Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure

2001 video game

2001 video game

Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure

North American cover art

Developer(s)| Nai'a Digital Works
Publisher(s)| Kemco
Director(s)| Mikio Ueyama
Composer(s)|

* Akihito Okawa
* Houzou Okazaki

Platform(s)| GameCube
Release|

* JP: December 7, 2001
* NA: December 18, 2001
* PAL: May 3, 2002

Genre(s)| Party
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure, known in Japan as Universal Studios Japan Adventure (ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン・アドベンチャー, Yunibāsaru Sutajio Japan Adobenchā), is a 2001 party video game developed by Nai'a Digital Works and published by Kemco for the GameCube. Set at the Universal Studios Japan park, the object of the game is to complete several mini-games loosely based on the real-life attractions Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, Jurassic Park River Adventure, E.T. Adventure, Backdraft, Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show, and Waterworld. The player is encouraged to collect trash located in the park, wear merchandise based on the respective franchises, and complete movie quizzes, in which the player must answer trivia questions about the Universal Studios films.[citation needed]

The game was panned by critics for its tedious gameplay, poor graphics and anomalous concept, and is frequently cited as one of the worst video games ever made.

## Gameplay

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The object of the game is to collect stamps by going on rides throughout the park. To get on the rides, the player needs points, collected from picking up trash around the park and putting it into trash cans. The player can also meet and shake hands with costumed characters inside the park for additional points. The game uses a fixed camera that does not move or zoom in with the player. There are set camera vantages that the player moves in and out of by going outside of the field of view to go to the next camera point. Rides include Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, Jurassic Park River Adventure, and E.T. Adventure. Minigames, hosted by Woody Woodpecker, include a Universal Studios quiz of film-related questions and puzzle games such as Concentration (memory match).[citation needed]

## Reception

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Reception

Aggregate scoresAggregator| Score

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GameRankings| 34.47%[1]
Metacritic| 39/100[4]
Review scoresPublication| Score

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Electronic Gaming Monthly| 4.5/10[5]
Game Informer| 4/10[2]
GameSpot| 3.5/10[3]
GameSpy| 6/10[6]
IGN| 3/10[7]

The game was panned by critics. Matt Casamassina of IGN criticized the game's graphics, comparing it to a "bad N64 game", and noted that the game still suffered frame-rate issues.[7] UGO rated the game #78 on their list of "The Worst Video Games of All Time."[citation needed] Brad Shoemaker of GameSpot panned it in his review, saying: "The game is too frustrating and convoluted for kids to have any fun with it, and all but the most desperate adult GameCube fans will find it tedious and unentertaining as well."[8] Matt Casamassina of IGN also panned it, calling it "a jumbled mess of disorganized goals, sloppy navigation and boring destinations topped off with incredibly dated graphics and an overall adventure that can fairly easily be beaten, if one has the stomach for it" and concluded: "Not recommended for young or adult gamers."[9] It remained NGC Magazine UK's lowest-rated GameCube game until surpassed by Batman: Dark Tomorrow.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ "Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure for GameCube - GameRankings". Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
2. ^ Helgeson, Matt (March 2002). "Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure". Game Informer (107): 81.
3. ^ Shoemaker, Brad (May 17, 2006). "Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure Review". GameSpot. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
4. ^ "Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
5. ^ Sewart, Greg; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Johnston, Chris (March 2002). "Universal Theme Parks Adventure". Electronic Gaming Monthly (152): 141.
6. ^ Wessel, Craig "Talon" (January 2002). "Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure". GameSpy. Archived from the original on June 13, 2002. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
7. ^ a b Casamassina, Matt (January 10, 2002). "Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure". IGN. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
8. ^ Shoemaker, Brad (2006-05-17). "Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
9. ^ Casamassina, Matt (2002-01-10). "Universal Studios Theme Park Adventure". IGN. Archived from the original on 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2019-05-21.

## External links

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* Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure at MobyGames

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Jaws

* Jaws by Peter Benchley

Films|

* Jaws (1975)
* Jaws 2 (1978)
* Jaws 3-D (1983)
* Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

Video games|

* Shark Jaws (1975)
* Jaws (1987)
* Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure (2001)
* Jaws Unleashed (2006)
* Jaws.io (2019)

Miscellaneous|

* Soundtrack
* The Shark Is Still Working
* Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
* Ride
* The Game of Jaws
* Frank Mundus
* The Shark Is Broken

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Back to the Future

Films|

* Back to the Future (1985)
* Back to the Future Part II (1989)
* Back to the Future Part III (1990)

Characters|

* Marty McFly
* Emmett "Doc" Brown
* Biff Tannen

Music|

* "The Power of Love"
* "Doubleback"

Video games|

* Back to the Future (1985)
* Back to the Future (1989)
* Back to the Future Part II (1990)
* Back to the Future Part II & III (1990)
* Back to the Future Part III (1991)
* Super Back to the Future II (1993)
* Back to the Future: The Game (2010)
* Lego Dimensions (2015)
* Funko Fusion (2024)

Other media|

* Theme park attraction
* TV series
* The Pinball
* Transformers crossover
* Back in Time
* musical

Universe|

* DeLorean time machine
* "Great Scott!"
* Hill Valley
* Hoverboard
* Self-tying shoes

Legacy|

* The Earth Day Special
* Rick and Morty
* Nike Mag

Category

* v
* t
* e

Jurassic Park video games

Jurassic Park|

* NES/Game Boy
* Super NES
* Genesis
* Sega CD
* Game Gear/Master System
* Computer
* Rampage Edition
* Arcade
* Interactive
* 2: The Chaos Continues
* Survival

The Lost World|

* Console
* Chaos Island
* Handheld
* Genesis
* Arcade
* Trespasser

Jurassic Park III|

* Arcade
* III: Danger Zone!
* III: Dino Defender
* III: The DNA Factor
* III: Park Builder
* III: Island Attack
* Scan Command
* Survival (cancelled)

Jurassic World trilogy|

| Evolution series|

* Jurassic World Evolution
* Jurassic World Evolution 2
* Jurassic World Evolution 3

|

Other|

* Lego Jurassic World
* Jurassic World: The Game
* Jurassic World Aftermath

Other games|

* Warpath
* Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure
* Operation Genesis
* Jurassic Park: The Game
* Jurassic Park Builder
* Jurassic Park Arcade
* Lego Dimensions
* Funko Fusion

* v
* t
* e

Woody Woodpecker

Media|

| Short films|

* Knock Knock (1940)
* Woody Woodpecker (1941)
* Pantry Panic (1941)
* Ace in the Hole (1942)
* The Dizzy Acrobat (1943)
* The Barber of Seville (1944)
* The Beach Nut (1944)
* Ski for Two (1944)
* The Loose Nut (1945)
* Musical Moments from Chopin (1946)
* Wet Blanket Policy (1948)
* Hypnotic Hick (1953)
* Convict Concerto (1954)

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Feature films|

* Woody Woodpecker (2017)
* Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)

Series|

* The Woody Woodpecker Show (1957–1977)
* The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999–2003)
* Woody Woodpecker (2018–2022)

Characters|

* Woody Woodpecker
* Pooch the Pup
* Andy Panda
* Buzz Buzzard
* Chilly Willy
* Wally Walrus
* Gabby Gator
* Fatso the Bear
* Inspector Willoughby
* Maggie & Sam
* The Beary Family

Video games|

* Férias Frustradas do Pica-Pau (1996)
* Woody Woodpecker Racing (2000)
* Game Boy Color
* Woody Woodpecker: Escape from Buzz Buzzard Park (2001)
* Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure (2001)
* Woody Woodpecker in Crazy Castle 5 (2003)

Related|

* Filmography
* Merchandise
* The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection
* The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2
* Who Framed Roger Rabbit
* Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster

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