Where the Wild Things Are

 Xbox 360
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. GamerNode
    70
    Although it is in every way a simplistic take on often-recycled game concepts and mechanics, Where the Wild Things Are is still an enjoyable platform adventure that will keep many players - children and adults alike - interested until the end.
  2. GamingXP
    70
    Lovely animated monsters and many different adventures will entertain for some hours – especially kids. The story as well as the different parts of the island that wait to be discovered will not allow you to get bored.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    65
    There's just enough payoff to keep fans trekking through, but it's a shame that this marvelous license wasn't treated better. [Holiday 2009, p.79]
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  5. GameDaily
    60
    Although the platforming isn't bad, the lack of replay value and small visual problems take away from the overall adventure. However, if you've got kids or you're a fan of Spike Jonze's film, you might be up for some Rumpus.
  6. Everyeye.it
    50
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    50
    Where the mild things are. [Feb 2010, p.111]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    50
    It never raises its excitement levels above 'pleasant' or 'slightly dull," but Where The Wild Things Are remains a solid enough movie game. [Issue#55, p.93]
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  9. IGN
    47
    Considering the fact that Where the Wild Things Are offers nothing in the way of exciting platforming or combat, and it doesn't even run all that well, I'd avoid this one altogether.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    44
    There is just so little content and the levels are so repetitive that Wild Things spends its cache of charm in the first few minutes, and once its gone, you'll be left asking yourself one question: When did the Wild Rumpus get so boring?
  11. Level7.nu
    30
    Griptonite doesn't seem to understand Maurice Sendak's wonderful book or Spike Jonze's amazing movie. This is just a typical movie license game aimed at kids with parents who doesn't know better.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. aspentitan
    Nov 18, 2020
    7
    It would be nice if gamers actually check the rating of the game before they play it and say it's terrible. This is a game for kids, check theIt would be nice if gamers actually check the rating of the game before they play it and say it's terrible. This is a game for kids, check the rating - E for everyone. Being a game of this rating it is fine. It is a simple platform and collect game which includes very basic hack and slash combat. You basically collect things for the creatures and the game expands into new areas as you make them happy and collect the things they like. The platforming is at a decent level and there are enemies that create distractions and interfere at a reasonable skill level. I could see this game being tough for younger kids but easy enough a parent or sibling could help them out. For older children this should be a fun and somewhat challenging game. I see no reason to bash this game for what it is. It's so important to check those ratings. The game is presented nicely. The characters are cartoon like and same with the voice acting. The only thing I can say about this game is again a few weird camera angles which could produce some "where do I go?" moments and it's repetitive but last time I checked kids can watch and enjoy the same movies they like 20 x so that shouldn't be a problem here lol. Otherwise I don't see the reviewers concerns it seems they have forgotten who the game was made for. It worked totally fine for me. Maybe the reviewers would be happier reviewing Majin and the forsaken kingdom instead, the same kinda creature game but for Teens and up.… Full Review »
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