Zathura

 Xbox
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 8 out of 15
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  1. BonusStage
    68
    Regardless of the fact that it is a kids game, Zathura really doesn't do anything more than create bad frame rate issues and a straining time on anyone.
  2. TeamXbox
    67
    The puzzles aren't overly challenging, the enemies don't pose much of a fight, and the overall experience is lacking some much needed "punch". Not the worst movie to game translation, just uninspired and clearly looking for a payday.
  3. AceGamez
    60
    Zathura isn't a particularly bad title; it just lacks anything that puts it above most other recent releases.
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  5. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Ultimately Zathura is a full priced game with the least amount of play value I've seen in recent memory. An average gamer would get through this adventure in a few short hours which means for goodness sakes, rent this one if you're itching to play the movie.
  6. GameSpot
    57
    A brief and generic action game that does nothing to distinguish itself from the glut of similar--and cheaper--games on the market.
  7. DarkStation
    50
    While the movie wasn't quite original, the game didn't fare all that well either, bogged down by lame characters, uninspired gameplay and dull visuals.
  8. Console Gameworld
    50
    Don't you have some bottle-cap collecting or laundry to be doing? Either will be much more fun than playing this game.

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#46 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. breadcrumbs97
    Mar 24, 2021
    5
    A childhood game i wanted to revisit that i enjoyed a lot back then. But here are my opinions on it 15+ years later. Feels rushed. The mainA childhood game i wanted to revisit that i enjoyed a lot back then. But here are my opinions on it 15+ years later. Feels rushed. The main actors excluding Kristen Stewart reprise their role for the game. Should've had more dialogue. Soundtrack is pretty memorable. Level designs leave a lot to be desired. Bosses are easy. But its a kids game so i dont expect them to be Dark Souls hard. Overall, fun to look back on. But should've been way more.… Full Review »
  2. JohnB.
    Nov 29, 2005
    2
    Feels like they rushed to get this one out. Little boring to play.
  3. TomM.
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    Awesome game!!!
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