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Dr.Seuss would not be proud

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 12 / 25
Date: December 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The Grinch is back in full force and it looks like Konami has tried to capture his essence in this poorly made game. Konami has made some dynamite games (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Metal Gear Solid to name a few), so it comes as a shock that they've let this thing slip out the door. It's sad that many unsuspecting and well-intentioned parents will pick this one up thinking that their child will enjoy it. This game is horrible, pure and simple. Every level consists of the same challenges so boredom sets in fast. The graphics go from awful to horrendous, and back to awful if you're lucky. The pop-up is here and it's in charge. For instance, in the first level I played, the Grinch was on a ledge that completely disappeared when I moved him slightly. And on many occasions, the insides of buildings would stick out through the roofs and walls, making for a very unattractive gaming experience. I hope I've made it clear that the Grinch is a gift no man, woman or child, should receive.

Not for everyone

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: January 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I bought this for my 6 year old. He can not seem to play it, he says it is to hard

Not an Easy Game

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: October 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is not easy at all. We have gotten it last year for Christmas and still haven't gotten past the 1st world. My husband, who is a big playstation player has literally given up on it. We have saved the game and continued trying to pass the 1st world and we STILL have not. It seems impossible and not worth the hassle We haven't touched that game for months.

Konami....What Is Going On Here?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Not quite sure what happened with the folks over at Konami; they usually make quality games on several different platforms. Not this time. The Grinch suffers all across the board. The graphics are hurting and look funny; and trying to figure out just what you are supposed to do is basically impossible. I spent about 30 minutes trying to navigate the first board, and about an hour later the game hadn't gotten any better so I put it back in the box and returned it.

???

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I played this game last Xmas, and within about 10 minutes I wanted to put it back in the box and throw it up the chimney. Maybe I was just missing something, or maybe this game is absolutely horrible. Someone else on here said they couldn't figure out the 1st world; I'm with you...I don't get this game.

Not a good game

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game does not deserve a great rating. The gameplay isn't very good. I mean, the music stinks and the game itself is just not what someone would hope for.

The Grinch That Ruined Christmas

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: December 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

With Christmas upon us,and gift-giving near,Here's a sure way to ruin holiday cheer:Buy The Grinch,slip it under the tree,Wrap it up nice,then snicker with glee.For nothing will dampen a child's joy Like receiving an utterly worthless toy.Konami's new game may have good intentions,But nothing disguises its poor animations.With graphics unpolished and gliches aplenty,Pop-up and seaming and mistakes elementary,Levels so barren,backgrounds so bland,Horribly ugly-it's just out of hand!Yet The Grinch is more than a loathsome eyesore,For the gameplay is an annoyingly awful chore.The sluggish control is no Yuletide treat,The simplest task is a thumb-numbing feat.Moments so cheap it isn't fair,Collision-detection that's beyond repair.The voice-acting's soild, the music is charming,But still the game is simply alarming.Avoid The Grinch-it's without hope, Or foist it on a child if you're a true misanthrope.

2 copies of this game and more bugs than at a roach farm

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is soooo fun, but sooooo many bugs. You think thats nothing? Trust me, what a pain in the bum. Glitches, stalls, ugh. I have two copies for playstation and both have the same problems. YET, if you buy it knowing and expecting bugs, or if it's ever re-released without them, this could be your favorite game ever. Puzzle action without being lame...so grinchy.

Don't get grinched

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 11 / 24
Date: December 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

It's a fun game, and once you figure out the puzzles, grinching Whoville is entertaining. But finding what you need takes forever, since you get no hints. The graphics are terrible: flat and unimaginative. Music and sound effects get repetitive fast. I am returning this game to the store and finding something else.Please don't buy this game unless you have a lot of time and patience to spend on it.

Very Difficult

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I agree with other reviewers that this game is very difficult and frustrating. Even with the internet hints, it's still a trial. I recieved this last christmas got to the third level and haven't played it since. I love the music, and the graphics weren't as bad as people make it to be, but when you can't play the game, this doesn't make up for it.

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