Catwoman

 Xbox
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 21 out of 33
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  1. Play Magazine
    67
    Perhaps more than any previous movie game, Catwoman is actually challenging on a platforming level - sort of like "Prince of Persia" without the rewind. If you like a challenging platformer give Patience a chance. [Sept 2004, p.73]
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  2. GameSpot
    63
    Attempts to deliver some "Prince of Persia"-like acrobatics, but its sharp graphics are offset by bad control, weak voice work, and shoddy gameplay.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's a completely different vibe for a superhero game and I actually kinda like it. It's definitely more of a cerebral experience than "Spider-Man 2."
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  5. GameSpy
    60
    The elements were in place for a solid platforming title with a little hand-to-hand combat thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, a painfully annoying camera and some downright boring combat kept that from coming to fruition.
  6. Worth Playing
    60
    An exercise in utterly wasted potential. The designers seemed to forget that what made Prince of Persia and games like it so special was that the engine worked with you, not against you, to make progression possible. Here, it's you versus the game every step of the way ... ball dropped.
  7. 3DAvenue
    60
    The problems with Catwoman don't really show themselves until an extended period of play but once they do they become frustrating and bring the game down heavily.
  8. Game Over Online
    58
    Electronic Arts proudly announces that the game follows the movie's plot. The movie's plot could probably sustain about 45-60 minutes and it was dragged on to about two hours. This game tries to drag out that simple concept even more to its own detriment.
  9. GameZone
    55
    Thanks to its many glaring flaws such as awful camera and awkward combat controls, Catwoman isn’t much fun to play even with the cool feline abilities.
  10. TeamXbox
    54
    Catwoman has all the sexual appeal as characters like Lara Croft but looks alone isn’t going to cut it in today’s highly competitive industry. The game is too simplistic and it shows.
  11. Cincinnati Enquirer
    50
    While new enemies and missions are introduced over time, the game's story never really builds into anything, so it gives you -- the player -- little incentive to finish the adventure.
  12. Next Level Gaming
    50
    The controls remind me of what "Tomb Raider" would be if it were strung out on crack. I think I can honestly say that I hate the controls in this game.

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. AB
    Nov 10, 2004
    1
    Other than "Bad Boys II," "Drake of the 99 Dragons," "and Charlie's Angels," this is the worst game I have played this year. I really Other than "Bad Boys II," "Drake of the 99 Dragons," "and Charlie's Angels," this is the worst game I have played this year. I really wanted to love it. I like Catwoman as a character, and I like EA, but this was a major disappointment. The game is UNPLAYABLE. The enemies don't die, the controls are impossible, and I could go on, but that wouldn't make the game better. I was hoping that this wouldn't be as bad as the movie, but it definitely is.… Full Review »
  2. JohnF.
    Jul 24, 2004
    6
    I recently bought this game and have already finished it. The camera in this game is the worst part of the game. It stays glued on I recently bought this game and have already finished it. The camera in this game is the worst part of the game. It stays glued on Catwoman's sexy body, making it hard to move in the game. The graphics are good considering it's a EA game. They spent most of their attention on Halle's curvacious body making her look and move realistically. Anyways the game is "enjoyable", despite what the critics say.… Full Review »
  3. BasR.
    Jul 21, 2004
    0
    Rented it, I wish I didn't. My God this is awful, as bad, if not worse, then the movie. However, the movie only lasts for a few hours, Rented it, I wish I didn't. My God this is awful, as bad, if not worse, then the movie. However, the movie only lasts for a few hours, this could potentially last for MORE. What do you end up with? GUESS WHAT? Another movie cash-in by Electronic Arts that will be forgotten in 2 weeks. Avoid like the black plague. And boycot EA by the way, untill they make GOOD games that AREN'T related directly to movies, or that aren't franchises of which they bought the publishing rights. I hate EA by the way. But not nearly as much as this "game". … Full Review »
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