Edge magazine referred to the game as a "decent effort".

Edge magazine referred to it as the Nintendo 64's "key launch title".

Edge magazine attributed the success of the game to the titular character.

The lowest score came from Edge magazine with a 30% approval rating.

Edge magazine also named it as one of the greatest games of all time.

Edge magazine gave it a 6 out of 10.

Edge magazine also felt that the chapters noticeably contrasted in quality more than others.

The lowest review came from Edge magazine, who awarded only a 50% approval score.

Edge magazine awarded the game 8/10 in their October 2006 issue.

Edge magazine, however, commented that the game's substance seemed out of place for 2005.