Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Total Video Games
    80
    It's fun to play but more importantly captures the Wallace & Gromit spirit perfectly.
  2. PSM Magazine
    80
    A derivative, but amazingly amusing, platform romp. And if you already love the license, then this 'ere's a blinkin' masterpiece. [Nov 2003, p.40]
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  3. Game Informer
    75
    The game itself is good, but not stellar. It looks most like a late-era PSone game, but has a fairly solid camera, great dialogue, imaginative level design, and a definite emphasis on platforming rather than fighting action. [Oct 2003, p.118]
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  5. GameZone
    74
    With a fun plot and clever script, this is certainly an entertaining title. But for fans looking for thrills, or blood-pounding adventure, this game is not it.
  6. Gamestyle
    70
    A small problem that shows itself from time to time is that Gromit is a touch slow and clumsy when executing moves; this is due to the fact one animation must be completed before allowing our hero to initiate the next.
  7. GMR Magazine
    70
    When the action speeds up - in some painfully confusing boss battles - the imprecise controls and weak camera direction nearly kill it. [Nov 2003, p.84]
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  8. Deeko
    70
    It might be a little slow to start, it does have its odd quirks, and it isn’t perfect – but it really is a very good game and it is being ignored because people either assume it is bad or they don’t know anything about the franchise.
  9. Play Magazine
    67
    The models and animation capture the look of the short films, yet look rough around the edges; the camera is decent, but fights you when it really matters; and the music is quite good but strangely out of place. [Oct 2003, p.73]
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  10. IGN
    67
    Frontier has done an excellent job of creating a platformer that's authentic and true to the world of Wallace and Gromit, but it's done a rather shoddy job at creating a good platformer.
  11. GameSpot
    65
    A game that could prove entertaining for fans of Nick Park's peculiar pair, but, as a 3D platformer, it's simply not that impressive.
  12. Game Chronicles
    62
    Just doesn’t bring anything new to the platform table.
  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Unlike most licensed games, Project Zoo doesn't suck, but alas, it's just an unremarkable game. [Nov 2003, p.147]
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  14. IncGamers
    60
    Simply a solid, family game that brings yet another TV show to the shiny black box. If you’re a fan then this game is definitely worth adding to your video collection.
  15. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The duo appears on a next-gen console, fully rendered in digital animation - and looking somewhat the worst for it. Mix in some average platform gameplay elements and you have a disappointing game.
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  16. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    58
    The worst problem is that certain jumps are damn nigh impossible - it's not even a question of skill. [Nov 2003, p.176]
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#93 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 29 out of 50
  1. WallyGog
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    Love the cartoons of course....
    HATE this game, it's just a cash-in attempt on much-loved characters.
    The graphics are a bit rubbish too.    Love the cartoons of course....
    HATE this game, it's just a cash-in attempt on much-loved characters.
    The graphics are a bit rubbish too.
    This is just my opinion of course, YMMV!    … Full Review »
  2. Maurice95
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    This game was underestimated so much instead it deserved some success. Inside you can find everything, the only flaw is perhaps the graphicsThis game was underestimated so much instead it deserved some success. Inside you can find everything, the only flaw is perhaps the graphics and the game perspective.… Full Review »
  3. TonyW.
    Mar 21, 2004
    9
    My Son is 4 and I am 40, we had so much fun playing this game. Some levels were a little hard as neither of us are serious gamers, it's My Son is 4 and I am 40, we had so much fun playing this game. Some levels were a little hard as neither of us are serious gamers, it's just great.… Full Review »
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