Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

 Wii
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Nintendo Power
    90
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Overall, Ice Age 3 is one of the best Wii games I’ve played so far this year. Its variety and high production values kept me motivated, and for Pete’s sake, I got to ride around on a Pachycephalosaurus and headbutt other dinosaurs!
  3. Gameplanet
    85
    A children's game that for once delivers the movie experience to the console. Its initial slow pace soon delivers a lot of fun and humour that you would expect from a game of the movie.
  5. PGNx Media
    80
    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is very sharp, lighthearted and fun game that will please younger fans of the movie with its varied gameplay, good looks and clever writing. A recommended purchase for fans of the movie.
  6. GameZone
    80
    Easily one of the best children’s games to come along these days. A nice array of gameplay mechanics keeps the gameplay exciting, while the multiplayer modes ensure hours of additional replayability.
  7. GamingXP
    79
    Ice Age 3 is a really good game from a nice movie. Just try it, if you want a funny jump’n’run.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    72
    This is one movie-based game we can whole-heartedly recommend to fans. It’s not quite epic, and it fares on the short side, but shopping elements and unlockables add value to the package. The multiplayer mini-games are less than stellar, but the story-mode level design is sure to welcome you back for repeat visits.
  9. Game Chronicles
    70
    I would recommend Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs to just about anyone looking for a totally fun and moderately challenging gameplay experience with all of the flavor and style of the Ice Age movies.
  10. Nintendojo
    70
    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs doesn't bring anything new that you haven’t played a hundred times before, but the variety of gameplay types provide a break from the monotony of movie-based games.
  11. IGN
    65
    I personally enjoyed the variety of gameplay and chasing the best challenge times, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but an Ice Age super-fan under the age of 10.
  12. Vandal
    65
    This is a very fun and accessible title, but only for children.
  13. Game Informer
    65
    I was left wanting more, and wondering why solid gameplay sections were only used once.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Wii Game of 2009
99
#99 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. ArtoSwe
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    Love this game. The artstyle is beautiful, the soundtrack is honestly really nice, and the graphics are waay better than most the gamingLove this game. The artstyle is beautiful, the soundtrack is honestly really nice, and the graphics are waay better than most the gaming landscape has to offer these days. It was also scary at times, especially when the dinosaurs appear. Overall the game is a beautiful example of how amazing and life changing games can truly be.… Full Review »
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