Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action

XboxAchievements (88 out of 100)

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is a must-have for families and friends alike. This game is sure to be a party necessity, especially if you’re surrounded by movie fanatics. Scene It offers many hours of gameplay, and the inclusion of all four controllers in the standard box makes it easily worth its price tag.

Lawrence (8.5 out of 10)

Scene It is a fantastic move by Microsoft. Considering the 360 is seen as primarily a “hardcore” console, it’s great for them to introduce a game that casual or even non-gamers are sure to love. Most casual gamers probably won’t have four controllers, so it was another smart move to bundle four Scene It-specific controllers into the package. The game itself features a ton of movie trivia that anyone can enjoy, and it takes about two seconds to explain each minigame to those who haven’t played it. This game is a great purchase for anyone with non-gamer friends.

Game Informer Magazine (8.5 out of 10)

A nice side effect from playing Scene It is that it makes you want to go back and watch a movie you haven’t seen in a long time or even check out an older film you had never heard of before. (Caveman is going straight into my Netflix queue, btw). The only things that trip Scene It up is that it’s almost twice as expensive as the other editions of the game and, with no online play, you can only really play it occasionally when friends are over and in the mood. Otherwise, this is an excellent party game that anyone can get into.

Gamer 2.0 (8.3 out of 10)

So if you’re looking for a great party game this holiday season, and you happen to like movies, there isn’t anything better than Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action. Even by yourself, the game provides a lot of fun, but it gets even better when you play with others. If you’ve always been interested in Scene It? but don’t have it yet, this is a great opportunity to do so.

GamingExcellence (8 out of 10)

The puzzles offer different challenges, so there really is something for everyone. With several hundred different question sets, it is possible to play this game several times without repeating questions. The next logical step for this game is to continue in the steps of its board game counterpart: create a version of the game based on genres or TV shows or other cult classics, create a second version of the original, or come out with generational versions like movies from the 90’s. Overall, the game is very enjoyable and a good attempt at bringing a new crowd onboard to the Xbox scene.

Official XBox Magazine (8 out of 10)

After just four or five enormously fun games of Scene It?, we'd racked up 27 achievements worth over 600 points - great! We just can't comprehend why there's no online film festival.

Da Gameboyz (8 out of 10)

Plain and simple, “Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action” is a great party game for the Xbox 360. With an extremely large number of questions, support for DLC, decent presentation, and four specialized controllers included in the box, the price of admission is definitely worth it. The only thing missing is an online multiplayer mode. Those looking for a way to spend an evening with friends or family in front of the TV cannot go wrong purchasing “Scene It?” for the 360 as it is allows for more then just mindless watching of the screen.

GamePro (US) (4 out of 5)

If you throw a lot of parties or have people over often, this is a good game to have on hand, especially if you're just looking to have a night of casual fun with some friends.

Extreme Gamer (8 out of 10)

If you’re a fan of movie trivia, the original Scene It? board game then Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is must have. Microsoft has picked the perfect board game to translate into the consoles format, and they have done it by adding more value to the product then its DVD format. Over 1’800 questions, HD content, and four new Big Button Controllers is enough to justify Scene It's modest price tag. Scene It? on the Xbox 360 fills the void of much needed party styled games on the console which life can only be extended with the eventual addition of downloadable content.

Gameplayer (Australia) (8 out of 10)

With the promise of future downloadable content, there’s little chance that the game is going to exhaust its vast repertoire of clips and questions any time soon. A sure fire hit for family gatherings.

IGN Australia (8 out of 10)

The Party Mode throws four players immediately into an infinite quiz, removing all cutscenes and randomising activities. It's a nice touch that is perfect for leaving on at a party for people to come along and drop in or out of. And that's Scene It? in a nutshell. It's a game with a simple format that is executed really well. The presentation isn't anything flash, but the pace is pretty spot-on; you can skip through most of the between-round cutscenes, the number of questions and variety of styles is perfect for full-time film buffs and part-time gamers.

4Players.de (79 out of 100)

Über 1800 Fragen, die in über 20 größtenteils interessante, häufig auch witzige und in jedem Fall spannende Frage-/Antwort-Konzepte verpackt wurden, dazu vier solide, gut funktionierende und vor allem kabellose Controller: Scene It! bringt alles mit, um kleinere und größere Gruppen angenehm zu unterhalten. Wen stört es da schon, dass die Präsentation noch ausbaufähig ist und der Partymodus nur eingeschränkt für das geeignet ist, was der Name vollmundig verspricht? Im Wettbewerbsmodus macht das Film- und Schauspieler-Ratequiz richtig Spaß. Auf einen Online-Modus muss man allerdings leider verzichten – ebenso auf Ranglisten in jeglicher Form. Doch Scene It! ist in jedem Fall ein gelungener erster Schritt für Microsoft, auch abseits von Rennspielen, Action und Sport das Spieleangebot für die 360 breiter aufzustellen.

Daily Game (7.9 out of 10)

It's nothing revolutionary, but the Big Button Pads add a new competitive element, and the new questions will entice fans of silver-screen trivia. This could actually see a lot of action during holiday get-togethers if you've got a bunch of movie buffs in your family.

TeamXbox (7.8 out of 10)

Nearly anyone can plop down on couch and get enjoyment out of Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action in a party setting, which makes this Microsoft/Screenlife collaborative a success. But for the game and franchise to have any legs on the Xbox 360, downloadable content and some form of Live tie-in is a must. With no signs of either Live support or DLC (neither feature is tagged in the game’s feature list), there’s a chance that the game disc will be a cutting room floor remnant, and the Big Button Pads will be reduced to infrared doorstoppers, once that inaugural Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action party has ended.

1UP (B)

While Scene It? is only just full enough of movie quizzing to hold up for several parties, it's a near-perfect translation from tabletop to 360 and, in fact, probably plays more closely to what its original creators intended. So unless you simply can't imagine Scene It? without the palpable, tangible drawing-of-cards and moving of game pieces and tallying of points -- board games do have a certain charm, to be sure -- Scene It? for 360 is all the more engaging, with none of the piddling details to distract you from, you know, playing the game.

Armchair Empire, The (7.5 out of 10)

Even with the strikes against it, Scene It? is fun with a few other players and it’s accessible enough that even the non-gamers can play.

IC-Games (75 out of 100)

That being said, as far as quiz based multiplayer games go, Scene it! Lights, Camera, Action does exactly what it says on the tin. The game randomises questions perfectly, so the same puzzles rarely crop and the Wireless controllers are a joy to use. However, unless Microsoft adds further games to the series, or even downloadable content, both the game and controllers will inevitably have a limited life-span.

GameSpot (7.5 out of 10)

All in all, Scene It? is a very good game that brings something new to the Xbox 360's crowded holiday lineup. It might seem a bit steep to shell out 60 dollars for a trivia game, but you get your money's worth, and not just because of the controllers. The game tracks what questions it has asked you, and there's a lot of content (you can play four games without even seeing all the puzzle types and there are over 1,800 questions), so you shouldn't run into repeat questions for a while. Even repeat questions aren't much of a problem because you'll need all the help you can get to earn some of the game's achievement points, which have a knack for getting you to mutter that ominous phrase "Just one more game, I can get it this time!" You'll certainly get the most enjoyment out of Scene It? if you're really into film, but even casual movie fans will find a lot to like here.

Game Shark (B)

The popular Scene It? DVD game makes its way to the Xbox 360 with the release of Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action. Microsoft's Scene It? game is a fun entry level party game that is suitable for teens to adults that have an affinity for movie trivia. While you can play the game with your trusty Xbox 360 controller, it comes with four big button buzzer controllers (Xbox 360 Big Button Pads) color coded so each player knows who they are on the screen for less confusion.

Jolt (UK) (7.3 out of 10)

Scene It? is a lot of fun, it does pretty much what it says on the box, and does it pretty well. There are one or two flaws, like the cut scenes and the god awful announcer who you will want to punch after a few games. Thankfully with this being a party game, it’s not the sort of thing you will be playing all night every night anyway. As a game for all the family and friends it works really well. It certainly won’t be out of place in a tame family Sunday afternoon gathering or a bit of a carpet trashing beerfest when the pubs kick out. For movie buffs it will prove an irresistible lure and provide more than enough entertainment even if your life doesn’t revolve around knowing who was in the Predator suit before the guy who appears in the movies.

VicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (73 out of 100)

Pero sin duda lo que mas echamos en falta es a un inusual ausente en la máquina de Microsoft. Nos referimos al multijugador vía Xbox Live, que esta vez se ha tomado unas vacaciones en un momento poco apropiado, ya que Scene it? habría dado horas ilimitadas de diversión con la incorporación de dicho modo. Aún así es un juego recomendado para todo jugador amante del cine o para aquel que juegue habitualmente acompañado de sus amigos o familia en casa y guste de los party games. Lástima de su monotemática. Savia nueva para un catálogo cada vez más completo.

Worth Playing (7.3 out of 10)

Overall, Scene It?: Lights, Camera, Action is a casual game for casual gamers, meant to be fun, fast and simple. Its flaws are significant and could limit it for some, but the design, quality and variety of questions, and carefully toned pace make it fun for most players and worth getting if you often have parties with non-gamers, casual gamers or film fiends. Give the demo a look on Xbox Live; maybe you'll like it.

Hooked Gamers (7 out of 10)

It is not groundbreaking, it is simply Scene it? and if you are fan of movies then it is a good buy. All in all, Scene it? for the XBOX 360 is well worth a purchase if you don’t already own the board game. However, even if you do own it, the additions of the Big Button Pad, the game show like scoring system, and the promise of downloadable question packs make the game feel fresh and well worth a purchase on the console.

GameSpy ( )

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is an easy and fun party game for film buffs. Gamers who sniff out Achievements like truffle-hunting pigs will also go nuts for the remarkably easy Gamerscore padding that this game offers. Unlike the DVD game, you've got buzzers included in the package and HD-quality images and video clips, and you won't have to deal with board game pieces. The interstitial presentation is a bit boring and bland, and using multiple gamer profiles to play can be a bit of a pain to set up, but otherwise, it's an enjoyable trivia game that movie geeks can easily sink into and enjoy.

PAL Gaming Network (PALGN) (7 out of 10)

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is a decent debut for the series on the Xbox 360. The lack of live integration and omission of customisation options is quite disappointing, but the fact that the game is so enjoyable in multiplayer does make up for these problems. Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is much better value than the DVD board games and is sure to be a hit at those Christmas parties.

GameZone (7 out of 10)

Scene It? for the Xbox 360 is a solid version of the game, offering a nice amount of questions that seldom repeat, and four specially made controllers. The game is a great edition of the popular board game, while the lack of online play and gameplay features don’t quite let it shine among other Xbox 360 games.

Cheat Code Central (3.5 out of 5)

Don't expect this game to knock your socks off. However, it is the best Scene It? released to date for any platform, and it will easily replace the DVD versions you might own. The inclusion of the Big Button Pad controllers probably makes it worth the $60 price tag. However, there isn't $60 worth of quality gameplay in the title alone. Fortunately, additional downloadable content, and automatic question tracking will keep gameplay fresh and re-playability high. This is by no means the best game out there, but you will have fun with family and friends. This is the perfect game for Thanksgiving evenings and lazy Friday nights when you don't feel like facing the crowds or spending the $50 on dinner and a movie.

videogamer.com (7 out of 10)

If you're after a simple game that a large group of non-gamers can play together, Scene it? will do the job very well. With the promise of downloadable content, the game should live on well beyond the initial 1800 questions and the lack of wires on the big button controllers is great for a party environment. If you're after the best quiz game though, the Buzz! series on the PlayStation 2 just edges it.

Game Informer Magazine (7 out of 10)

At least Scene It's production values give it a leg up when compared with EA's bland Smarty Pants. You can move the controller around all you want, but knowledge is power.

Gamervision (7 out of 10)

There isn’t any downloadable content yet or online play, both bummers since I would love to beat the hell out of people over the Internet in movie trivia and get more questions or specific movie packs. Overall, Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action! isn't the mess some thought it would be and is worth a buy for the novelty alone.

V2.fi (70 out of 100)

Scene It? kaatuu siihen, että pelillä, jonka tavoitteena on saada harvemmin pelejä pelaavia ruudun ääreen, on loppujen lopuksi varsin kapea kohdeyleisö. Englanninkieli pitää olla hyvin hallussa ja Internet Movie Database ladattuna aivolohkoon, jotta pelistä saisi kaiken irti. Elokuvia paljon katselevien viihdytykseksi siitä on parin illan verran, mutta sitten alkaa jo leffavuokraamon kutsu kuulua illanviettovaihtoehtona. Todennäköisesti Microsoft tulee hyödyntämään Big Button -ohjaimia muissakin peleissä jatkossa, joten niitä odotellessa.

Jeuxvideo.com (14 out of 20)

Premier quiz sur Xbox 360, clairement inspiré par le succès de la série Buzz ! de Sony, Scene it ? est un divertissement de qualité sur une console qui manquait cruellement de jeux conviviaux. Les fans de cinéma et de quiz en général seront comblés. Reste à enrichir la formule au long des innombrables suites que comptera sans aucun doute cette licence.

IGN (7 out of 10)

Scene It? isn’t going to blow up anyone’s skirt as revolutionizing the way you play games, nor does it pack any kind of visual punch, but that doesn’t take anything away from the undeniable fact that it’s a very fun game to play with a group of friends. Is it worth the 60 dollar entry fee? Given that a regular game of Scene It? is going to run you 40 bucks from a retail store, I’d say, yes. You get hundreds more questions, four controllers (even if they have ripped off Buzz’s design), and the real kicker is that the Xbox 360 varies the 1,800 questions much better than a standard DVD player. Movie buffs, the game for you has arrived.

GameCola.net (7 out of 10)

If your party has grown bored of countless Mario Parties, Rock Bands, Mario Karts, and Haloz, you can have an awesome time with this game, if you have the right people around you. Mind you, for what the game offers, it delivers, and it delivers everything you should expect, and nothing more. The game saves all seen questions to your gamer profile, and with 1,800 questions, the chances of seeing a repeat should be quite slim for a while. And while the tease of DLC for the game lingers, at press time the game will have been out for five months, and not a scrap of content for the game has been made available. Sad, but true. Lights, Camera, Action is a fun party game, as long as you and your friends are into the subject material. And that’s the jist of it.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (7 out of 10)

Or save yourself a bit of money, lower your expectations and buy Cheggers' Party Quiz. It has no buzzers and it looks rubbish. But it has Keith Chegwin, and we'd take him over Buzz! the **** or Mr ******* Scene It any day. Yes, even like that.

NZGamer (6.9 out of 10)

Overall, it’s hard to recommend Scene It without a few provisos. If you’re a casual gamer who enjoys movie trivia, head down to a video store and rent this sucker (if you can find it). For anyone else, it’s still worth renting – just don’t expect to be entertained for hours and hours on end.

Gaming Age (B-)

Like the original, "Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action" is a blast, especially with the right crowd. Here's hoping that Microsoft has some additional, general trivia-style titles lined up so everyone can get in on the action.

Game Revolution (B-)

A good import of a mediocre board game, Lights, Camera, Action! is worth a look for fans of the original game or others who are looking for a new game night experience. But it remains to be seen whether the nifty big-button controllers, made for trivia games, will get more action in the future or will be just more videogame-related clutter. Kinda like Fred Savage, come to think of it.

Gaming Nexus (B-)

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action really surprised me. I thought it would just be another mediocre translation of a board game but the folks did a good job adding some fun factor into the game, making it easy to play, and enjoyable for the whole family. It's a great party game and if you do entertain friends who enjoy moves, this is a game you should pick up. With simple mini games, competitive scoring features, and a wide range of movie clips Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action is a great entry into Microsoft's casual line of gaming.

360 LIVE (6.7 out of 10)

So sehr wir auch Microsofts Ansinnen unterstützen, das Spielesortiment für die Xbox 360 um ein Game für Freunde und Familie zu ergänzen - das hier ist's leider nicht. Zu spezielle Fragen, zu schwer. Wäre es nicht sinnvoller gewesen, den Titel mit Allgemeinfragen zu veröffentlichen, nach dem Motto »Wer wird Millionär?«. Wieso wird die Live Vision Cam nicht unterstützt, wieso gibt's keinen Xbox-Live-Modus, jedenfalls laut Packungs-Rückseite? Was übrigens nicht ganz stimmt, denn in den Optionen hält sich ein Reiter mit der Inschrift »Download« versteckt. Wer den anwählt, findet sich allerdings in einem vorerst nahezu leeren Areal wieder. (...) Sagen wir's so: Es gibt viel, ganz viel Raum für Verbesserungen. Wir hoffen sehr, dass Microsoft die Big Button Pads tatkräftiger unterstützt als früher das Mikrofon des »Xbox Musik Mixer« oder jüngst die Live-Vision-Kamera. Neue Download-Fragen wären ein Anfang.

PC Action (Germany) (3 out of 7)

Vier Knopf-Controller liegen dem Spiel bei, da kommt tatsächlich Quizshow-Atmosphäre auf. In diversen Raterunden testen Sie Ihr Filmwissen und Ihre Kombinationsgabe. Wer schnell richtig antwortet, bekommt Punkte. Die nächste Quiz-Evolutionsstufe wäre, einen Sprecher die Fragen vorlesen zu lassen.

Netjak (6.3 out of 10)

In a decent little package, Microsoft has managed to gather a nice little bundle that will no doubt be the beginning of a series of “Scene It’s.” Now, you won’t hear about this game breaking any sales records, but it still provides movie buffs and party-goers a fun little diversion after the small talk ends and things start to get awkward. It’s worth the $60 full price if you intend to have groups of people over that are willing to play. If you are hard up for company or friends, proceed with caution; the lack of AI and Xbox Live play is a HUGE let down and certainly a missed opportunity. In the words of Terrell Owens, "Get your popcorn ready."

Video Games Daily (6 out of 10)

The game is also marked down for lacking some of the truly next-gen features that we expect from family entertainment series these days. The upcoming Buzz! for PS3 is an inherently expanding product, boasts the opportunity for uploadable questions and quizes, and spans many genres. By comparison, Scene It? feels suitably last-gen, and we feel a little more effort could have been put into this aspect.

Game Tap (6 out of 10)

What was that? Why would you pay $60 for the videogame of Scene It when the boardgame is a better product and costs $20 less? Well if you have to ask, you obviously don't get it--and by "it," I mean the membership card to be part of the videogame generation, man!

Games TM (6 out of 10)

Where Scene It? disappoints, however, is in its presentation. Though the pace of the game is appreciated, it would have been nice to see more than a simple sequence of questions with little in between. Buzz!'s TV quiz formula definitely steals the show in this respect. The complete removal of the board-game elements, ensures that most of the original game's sense of strategy and luck are completely lost. In their place, success relies totally and utterly on film knowledge, which stands to unbalance the game when a family of varying trivia levels plays together.

Video Game Talk ( )

While it is a fairly simple game to play, it is one that is enjoyable in a group setting where you can show off your movie knowledge and let the score speak for you. The game offers many different types of challenges for players. While some do not quiz specifically on the movie but rather minute details such as how many items were in a particular scene, the game still works and offers an enjoyable time. The game offering both structured play and a party mode give you an option to break out the game and allow for set players or a more drop in an answer type setting. I was worried, when I first heard of the plans to bring the game out, that it might be a bit gimmicky. However, I find myself enjoying the game a great deal and look forward to breaking it out when friends come to visit. All in all, you cannot go wrong with a quality title like this that brings gamers and non-gamers together in a battle of trivia knowledge.

The Video Game Critic (C-)

Even Scene It's scoring system is flawed. During the final round, the point values are multiplied by each correct answer. If you're familiar with the movie in question, it's possible to score more points on one question than you earned in the entire game! Bogus! Who was the bonehead who designed this thing anyway? There are some technical issues as well, like pause screens that won't let you select anything except "resume". As a movie lover, Scene It should have been a treat, but this botched title is more of a cautionary tale.

Blend Games ( )

All in all, though, this wasn't a bad concept by the big MS, but if they were aiming to appeal to the less-hardcore market they should have taken into account that said market probably won't be willing to fork over that kind of cash in grave abundance. Nice try, though, Microsoft. Maybe next time.