The Polar Express

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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
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  1. JohnM.
    Dec 12, 2004
    1
    Not worthy of even the most hardcore movie fans!!!
  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's just a memorable game.
  3. tomhanksfan1
    Jul 12, 2019
    1
    sorry, was not a big fan of this one!

    you want my suggestion? don't play it.
  4. 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 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.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 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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. 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 haveIs 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

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67
#67 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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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
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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