Stolen

 Xbox
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
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  1. 1UP
    40
    It's a game populated by animatronic mannequins, its plot driven by flat, unsympathetic characters. Worse, the dumb AI destroys any sense of danger, so the tension that runs through great stealth games never materializes.
  2. Armchair Empire
    40
    If there is one place where Stolen has the edge over Splinter Cell it's probably the minor gameplay mechanics like lock picking and computer hacking.
  3. BonusStage
    70
    You can't play and enjoy Stolen like it's another action game off the shelf at all, and that's going to understandably rankle some traditionalists.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    50
    More bungling thief than Entrapment-esque vixen, this is a criminal excuse for a stealth 'em up. [Official UK Xbox Magazine]
  6. Console Gameworld
    59
    Despite having a great premise for a stealth action game, we were disappointed by the finished product.
  7. Edge Magazine
    50
    Sadly, encounters with enemy AI - particularly in combat - are by far the weakest link in an otherwise enjoyable effort. [Apr 2005, p.98]
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  8. Game Informer
    65
    The levels and missions are equally unremarkable, which makes for yet another promising stealth title that doesn't live up to its potential. [June 2005, p.127]
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  9. GamerFeed
    40
    The game's shortcomings seal its fate and leave it miles behind the likes of Sam Fisher and Solid Snake, whose latest endeavors are far more worth your investment.
  10. Games Radar
    60
    It's a Zen-like stealth game busted by wibbly AI, making it an ambitious take on the genre, but one that's too flawed to fulfil its sizeable promise. [Xbox World]
  11. games(TM)
    30
    A grubby looking, badly conceived and hastily programmed game that does nothing for the genre except add unnecessary limitations. [Apr 2005, p.110]
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  12. GameSpot
    50
    An undeveloped plot, derivative gameplay, idiotic enemies, and boring presentation.
  13. GameSpy
    40
    It's just so generic, despite its few twists, and its B-grade action movie cinematics and plot are absolutely the stuff of dozens of other also-ran action games of the current generation.
  14. GameZone
    60
    Stolen could've been a good game, but the inept AI and poor controls make this game more of a chore than a fun experience.
  15. IGN
    52
    It clearly copies other existing games and does so in a rather sloppy way.
  16. MS Xbox World
    50
    Below average and somewhat unpolished when compared to other games in the genre.
  17. My Gamer
    44
    The stealth gameplay has been done better countless times, and the combat is just plain bad.
  18. Official Xbox Magazine
    38
    Mostly, it's recipe for frustration. [July 2005, p.85]
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  19. Play Magazine
    70
    If hardcore stealth is your game, satisfaction is guaranteed. [June 2005, p.57]
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  20. TeamXbox
    48
    Anemically lackluster gameplay and hideously sparse graphics do this game absolutely no service.
  21. Total Video Games
    60
    Although it is relatively entertaining to play the game falls flat mostly because of a few key aspects: enemy AI, and the sheer linearity of the level design and gameplay.
  22. Xbox World Australia
    58
    It isn't an awful, broken, unplayable mess or anything; it's just not a particularly outstanding game in any regard. Competent and generic spring to mind as soon as you start playing, but it borrows enough of the right elements to make it playable.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. aspentitan
    Sep 11, 2020
    6
    Stolen is a bit of a hidden gem but with a buyer beware caution. I found that this game was quite good in the sense of immersion but I had toStolen is a bit of a hidden gem but with a buyer beware caution. I found that this game was quite good in the sense of immersion but I had to put a good effort into enjoying the game because the user interface wasn't ideal. For me I had to try this game not once, nor twice but three times to start appreciating it. Play one I needed a manual to adjust the default controls...the wording in the manual makes sense and seems opposite the options in game. After solving that I played my second time only to discover the mapped controls were functional but not ideal, so now I could enjoy the game but struggle a bit. Upon my second attempt playing I was quite impressed with the gameplay, it was quite fun and immersive however still a bit tiring. By playthrough three I am now learning to proceed in the game quickly however the mapping is still not ideal although functional. So upon playthrough three I have decided that this game is warty but probably worth the effort. Some of the concerns about fighting and camera alignment are valid, these are very weak points of the game but I feel they are mostly intentional since this is a stealth game not a fighter. Congruent with that is that the AI is as it is. They are challenging enough leaving opportunities so that the stealth aspects of the game are playable but not outlandishly difficult nor easy. All in all I felt this was a fantastic game that just needed a better interface in the way of controller and in game mapping. After becoming more experienced and familiar with the game I'm thinking the game is worthy of a 7/10 rating however getting there surely deserves a full point deduction for sub ideal layouts. One other interesting observation...the game is supposed to be 720p however I've played many 480p games which seem more detailed. ???… Full Review »
  2. MartinR.
    Feb 6, 2006
    7
    I actually liked this game and thought it was fun, but then again - I'm not that hard core a gamer. I feel sorry for the people who seem I actually liked this game and thought it was fun, but then again - I'm not that hard core a gamer. I feel sorry for the people who seem to hate most of the games they play.… Full Review »
  3. MikeJ.
    Dec 27, 2005
    4
    this game is disgracful it looks like it was cooked up 3 days before it was set to be released.
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