The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee

 Xbox
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 8 out of 18
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  1. WHAM! Gaming
    70
    Word of advice to the developers: When creating the next installment of this franchise, do what you did with the presentation end of things, and almost completely rip-off Grand Theft Auto, and their gameplay. It'll make this sort of title appeal to almost everyone.
  2. TeamXbox
    67
    The arcade racing physics and handling engine by Rat Bag is about as sweet as the Lee's insignia orange paint.
  3. Game Chronicles
    63
    The game is just as dated as the show and it fares just as well with its console competition as the original series would if it debuted on prime time next week.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    If "Driver" married its cousin, there's a good chance the spawn of said union would look a lot like The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee. [Oct 2004, p.129]
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  6. GameSpy
    60
    With all the focus developers put into the presentation of the story, it seems like they forgot to tighten up the actual gameplay element. The end result is a great game for Dukes fans, but nothing more than a mediocre racing title for the rest of us.
  7. Next Level Gaming
    60
    The General Lee's controls are really rough. I don't think I have played a driving game that handles this poorly. It's so loose that sometimes it's outright hard to control.
  8. GameSpot
    55
    It features a plot worthy of the TV series, a number of the original TV actors reprising their roles...and boring, frequently broken gameplay that absolutely ruins the entire experience.
  9. 1UP
    55
    The car never really feels grounded, but rather appears to float at a high rate of speed. It doesn't take much more than too much gas and too sharp a turn to start spinning, adding unnecessary aggravation to some of the longer missions.
  10. Worth Playing
    50
    Not only did this title have mediocre gameplay, but it also stomped upon my fond memories of a beloved childhood show.
  11. GameBiz
    50
    It will offer you around five to ten hours of solid gameplay.

Awards & Rankings

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#93 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. RealMonkeyNerd
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    The game is not bad at all you need patience to drive the general lee around hazard county and you will still have a pretty fun and decentThe game is not bad at all you need patience to drive the general lee around hazard county and you will still have a pretty fun and decent underrated gem. Looks like the show, Play's like the Show and has 7 cast members from the show, get it if your interested on the good ol'boys… Full Review »
  2. ChubacaB.
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    This is the best game cant beat being behind the wheel of a 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee 440
  3. ErichJ.
    Nov 4, 2004
    4
    The game is o.k. but the think is you just have to do the same think get someting and run from the cops if you want thet then just play gtaThe game is o.k. but the think is you just have to do the same think get someting and run from the cops if you want thet then just play gta vice city or san andreas they have a real story line and better graphics.… Full Review »
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