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. 1UP
    75
    Ultimately, however, we think you'll prefer to have a friend close by as you experience the game. Root of Evil may not be to die for, but for $40, it's an easy way to kill a weekend.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    82
    Overall, Death Jr.: Root of Evil is another solid platform entry in this largely successful franchise.
  3. GameFocus
    84
    Good controls most of time.
  5. GameSpy
    90
    Though it could be viewed at first glance as a warmed-over port of a middling PSP title, DJ finds new life on the Wii through its tight control scheme and clever writing
  6. Play Magazine
    90
    Wicked cool character design, cutting edge Wii visuals, great level design, a double-shot of great gameplay, massive bosses and a quirky score that ties it all together...what more could you ask for? [May 2008, p.56]
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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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