The Weakest Link

 PlayStation
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. PSX Nation
    83
    It's a great multiplayer game for parties, especially with those non-gamer types.
  2. TotalGames.net
    74
    But despite Robinson’s remarks, oodles of atmosphere and a decent enough multiplayer mode, compared to Millionaire in the console quiz show stakes, it still manages to be the weakest link. Goodbye!
  3. Game Informer
    70
    A little repetitive, but still amusing. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    This game simply represents the show faithfully, and it’s fun to play. [Jan 2002, p.232]
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  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    It was quite the pleasant surprise. [Dec 2001, p.175]
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  7. GameShark
    50
    A bad, bad game. It's a quiz show format that can't work as a game, but was made anyways.
  8. Game Revolution
    33
    One of those games you play with a non-gamer. You know, those weirdos who sit for hours in front of the TV and passively watch what's being broadcast. We've just got to help those missing links evolve a little.

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best PS1 Game of 2001
25
#25 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Having watched the game show on tv and already played who wants to be a millionaire on PlayStation I really wanted to try this out. My onlyHaving watched the game show on tv and already played who wants to be a millionaire on PlayStation I really wanted to try this out. My only criticism is that you couldn’t pick yourself as the player,… Full Review »
  2. drlowdon
    Feb 17, 2013
    5
    The Weakest Link in video game form, fun in short bursts with friends or family but no real long term appeal.
  3. akelz7
    Jul 2, 2011
    10
    My brother and I managed to have a helluva lotta fun with this game, which in itself warrants a high score. However, the fact that the gameMy brother and I managed to have a helluva lotta fun with this game, which in itself warrants a high score. However, the fact that the game managed to have it's classic British host propels it to a 10 for me at least.… Full Review »
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