Scrapland

 Xbox
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Scrapland has virtually everything that you could wish for in a game although a little more gameplay variety would be welcome. It's loaded with humor, action, great graphics, interesting characters and a kicking soundtrack.
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  2. IGN
    82
    I would have liked to have seen more variety and lateral flexibility in the single-player... Overall, the game's refreshing sense of personality wins out over everything else.
  3. TotalGames.net
    82
    For all its flaws though, Scrapland's immersive gameplay, enjoyable storyline and quirky, unique atmosphere are more than enough to keep you hooked until the very end.
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  5. TeamXbox
    81
    Those that love unique stories, settings, and characters will adore just tooling around in this mystical land, but those looking to give their reflexes a workout will be left wanting more.
  6. GameZone
    80
    Had the controls been a bit more responsive for the ship-flying portions and the robot smashing just a tad more smoother, we would have had the perfect robot action game this side of "Metal Arms: Glitch in the System."
  7. GameSpy
    80
    American McGee has always had talent for crafting some truly original stories, and thankfully, Scrapland is no exception.
  8. Game Chronicles
    80
    There is plenty of challenge, good graphics and great story and style.
  9. Extreme Gamer
    80
    Proves that there are still fresh ideas out there.
  10. Gaming Nexus
    80
    Scrapland is dripping with charisma despite its two-dimensional characters and decaffeinated storyline. The compulsion to return to Chimera again and again is hard to resist, even if it's just to satiate your curiosity of how good things could have been.
  11. GameSpot
    76
    Scrapland is still pretty good overall, but there's definitely a level of potential here that just doesn't ever quite get realized.
  12. Play Magazine
    75
    Scrapland's parts make a pretty decent whole, but there just wasn't that old black magic there, that feeling that captivates you and keeps you glued to your seat longing for more. [Apr 2005, p.57]
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  13. Gamer's Hell
    75
    A great plot, extravagant graphics and solid audio, Scrapland is tolerable even with its downsides.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. mkharris08
    Jul 26, 2017
    5
    The on foot game seems pointless and a waste of time. The ship-piloting portions are much more entertaining. The world looks great, and theThe on foot game seems pointless and a waste of time. The ship-piloting portions are much more entertaining. The world looks great, and the characters are entertaining… Full Review »
  2. Rufius
    May 12, 2005
    8
    Having come to rely on Metacritic for sound advice i thought it about time to comment. This game is very good looking, I could fly around for Having come to rely on Metacritic for sound advice i thought it about time to comment. This game is very good looking, I could fly around for hours picking fights, it is a good game that pehaps lacks a little heart but is made up for by the graphics and general humour...… Full Review »
  3. JohnR.
    Apr 27, 2005
    9
    Great game, though at times a bit repetitive.
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