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| MC = 66/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection'' for PSP Reviews|site=Metacritic|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/medievil-resurrection}}</ref> | | MC = 66/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection'' for PSP Reviews|site=Metacritic|retrieved=August 10, 2021|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/medievil-resurrection}}</ref> | ||
| GR = 68.96%<ref name="Game Rankings">{{cite web|site=GameRankings|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection'' for PSP|url= | | GR = 68.96%<ref name="Game Rankings">{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|site=GameRankings (archived version)|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection'' for PSP|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/920782-medievil-resurrection/index.html}}</ref> | ||
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| GSpot = 6.1/10<ref name="Gamespot">{{cite web|title=MediEvil: Resurrection Review|published=September 12, 2005|author=Greg | | GSpot = 6.1/10<ref name="Gamespot">{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|title=MediEvil: Resurrection Review|published=September 12, 2005|author=Mueller, Greg|site=GameSpot|url=http://www.gamespot.com/medievil-resurrection/reviews/medievil-resurrection-review-6133032/}}</ref> | ||
| IGN = 7.3/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|author=Jason | | IGN = 7.3/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|author=Allen, Jason|published=September 12, 2005|site=IGN|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/13/medievil-resurrection}}</ref> | ||
| EuroG = 4/10<ref>{{cite web|site=Eurogamer.net|published=November 8, 2005|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection''|author=Kristan | | EuroG = 4/10<ref>{{cite web|site=Eurogamer.net|retrieved=August 10, 2021|published=November 8, 2005|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection''|author=Reed, Kristan|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_medievil_psp}}</ref> | ||
| Edge = 5/10 | | Edge = 5/10 | ||
| EGM = 6.2/10 | | EGM = 6.2/10 | ||
| GameZone = 8.7/10<ref name="GameZone">{{cite web|site=GameZone|title=''MediEvil Resurrection'' Review|author=Michael | | GameZone = 8.7/10<ref name="GameZone">{{cite web|site=GameZone (archived version)|retrieved=August 10, 2021|title=''MediEvil Resurrection'' Review|author=Knutson, Michael|published=September 12, 2005|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20060118114736/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25367.htm}}</ref> | ||
| GSpy = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|site=GameSpy|title=MediEvil: Resurrection|author=Chris | | GSpy = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|site=GameSpy|retrieved=August 10, 2021|title=MediEvil: Resurrection|author=Scantleberry, Chris|published=September 29, 2005|url=http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/medievil-psp/654712p1.html}}</ref> | ||
| PSXE = 7.3/10<ref>{{cite web|author= | | PSXE = 7.3/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Provo, Frank|retrieved=August 10, 2021|published=October 26, 2005|site=PSX Extreme|title=''MediEvil: Resurrection'' Review|url=https://psxextreme.com/news/playstation-portable/playstation-portable-reviews/psp-reviews-41/}}</ref> | ||
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''MediEvil: Resurrection'' received mixed reviews upon release. The game holds average | ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' received mixed reviews upon release. The game holds an average ranking of 66 on {{w|Metacritic}}<ref name="Metacritic"/> and held a rating of 68.96% on the now defunct {{w|Game Rankings}}<ref name="Game Rankings"/>. General complaints from reviewers were directed at the camera control, which was cited as being particularly poor during combat sequences, as well as occasional frame rate drops. The combat was also criticized for its awkward hit detection. {{w|IGN}} gave the game a 7.3, praising the graphics, soundtrack, and content but said that the fighting mechanics needed work.<ref name="IGN"/> {{w|GameSpot}} gave the game a 6.1, stating "The game hasn't aged well, and although it has plenty of personality, the maddening camera control and broken combat mechanics quickly spoil the fun".<ref name="Gamespot"/> [http://www.gamecritics.com GameCritics] was one of the harshest reviewers, giving the game a score of 4/10 and stating "I honestly do think that Sir Daniel Fortesque is a good character with potential, but I would have much rather seen an all-new game with a nod towards current methodology than a rehash of something that honestly wasn't all that great in the first place".<ref>{{cite web|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|author=Gallaway, Brad|published=November 9, 2005|site=GameCritics|url=https://gamecritics.com/brad-gallaway/1651/}}</ref> | ||
Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson, co-creators of ''MediEvil'', have also expressed disappointment with the game. Neither of them had any involvement with ''MediEvil: Resurrection'', and when they were asked about the game during an interview with RetroGamer, Jason Wilson said, “It was a strange feeling to see something you loved being remade by others. I now know what all those directors feel like when their movies are remade.” Chris Sorrell said that he was disappointed by the redesign of the game and how there were a number of aspects to ''MediEvil'' PSP that weren't really what he would have chosen. He did say, though, that the development team did an impressive job creating the game considering the time constraints they were up against. | Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson, co-creators of ''MediEvil'', have also expressed disappointment with the game. Neither of them had any involvement with ''MediEvil: Resurrection'', and when they were asked about the game during an interview with RetroGamer, Jason Wilson said, “It was a strange feeling to see something you loved being remade by others. I now know what all those directors feel like when their movies are remade.” Chris Sorrell said that he was disappointed by the redesign of the game and how there were a number of aspects to ''MediEvil'' PSP that weren't really what he would have chosen. He did say, though, that the development team did an impressive job creating the game considering the time constraints they were up against. | ||
The game did receive a more positive reception and higher review scores from several sites. Critics unanimously praised the game’s graphics, soundtrack, voice-acting, and over-all content for the PSP. Game Over Online countered arguments by many critics, stating that although the camera issues and combat problems complicated several things, the game itself was still more than adequate as a basic platformer and awarded it a 7.7/10.<ref>{{cite web|site=Game Over Online|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|author=Jeff | The game did receive a more positive reception and higher review scores from several sites. Critics unanimously praised the game’s graphics, soundtrack, voice-acting, and over-all content for the PSP. Game Over Online countered arguments by many critics, stating that although the camera issues and combat problems complicated several things, the game itself was still more than adequate as a basic platformer and awarded it a 7.7/10.<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|site=Game Over Online|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|author=Haynes, Jeff|published=September 19, 2005|url=http://www.game-over.net/reviews.php?page=pspreviews&id=18}}</ref> Gaming Illustrated gave it an 8.2, saying that it was a solid title whose best features include the humor, story, and amount of modes the game had to offer.<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|site=Gaming Illustrated (archived version)|title=''MediEvil Resurrection'' (PSP)|author=Gibson, Sean W.|published=October 19, 2005|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://gamingillustrated.com/medievil-resurrection-psp/?link=medievilres.php}}</ref> Game Chronicles gave the game a score of 86% stating that the game "Offers a quality presentation of a sometimes-awkward game, but for the most part you can overcome the quirky camera and really get into the melee and ranged combat. And the collection of mini-games rivals a handheld version of 'Mario Party'."<ref name="Game Chronicles">{{cite web|retrieved=August 10, 2021|title=''MediEvil Resurrection''|site=Game Chronicles (archived version)|author=Smith, Mark|published=September 30, 2005|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080105184955/http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/psp/medievil/resurrection.htm}}</ref> Game Zone website added that the title is "Really easy to pick up and play. The controls are very easy and responsive. The mini puzzles that are presented to the gamers are easy enough to understand yet still provide a nice challenge."<ref name="GameZone"/> | ||
===Sales=== | ===Sales=== | ||
Despite mixed reviews, ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' was a commercial success. The game was reported to have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, which was far more than originally predicted.<ref name="MediEvil Boards"/> | Despite mixed reviews, ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' was a commercial success. The game was reported to have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, which was far more than originally predicted.<ref name="MediEvil Boards"/> | ||