| Project Runway | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Tornado Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Atari Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Release | WiiWindows
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| Genre(s) | Life simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Project Runway is a 2010 video game published by Atari Interactive for Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Windows. It is based on the Project Runway reality television series. [3]
The game was announced in October 2009. [4] The title cost $2 million to $5 million to develop [5] and was released in March 2010 to coincide with a new season of the television series. [6]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| The Bolton News | 4/5 [7] |
| Coventry Telegraph | 2/5 [8] |
| Common Sense Media | 3/5 [9] |
GameZone said "With so little to do in Project Runway, it’s hard to recommend the title to anyone. The graphics are beyond outdated and give off the impression of the prehistoric age of video games. The music is ungodly annoying and the presentation gives off the vibes that Atari is trying to make a quick buck" [10]
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