Reception
The game received very positive reviews from numerous publications. Its varied gameplay, intricate story and unique graphics were praised, but criticised for its lack of difficulty and length when compared to other platformers. 9.2 out of 10 from IGN. A from 1Up.com. 8.4 out of 10 from GameSpot.
It was awarded IGN's editor's choice award and GameSpy placed the game as #23 on their list of best PlayStation 2 games of all time.
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