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Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz ps2 Game Reviews
Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz
Critic Score
Metascore: 77 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.5 out of 10
based on 22 reviews
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It's been a fun game to make too. When drawing on inspiration for a Hollywood game you don't have to look very far. If you imagined Buzz at the Oscars then you have some idea of the direction we've taken it: out goes the TV studio and in come the dancing girls, the red velvet curtains, the search lights and the statuettes. Of course (lawyers take note), Buzz isn't at the Oscars themselves, but at a similarly auspicious ceremony nearby. [Relentless Software]

PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
DEVELOPER: Relentless Software
GENRE(S): Trivia, Game Show
PLAYERS: 8
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2008

What The Critics Said

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90
AceGamez
Buzz has done it again - fast, frantic, accessible family fun with a huge range of questions, Buzz!: The Hollywood Quiz promises great fun for many gamers and non-gamers alike this winter - and not just the film buffs either.
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90
TotalPlayStation
If you liked the first game and you like movies, this one's an absolute no-brainer.
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87
PGNx Media
Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz is another fine trivia game and a great addition to the Buzz! franchise. If you’re a movie buff or like movie trivia, you’ll love the game.
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83
IGN
Just as deep and fun as "Mega Quiz," and it is a bit more polished in terms of its award show presentation and smoother textures.
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81
NZGamer
In terms of features and rounds, it’s business as usual.
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80
Cheat Code Central
An excellent game for the casual gaming crowd. It is a great alternative to movie board games due to its simplicity and interactivity.
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80
Games Radar
If you like keeping a roomful of people shouting at the TV, it's not a bad investment at all.
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80
Jolt Online Gaming UK
So, if you have friends, you like movies and you’re in the 25-35 age range, this game is pretty much tailored for you and about five million other people. Clever Sony. And as for that rivalry, well sometimes you just have to know when to throw a fight.
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80
VideoGamer
If you aren't a fan of the silver screen steer well clear, because the pleasure inherent will be alien to you. Otherwise, the return of the Jedi of quiz games is of Oscar winning quality.
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80
GamerNode
If you own a PS2/3 and love movie-based Trivia, The Hollywood Quiz is a must-buy.
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75
Destructoid
Good. Replayable, fun, but nothing innovative or amazing. The game potentially has large flaws that, while they don't make the game bad, prevent it from being as good as it could be.
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75
Gaming Nexus
Buzz is perfect for people who plan on doing a lot of entertaining in the near future!
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75
Worth Playing
All in all, Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz is a fun trivia game.
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75
Gaming Age
Buzz: The Hollywood Quiz is a fun time and appropriate for gamers of all ages, but it is rated Teen because some of the stuff the announcer may say can be somewhat risqué.
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74
GameZone
A fun family experience that tests showbiz and movie trivia, supporting it with solid clips and graphics. This is a party game and/or a family game that while it would appear to be a niche title, actually should have broad appeal.
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70
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Deserves an award for its ability to reduce four supposedly mature adults to giddy yelps. [Christmas 2007, p.112]
70
PTGamers
Overall, if you like the concept, often gather a group of friends at home, and have a passion for movies, then Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz comes highly recommended.
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70
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
An ideal first game for Buzz! virgins or film buffs, but seasoned contestants will soon tire of it. [Dec 2007, p.88]
70
EuroGamer
Just as enjoyable as the previous Buzz! titles - or just as tedious, if you're that way inclined. And that's assuming you're not expecting to be seriously tested if you're a real film fan.
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70
PALGN
The Buzz! series is still undoubtedly good value and Buzz! Hollywood Quiz! is a game that Buzz! fans will definitely enjoy.
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70
DailyGame
Buzz: Hollywood Quiz deftly straddles the line between budget and quality, and if you're hurting for a movie-based trivia game, you can hardly go wrong here.
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60
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Unless you and your friends adore movie quizzes, you might play once, then never take Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz off the shelf again. [May 2008, p.81]

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