Iridion 3D Game Boy Advance
Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
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  1. GamePro
    80
    If you're looking for some classic shooter action on your new GBA, Iridion 3D will fit the bill nicely without blowing you away.
  2. GameZone
    70
    Lacks originality but does manage to entertain.
  3. Electric Playground
    60
    Simplicity is normally a virtue on a handheld, but I'd say this game is too simple.
  4. Nintendophiles
    60
    Meets my expectations in many areas, but it completely fails when it comes to lastability.
  5. G4 TV
    60
    If you're looking for a GBA game to show off the system's graphical capabilities, you can't do much better than Iridion 3D. You just may not want to play the actual game.
  6. GameSpot
    56
    After the initial "wow" wears off, you'll be stuck with an empty experience.
  7. IGN
    55
    Pretty pictures and an amazing soundtrack does not make a great game, and where this game falls apart is in its redundant and flat gameplay -- it's just not exciting to play.
  8. Media and Games Online Network
    50
    Not only was I throughly dissappointed by Iridion, but I was downright frustrated.
  9. Yahoo! Games
    50
    The only problem with Iridion 3D is that while it looks a million dollars, its gameplay isn't worth a rusty dime.
  10. Cinescape
    50
    One of the more graphically impressive GBA launch titles. From the 3D menus to the in-game 3D environments, Iridion does drop jaws with its impressive graphics. Unfortunately, the rest of the game takes away from this sense of euphoria.
  11. GameSpy
    45
    If special effects trump all the complaints in this review, well, go ahead and enjoy, just keep the receipt around for when the novelty starts to fade.
  12. GamerWeb Nintendo
    40
    The game is made artificially difficult and despite how short the levels are (looping enemies nonetheless) you may never see the ending simply because the gameplay is that dull.
  13. All Game Guide
    40
    Besides proving it's possible to depict a fast-paced, three-dimensional environment on the GBA, Iridion 3D is yet another reminder of what gamers everywhere already knew: eye candy is no substitute for meaningful gameplay.
  14. Thunderbolt
    30
    It lacks just about everything that a quality game needs in this day and age. While the absence of a story may not impact your experience, the shoddy controls and bland attack system will leave you craving for something more.
  15. Hot Games
    30
    Looks great, but just try to aim and move at the same time. We'd rather play Galaga from "Namco Museum."

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  1. PaulJ.
    10
    Very Good and fun my kind of game.
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