, The Polar Express is a failure by the standards of any medium.
  9. 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.
  10. GamerFeed
    20
    A very below-average affair that never really rises to the wonders of its license, riding on its mean-spirited and pointless mini games. Skip this if you want to have a Merry Christmas.
  11. Stuff
    20
    This half-assed movie tie-in is so crummy even the dimmest kid on the short bus won't be taken in.

Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 6 out of 16
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.
  3. 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
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