Frantix: A Puzzle Adventure

 PSP
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
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  1. Gaming Age
    42
    A lot of the puzzles require precise placement, and the controls, using the d-pad or analog nub, are a bit inconsistent.
  2. GameSpy
    40
    The game just falls short in too many ways. There are no mini-games to play when maze-running gets old, and there's no multiplayer.
  3. Edge Magazine
    40
    Seemingly conflicted between delivering next-gen graphical impact and providing immediately recognisable objectives, Killer Game errs on the side of form over function, and in turn stumbles though a laundry list of poor design decisions. [Dec 2005, p.114]
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  5. GameShark
    25
    Frantix is a no-frills puzzler in dire need of a personality transplant.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#67 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. MarkB.
    Jan 17, 2006
    8
    Give this puzzle solving game a chance...despite mixed reviews this game has some wondeful aspects. The graphics are seriously good and the Give this puzzle solving game a chance...despite mixed reviews this game has some wondeful aspects. The graphics are seriously good and the contols are easy to master as it is the puzzle solving that is meant to test you. Some puzzles take only a few seconds to solve but this is not a bad thing because the next one will have you turning off your PSP in frustration only to turn it on again a few minutes later to have another go at what seems to be impossibly complicated. Touches like the inclusion of the ChubbChubbs short cartoon and massive number of puzzles/levels makes this worth the investment. Ignore the negative comments about jerks contol movements and wasted graphics and sounds - this game is worth it. Hopefully the sequel will contain a customizable sound/music option and a little more in character/storyline but overall there are so few true puzzle game out there, this one is a little gem.… Full Review »
  2. DaveS.
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    The music kicks ass. It's rare to hear really cutting edge electronic music in a video game. Reminds me of the best of Autechre.
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