James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

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  • Summary: Based on James Cameron's film, the game takes you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond imagination. Gamers encounter the Na'vi, Pandora's indigenous people and discover creatures and other wildlife the likes of which have never been seen in the world of video gamesBased on James Cameron's film, the game takes you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond imagination. Gamers encounter the Na'vi, Pandora's indigenous people and discover creatures and other wildlife the likes of which have never been seen in the world of video games before. When conflict erupts between the RDA Corporation, a space-faring consortium in search of valuable resources, and the Na'vi, players find themselves thrust into a fight for the heart of a planet and the fate of a civilization. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Cynamite
    80
    James Cameron's AVATAR is a surprisingly good video game for a game which derives from a film. Visit Pandora and be a part of the battle between Humans and the Na'vi.
  2. Vandal
    73
    Overall Avatar is an entertaining game with an interesting proposal, although maybe it should have had a greater exploration component. You will enjoy it while it lasts.
  3. Worth Playing
    70
    As it stands, James Cameron's Avatar: The Game is a serviceable experience in the world that James Cameron created for the movie, but at the same time, there are enough issues with the controls, camera and combat system to keep it from being great.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's a short adventure, and when compared to the other consoles, Wii owners are essentially getting half a game. The local co-op is a nice addition, but the complete lack of extras makes this an expensive extension to James Cameron's new mythology.
  5. IGN
    59
    It’s a solid action game, but on the flipside, the storytelling is the pits, the framerate staggers, the co-op two player is sloppy at best…
  6. Multiplayer.it
    50
    James Cameron's Avatar: The Game it's a poor and hasty tie-in. The gameplay is based almost entirely on stealth action, but the exploration is reduced to a minimum. The combat system seems to work well, but it makes possible to kill the enemies just shaking the controller randomly.
  7. GameFocus
    22
    It’s a classic case of the poor video game/movie tie-in that fails to execute on almost every level, which is unfortunate since the Xbox 360/PS3 Avatar games turned out to be half decent. If you happen to have your own personal Avatar, have them suffer through this game and go play the other version yourself.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. [anonymous]
    Dec 15, 2009
    8
    This games graphics are great and pleasant atmosphere.
  2. Kostas101
    Nov 7, 2021
    6
    I'm a fan of the Avatar Movie, and I don't think that this game is necessary bad, it's actually quite fun. I personally played it with myI'm a fan of the Avatar Movie, and I don't think that this game is necessary bad, it's actually quite fun. I personally played it with my brother (that's right, you can play with two players), and I liked it. It's worth to mention that the Wii version is the worst version of this game, but it's the only version i've played.… Expand
  4. JonGum
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    I bought this game second hand for practically nothing. I had read the reviews and didn't hold out much hope. I actually quite enjoyed thisI bought this game second hand for practically nothing. I had read the reviews and didn't hold out much hope. I actually quite enjoyed this game. It did get a bit repetitive but I think the graphics are actually pretty good and navigating through the trees/jungle was also quite fun. I like this game in small doses. I'll play a mission or two, save and call it quits for another day. This way it stays fresh and I didn't get fed up with the same enemies/tactics/story. It's not my favourite game, but for a casual gamer it's far better and more enjoyable than most of the reviews on here would suggest! I do agree that it doesn't offer much incentive to ever replay!… Expand
  5. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    6
    It’s a pretty fun game if a little basic. It reminds me of metal gear in a weird way.
  6. bram29
    Oct 15, 2011
    4
    the game brings nothing new. not a single bit of it hasn't already been done better. shame, because it was based on such a good movie.
  7. RM
    Jan 21, 2010
    3
    Pros: decent visuals, interesting talent tree system Cons: repetitive gameplay, levels, and enemies, finicky controls, limited ability to Pros: decent visuals, interesting talent tree system Cons: repetitive gameplay, levels, and enemies, finicky controls, limited ability to interact with world and make decisions about where to go, what moves to make, etc., dull storyline, terrible camera angles, and extremely crippled multiplayer due mainly to the bad camera.… Expand
  8. cub317
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    Talk about a huge disappointment! In case you're wondering what I mean, this game was originally meant to be good. The developers of thisTalk about a huge disappointment! In case you're wondering what I mean, this game was originally meant to be good. The developers of this game said that this game was going to be one of the few movie games that wouldn't stink! This was in an issue of Nintendo Power. Then, the very next issue, the review came. This is what they thought of it, "Despite its claims to the contrary, Avatar the Game is exactly what we've come to expect from a movie game. In other words, it's completely mediocre". They gave this game a five out of ten. I however, disagree with them. I think it's far worse! I played this game over at a friend's house, and I thought it totally stunk! We played this game in multiplayer where player two has no choice but to follow the first player, which is very boring. This game is very redundant too. All you do is go through forest until you come across a human base. Then you have to sabotage it. There are also flying stages, but those are just as redundant. The camera angles are what really kill this game however. The angles will cause the death of you more time than not! It's especially bad in multiplayer. Fans of the movie had better stick to the movie because this game totally stinks!!!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
50
#50 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009