Disney’s Cory in the House on Nintendo DS Climbs Metacritic User Rankings Amid Viral Meme Wave
Disney’s Cory in the House, an often-overlooked Nintendo DS title released in 2008, is making unexpected headlines in the gaming community.
Developed by Handheld Games and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Cory in the House originally saw critical disapproval upon launch.
More than a decade later, however, this licensed game has experienced an unlikely renaissance, spurred by internet meme culture and viral trends, placing it among the top-rated games in Metacritic’s user-voted rankings. Context and Background Cory in the House, derived from the Disney Channel television series that aired between 2007 and 2008, stars Kyle Massey as Cory Baxter.
The TV show itself was a spin-off from That’s So Raven, centered on Baxter’s father securing a job as the White House executive chef.
The Nintendo DS adaptation followed Cory’s comedic exploits but gained little acclaim from critics at launch.
At the time, publications widely criticized the handheld game for its lackluster gameplay and uninspired design. Recent User Ranking Surge Recently, Cory in the House has seen a surge in user ratings on Metacritic, a development first reported by IGN.
The title currently boasts an impressive user score of 9.3 out of 10 on Metacritic, elevating it to a joint-second position alongside acclaimed franchises like The Witcher 3, Metal Gear Solid 3, and Silent Hill 2.
This places it above respected titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us, and Chrono Trigger. Gaming analysts attribute this meteoric rise not to a newfound appraisal of the game’s quality, but to a meme-driven movement within the gaming community.
Over recent years, Cory in the House has become an internet in-joke—a symbol of ironic praise and digital humor—which has resulted in the artificially high user scores seen on ranking sites like Metacritic. Industry Commentary Referencing this dynamic, journalists have noted that while the act of giving the public a vote is foundational to modern digital culture, moments like these serve as reminders of the unpredictability, and sometimes mischievous nature, of online fan communities.
In clear terms, the driving force isn’t the game’s inherent value, but rather the community’s ability to transform past obscurities into viral touchpoints. As of this writing, Cory in the House’s user rating trails only Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which currently occupies first place with a 9.6 rating.
Whether Cory in the House manages to dethrone the frontrunner or if Metacritic intervenes to address potential rating manipulation remains to be seen. Conclusion Despite its humble origins and initial critical panning, Disney’s Cory in the House for Nintendo DS has become a fascinating case study in how gaming culture—and the power of online communities—can redefine a game’s legacy.
While the game’s current standing among legendary titles may not reflect its gameplay quality, it undoubtedly showcases the unpredictable and sometimes humorous influence of viral trends within the video game industry.
Developed by Handheld Games and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Cory in the House originally saw critical disapproval upon launch.
More than a decade later, however, this licensed game has experienced an unlikely renaissance, spurred by internet meme culture and viral trends, placing it among the top-rated games in Metacritic’s user-voted rankings. Context and Background Cory in the House, derived from the Disney Channel television series that aired between 2007 and 2008, stars Kyle Massey as Cory Baxter.
The TV show itself was a spin-off from That’s So Raven, centered on Baxter’s father securing a job as the White House executive chef.
The Nintendo DS adaptation followed Cory’s comedic exploits but gained little acclaim from critics at launch.
At the time, publications widely criticized the handheld game for its lackluster gameplay and uninspired design. Recent User Ranking Surge Recently, Cory in the House has seen a surge in user ratings on Metacritic, a development first reported by IGN.
The title currently boasts an impressive user score of 9.3 out of 10 on Metacritic, elevating it to a joint-second position alongside acclaimed franchises like The Witcher 3, Metal Gear Solid 3, and Silent Hill 2.
This places it above respected titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us, and Chrono Trigger. Gaming analysts attribute this meteoric rise not to a newfound appraisal of the game’s quality, but to a meme-driven movement within the gaming community.
Over recent years, Cory in the House has become an internet in-joke—a symbol of ironic praise and digital humor—which has resulted in the artificially high user scores seen on ranking sites like Metacritic. Industry Commentary Referencing this dynamic, journalists have noted that while the act of giving the public a vote is foundational to modern digital culture, moments like these serve as reminders of the unpredictability, and sometimes mischievous nature, of online fan communities.
In clear terms, the driving force isn’t the game’s inherent value, but rather the community’s ability to transform past obscurities into viral touchpoints. As of this writing, Cory in the House’s user rating trails only Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which currently occupies first place with a 9.6 rating.
Whether Cory in the House manages to dethrone the frontrunner or if Metacritic intervenes to address potential rating manipulation remains to be seen. Conclusion Despite its humble origins and initial critical panning, Disney’s Cory in the House for Nintendo DS has become a fascinating case study in how gaming culture—and the power of online communities—can redefine a game’s legacy.
While the game’s current standing among legendary titles may not reflect its gameplay quality, it undoubtedly showcases the unpredictable and sometimes humorous influence of viral trends within the video game industry.
