Yaris

 Xbox 360
User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 139
  3. Negative: 76 out of 139

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  1. MitsuhoO.
    May 23, 2008
    4
    This railed vertical shooter isn't too bad; hard though. You dodge and pick up coins with the left stick, aim with the right stick, and shoot with the right trigger. The crosshairs lock onto a target so that's one thing less to worry about. This is a RAIL SHOOTER, not a driving game.
  2. Amadeo64
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    10/10 - IGN , perfect and amazing. And the game is totally not broken............................................................................................................
  3. MegWhiteley
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    The worst game EVER!!!, the reason? horrible gameplay, terrible graphics, the controls are ugh, awful, the idea is good, but the game is a bigger deception, I hate this game, is one of the worst games that I can play.
  4. StllBreathnButY
    Jan 11, 2013
    2
    Shallow, bland, borderline broken. Even for free, the time it takes to play it is a price too high. There are some easier achievements to pick up, and then it's time to move on. To its credit, online multiplayer actually works well, not that it'd be nice to drag someone else into this game. Ugly, unambitious, boring, and frustrating. There's a reason you can't download it anymore. It's aShallow, bland, borderline broken. Even for free, the time it takes to play it is a price too high. There are some easier achievements to pick up, and then it's time to move on. To its credit, online multiplayer actually works well, not that it'd be nice to drag someone else into this game. Ugly, unambitious, boring, and frustrating. There's a reason you can't download it anymore. It's a shameful, awful game. Easy review.… Expand
  5. BillGates
    Jun 15, 2009
    10
    Without a doubt the greatest game ever created. The story sucks you in and wont let you go, the graphics are almost real, and you can feel the intensity through the screen. I would have gladly paid $20 for this game, probably even more than that.
  6. RiyaadJ.
    Nov 8, 2008
    5
    Poor design, but highly entertaining in co-op with a friend, and an easy way to boost your gamerscore by 140 points in a couple of hours. not bad but anything more than the price FREE and its not worth it.
  7. jidery
    Apr 20, 2011
    10
    I own this car and its an amazing car to drive, its fun, fast, and reliable because its japanese, and who can beat that? I never even played the game, I just like the car.
  8. andyking24
    Apr 16, 2011
    10
    This is by and far away the greatest game ever made on any console CUT. In fact way better that Grand Theft Auto 4. Graphics 10/10, sound 10/10, gameplay 10/10, longevity 20/10, oh and its free, what could be more satisfying than downloading right now the greatest game ever FREE!!!
  9. xFezziwig
    Oct 11, 2012
    10
    Probably one of the greatest games ever conceived. This game has to be better than Skyrim, Bioshock, Half Life, or Dues Ex combined. Without a doubt the best game ever made and if you think differently you are wrong.
  10. [anonymous]
    Jan 11, 2010
    10
    Such an inspired masterpiece cannot be given such a low score! Definitely one of my all time favorite games! To put it simply, this game is amazing.
  11. SeanB.
    Oct 16, 2007
    0
    This game (if you even want to call it that) is not worth the time and energy the developers put into making it happen; which, by my guesstimates was probably about a half hour. Remember in Sonic the Hedgehog when you were teleported to the special stage, running down a tube, collecting coins? It plays like that, except is void of all the fun that made THAT game so great. At least in This game (if you even want to call it that) is not worth the time and energy the developers put into making it happen; which, by my guesstimates was probably about a half hour. Remember in Sonic the Hedgehog when you were teleported to the special stage, running down a tube, collecting coins? It plays like that, except is void of all the fun that made THAT game so great. At least in Sonic the camera stayed behind your character, not all over the place where you can't even focus on what the heck is going on! I understand Toyota's idea: a great way to advertise while providing entertainment via a video game. However, they missed one crucial element: the ENTERTAINMENT part. It should've been KIA or Daewoo backing this game. That would've made more sense.… Expand
  12. AnonymousMC
    Dec 6, 2007
    0
    I wish I could score this less than 0. Toyota and MS should refund me for the cost of downloading this broken and painful excuse for a "game". It's complete and utter rubbish. A total failure on all levels. Not only do I hate the game, now ever time I see the car I'm reminded of this horrible botch job. Toyota needs to immediately fire anyone remotely associated withI wish I could score this less than 0. Toyota and MS should refund me for the cost of downloading this broken and painful excuse for a "game". It's complete and utter rubbish. A total failure on all levels. Not only do I hate the game, now ever time I see the car I'm reminded of this horrible botch job. Toyota needs to immediately fire anyone remotely associated with green-lighting this garbage.… Expand
  13. BryanMccann
    Oct 29, 2007
    4
    you now this is just a kind of aid to get to kids so they will buy their cars. but it is free and if you are bored that much you can play it. I mean rember it is free people it does not cost money so dont complan. can be fun the beat the crap out of your friends in it. if it cost even .5 cents i would not get it. but since it is free it gets a 4.
  14. JohnH
    Feb 25, 2008
    10
    i give it a 10 not only because this game was free but so i can anger any reviewer who is a witness to a 10/10 score on a game that should have gave you gamer points when u decided to taint your hard drive with its lackluster performance <3
  15. AhmedB.
    Apr 17, 2008
    0
    Holy..... I don't know how they could create such an abomination on humanity like this game. It creates chaos in our brains, burns our hearts and rips us apart. I'd rather rip my eyes out with a fork, chop off my hands, burn off my legs and barf out my intestines and eat them all instead of playing this monster. Life is at risk with this here, and everyone should stay away, andHoly..... I don't know how they could create such an abomination on humanity like this game. It creates chaos in our brains, burns our hearts and rips us apart. I'd rather rip my eyes out with a fork, chop off my hands, burn off my legs and barf out my intestines and eat them all instead of playing this monster. Life is at risk with this here, and everyone should stay away, and if you see an ad, shoot your TV and pray that this beast will not kill you.… Expand
  16. TobyO.
    Oct 12, 2007
    5
    Plays like a freebie. This in-game ad is surprising, however, in that it's not that blatant with the product placement. Sure, you drive a Yaris, but it's actually closer to Wipeout than Gran Turismo. Speed through futuristic tubes, avoiding obstacles and grabbing coins while shooting odd enemies that fly in. Like Full Auto, you use the right stick to aim your weapon. Strangely, Plays like a freebie. This in-game ad is surprising, however, in that it's not that blatant with the product placement. Sure, you drive a Yaris, but it's actually closer to Wipeout than Gran Turismo. Speed through futuristic tubes, avoiding obstacles and grabbing coins while shooting odd enemies that fly in. Like Full Auto, you use the right stick to aim your weapon. Strangely, shooting becomes more important than driving. The multi-tasking mechanic is interesting, but you'll go back to playing something you actually bought before too long.… Expand
  17. NathanT.
    Nov 20, 2007
    1
    The only reason not to give this game a zero is because it's free and you can easily delete it. I have played some fun free games in the past, but this game is just irritating. The soundtrack is bad, the controls are bad, the gameplay is bad, and pretty much everything else in this game is BAD. The only reason I tried this game out is because of the few achievement points you can The only reason not to give this game a zero is because it's free and you can easily delete it. I have played some fun free games in the past, but this game is just irritating. The soundtrack is bad, the controls are bad, the gameplay is bad, and pretty much everything else in this game is BAD. The only reason I tried this game out is because of the few achievement points you can pick up in the game, but that still doesn't even justify anyone downloading this.… Expand
  18. AtlasT.
    Oct 10, 2007
    2
    Free. It better be free. This game is garbage. If I don't get dropped off of EVERY single multiplayer match I have ever had before the race has even started then I'm trying the poor single player. I know it's free, but if someone was giving you free puke would you want it? Barely warrants a download, out of curiosity or 200 painfully boring achievement points.
  19. [Anonymous]
    Nov 28, 2007
    0
    Wow, even at free this is not worth the price. Absolutely horrible. It fails at both advertising and as a game. Who ever thought this dreck would be worth releasing?
  20. RyanG.
    Oct 13, 2007
    1
    This has to be one of the worst games on the live arcade. It's horrible. It looks horrible and the gameplay is horrible. The only reason I gave this a one is because it is free and has online play(which has little kids telling me this is the best game they've ever played).
  21. IanC.
    Oct 19, 2007
    0
    Surely this type of thing is illegal? There must be something in the law, maybe the Human Rights Act or the Constitution... cruel and unusual punishment, assault, theft (of my time)... Please o please o please let this be the last time we see adverticrud polluting Live Arcade, and let it be the last time that Toyota try anything like this. Look at the comments and learn car people, Surely this type of thing is illegal? There must be something in the law, maybe the Human Rights Act or the Constitution... cruel and unusual punishment, assault, theft (of my time)... Please o please o please let this be the last time we see adverticrud polluting Live Arcade, and let it be the last time that Toyota try anything like this. Look at the comments and learn car people, you've damaged your rep with this trash, I'd release a press statement distancing yourself from this as soon as you can.… Expand
  22. Dave
    Oct 25, 2007
    0
    This is pure garbage. controls are impossible, the gameplay is a joke - the whole thing is just a big commercial disguised as a game. it's an interactive marketing campaign!!
  23. Andyman
    Oct 31, 2007
    0
    This is the first "game" I have ever wanted to give a negative-number score. Congratulations, Toyota! You have achieved exactly the opposite of your goal... you have guaranteed that I will never even test-drive a Yaris, let alone BUY one. Whoever at Toyota green-lighted this garbage should be terminated with extreme prejudice.
  24. MichaelM
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    Simply put this game is Microsoft's crowning achievement. It is their Space Odyssey, if you will. The best part about this masterpiece is that it is free.
  25. RonaldD
    Oct 15, 2009
    0
    You might think that it is a good thing when they release games like this for free. WRONG! 'Cause then more people will play it, and then they'll have to pay for psychiatrist. This rivals big rigs for the crown of crap games, and it's disgusting from start to finish. Driving and shooting has never made me more ill.
  26. J.
    Oct 11, 2007
    1
    An utter PILE. I don't what I expected from a free game, but it wasn't this. The first advertising game for the Xbox Arcade, Yaris is also hopefully the last. About as fun as someone putting a hot skillet on your face.
  27. PanchoA.
    Oct 11, 2007
    2
    This game is quite terrible. Its crap through and through. Pretty much everything is executed poorly. The driving, the shooting, all bad. It is also crazy hard, and unforgiving. Ohh yeah, its ugly as well. The good: It's free. It has achievements. The bad: Everything else.
  28. ZackA.
    Nov 1, 2007
    3
    Not as bad as others say. The game play seems the same thru all levels. They just throw more at you to make it tougher. Graphics seem old school but similar to the yaris ads. but hey; its free.
  29. JoeyK.
    Nov 17, 2007
    1
    Oh man. There's bad games, and then there's this. The good news is, it's hilariously bad enough to be worth checking out, so you can marvel at the incredible craftsmanship it takes to make a game so perfectly bad.
  30. Mr.Jonman
    Oct 12, 2007
    0
    Utterly devoid of any redeeming features whatsoever. The front end takes an age to register any button presses, the game itself is like a broken megadrive game with controls designed by someone who's never played a game. Quite possibly the worst piece of advertising ever, as well as the worst XBLA game thus far.
  31. TimR.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Quick - fun - engaging. As an Arcade title, this thing does the job.
  32. PabloG.
    Oct 17, 2007
    0
    Just awful. I know it's just an advertisement for their ugly cars(Toyota's are great, but the Yaris is butt-ugly) but it hits a new low for video game advertisement. The graphics look like N64 and there is almost no game at all.
  33. DollyD.
    Dec 31, 2007
    0
    This is what you do. You race around a track while avoiding things and shooting things and trying to get coins. Four things at once with horrendous controls merits this game nothing more than a zero. The worst game ever made and only made to advertise the Yaris, a car I think less of because of this poor game. They could have just made a simple racer, but they felt they had to This is what you do. You race around a track while avoiding things and shooting things and trying to get coins. Four things at once with horrendous controls merits this game nothing more than a zero. The worst game ever made and only made to advertise the Yaris, a car I think less of because of this poor game. They could have just made a simple racer, but they felt they had to overcomplicate things to ruin it. Just plain bad.… Expand
  34. DanP.
    Nov 19, 2007
    5
    I see this has a horrible rating... most likely because the game isn't really a game as much as a marketing tool. Also remember it is free, so if you are extremely bored... or want 10 more gamerpoints go ahead and download it. It's not 17 bad, but it's not good.
  35. TheLastofMe
    Jul 16, 2017
    1
    Toyota should be ashamed at themselves for greenlighting this abomination of a game. The camera is wonky, the gameplay is boring and the graphics is just plain awful. I gave it a 1 because it's free and it has lots of achievement points.
  36. JustABitAgroed
    May 5, 2023
    10
    I've owned a Yaris for nearly 30 years and have never been more satisfied with a vehicle. My greatest dream, since I was a kid, was to play a game based around my favorite car of all-time, and now I finally can. Thanks MakeAWish for making this possible. I loved every second of the deep 30 hours of gameplay. I'm more fond of the characters than my own family. The graphics make me questionI've owned a Yaris for nearly 30 years and have never been more satisfied with a vehicle. My greatest dream, since I was a kid, was to play a game based around my favorite car of all-time, and now I finally can. Thanks MakeAWish for making this possible. I loved every second of the deep 30 hours of gameplay. I'm more fond of the characters than my own family. The graphics make me question if reality is a simulation. The story makes Citizen Kane look like a festering dog turd. This is simply the greatest thing humanity has or will ever do as a species. Everything is downhill from here. Everyone should be forced to play this game in school, but forced is the wrong word, because the entire world will be clamoring to play this game as soon as they can.… Expand
  37. JaimeXP
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Para mí sincera opinion el juego no esta tan malo que digamos ya que hay peores juegos que este, en si, cumple su función que es entretener un rato y es verdad, aunque no tiene una trama en si, a un jugador nuevo puede que esto le parezca maravilloso si es que ni conoce nada
    Pero yo que he jugado el forza o el GT que son juegos maravillosos, Ami me consiguió agachar el juego al punto de    Para mí sincera opinion el juego no esta tan malo que digamos ya que hay peores juegos que este, en si, cumple su función que es entretener un rato y es verdad, aunque no tiene una trama en si, a un jugador nuevo puede que esto le parezca maravilloso si es que ni conoce nada
    Pero yo que he jugado el forza o el GT que son juegos maravillosos, Ami me consiguió agachar el juego al punto de terminarlo pero aún así no me arrepiento de haberlo jugado    … Expand
  38. Samirhusejnovic
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es ist kostenlos und es funktioniert. Es macht sogar für einige Stunden Spaß. Dieses Spiel ist dafür da, wenn man nicht weiß, was man Zocken will.… Expand
  39. palacios99
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Este juego me encantaba de chico, tanto que me compre uno como mi segundo auto para sentirme como en el juego jaja
    Estoy seguro que no soy el único que recuerda este juego con cariño.
  40. Aria_Maasoomi
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is under rated, it is jam packed with actions. would recommend. 10/10 double thumbs ups.
  41. yarislover22
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Best game I've ever seen and the best car in the world. Yaris is a great game made by great people for great people such as Yaris owners. The Toyota Yaris has it's own xbox game so you know it's a perfect car. Never played the game but from what I've seen and read, it looks great. 10/10, 100/100.
  42. ILiveInYourWall
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    Good game, but unfortuantly I live in your walls. I've targeted 72 ICBMs towards your locations. All in all, okay graphics and worse than Marble Blast Ultra. 7.2/10
  43. nice_critic
    May 22, 2023
    10
    it's a perfect, but you are a aspirator, it's a perfect game, it's a nice game

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#51 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
17

Overwhelming dislike - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 7 out of 7
  1. GamerNode
    15
    I'm actually very fond of irreverent humor, when it's done right, but this, this is just awful.
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  2. Talk Xbox
    25
    Avoid this at all costs. Simply put, it's just a hair shy of being completely broken. Yaris may be free but somehow, I still feel ripped off.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    20
    Last time we checked, a Toyota doesn't come with a ruddy big gun. False, and very bad, advertising if you ask us. Still, it's free. [Christmas 2007, p.98]
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