Is Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo (PS2/Xbox/GCN) Underrated? - IMPLANTgames

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In today’s video I dive in and take a look to see if Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo really is as average as it’s reputation suggests. Enjoy!

[@killiantruegames3670]

I played this games as a kid, and I liked it well enough. I thought it was a slightly above average game. It's only going back with my older mindset that the charm of the game actually got me to classify it as good. I'm glad to someone give it a good, but fair, review. I've never even seen it mentioned before.

[@implantgames]

It was actually recommended to me otherwise I would continue to not know it existed haha. Pretty solid platformer, I wonder if this will be on everyone's "hidden gem" lists someday?

[@gooj6682]

Fantastic game of my childhood, I don't care if it's just the nostalgia, this is one of my favorite 3D platformers of all time, and I plan on playing it again on PC to put up on YT someday.

[@therealseanw.stewart2071]

Oh, those crazy British cartoons! Wallace and Gromit, those are great films...Probably the best part about this game is how clever the gimmicks in each level look, like the many insane-looking obstacles that challenge the player to dodge them, or how you have to protect Archie in the ice levels. I also really like how true to the film series Wallace and Gromit themselves look, like in the intro cutscene, when Wallace speaks his mouth moves in the same choppy manner as in the claymation movies. And, of course, I just love the villain Feathers McGraw, just because he's from my favorite movie, _The Wrong Trousers_ ! Jolly good show, mate!

[@implantgames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SayakaMaizonoo]

Yay, thanks for taking my request! ^_^ You finally did this game justice. I'll wait a few weeks before making another request.

[@implantgames]

Thanks for bringing this game to my attention! It was the perfect recommendation :)

[@SayakaMaizonoo]

I thought it ticked all the boxes, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@HybridAngelZero]

In a way, this kind feels like a "lost" N64 game, which makes me wonder if the middling reviews have to do with the fact that, at the time people were moving away from games like this.

[@implantgames]

I'm finding reviewers were overly harsh on the 6th generation platformers.

[@sgillman16]

@@jonathanjesse602 it was on the gamecube too

[@puffleperson]

I love the animation on wallace's face, if they hade made the rest of the animation as stunted it would have looked just like the actual films

[@electricmastro]

Funny, I had been looking into several license-based 3D platformers on GameCube (this included), and I was surprised to find how many of them didn't end up as bad as initially thought at first glance, even though it seemed like they easily could have been. They turned out to be worthy of at least one playthrough, at least to me. I suppose I'll list some while I'm talking about the subject in case you're interested: Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt Disney/Pixar Ratatouille Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Looney Tunes: Back in Action Madagascar Over the Hedge Ratatouille Scooby-Doo! Unmasked Taz: Wanted The Haunted Mansion

[@transformalizer]

"The veggie launcher, on the other hand, can take down most enemies with a single strike." kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3m1poePqbiVgLM Goddamn I miss this game. Well-deserving of a remaster. BTW, Rest well, Peter Sallis

[@jamesnizzy9774]

Bring back memories of my childhood

[@gerrycollins834]

Your channel is underrated

[@kitsunemetal]

I love the wallace and gromit movies they are hilarious and this game doesnt look bad and im glad that the Developers were forgiving.

[@implantgames]

I'm glad the developers were competent :P

[@izzie31]

i only found your channel yesterday and i must say it is brilliant, going back to these games for a 2nd look is interesting and informative, great stuff.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Great review! I never knew this game existed and I love 3D platformers. It's a genre that you don't see to much anymore and I think that is a big missed opportunity. Sadly this game is not compatible with the Xbox 360 but I did just pick it up for the Gamecube to play via my Nintendo Wii. Keep up the great work!

[@implantgames]

You'll have to let me know if it's widescreen on the GameCube! Glad you grabbed it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Thanks and I will definitely let you know about the widescreen. I'm also hoping it is in 480p since I have the Wii component cables.

[@MrWambo1996]

It is widescreen btw :) But the lighting seems off in many places with my PAL-version. I find it so frustrating when people upload footage of 6th generation games in 4:3 even when there is widescreen mode available. They are probably just assuming that wasn't a thing back then :) Gets even better when they are stretching their 4:3 footage to make it fit the screen :D

[@GavinsBazaar313]

@@StandingUpForBetter Problem with the GCN version is one of the bonus levels is bugged. In this bonus level, some of the barrels are invisible. Be warned!

[@StandingUpForBetter]

@@GavinsBazaar313 Thanks man. Appreciate it. As long as I can play the main game I am okay with it.

[@jamespeterson4275]

FINALLY a video that acknowledges this

[@implantgames]

This game is destined to be on thousands of "Hidden Gems" videos in the coming years ;)

[@jamespeterson4275]

@@implantgames Dude funny story about this game. I actually meant to get it at Blockbuster as a kid because I grew up on Wallace and Gromit. But the dude there insisted to my mom that she get me Kingdom Hearts 1 instead. So she did. And that game is a classic to this day. But I obviously still wanted W&GPZ so I got it as well and I don't regret it obviously cos this game is dear to my heart.

[@dylanf4725]

I really loved this game and have very fond memories of it. The penguin used to creep me out as a kid.

[@jlbman1887]

I played this game as a little kid as the first game I ever played back on the ps2 and it was amazing I would still play it today

[@OwlEye2010]

Of all the games I played in my childhood, this was easily my favorite. It's such a treat for W&G fans like myself and just a fun, solid game all around. :) Also, holy shit, whatever version of the game you presented here makes the old GameCube copy I used to have look less polished by comparison.

[@GavinsBazaar313]

The console versions are ok, but the PC version (the original), is so much better visually. :)

[@ryansock8269]

Just found this channel again, you do really awesome videos! I hope you make some more soon, all the best wishes, hope you're doing well :)

[@qt8842]

I remember being stuck for ages in the volcano level as a kid because of not knowing about the superjump. Once I got past that though it was clear sailing. Personally, while this one is more well remembered, I prefer Curse of the Were Rabbit for it's open world and exploration. I have more nostalgic feelings towards Project Zoo though since I played it so much.

[@PumpkinSwag]

Funny, the footage of the first level made it resemble Ratchet and Clank because you collect bolts and get a gun early on. Glad this turned out to be more it's own thing in the end. It seems to be more of a puzzle-platformer. Love how you're covering more obscure games in this reviews. I never heard of games like Tempo until I saw your channel, and it gives me some good games to try that I would've otherwise passed off as generic throwaway cash-grabs. Keep it up!

[@implantgames]

I was a bit surprised as well, the game seemed to start out emphasizing collecting things, but then turned out to be something totally different, in a good way! Glad you are enjoying the obscure stuff :)

[@rafaeljerez6260]

Saw this video and immediately i did suscribe! Hopefully one day you make a "Underrated?" Video of Dino Crysis 3. Would love to see how you review it. Amazing channel! Keep the good job!

[@Lytane]

Great review! I only rented this game so never beat it but I loved the charm that it brought. It really feels like I am playing through a Wallace and Gromit episode with all of its silly jokes and bad puns. The game itself is decent but I always wanted more from it. More things to collect, more levels, more upgrades which honestly is sometimes a good thing to feel. The game was good enough that I liked it and wanted to spend more time in the game world, the game is just too short!

[@GavinsBazaar313]

The developers were rushed. Older builds and promos showed some mechanics and levels were scrapped tommeet the deadline, and the final level had to be rushed too, which is why theres a ton of dead ends and places where zoo tokens/secret levels would have been placed.

[@gabrieltomlinson4777]

Great review! brought back many childhood memories

[@implantgames]

Thanks mate!

[@BenDiaz]

From around the same era, a good game to do for the "Is it underrated" series would be Pitfall the Lost Expedition

[@Mickey_JR]

I love Wallace and Gromit.I love the level design.I love the idea.What I don't like is the PLATFORMING.When you find a hidden level.Your almost at the top of the hidden level,and then you miss the platform or you went short on your jump.When you die that IGNORING NOISE comes on!And it will drive you crazy.Getting you frustrated at the game.That you want to play another game.I wish they made a double jump.

[@WarmPotato]

Fantastic video, you deserve a million subscribers

[@MioRaem]

I essentially agree completely with this review except one thing: the music is very good! Good be the OST a listen, it's actually a lot less ambient stuff than stated here, especially from the second level onwards. The mine theme has become one of my favorites for that style of location in gaming history.

[@paularnold2289]

Any plans to look at Curse of the Wererabbit as well?

[@implantgames]

Someday.

[@hypnotised-clover]

Paul Arnold great game though

[@GranukeGamingProductions]

My entire childhood in one video game. So much nostalgia.

[@tommyball6331]

I remember playing this game and always thought there's something special about it. Underatated is definitely the word

[@hypnotised-clover]

I have this and the other frontier game "Wallace and grommit: The curse of the ware rabbit" i didnt enjoy project zoo, but loved the curse of the ware rabbit

[@implantgames]

I'll have to give that one a try!

[@LeoRack]

This game was also released on the PC. Great review!

[@implantgames]

I always forget about the PC... glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@ernoseta40]

Nice review and I agree with you. I'm personally a big fan of Wallace and Gromit and back in the days this game was a must-buy just because it was a Wallace and Gromit game for PS2. Okay, it's not amazing by any means (controls are slightly unresponsive, clunky camera, lack of polish in some areas…) but it's still a decent game and for a licensed platformer it's definitely above average.Some suggestions:How bad is Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows?Is Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights underrated?

[@sgillman16]

Have you done an underrated video on Toy Story 2 for the N64? I'm a new subscriber. I'm going to be going through your vids al morning lol, but figured I would comment it just in case, before I forget.

[@shenmeowzo]

looks pretty decent. i love me some 6th gen platformers.

[@implantgames]

Same!

[@BobbyHillHyperTails18]

Is Spongebob Revenge of the Flying Dutchman underrated? PS, use the GameCube version to avoid the loading glitch if you do play it

[@implantgames]

What a strange name for a game lol. I've got a stack of SpongeBob games on the Xbox I should really get too...

[@PumpkinSwag]

I would start with Battle for Bikini Bottom if I were you, since 1) you've already reviewed it so you have a bit more experience with it, and 2) that (along with the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie) seems to be the fan favorite when it comes to SpongeBob games.

[@BobbyHillHyperTails18]

True but there are already a lot if reviews if it most of which have atcual quality where RotFD doesn't have a lot of reviews and most of them are not very good.

[@PumpkinSwag]

Good point, I've never played it, but I've played BfBB and the Movie game, so it'd be useful to know if RotFD is worth it.

[@blinxerizer5426]

should also do a review for Wallace and Gromit Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

[@implantgames]

Someday.

[@ClassicGamer9044]

@@implantgames 2 years later and you still haven't reviewed the other Wallace and gromit game yet why? 😑

[@mulitiblenon-skill2154]

When I was 3 I loved this game and I can still love today with my nastalga

[@kel5037]

One of the favourite games of my childhood. >there are few glitches, if any In my copy, if I died at the final boss, after a respawn Wallace would noclip under the floor, only his head seen up above it and screaming things like Gromit go. This was hilarious.

[@blinxerizer5426]

I liked this game and I like Wallace and Gromit in general.

[@implantgames]

"Likable" is a very appropriate word for the characters and the game!

[@Dieselous]

replayed it recently, still like it a lot, and was a big part of my childhood, though i could never beat it back then

[@jaymzx2587]

Great video Kris, good to see you playing a good, fun game again - instead of the tedious stuff in Rayman! I find it always kind of sad to hear a good game getting critiqued in the past for being an average, boring platformer, when it was actually just the "platformer fatigue" of the time.

[@implantgames]

That is the term I've been looking for! "Platformer fatigue." You are a genius :D

[@jaymzx2587]

implantgames thanks man haha! And.. English isn't even my native language (that's Dutch) ;-)

[@WreckItRolfe]

I always remember the existence of this, despite not playing it, because of knowing about Feathers' appearance

[@natenbox64]

I think it is surprising looking back that Frontier made this before they went on to be known for producing RCT3, LostWinds, Elite Dangerous, and Planet Coaster.

[@j.a.w.6491]

Hmmm I don't know of the other systems because I only played these on PS2, but could you please do either of the following games: Madagascar, The mis-Edventures, and Attack of the Twonkies. (I loved these games growing up and I would like to see how people think they've held up over time).

[@implantgames]

I'll check them out, thanks!

[@j.a.w.6491]

implantgames you're welcome and thanks for considering giving these games a chance. I'll be on the look out for a new video soon.

[@ant-fan]

Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies would be an interesting to see. In fact, I'd be curious to see how a lot of those licensed THQ games hold up.

[@j.a.w.6491]

Yeah i know! Some of those licensed games were actually pretty good back then, and I'd love to see how they stand today.

[@MisterCoolJay]

Your wrong about the diamond thief this game takes place after the wrong trousers short where feathers was in it and did the diamond heist in that episode but I love this game and everything involving Wallace and gromit

[@SuperGamer61499]

Heard about this game before. Seemed alright. I would say it doesn't look on par with games like Battle for Bikini Bottom but it's no Jimmy Neutron Movie Game crap. Btw curious. Are you gonna do more 6th gen platformer reviews? If so, i'm thinking of some suggestions. Like the Tak games.

[@implantgames]

According the the analytics, I should be reviewing more 6th gen platformers and first person shooters :) I have the two Tak games on Xbox but I really want to visit Conker Live and Reloaded as well. I also have some 5th gen stuff I've been meaning to get to like Croc. So many games, I wish I had more time!

[@FastTquick]

I definitely still enjoy your review of platformers from a bygone era. At any chance, are you going to review both Rayman 2 & 3 to complete the trilogy? In the case that you are reviewing Rayman 2, take note that there are fundamental differences between the different console versions, so be sure to pick the right versions you think you'll enjoy the most.

[@PumpkinSwag]

I think it'd make a good Retro Face/Off episode, too.

[@implantgames]

I own Rayman 2 on the PSX and N64. I've been thinking about giving the N64 a play-through but I know every comment would be "you should have reviewed the DC/PS2 version." Not sure how to tackle it yet... Rayman 3 is also sitting on the shelf waiting for me as well :)

[@FastTquick]

Well, if you can get both the DC/PS2 games for cheap, you should give those a shot as well. Like I said before, there are fundamental differences between all versions, so I believe you'll have an interesting experience reviewing these games.

[@SayakaMaizonoo]

Rayman 3 has a lot of the same quality of this game, and is improved in many areas. Just one of the finest 3D platformers of the Era IMO.

[@ColinG943]

I actually found the PS2 disc of this game on the streets in my neighborhood and I took it in.

[@JacobHillSBD]

Once when I was a kid I ended up getting Wallace stuck in the water on the ice level! Don't even know how I did it, but it required a restart.

[@ukyoize]

I remember playing this game on PC.

[@IMEEntertainment]

Did you forget about Frontier's other titles like RCT3 and Planet Coaster?

[@implantgames]

No Sir.

[@IMEEntertainment]

Okay.

[@andrewl258]

I love this series so much.

[@implantgames]

This series loves you back!

[@Tourettes0]

this is one of the best games on the GameCube in my opinion. i have no clue why more people don’t talk about it. almost nobody knows it exists.

[@Gwizz1027]

This is to much nostalgia, my first ever video game right beside Burnout 3

[@Saturn185]

is Driving Emotion Type-S underrated?

[@implantgames]

Noted, thanks!

[@Krunchie612]

FINALLY! a game based off of a kids cartoon/ claymation which has actual fun and interesting bosses and gameplay mechanics! WOAH! 🎉🎉🎉 Oh yeah, also SpongeBob too.

[@tannermccauley4894]

played this all the time as a kid and scaler now im here 15 years later and its nice nostalgia this game always scared me dunno why maybe its the clay or the mines asthetic never got more then halfway and scaler was just.... strange >.>

[@sgillman16]

I honestly feel Playtonic games copied the first world for the first level of Yooka-Laylee. Anytime I see it, I think Project Zoo

[@GavinsBazaar313]

Would you be willing to try out Robots (the videogame based on the movie) for PS2, GCN and I believe Xbox, as well as PC? :) I can happily send a link to it if you're interested.

[@implantgames]

Oddly enough I own it on Xbox :)

[@GavinsBazaar313]

@@implantgames Oh ok aha

[@GavinsBazaar313]

@@implantgames just wanted to mention, in the behind the scenes, they state that Project Zoo follows the events of The Wrong Trousers, set a year after. :)

[@sgillman16]

This is literally one of, if not the best 3d platformers of the 6th gen

[@Tourettes0]

i absolutely adore this game. nobody talks about it. totally underrated.

[@terabitez3374]

Evening Gromit!

[@gregprice4834]

Hey i am big fan of your channel if you want a really solid underrated platformer. Spongebob battle for bikini bottom does all of what this game does with great respect to the material and better controls.

[@implantgames]

I suspect Battle for Bikini bottom was a staple for many childhoods. It's a game I'll revisit at some point :)

[@Oddsfeline]

I really love how wholesome this game is. It's calming. Also I noticed an ironic mistake. at 20:33 Wallace says "We're up to our knees in trouble you know and no mistake." whereas the subtitles say "in trouble now". He says "and no mistake" and that sentence has a mistake in how it's presented visually. My favourite level is the snow level because I like how it looks. I remember eating Hula Hoops and playing this game as a kid.

[@ChillyCharizard006]

Im playing it now and I love it BUT the inverted camera is friggin annoying!!!!

[@nivest6262]

you should do is batman begins underrated

[@DatGameCollector]

Are you willing to do nintendo games on your channel?

[@implantgames]

I'll start reviewing NES games again when my AVS arrives next month. I also recently traded my SNES in for for a SNES Jr. and will get that RGB modded next month so I can resume GB and SNES reviews. My old SNES was old and the picture quality just wasn't up to snuff anymore.

[@DatGameCollector]

implantgames OK cool, what I meant was like Nintendo ip. You know the copyright thing. If you do ever do them you should try out custom robo on GameCube.

[@implantgames]

From what I gather Nintendo seems to only flag newer games. Even then I didn't have any issues with my New Super Luigi U review. Once I get my AVS I would like to revisit SMB 1-3 as well Metroid and Kirby's Adventure. As for the Gamecube, I swear every decent game on that system is priced beyond what I typically pay for games...

[@deepchocolate9794]

My childhood so many hours of my life on this game

[@PuppetMaster6825]

This game is my childhood

[@m3dicus159]

I played this game all the time when i was a kid 😍🤗

[@autistic_baby_doll_mom_reb7898]

Dear viewers, if you want A good Wallace and Gromit game you should totally play Wallace and gromit the curse of the ware rabbit on ps2

[@robindude233]

It would be amazing if you can make "Is PAC-MAN Pinball Advance Underrated?".

[@TheFlashStickman]

Honestly it was such a good game.

[@treemanog112]

This game was fucking crazy good

[@crowcoregames1785]

you could argue its a sequel to the wrong trousers since feathers is the bad guy, the game is a janky mess but i love it, the death sound makes me laugh every time

[@livootherworld5756]

Feathers somehow esecapes.

[@matthewbolitho-jones]

I like Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

[@brickfilms1954]

Yes. Yes it is.

[@haloharry97]

Ice level I hated I fell to my death soooo many times.

[@jaygooese4242]

please remake this game

[@l3gnaa597]

I memeba dis

[@zebunker]

Is Shenmue The Worst Game Eva? Yes, so you can skip that episode.

[@implantgames]

Shots fired! :D

[@mrfredwilford]

It's a sequel to the wrong trousers 😃

[@TheFlashStickman]

Lol "6 hours" short game. Most games today are less than 4 hours.

[@jeanpaulsinatra]

Don't voiceover dialogue. Pretty simple filmmaking dude