Back to the Future: The Game - Episode I: It's About Time

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Play UK
    Apr 21, 2011
    71
    An oversimplified but enjoyable counterpart to the Back To The Future films. [Issue#204, p.96]
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  2. Eurogamer
    Feb 26, 2011
    70
    If you're not already invested in the 'brand', then there's an equally good chance that it will come across as fairly unremarkable. Innovation is largely absent, the stylised visuals are good without ever being great, and the stripped-down gameplay is disappointingly undemanding.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 20, 2011
    60
    There's no risk of failing the puzzles. [May 2011, p.117]
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Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best PS3 Game of 2011

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
  1. datruff
    Apr 1, 2011
    6
    Not the best investment but as a package deal I wont complain, well maybe a little. The controls are sloppy and the walking around is evenNot the best investment but as a package deal I wont complain, well maybe a little. The controls are sloppy and the walking around is even weird when the camera tries switching to a different angle. As for the story, it is funny and hearing the voices bring back some memories. I couldnt see anyone being interested in this game other than fans of the movies. Trying to figure out a puzzle with inventory can be a bit frustrating but once figured out, excitement sets in for whats in store.… Full Review »
  2. KinimodYunmi
    Apr 16, 2023
    7
    Für 2010 echt eine super Grafik, eine sehr spannende Geschichte, auch für nicht Physik-Fans und super vertont!
  3. Alvokun
    Feb 4, 2017
    6
    It is entertaining even if you have not watched the film, which was my case. The graphics are eye-catching and the plot is wise enough. I doIt is entertaining even if you have not watched the film, which was my case. The graphics are eye-catching and the plot is wise enough. I do not know if it is worth paying for the whole package, though, as I only played episode 1 freely.… Full Review »
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