Pimp My Ride

 Xbox 360
Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 12 out of 14
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    56
    Whereas the show, Pimp My Ride, may be fun, the game is not. It gets close in the presentation but it fails miserably where it counts, in the gameplay.
  2. TeamXbox
    50
    When running properly, Pimp my Ride is fun if you’re into the show, but it will do little for the gearheads who are looking for something a little different in the racing genre. Snatch this one up if you’re really into the TV show, Xzibit, or outlandishly customizing cars.
  3. GameZone
    49
    Drive, crash, mini-game, repeat. Pimp My Ride is a licensed game for die-hard fans.
  5. GameSpot
    45
    No amount of Xzibit influence or ride pimpage can save Pimp My Ride from its god-awful minigames and lousy driving mechanics.
  6. ZTGD
    45
    When all is said and done Pimp My Ride feels like a budget title; a PS2 budget title at that and that is disappointing.
  7. GameTrailers
    40
    It’s a grind that’s just not much fun to play, no matter how much ghost riding the whip takes place. Pimp My Ride falls a few rims shorts of a set.
  8. G4 TV
    40
    Pimp My Ride has that budget-game smell, with its lack of any Xbox Live support and flimsy content.
  9. Game Chronicles
    39
    I honestly have to say that I had fun with this game just because the gameplay is so outrageously bad.
  10. Planet Xbox 360
    33
    If mind-numbingly easy repetition is what you enjoy in a game, knock yourself out.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine
    30
    Some subjects will just never translate well into videogames--like anything related to proctology, Paris Hilton, or, yes, MTV shows. [Feb. 2007, p.79]
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  12. X-ONE Magazine UK
    30
    Not the worst game on 360 but it's not far off. Tedious, short and not much fun, if you want to pimp rides, we reckon you're better off sticking with "Need for Speed." [Issue # 16, p.94]
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  13. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    30
    It looks like it's been lazily ported from the PlayStation 2 because, frankly, it has. [July 2007, p.103]
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  14. IGN
    29
    While the cutscenes do a nice job of capturing the energy of the Pimp My Ride TV show, the game design kills any chance this game had at being fun.
  15. Eurogamer
    20
    It's pretty clear that Pimp My Ride is not aimed at us. And by "us" I mean "people who have at least a basic understanding of what makes a good game". It's the equivalent of a movie like Norbit or a TV show like...well, like Pimp My Ride.

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#100 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#66 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 19 out of 31
  1. GordonF.
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Amazingly written and beautifully constructed, it's a complete emotional rollercoaster which we can't drawn any parallels Amazingly written and beautifully constructed, it's a complete emotional rollercoaster which we can't drawn any parallels with...You'll be playing this game for months to come, exchanging story elements to build up the bigger picture, and arguing about what it all means. ignore the haters Pimpy My Ride is a definite buy.… Full Review »
  2. dylansgaming48
    Jul 26, 2023
    2
    very bad voice acting terrible gameplay boring gameplay and missions game a 2/10
  3. Zulites_Gaming
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    I enjoy this game it has the feel of the TV show with extra hints thrown in here and there the little mini games are fun once you get the hangI enjoy this game it has the feel of the TV show with extra hints thrown in here and there the little mini games are fun once you get the hang of them they're literally just rhythm-based so fun then doing everything it's a challenge it's not just some easy game it's actually a challenge and it's fun give it a chance… Full Review »
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