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Lupin the 3rd: Treasure of the Sorcerer King
PlayStation 2
Released On: Feb 11, 2004
67
6.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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19% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
67
19% Positive
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3 Reviews
81% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
0% Negative
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The game contains bits of combat, Tomb Raider-ish puzzle solving, and environmental hazzards. [JPN Import; Mar 2003, p.63]
With its comedic bent and offbeat gameplay, Lupin the 3rd is a blessed alternative to the current wave of "Splinter Cell" clones, and a game that stealth fans and Lupin geeks can dig on equally. [Feb 2004, p.88]
The controls are unbelievable -- they're more fiddly than an Irish wedding. Every button on the PS2 pad is used, and many actions (like firing a weapon) require multiple presses when one could've sufficed.
More fun to watch than it is to play. If you love Lupin, rent it for the story sequences. You'll be amused by those. But the gameplay is a lot less amusing, so don't expect the world from this title. Don't expect much at all.
Gamers who aren't familiar with the show won't find much to like here, but fans will appreciate the chance to control and interact with the characters they know and love.
The stealth gameplay is repetitive and unoriginal, sucking all of the cheeky fun from the Japanese franchise. [Feb 2004, p.103]
The problem with Lupin is that the game is incredibly rudimentary: the control is slippery, the camera is frustrating and the AI leaves a great deal to be diesired. [Feb 2004, p.36]
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Summary Fantastic heists, impossible escapes, and busty brunettes - all in a day's work for anime's favorite thief. Play with all the style and panache of a British spy while committing crimes even the most accomplished cat-burglar would be proud of. Use disguises, stealth and of course the loot, to solve puzzles, gather clues and tackle obstacl...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Feb 11, 2004
Developer:
- Banpresto
Publisher: Bandai
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