Death Jr.: Root of Evil

 Wii
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
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  1. Gamervision
    70
    Forty dollars is a little steep for a cookie-cutter game with bad camera control and repetitive levels.
  2. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    60
    Great for young kids, but not so much fun for serious gamers. [Issue#23, p.64]
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  3. IGN
    74
    It’s still not an “amazing” title by any account, as the core game was fairly simple, short, and mainly a generic pocket version of a competent action/platformer, but the added Wii IR controls and stylistic offering of Root of Evil Wii could still make it a solid purchase for Wii owners that – rightfully – are looking for an entertaining action game with some decent co-op and competent controls.
  5. GameSpot
    65
    Improvements over the PSP game make the Wii version of Root of Evil a competent, stylish platformer.
  6. Play.tm
    73
    Death Jr. Root of Evil manages to convincingly sidestep the bargain bucket graveyard thanks to its character appeal, solid platform action, amusing and inventive weaponry, and a control system that largely succeeds in papering over any emergent sense of creeping mediocrity.
  7. Nintendo Power
    70
    Using the Wii remote to look around and shoot is a big improvement that addresses the PSP version's camera issues, and it's an overall better-looking game. [July 2008, p.88]
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  8. Game Informer
    73
    The great art style and smart writing sometimes mask the staid gameplay, but, in the end, the cookie cutter platforming buries the game's strengths.

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#100 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    This game is a fun time. There are better options out there, but this is still a good choice. The only thing that disappoints me is that theThis game is a fun time. There are better options out there, but this is still a good choice. The only thing that disappoints me is that the first one was never ported to the Wii. This is a sequel, so if you want to play the original, you'll have to play it on PSP. Anyway, if you want to play co-op on this game, the Wii version is for you.… Full Review »
  2. FredX
    Jun 2, 2008
    5
    Looks nice, but can make you puke if you're susceptible to motion sickness (in games). I wanted to play a bit longer than 15 minutes to Looks nice, but can make you puke if you're susceptible to motion sickness (in games). I wanted to play a bit longer than 15 minutes to see if it was worth it, but basically my brain fried and the rest of the evening I had to lie down and take it easy.… Full Review »
  3. PaulD.
    May 28, 2008
    7
    Decent platformer, but far from perfect. i kinda got bored with it rather quickly. i suppose i expected too much and got too little in Decent platformer, but far from perfect. i kinda got bored with it rather quickly. i suppose i expected too much and got too little in return. RENT FIRST!… Full Review »
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