Carnival Island

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2011
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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  1. Eurogamer Sweden
    Dec 12, 2011
    40
    Carnival Island uses the Move-controllers in a great way. So it is too bad that the developers seemingly ran out of ideas after creating just a few minigames.
  2. D+PAD Magazine
    Dec 2, 2011
    40
    Overall Carnival Island is something of a disappointment. Its position as a budget game does go some way to excusing the rather thin content within, but its biggest problem is that the content that it does have just isn't very compelling or interesting.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 3, 2011
    40
    Your children are in the mood for a get together at the carnival? This is the perfect title. In this magical atmosphere, there are dozens of little events such as rifle shooting or mini-bowling and basketball, as well as tickets to spend on balloons and other accessories. The PS Move controls are very accurate and the game is fun... but not for longer than an afternoon, given its lack of variety and really deep gameplay.

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#62 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Keitaro004
    Dec 27, 2014
    6
    It's a fine game only few people will get to experience due to the lack of a move controller. There's basicly seven kinds of mini-games here,It's a fine game only few people will get to experience due to the lack of a move controller. There's basicly seven kinds of mini-games here, but every game has five levels with a different set-up and missions. The single player mode can be beaten within two hours like most mini-game compilations, but that's excusable because these games are meant to be replayed.

    The game will provide a whole new experience if you play it together with family or friends, as your misses will be enjoyed and laughed at. Controls are perfect and very responsive. The BGM is typical carnival music, but forgetable. There's animated cutscenes as well, but they're nothing big to brag about as the animation is mediocre at best.

    This is a enjoyable game alone, but playing it with more people will boost the enjoyment.    … Full Review »
  2. itsamee
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I think this is a very good party game. If you play this with a group of friends you will really enjoy it alot. You will enjoy it even more ifI think this is a very good party game. If you play this with a group of friends you will really enjoy it alot. You will enjoy it even more if you are drinking... Even playing solo the game is alot of fun and the mini-games are creative and fun. The PlayStation move works well with the game, I had no lag issues or inaccurate movements.… Full Review »
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