Praise focused on the game's graphics, while criticism targeted the time spent wandering in search of random encounter to raise the player's experience level.

Praise focused on improvements made to the Mario franchise, while criticism targeted the game's simplicity.

Praise focused on the move from the Simpsons television series to the video game format, while criticism targeted some aspects of gameplay.

Praise focused on its gameplay and graphics, while criticism targeted its control scheme.

Praise focused on the game's story and settings, while criticism targeted its graphics and audio.

Praise focused on the game's entertainment value, especially at parties, while criticism targeted its length.

Praise focused on the new content, while criticism targeted the game's short length.

The song generally received positive response from music critics, while criticism targeted the song's similarity to Aguilera's material.

Praise focused on its action and story, while criticism targeted its short length.

Praise focused on the action-oriented gameplay, while criticism targeted what was perceived as a lack of inspiration in the game.