Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001 Video) User Reviews

My childhood.

[dominickneedname · 8/10 · 5 June 2013]

It kills me a little not giving this a perfect ten out of ten but that would be going WAY to far with it...

Still. I LOVE this film! I remember watching it when i was really little, five i think? Im not sure but i was young is the point...

Anyways lets put the rose-colored glasses down and talk about the film a little. Clearly its a scooby doo film. Its the same basic plot as all the other films and TV shows... Then one has really good animation i must say...Its hand drawn just th way cartoons SHOULD be but sadly are not.

Overall I still really like this movie and i have to give it an 8 out of 10.

Super-meta-fiction

[CuriosityKilledShawn · 7/10 · 1 May 2011]

Cross Neuromancer with In the Mouth of Madness, add a little bit of Tron, Terminator, and set it in the Scooby-Doo universe and you pretty much have the basis for Cyber Chase.

The Mystery Inc. gang go visit a college friend who has made a video game based on their exploits. But instead of enjoying the novelty they are terrorized by an entity born of a computer virus who has entered the real world. The gang are beamed into their own video game (called Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase) and are forced to play through the levels in order to catch the virus (so to speak), eventually encountering their digital selves and digital versions of classic villains from the past. Sharp viewers will recognize Cyber-Shaggy's alternate costume from the 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf.

It's very clever, with loads of potential, most of which is not realized with the brisk run-time. At least you'll never get bored. It's certainly one of the most subversive and mind-bending Scooby adventures. A video game arcade featured towards the end of their titular Cyber Chase even features the Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase video game, thus making it self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential meta-fiction within self-referential fiction. Phew...get your head around that. And if that wasn't enough, it's the only Scooby-Doo animated feature to spawn its own real video game (for the PlayStation and Gameboy Advance), which would make that game self-referential fiction within...oh man, I'm getting dizzy.

Smart and tightly-written, Cyber Chase's lack of scope is the only thing preventing it from being a classic.

An enjoyable Scooby-Doo film with a touch of nostalgia

[Stompgal_87 · 8/10 · 14 September 2013]

I first saw this film on video when I was 14 and I quite enjoyed it. When I went to a recent dog show in Battersea Park, there was a jumble sale where I browsed the DVDs and I picked up this one for only £1. What a bargain, especially if I got more out of it on my second viewing.

While the character designs were modernised, the animation was decent with bright and bold colours but the lip-sync was sometimes off within the first 20 minutes and the pace during this time was slow but Scooby imitating the officer as well as him sharing copious amounts of food with Shaggy much to the annoyance of other students and Fred and Daphne calling the virus a "creepy thingie" were hilarious and made that part a little more tolerable. The first three game levels ran at an even pace but after that, the next few levels from the underwater world to the North Pole were rushed, although I liked the effects applied to them such as the underwater 'wobble' and the Northern Lights. Despite the final level taking up about a third of the film's running time, I liked it when the modern Scooby- Doo cast met up with cyber versions of themselves that looked exactly as they did from 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' (one of my favourite childhood cartoons that I slightly prefer to this film) and I liked the robotic vocal effects on the cyber characters, but Shaggy's voice sounds a bit different from that in the original series and I prefer the original version of the SDWAY theme tune to the version used in this film. The cyber versions of the main characters brought back a vast amount of memories and gave the film its nostalgic touch. If I had other pros, these would be the musical score having some whimsical charm with traditional and futuristic hints, the glowing effect around the virus, a space-buggy and bumper cars resembling the Mystery Machine and I liked the main game having a few links to baseball. If I could pick out another con, that would be the dialogue being overly simplistic in parts, especially during the final level scene but I thought the "bone to pick with you" line aimed at the skeleton baddies at the Colliseum was intelligently witty. The 'Favourite Parts' segment after the end credits was a pleasant surprise and a long-forgotten part of the film.

All in all I enjoyed this more on my second viewing and although it has a few flaws, it is of sentimental nostalgic value. 8/10.

I loved!

[musachan · 5 November 2001]

This movie's plot was actually quite original. Not cheesy like Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island.

Basically, the gang meets up with Erik, an old friend working on a video game about everyone's favorite meddling kids. However, an evil virus strikes and the gang is sucked into the video game based on their old mysteries.

Although the levels seem to have nothing to do with the actually mysteries from the series (with the exception being the final level), it's quite good! The B-52s rendition of the theme song is to die for (I'm a huge fan of the band, and that's half the reason I rented it.) and the other songs, notably Cyber Dream', are really great as well. The best scenes, though, were all from the final level. I'm not telling what happens, but you'll be surprised! I definitely recommend this.

Decent enough Scooby Doo movie, but I don't think it is the best one!

[TheLittleSongbird · 6/10 · 31 August 2009]

If I had to sum up Cyber Chase in one word, it would have to be decent, though I do think it is one of the weaker Scooby Doo movies, if far from the worst. The plot is a nice idea, but the middle half came across as rather rudimentary, and there were times when it didn't really go anywhere. The writing wasn't bad at all, Shaggy and Scooby are still their zany selves, but the other characters that aren't quite as well written. I wasn't hugely keen on the song playing while the gang were completing the other levels, and the film does to my liking start off slow. However, there are a lot of positives, such as the very nice animation, which was very colourful and fluid. And the voice acting was top notch, plus the Phantom Virus is a good villain. The highlight of the film is the climax, I loved the idea of the gang meeting their cyber selves, and bringing back past villains such as the Creeper. All in all, a little feeble in plot construction, but a mildly enjoyable Scooby feature. 6.5/10 Bethany Cox

Well done straight to video movie ...

[dwpollar · 7/10 · 23 December 2001]

1st watched 12/23/2001 - 7 out of 10(Dir-Jim Stenstrum): Well done straight to video movie of the popular who-dun-it crew from Hanna/Barbera. This movie does not take away those things that made the series popular(the smartly created whodunit, the funny antics of Shaggy & Scooby and even the theme music is pretty much the same). Many times new movie versions of old popular series' s distract from the original fun, but this one doesn't. It even gives us opportunity to remember back when the new crew meet up with the old crew in the computer game and even bring back the old monsters in the old shows. Overall a good combination of the new and the old. Way to go Scooby rooby-roo !!

All hale emperor Scooby !!!!!!!!!

[kyle-mcdonald · 7/10 · 27 June 2011]

Let me start off by saying that yes this isn't the best Scooby-Doo cartoon movie ever made but it is still one that people of all ages can enjoy. This movie is guaranteed to bring smiles to all the faces that watch this cartoon.

Scooby and the gang are sent on a mission to stop a deadly virus that has the ability to steal every computer technology in the world. They are sent into this cyber world to try and save themselves and their friends from danger from the evil virus. There are non-stop laughs and old fashion Scooby-Doo fun that nobody can get enough of.

The plot and setting of this movie are new to the Scooby-Doo world as they are met with a real villain similar to the previous Scooby-Doo cartoons: Scooby-Doo on zombie island and Scooby-Doo and the alien invaders. As Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, and Fred are in the cyber world they come face to face with some of their old, famous, and some of my favourite villains such as: The Creeper, The tar monster, iron face, etc. They also come to see their old selves as the game they are trapped in is based on the original way they looked and acted.

The storyline the cartoon follows is also great, which leaves us with unpredictable twists and turns which will make us all smile and laugh and make us just keep wanting more.

This cartoon has an all star voice cast such as: Scott Innes as Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, Grey DeLisle as Daphne, B.J. Ward as Velma, Frank Welker as Fred and Gary Anthony Sturqis as The Phantom Virus. Every voice actor in this cartoon do a great job especially Gary Anthony Sturqis, he does an amazing evil voice and fits the Phantom virus character very well, the only thing I wish is that he had more lines in the films.

All in all this is a very good Scooby-Doo cartoon that will leave nobody disappointed, while not the best it is definitely still a great and fun movie to watch. So make sure you rent or buy Scooby-Doo and the cyber chase because it is great for people of all ages.

Overall rating: ******* out of **********

***1/2 out of *****

Some may consider this a spoiler so I saved it for last. I like how they once again used a real villain and not just a man in a mask, but in the end the culprit is just an ordinary person.

My favorite.

[morantjavonte · 10/10 · 13 August 2014]

This was a movie I always wanted to get as a child growing up but for some reason I never got it. I finally brought it now and I still like watching it when I'm bored (yes 17 and still love Scooby Doo). It is very funny and entertaining, brings back great memories. I always loved Scott Ines when he voiced Shaggy and Scooby. He was always great. The rest are cool too. I cant imagine Someone else who is not Frank Welker voice Fred. It was also great seeing some of the past monsters like the Tar Monster and The Creeper coming back. The Main Villain, the Phantom Virus is a creepy monster that might make you check your closet every night. Overall the movie is great and will always be my favorite.

One of the Better Films in the Scooby-Doo Franchise

[carologletree · 7/10 · 13 January 2017]

I like this film a lot. It does have some nostalgic value, but I still feel that the film itself is one of the better Scooby-Doo movies, and possibly THE most re-watchable.

Yes, the concept is kind of far-fetched and pretty wacky, but at the same time, I thought it was really cool. Scooby and the gang visit a friend from High School and see his cyber-space video game project. However, the "virus" gets loose and the gang get sent into the cyber world. They have to go through all the levels to make it out alive.

Being a fan of video games myself, it was really fun to watch the gang go through many levels of peril and danger.

The best part was the final 20 minutes, where the gang meet other versions of themselves in the cyber world. It was a treat to see them interact with their cyber-selves and to see them fight a bunch of old villains at the carnival.

I'm not saying the film is perfect. The mystery was very predictable (they basically gave it away with the constant mention of "baseball"), and the "virus" wasn't really the most menacing villain.

All in all though, I do think it's shortcomings can be forgiven because it's just a very fun movie. Obviously, it doesn't have the dark tone or mature themes of "Zombie Island," the intriguing mythology of "Witch's Ghost," or the emotional impact of "Alien Invaders", but it's still a very enjoyable entry for any Scooby-Doo fan.

RATING: B

Groovy Nostalgia

[JCX94 · 9/10 · 21 May 2020]

That was a groovy ride through the years of Scooby Doo. So much nostalgia from the original series and the best of Is that It made perfect sense storywise to have It be such a big part of the story. A perfect blend for fans that grew up with the orinal series and those growing up with the newer one.

The after credits scene was a nice touch and shouldn't be missed.

Like, does anyone know any cheat codes?

[Pjtaylor-96-138044 · 6/10 · 5 March 2022]

In my recent review for 'Scooby-Doo And The Alien Invaders (2000)', I said that I thought it was perhaps the least successful 'Scooby-Doo' film directed by Jim Stenstrum. After watching this picture (and, thus, completing the Stenstrum quartet), I can safely say that isn't the case. 'Scooby-Doo And The Cyber Chase (2001)' isn't bad by any means, but it's definitely the weakest of Stenstrum's iconic efforts. That's a shame, too, because I have a lot of nostalgic fondness for this one; I used to watch it over and over again on VHS. Still, the feature is fairly fun even when viewed without rose-tinted glasses. It has plenty of charm to it and contains quite a few surprisingly satisfying throwbacks that should certainly please fans of the franchise. The simple pleasure of watching Shaggy and Scooby eat their weight in junk food (and still be hungry), go wild over day-old dog biscuits and put smiles on their more sensible friends' faces still shines through, despite the movie's noticeable flaws. The most obvious of these is the fact that the flick looks far more flat than its predecessors, primarily due to the apparent softening of shadows. This lack of dynamic lighting really hurts the overall aesthetic and makes it seem almost 'made for TV' (it is a DTV effort, but so are its more visually appealing predecessors). Another noticeable issue is the consistent use of on-the-nose exposition. Seriously, characters (usually Velma) will describe exactly what we've just seen happen even if the event is incredibly obvious. This actually starts to impact the pacing, too, as characters will take time to stand and comment on an urgent situation before leaping into action. I know that this movie is aiming at least partially, if not primarily, at a young audience, but this annoying exposition isn't an issue in Stenstrum's other work and that all aims for a similar audience. In fairness, this is likely the lightest entry in Stenstrum's 'Scooby-Doo' filmography, a far cry from the relative darkness of 'Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island (1998)'. The writing problems are likely a result of the apparently intense studio interference experienced while making the movie, something which also affected the making of 'Scooby-Doo And The Witch's Ghost (1999)' but didn't impact its end result. It's a shame, too, because it definitely reduces the enjoyment going in the flick; nobody, not even children, like being talked down to. The central concept is also strangely unbelievable despite its science-fiction nature, perhaps because it attempts to stick relatively close to reality in most areas, and the movie's mystery relies on a single repeating clue, which ultimately leads to an unsatisfying conclusion. Another, much more minor problem is that this picture's rendition of the iconic 'Scooby-Doo' theme is easily the worst one I've heard so far. Ultimately, though, the affair is generally entertaining and has a fair bit of underlying charm to it. It's a pleasant, easy watch that doesn't demand anything of its audience. Though it certainly has its flaws, it's still a fairly solid effort overall. 6/10.

Funny, with a touch of educational tips!

[GOWBTW · 10/10 · 29 May 2006]

Going into cyberspace is always something. When Scooby Doo and the gang decide to help with a game that's being reprogrammed by a cyber creep, they get their megabytes into action. It was very interesting when the gang met their cyberselves. The old-look gang and the new look gang never had a problem working together, and the old ghouls they encountered were put into the mix as well. The ghouls were the ones they faced in the past: The Gator Ghoul(The costume was worn by Alice Dovely), The Creeper(Worn by Mr.Carswell, the bank president), The Tar Monster, The Jaguaro, and other s to name a few. They weren't the real threat, the real threat was the phantom virus. Getting the Scooby Snacks was always the clicker whenever the gang went to another level, and being in the game wasn't so bad either. All those clues, all the mystery, no wonder Scooby-Doo cartoons always be great fun. At the end of the movie, the gang show what the liked about the web, and how it gets their interest going. I've enjoyed this movie from day one, and it couldn't get any better! 5 stars. SCOOBY-DOOBY DOOOOOOO!!!!!!

A bit too far out there in terms of the story...

[paul_haakonsen · 4/10 · 30 April 2017]

I did grow up with watching "Scooby-Doo" cartoons, like so many others did, and I still do get to sit down and watch the occasional "Scooby-Doo" movie every now and then together with my seven year old son.

And as we got the chance to watch "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase", and sat down to watch it.

"Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be one of the more silly of stories that I have sat through during the many years of watching "Scooby-Doo". Why? Well, with the mystery gang being pulled into cyberspace, it was just a bit over the top. It was just too far out there. Sure, it was fun for my son to watch, but I just had a difficult time buying into it.

I will say that the animation and art style in "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" turned out to be quite alright, as it usually is for a Hanna-Barbera production. And it is great to see that they stay so true and close to the original art style that has been a part of "Scooby-Doo" ever since the early years.

The voice acting performers were also doing good jobs, and it is always a treat to have Frank Welker voice. However, there were some of the more frequent voices that were missing from this movie and have been replaced by someone else, which was a shame.

All in all, then I found "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" to be somewhat less than adequate, given the questionable storyline. But for children, then this is definitely a fun movie to sit through.

The best scooby movie

[abbybabby-73661 · 10/10 · 21 January 2020]

This movie is in my top 100 movies of all time. It makes me smile still even though I'm in my late teens. It shaped my childhood

Exciting, ingenious & a whole bunch of fun

[mrsgeg · 8/10 · 15 August 2015]

---Warning--- ---Contains Spoilers---

This is one of my favourite straight-to-video Scooby-Doo films. The characters have a new, modern day look, however retaining their loving personalities that Scooby Doo fans have become accustomed to. Once being zapped into "Cyber Space" in their very own video game, they come face to face with a new and thrilling villain; the Phantom Virus. The Virus is a good character, showing cunningness, scariness, and power. Working their way through the levels of the video game, the gang are introduced to new, different scenarios and dangers, which is a whole bunch of fun for the viewer, as it doesn't once get boring, and has a quick-paced, action packed flow throughout.

Once in the final level the gang come across their Cyber counterparts. Meeting a Cyber Mystery Inc. is a fun twist, and completely original. It adds a sense of nostalgia, and long time fans will recognise Shaggy's attire from the Reluctant Werewolf. It is quite fascinating to see how the cartoons have developed over time. Each character's confrontations with the various monsters are all classic Scooby-Doo encounters, all being unique and enjoyable. The climax is a thrilling one. It doesn't live up to the drama in the Witch's Ghost but it is dramatic and enjoyable nonetheless. The reveal of the "evil genius" behind it all felt a bit cheap, as it was quite predictable, which is one of the few reasons why I refrained from giving the film a 9 or 10 rating. Despite some very small inconsistencies which were hardly noticeable, the film was absolutely wonderful, and can appeal to all ages. A classic, yet very original Scooby-Doo adventure.

Scooby Doo Cyber Chase is the Best thing in the World

[braineact · 10/10 · 30 October 2014]

Now, I don't say this often, but this movie is the best. Everything about it just works, the story, the characters, the animation, the directing, just everything about this movie is perfection. The Story, mind meltingly awesome!!! Scooby Doo+Virtual reality is probably the best thing that has every happen to the Scooby Doo franchise as a whole. What really can I saw, go watch this movie it will seriously change your life for the better, no joke. The characters are the ones you already know and love, so there nothing really else to say about them. The plot is so well written, it now sets the standard to all my movie going expectations. The story had me guessing the entire time and I was completely taken off balance when the mystery was revealed -not gonna say who cause spoilers-. Go watch this movie now, it is seriously the best thing in the world!!!!!

One of the best Scooby movies so far

[kenny_c_hueholt · 20 October 2001]

I ordered this movie over the Internet and recieved it in the mail yesterday. I must say I could write a book on everything I liked about this movie. First of all the new voice of Daphne was Grey Delise, she was really great. I also liked the behind the scenes that they showed afterwards. It was nice to see what the voice actors looked like and sounded like in real life. Grey Delise is very attractive. Actually, she kind of looked like Daphne, except for the fact that her hair is dark, while Daphne's is red. It was interesting to see how much work went into making this filem. Of course, we all remember the B52's from "The Flinstones" movie. They show up here to sing the "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" theme. That was a great rendition. As for the plot of the movie itself, I really enjoyed it. Especially when they got to the last level of the games and met the cyber versions of themselves and also met all those villians. I'm really looking forward for the live-action "Scooby-Doo" movie to come out next year.

An Honest Review

[generationofswine · 5/10 · 1 April 2017]

Scooby Doo meets Tron? At least that would have been a fun throwback to the New Scooby Doo Movies people my age grew up on...you know, the one that was still aired on TV in the 80s and introduced the latter part of Generation X to celebrities that they really only saw in Scooby Doo until Nick at Nite took off? Yeah, that would have been a great throw-back...

Instead you have, well, Scooby Doo with a Videodrome feel where he gets sucked into a video game and maybe it was an update of Jumanji and...really....

It just stank. I'm sure kids like it, but it wasn't Scooby Doo. It was awful and, honestly, the jokes never stuck and humor never landed.

Lighthearted and Fun

[jason06-1 · 8/10 · 25 March 2007]

Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase lacks the punch of "Zombie Island" and Witch's Ghost", but provides enough entertainment for repeated viewings

Plot: The film starts out at a computer lab where a Phantom Virus (Gary Sturgis) is beamed into this world from the computer world and attacks Professor Koffman (Tom Kane) and his students Eric (Bob Bergen) and Bill (Mikey Kelley). The next day Fred (Frank Welker), Daphne (Grey DeLisle), Velma (B.J. Ward), Shaggy (Scott Innes), and Scooby-Doo (Scott Innes) are heading over to meet Eric. There they meet Officer Wembley (Joe Alasky) who regards suspicion against the gang. The gang meets Eric and learns of the problem with the Phantom Virus. They learn the Phantom came from the video game that Eric was designing about the gang and that if they could bring the phantom into the lab they could zap him back into the computer world, but their plan backfires and instead the gang is zapped into cyberspace and must compete in Eric's computer game and win all ten levels to get out.

The Good News: The Phantom Virus is one of the more imposing villains of the Scooby-Doo movies. He's a pretty menacing threat and make the danger that much more higher. He cracks a few occasional jokes, but even in those moments he never comes of as corny or cheesy and remains a threat to the gang. The plot is really modern day with the video game design and the technology is really today. The levels in the video game are designed fantastically and the animation is vivid and bright. The levels get harder and harder and some are pretty unpredictable and they are just a joy to watch them as they unfold in front of your eyes. In the last level there is a pretty good jump which got me the first time I watched it. The gang approaches a woman who's face is hidden in shadows and it turns out to be the Pantom Virus. Meeting up their Cyber doubles was neat, cool, and imaginative all rolled into one. It allows a look back in time and we see how much the gang has changed over the years. As with almost all Scooby-Doo movies what stands out from the entire movie is the ending and this one is no exception. The grand finale at the amusement park is fantastic, but I don't want to give anything away. The voice cast is good, with the standout being Gary Sturgis as his interpretation as the Phantom Virus. The relationship between Fred and Daphne is expanded on a little with this film having their first kiss. Granted it is on the cheek, but you can slowly see it building up. The film moves along at a constant speed and has the best example of a successful beginning: Introduce character, set up problem, and go from there.

The Bad News: This translates back to the original episodes where the villain is clueless. At one point in the film Shaggy and Scooby are being chased by the Phantom and they run into an office and the Phantom follows them only to be fooled by Shaggy and Scooby when they dress up as doctors and "operate" on him. It takes the Phantom far to long to realize what is going on and since he is one of the creepier villains this is a shame. The characters preform some of the dumbest acts ever. Listen to this, Shaggy and Cyber Shaggy have just escaped the Tar Monster and they stop and eat! The clues are also hard to spot, they're right in front of you, but a little more time on the culprit would have made the clues easier to spot out.

Conclusion: Scooby fans will find a lot to like here and non Scooby fans will also find some things to like, but other may want to exercise caution. Recommend

Rated: Not Rated

Scooby Doo + Matrix/Jumanji = AWESOME

[stefanantonie · 8/10 · 11 September 2021]

I like that these four direct-to-video SD movies feature real monsters. This was another enjoyale movie and Grey Griffin's debut as Daphne was great! Love this movie!

Was This Before Its Time?!

[JaredMichaelMiller · 10/10 · 14 November 2023]

I am currently in the process of watching/re-watching every single Scooby-Doo movie that was released Direct-To-Video, since the year 1998. Beings that it is now 2023, there are a little shy of 40 movies that have been released, in total. For those that may be unaware, the first four films featured monsters/creatures that were actually monsters/creatures and not the usual person wearing a costume. "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" is the final movie (of the four) to have been written in this manner.

I had not seen this movie for many, many years (since my childhood), so I was ecstatic to watch it again.

This movie made me nostalgic. For the longest time, "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" had been my most favorite of the cartoon style Scooby movies, but after seeing this work of art, again, I must say that both are tied for my favorite!! 22 years later this film holds up in so many great ways! Other than making me nostalgic, the movie itself is nostalgic in regards to Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby who are portrayed inside the game itself. I love how they interacted with their real life selves, inside the game. I also loved the use of the original Mystery Machine, as well as some of the original costumes from the original tv series.

At one point in the film, Professor Robert Kaufman stated, "Our civilization is so dependent on technology." Little did they know in 2001 what was yet to come.

This movie was definitely before its time, in more ways than one!

One of the best!

[brookenichole-98054 · 8/10 · 13 May 2020]

Cyber Chase is amazing! The whole idea of the film is genius when having the Scooby gang go through the game levels. Some of the levels could have been better though, and I wish we could have seen more of the other levels. But the last level is what really makes the movie. The cyber versions meeting the alive Scooby gang is so fun! Plus having monsters from the old show come back was perfect. I also loved how the gang was connecting more in this one. There was one great scene where Daphne, Fred, and Velma find the Phantom Virus and make a joke. You can just feel the connection between the characters. The clues to figuring out the bag guy was clever and made me think. Overall it's fantastic.

For Scooby fans, there is so much fun to be had!

[callanvass · 8/10 · 7 January 2015]

Scooby Doo and the gang get beamed into a video game by someone who doesn't want them to uncover their secret. A "phantom" virus is unleashed, stopping anyone in its path. The gang is forced to play all levels of the game to survive and solve the mystery. This is officially one of my favorite Scooby movies. This one fires on all cylinders, only becoming stagnant near the end. I love Scooby Doo, but I always thought the movies were hit and miss, because it's hard to stretch the material over 30 minutes. I hated how they had to rush some of the levels, but this movie really is cool. This one is for the die-hard fans. There are some great references to the TV series! (Scooby Doo: Where Are You?) They use some infamous villains they had defeated before. The Tar Monster and the Miner 49er are just a couple of examples. I'm not gonna spoil them all for you. The last level is a Scooby Fan's wet dream! Everything you could imagine is in it. The Phantom Virus is an awesome villain! He's very threatening and comes across like a family friendly version of Freddy Krueger with all the great one-liners. There is actually a decent twist at the end that I didn't see coming. I'm usually able to figure out who the villain is, but not this time.

As a longtime Scooby fan, I can honestly say that you should love this one. It has a bit of everything! It's fun, exciting, and ingenious. They hit a home run with this creative film.

8/10

Well written addition to the Scooby-Doo Legend

[ApolloBoy109 · 14 October 2001]

Say what you want, I have been watching Scoob and the gang since it first aired (1966). I enjoy them all and this Chase through the past was written with an eye for long time fans and the gentle self-aware comedy we've come to love. The gang's whiz-kid friend has invented a computer game based on the antics of Mystery, Inc.(s) past cases. However a wicked game virus has been created by one of four possible suspects. When the gang is sucked into the Scooby game they must battle villains and the Virus on each level to get out. Along the way we are treated to the B-52s singing the signature theme, Roman warriors, Dinosaurs and the original monsters they fought in the first three seasons. Only this time -- they're not men in masks either. The real treat is when the gang meets themselves from the original show. (They are the actual characters in the game)Kudos for the mystery itself too. Fun clues are laid out for the ardent observer. This video marks the first of the new Scooby Movies that does not have Mary Kay Bergman voicing the red-haired beauty. Miss Bergman passed on about a year ago. Her voice is missed. The film is dedicated to William Hanna who also past away recently. If you're 5 - 14 or just a Scooby fan you will love this film!! A Scooby Snack for the eyes!!.........

Scooby fun

[lordzedd-3 · 9/10 · 9 June 2007]

Okay Scooby fans, this is the big one. Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase is one of the more interesting of the newer Scooby movies, the Phantom Virus is cool and seeing some of the old villains in video game form is cool. The Tar Monster, the Gator Ghoul and old Iron Face are some of my favorite of the old villains. The story works and the mystery is compelling. But why couldn't they get Cassey Cassium to play Shaggy? I miss him, as far as I'm concerned Cassey is Shaggy and anyone else is a poor imitation to greatness. But that's only a minor complaint for Scooby-Fans, this is one you will want to add to your collection of Scooby-DVDs. Missing Scooby-Doo and is the Cyber Chase is a Scooby-Don't. 9 STARS.