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Death Jr.: Root of Evil

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8.5 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Developer: Backbone Entertainment

Genre(s): Action, Platform

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: May 27, 2008

Summary

Experience life after death as the Grim Reaper’s teenage son Death Jr. (aka DJ), and his school sweetheart Pandora, as they embark on a journey to free DJ’s captured father and complete their school science project at the same time! Rebuilt exclusive for the Wii, Death Jr.: Root of Evil uses new simple gameplay control methods based on ranged and melee combat, and a full 3D camera that makes for a fast and fun experience. [Eidos Interactive]

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What The Critics Said

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Play Magazine

Wicked cool character design, cutting edge Wii visuals, great level design, a double-shot of great gameplay, massive bosses and a quirky score that ties it all together...what more could you ask for? [May 2008, p.56]

GameSpy

Though it could be viewed at first glance as a warmed-over port of a middling PSP title, DJ finds new life on the Wii through its tight control scheme and clever writing

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GameFocus

Good controls most of time.

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Cheat Code Central

Overall, Death Jr.: Root of Evil is another solid platform entry in this largely successful franchise.

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1UP

Ultimately, however, we think you'll prefer to have a friend close by as you experience the game. Root of Evil may not be to die for, but for $40, it's an easy way to kill a weekend.

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IGN

It’s still not an “amazing” title by any account, as the core game was fairly simple, short, and mainly a generic pocket version of a competent action/platformer, but the added Wii IR controls and stylistic offering of Root of Evil Wii could still make it a solid purchase for Wii owners that – rightfully – are looking for an entertaining action game with some decent co-op and competent controls.

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Play.tm

Death Jr. Root of Evil manages to convincingly sidestep the bargain bucket graveyard thanks to its character appeal, solid platform action, amusing and inventive weaponry, and a control system that largely succeeds in papering over any emergent sense of creeping mediocrity.

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Game Informer

The great art style and smart writing sometimes mask the staid gameplay, but, in the end, the cookie cutter platforming buries the game's strengths.

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Nintendo Power

Using the Wii remote to look around and shoot is a big improvement that addresses the PSP version's camera issues, and it's an overall better-looking game. [July 2008, p.88]

Gamervision

Forty dollars is a little steep for a cookie-cutter game with bad camera control and repetitive levels.

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GameSpot

Improvements over the PSP game make the Wii version of Root of Evil a competent, stylish platformer.

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n-Revolution Magazine UK

Great for young kids, but not so much fun for serious gamers. [Issue#23, p.64]

Games Master UK

The levels are colorful but dull, and after a mere five minutes a lurking sense of deja vu descends. Dead poor. [July 2008, p.82]

NGamer UK

Bone idle. Soulless. Death warmed up. Putting the grim in Grim Reaper. Afterlife? No life. We could go on, but we can't will ourselves to. Avoid.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Fred X gave it a5:
Looks nice, but can make you puke if you're susceptible to motion sickness (in games). I wanted to play a bit longer than 15 minutes to see if it was worth it, but basically my brain fried and the rest of the evening I had to lie down and take it easy.

Paul D. gave it a7:
Decent platformer, but far from perfect. i kinda got bored with it rather quickly. i suppose i expected too much and got too little in return. RENT FIRST!

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