Whacked!

 Xbox
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    73
    Forget "Fuzion Frenzy," this is the better Xbox game to break out during a party. [Jan 2003, p.90]
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  2. GameSpy
    68
    Provides some great online action but lacks in the longevity department.
  3. GameZone
    67
    A viciously twisted game that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty but it falls short when it comes to the challenges.
  5. IGN
    66
    More than anything, Whacked! should have made itself more like a game show.
  6. Electric Playground
    65
    With human opponents the games seemed much more lively and unpredictable, and of course, human opponents are more fun to beat on.
  7. Total Video Games
    60
    Hooking the headset communicator up and jumping into a game without any problems to irritate as many people as possible has proved to be more alluring then I first thought.
  8. Yahoo!
    60
    Not a particularly stellar experience.
  9. All Game Guide
    60
    The entire Gameshow mode can be completed within a few hours, and much of it feels monotonous since players are forced to do the same things over and over again. Unfortunately, that same criticism can be levied against the multiplayer game as well.
  10. GameSpot
    56
    The single-player mode is plain and simple, and the multiplayer mode, once you get over the novelty of shooting people over the Internet, really lacks depth.
  11. TeamXbox
    56
    The game suffers from what appears to be a contradiction of gameplay elements. The overall theme is geared toward a more mature audience, but the gameplay is something that would appeal more to a younger crowd.
  12. Eurogamer
    50
    It's good, uncomplicated fun, but you won't ever want more than the demo version supplied with the Xbox Live Starter Kit. As a £40 purchase, Whacked! can get F---ed!

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
25
#25 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. dhsw
    Jan 5, 2023
    5
    it is really hard to control and I imagine many people will have problems with this
  2. Rem
    Jul 11, 2013
    4
    Whacked is one of the most decidedly creepy games I've played in a while, and not because it's scary. The 7+ characters are interesting toWhacked is one of the most decidedly creepy games I've played in a while, and not because it's scary. The 7+ characters are interesting to play as though the function the same, but are so disturbing, it's kind of fun. The most disappointing part of the package though has to be the gameplay. It can be inconsistent when jumping as you would always overjump, and it is too easy. What's more insulting is the lack of content. Sure there are 7 different campaigns to play through, but they are all the same matches you play just with different cutscenes at the end of each section, which may be the only driving force to keep playing the game. It can also be messy at times when you play, as I often got annoyed by effects that popped onscreen whenever I got hit, and I wouldn't be able to recover easily. It's fun sure, but not among the best party games out there, and there are plenty.… Full Review »
  3. JustinZ.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Whacked! is The best xbox game I've played. The characters are cool. The levels are good, too. My favorite character is Otto. I used to Whacked! is The best xbox game I've played. The characters are cool. The levels are good, too. My favorite character is Otto. I used to like Kung Fu Chaos but Whacked is better.… Full Review »
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