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It has a slightly goofy and laid-back approach to gaming, but it's solid and way more fun than the other recent movie-licensed launch titles. [January 2007, p.61]
72
While the motion-sensitive controls don't fully justify the Wii version's higher price tag, they do make a fun sandbox game seem even more engaging.
74
One mini-game made us laugh out loud as our cow did an MC Hammer dance. [Jan 2007, p.83]
6
It's is very nice video game, I wish to have it on PS5, the environment, music, vehicles, minigames everything were perfect
6
This game is an immersive hub world with story missions that slowly unlock as you progress through the game. You can collect flowers, recipes and ingredients. You can also incrementally upgrade your nightclub over time. The game is very simple, easy to play, and oddly immersive. Motion controls for the wii also work surprisingly well. I feel this game was designed with motion controls in mind. Parts of the game feel unfinished, and there’s no real reason to craft and recipes or collect any flowers. The game could have had more depth when it came to collectibles and giving the player a reason to participate. Some of the mini games were a drag, and some of the missions and controls could be explained better.
Nickelodeon Barnyard
Wii
Released On:
Dec 4, 2006
Metascore
Mixed or Average
65
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
65
20% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
73% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
7% Negative
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1 Review
80
The motion-sensitive controls work very well and the graphical upgrade is appreciated.
75
A great game for the little one in your life, and you might have some fun with it, too.
72
While the motion-sensitive controls don't fully justify the Wii version's higher price tag, they do make a fun sandbox game seem even more engaging.
60
A strangely compelling, if completely non-essential, diversion for adults and definitely a recommended rental for the youngsters.
60
If the Wii controls had been more responsive and a bit easier to understand when navigating menus, more activities and incentive to explore the sprawling environments had been included and the sound was more varied, then Barnyard would have scored higher.
58
Where Barnyard builds on the main game using Wii control, it fails in many of the mini-games, delivering everything form mildly entertaining time-wasters to full-fledged broken attempts.
42
Unfortunately, due to the boring missions and the slow moving character and pace, I would pass on Barnyard.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
62% Positive
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16 Ratings
38% Mixed
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Jul 9, 2025
6
It's is very nice video game, I wish to have it on PS5, the environment, music, vehicles, minigames everything were perfect
Jun 14, 2021
6
This game is an immersive hub world with story missions that slowly unlock as you progress through the game. You can collect flowers, recipes and ingredients. You can also incrementally upgrade your nightclub over time. The game is very simple, easy to play, and oddly immersive. Motion controls for the wii also work surprisingly well. I feel this game was designed with motion controls in mind. Parts of the game feel unfinished, and there’s no real reason to craft and recipes or collect any flowers. The game could have had more depth when it came to collectibles and giving the player a reason to participate. Some of the mini games were a drag, and some of the missions and controls could be explained better.
SummaryWelcome to the yard where the world of Nickelodeon's Barnyard movie will come to life. Players start off as the 'new cow on the block,' form alliances with fellow animals, taking on challenges and sporting competitions, protecting the farm from coyote invaders, and doing lots of goofing off on the side. Players will be able to explore a ... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Wii
- GameCube
- PlayStation 2
- Game Boy Advance
- PC
Initial Release Date:Dec 4, 2006
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