Zapper

 Xbox
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. GameSpot
    66
    As the spiritual successor to "Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge," Zapper delivers more challenging action puzzle gameplay in a colorful, upbeat setting.
  2. Electric Playground
    65
    Walking away from the simple addictive gameplay always proves difficult for me. I hate for a machine to ever get the better of me.
  3. Armchair Empire
    62
    Despite good controls, graphics and sound, Zapper’s gameplay is too short, and that turns out to be one of its biggest drawbacks.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    Parents won't like this one, but the rugrats will enjoy it. [Jan 2003, p.92]
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  6. Media and Games Online Network
    60
    The control scheme and presentation makes the game very boring to play after only a short period of time, not to mention that the story mode won’t last you longer than a day.
  7. Play Magazine
    60
    I liked Zapper for its utterly old-school approach to simplicity and twitch-based gameplay, even it if could have been a little better on all fronts. [Nov 2002, p.92]
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  8. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's bright colorful landscapes and cute character, Zapper the Cricket, will appeal to those who still rifle through their underwear drawer looking for their Superman or Wonder Woman underoos.
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  9. GameZone
    54
    Manages to rip off everything that made Frogger a nice game, but still ends up no fun.
  10. Gamer's Pulse
    54
    Features a rarely used gameplay mechanic, but on the other hand, the game is totally unoriginal. The gameplay is entertaining, but the level designs are redundant.
  11. IGN
    41
    A game this simple should, at its core level of gameplay, be fun.
  12. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    The multiplayer games are banal, and while Zapper offers cartoony kid-graphics, it's nothing that can't be done on inferior systems. Yawn. [Winter 2002, p.102]
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  1. MyHumbleOpinion
    Aug 1, 2018
    5
    It can be a fun arcade game but where it falls short are the controls. It has too many buttons just for movement. Thumbstick (or D-pad) toIt can be a fun arcade game but where it falls short are the controls. It has too many buttons just for movement. Thumbstick (or D-pad) to move one space, A button to jump high or jump ahead two spaces, and triggers to face a different direction. This control scheme can lead to a lot of pointless deaths especially in places where you have to move quick. This could have been avoided if the there were no need for the triggers and in order to jump high or double jump you held A button down then moved the direction you needed. Instead of A button automatically moving you. (If you've played the game that will be easier to understand).
    I don't mind difficulty but difficulty based on controls isn't good gameplay.    … Full Review »
  2. KenD.
    Nov 28, 2005
    9
    While the reviewers have smashed on this game, they have not taken into account that there are not alot of solid games for younger kids on While the reviewers have smashed on this game, they have not taken into account that there are not alot of solid games for younger kids on the x-box. This is a game that a preschooler could start out on (first level only) while an adult may struggle on the later levels to find hidden areas. In short--it is a simple but charmingly addictive game that is PERFECT for young kids!… Full Review »