Thrillville

 Xbox
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. GameZone
    81
    Getting used to the controls for this game might take a little bit, but once you do and see everything in action you will really enjoy all that this game has to offer.
  2. TeamXbox
    80
    Thrillville is not for everyone, but it is perfect for those gamers that always wanted to try a simulation but were intimidated by PC keyboard overlays and Excel-like charts of data.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    Aimed at pre-teens--some overly cutesy characters and patronizing narration make it a little too cloying for grown-up gamers--Thrillville hits its marks well on most fronts. [Jan. 2007, p.75]
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  5. Cheat Code Central
    80
    The dialog is well acted and quite humorous. The music is perfect for this game and maintains a consistently light and upbeat mood. It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're in Thrillville.
  6. Worth Playing
    80
    It offers gamers a taste of just about every gaming genre out there and even finds a way to bundle them together and present them along with a light-hearted story.
  7. Game Informer
    78
    Probably doesn't have the depth to give it the long legs of other titles in the genre. [Dec 2006, p.130]
  8. GameSpot
    77
    Thanks to its rock-solid execution, Thrillville delivers an enjoyable batch of minigames in a lighthearted theme park environment.
  9. IGN
    75
    Greatness is within Thrillville's grasp, but it doesn't push it all the way through.
  10. Game Revolution
    75
    It may not be the most open ended theme park on the planet, but it's full of different ways to have fun, and that's what matters most. Buy the ticket, and take the ride.
  11. The A.V. Club
    75
    Talking with the guests is surprisingly engrossing. The dialogue options include an arsenal of cheap compliments and weird factoids, and the responses are often surprising.
  12. XboxAddict
    74
    The character models are a little blocky and a little bit on the cartoony side; but they're innocent looking and play their roles adequately, [and] the look of the game could have been smoothed out a bit.
  13. GameSpy
    70
    Of course, the combination of sim and action game is sometimes a bit jarring, making the game seem like it doesn't really know what it wants to be. Regardless, Thrillville is a fun game, and if you're a fan of sim games on the PC, this would be a good way to introduce the genre to a child or younger sibling.
  14. Games Radar
    60
    Offers a metric ton of activities for you to engage in. The sheer variety is unheard of for this genre (on a console anyway), and it all works. That said, little of it is outstanding, and while all the pieces are in place, there isn't a single aspect of this game that will blow you away.
  15. 1UP
    55
    It has lots of small pluses, but not enough of it feels new or captivating. Far too short on thrills, Okayville just needs more pizzazz.
  16. GamePro
    50
    The minigames will wear thin quickly for adults, while the management will prove too confusing for the little ones. If you love building roller coasters or playing party games with your buddies, you'd be better off with Rollercoaser Tycoon or Mario Party.
  17. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    45
    It's just mediocre all around. [Jan. 2007, p.106]
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#38 Best Xbox Game of 2006
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#36 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2006
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#16 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2006

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User Score
1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 24 out of 31
  1. imoviesreview
    Jan 18, 2022
    7
    This is nice and I really do mean that. But there are a bit too many faults that make it difficult to say if this is really a great game. I doThis is nice and I really do mean that. But there are a bit too many faults that make it difficult to say if this is really a great game. I do enjoy it. But it feels like it falls into the same problem that a lot games that claim they "Allow the player to create what they want" Is that you find yourself with a game that feels bare bones on objectives. So the game add missions to progress which kind of undermines the whole creative aspect. Still there is enough balance between the 2 to be enjoyable. The game also claims to have games within the game. To be fair, most are actually decent and can be a neat time killer. But most are rip offs of other games, or shallow attempts at certain genres. The graphics are a bit sub par. There not really bad, but do give off a slight unpolished feel to them. But there is something satisfying about building a theme park. Planning things out and watching your stats increase. That is enough for me to at least recommend checking this game out if your curious. This might be because of my nostalgia, but I do think this is kind of neat.… Full Review »
  2. Memulatron
    Oct 25, 2015
    5
    Essentially a Roller Coaster Tycoon ripoff. Sorry, an easier Roller Coaster Tycoon ripoff. Still fun to be had, though. Definitely loses itsEssentially a Roller Coaster Tycoon ripoff. Sorry, an easier Roller Coaster Tycoon ripoff. Still fun to be had, though. Definitely loses its luster quickly, and doesn't age very well.… Full Review »
  3. KozmoO.
    Dec 21, 2006
    7
    I quite enjoyed this game, fun mini games, ride inside coasters, easy to play, but way to short, approx 15hrs. Look away if you want to build I quite enjoyed this game, fun mini games, ride inside coasters, easy to play, but way to short, approx 15hrs. Look away if you want to build complex coasters.… Full Review »
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