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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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#36 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2006
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#16 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2006
User Score
1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 31
  2. Negative: 24 out of 31
  1. 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. 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 »