Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
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  1. Times Online
    100
    This adventure looks great, its landscape dominated by crooked buildings and brooding grey skies; navigating Jack is simple and the characters are all well realised. A perfect children’s game.
  2. Play Magazine
    85
    One of the most alluring hub-based adventures I've ever had the pleasure of playing. [Oct 2005, p.62]
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  3. AceGamez
    80
    It's like a work of musical art, with plenty of eventful gaming moments.
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  5. Siliconera
    79
    The Nightmare Before Christmas isn't going to score points on original gameplay, but it makes up for it with an excellent translation of the movie.
  6. GameZone
    76
    The frequent backtracking gets annoying, but given that Oogie's Revenge is like Devil May Cry and was developed by Capcom, it still manages to provide a memorable experience.
  7. PSM Magazine
    75
    Boss battles are simple, yet well done, incorporating Jack's whip-like Soul Robber and a musical rhythm sub-game that's just very cool. [Nov 2005, p.76]
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  8. GameBiz
    75
    The sound is superb, something about singing while you are in battle is enjoyable and at times you will find yourself singing along to the game.

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#69 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 87/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Full Review »
  2. JonR.
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    The characters and settings remain pretty close to the movie. Graphics are sweet and the game play is pretty good. The only thing i dont like The characters and settings remain pretty close to the movie. Graphics are sweet and the game play is pretty good. The only thing i dont like about this game is not being able to control the view.… Full Review »
  3. onimvsha
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, just like the original tim Burton's movie! the story is great! level design and characters are way too fun,wish it's remasteredAmazing game, just like the original tim Burton's movie! the story is great! level design and characters are way too fun,wish it's remastered for next gen… Full Review »
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