Customer Reviews

The Grinch

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Believe it or not, this is really a fun game.... The graphics are average for a Dreamcast game but the small touches of humor and Suess based drawings make up for it. You play as the Grinch and run around various locales filled with "Who's" and basically try to ruin their Christmas. From stomping presents and snowmen, dropping beehives down chimneys and hurling rotten eggs into windows, this game is fun and has some challenging puzzles. Believe me, while kids might enjoy this game it seems directed at an older audience who can appreciate the subtle (and not so subtle) humor and it definately takes some patience (or cheat sheets) to get by some of the puzzles. Another fun aspect is that you can control the Grinch's dog Max to get certain items. It is a blast to run around town as the dog and bark at people. I have spent about 10 hours playing this game and I am not tired of it yet. So, if you want a fun "Mario/Spyro" type adventure with large worlds to explore... check out The Grinch!

I loved the movie, The Grinch, but this game is just bad.

First of all, the graphics are very bad for Dreamcast. They look more like Playstation's graphics. Second, It gets annoying. Every few steps, you will have to wait a minute while they recite a cute little DR. Seuss rhyme about the place. Third, the missions you have to do are very poorely explained. Fourth, one of the most annoying things were that every time you go near a kid in Whoville, he'll try to hug you and say,"Hi big daddy!" and you have to shake him loose. This happens a lot.

I have to admit that they did do a good job on Whoville.

I purchased this game for my sons as an after-thought and now we are all hooked. The graphics are ok but the plot and puzzles are extremely interesting. There is enough entertainment in this little heralded gem to keep all ages happy - for example my five year old is happy wandering around and smashing presents - using the "patented" grinch bun buster method - while the nine year old is zooming through mazes and consulting yours truly for puzzle solving tips. Now dear old dad - is curled up in front of the set wandering around in "who" disguises and swiping eggs. It is great fun and if you don't have add it to your collection!

Mike D.

This game is great, but it is directed towards the wrong audience. This game will not be very simple for the children which are the target of the grinch movie, and it will turn away teenagers and older gamers because it is called the grinch. This game is great and people just need to give it a chance. The graphics in this one blow the playstation out of the water and has very little slow down. Not a must buy, but is a good buy for teenage and up gamers.

This game won't appeal to the hard-core gamers because of its name, "The Grinch." But give this to any 8-year-old, and they won't be able to beat any of the levels. I'm telling you, this game is TOUGH! I struggled a bit through most of the game. The graphics are Okay, but a little slow, the sound is pretty good, the lasting appeal is LOOOOONNNNGGGG, and the gameplay is great: it goes along w/ the movie quite well, and I suggest you play this one.

I bought this for my little boy but its a hard game and me and my husband stayed up all night playing it. I wouldnt rate it for a 6 year old but this game is definitly fun.

This game is very good. It has a lot of puzzles and hidden objects, and every time you find something you get so excited you can't put the controller down. Currently, I'm 14% of the way through the game, and does anyone know how to get past the security around the majors statue or how to get past the 3rd room in the clock tower? (this game very stucks you in) Everyone should try it.

This is a great game with lots of fun puzzles and strategy moves. I would have given it 5 stars if it had better graphics, however it is not a major loss.

Happy gaming! :)

My daughter loves this game. I bought it for her last Christmas and she has had hours of fun with this game. However, there are certain parts of this game that are very difficult and I wonder how the creators expect children to complete the levels. But as I said earlier my daughter does enjoy this game immensely.

This was one of my favorite Dreamcast games. True, young children won't be able to play it without A LOT of help, but I'm not a young child and I thought it was fabulous. The animation of The Grinch himself and WhoLake weren't quite up to par with Dreamcast capabilities, but besides that I thought the animation was excellent. If you don't have this game, buy it, it's a lot of fun.