Jet Force Gemini Nintendo 64
User Score
8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27

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  1. Goldgeist
    Feb 8, 2013
    10
    Sin duda fue un grandioso juego, ah envejecido muy bien, lo recomierdo. Incluso es mucho mejor que muchos juegos de la actual generación.

    Buen control, excelentes jefes, muchos escenarios, multiplayer local muy bueno, EXCELENTES graficas
  2. LeyendaV
    Nov 29, 2012
    8
    Una gema muy rara, que nunca recibió la apreciación que realmente merece. El sistema de combate y el formato del gameplay marcaron un punto de inflexión en los TPS, algo que lo transformó en un verdadero clásico de culto.
  3. zeta204
    Aug 16, 2012
    8
    Could Rare do any wrong on the N64? They were killing it with their releases. Jet Force Gemini is a very unique game, with a decent plot to boot. The controls may be a little hard to get used to, but once you do, this game is a source of infinite fun.
  4. Siegfried_Noir
    Jun 23, 2012
    8
    "The Tribal quest... O God Why!" Now that that´s aside, one has to wonder why Is Jet Force Gemini not seen with better eyes. Huge areas, an impressive array of weaponry, intense smart shooting, and possibly the best soundtrack on the n64, the game is mad fun! Sure, there is details here and there with the graphics, a little bit of slowdown and some weird effects on the cutscenes, but it´s not enough to detriment the gameplay. If anything, the game feels sometimes like a rushed effort, but it is not buggy, nor ill planed. There is a HUGE cast of enemies, lots of tasks and the boss battles are thigh! There is even racing minigames inside the game!!! (I also want a sequel, curses!) Just... don´t bother with the multiplayer, pop in Golden Eye instead for multiplayer goodness!… Expand
  5. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    A masterpiece and one of the best games of all time. I love this game. A very underrated and underappreciated gem. The controls are amazing and its still odd that not a lot of other games have used its control scheme or gameplay style. This game is like Starship Troopers. So much fun!
  6. TipsyMcBee
    Dec 26, 2011
    7
    Jet Force Gemini may not be the most memorable Rareware game on the N64, but it is one gem of a title with a really unique concept and completely different gameplay than what Rare does in most of their games. This at least shows that Rare weren't afraid to pull out a new IP to work on and release it to the public. I really like the exploration and playing as three different characters as you progress further to the game, where each character had their own missions to accomplish in identical or different destinations. The music is also fantastic too which immediately dives you right into the experience. Though I like the originality of the game, I find the iffy controls difficult to maneuver at times whether you are aiming at your enemies. Aiming with those controls becomes something you need to practice a lot with if you want to defeat the tough bosses. Jet Force Gemini maybe a great 3rd person action adventure title to play through, though I would not consider it to be the best Rare game I had ever played.… Expand
  7. G_Mackzy
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Classic game, if you own a Nintendo 64 still and are keen to kick back old school be sure to hit this up. Controls are a little iffy however if your playing on PC with an emulator.
  8. IIIJuno
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    A satisfying game, a truly well done 3rd person shooter. although game standards have gone up for graphics in recent years it shouldn't dampen your game play experience too much this remains in my top picks.
  9. VentXekart
    Jan 24, 2011
    10
    My brother let me borrow this game and I loved it! This game has as much potential as Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and Goldeneye did in that period. I'm also surprised there isn't a sequel to it yet.
  10. ThomL
    Mar 18, 2009
    5
    I felt I had to vote, lest someone is fooled into believeing this game is a classice based on a lot of nines and tens. I agree, it is a very good game, however, it is severely let down by the "tribal" rescue component. This sort of tedious "collection" based game play should never have been implemented. It basically ruins a great game. I knew a lot of people who owned this game, real geeks too, and only one of them finished. In his words: "I did it, but no game should be this boring. Ever."… Expand
  11. lokionicleE.
    May 25, 2007
    10
    Jet force gemini is a real game that uses cleverness with weapons and everything, the music is the best i've heard, and i actually turn the volume ALL the way up on my stereo, and the hardest part is the freakin' villagers, MAN!
  12. [Anonymous]
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    This game is surely a gem, I just bought it recently for only $7! I was surprised. :) Though, I played it before I just picked it up, a good 4 years ago (probably more), actually. It was just as awesome as I had remembered it. Really, well, in one word this game is: FUN.
  13. SoulD.
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    This is a great game and MUCH fun! I hope a remake for Nintendo is coming. I love the music and graphics and goofy story line.
  14. Shaun
    Dec 16, 2005
    9
    Let me explain something... see, there's this little mentality in the reviewing world where you can't differ too much from other people's opinions due to marketing reasons, upper-level pressure, etc... Basically, what I mean is that the proffesional reviews of this game mean nothing. Since it is a game from Rare they have tried to pick out every little thing possible because Rare is held to very high standards (unfairly in some cases, such as here). If this was a game from any other developer, its reviews would have been considerably better. With that being said, this game is an amazing fast paced little fireball of a fun thing. One of the biggest pluses that I think it gets bashed for is the difficulty. Unless you're a wimpy, whiney little newbie gamer who can't handle tough stuff, you should revel in the fact that this game is pretty difficult. At times, it's repetitive trying to capture all the tribals and certain other goals, but nothing so overwhelming that you will have to stop playing. It's so fun, the levels are so creative, the creatures are cool, and the splattering of alien guts is so well done, that this is in some ways a classic, and at worst a very very good game with some flaws. Long, hard, and fun... that's the way we like 'em :)… Expand
  15. Gro-Ab-Shalk
    Oct 6, 2005
    10
    Great run-and-gun shooter, smooth action, clean graphics, great fun, great multi-player whether shootout or co-op.
  16. n64nes
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    Best game ever made in the universe!!!!
  17. Mr.Chicken
    Sep 4, 2004
    9
    JFG is a blast once you get use to the controls.
  18. JAdyluvBlackluv
    Aug 29, 2004
    10
    I really like this game .... it's a great shootin' one.
  19. Alex
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    Fun, Fun, FUN!!!
  20. ZackO.
    Dec 4, 2003
    9
    Great game but too freakin long.

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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Nintendorks
    90
    An epic game with thrilling shoot-em-up action ensconced in a delectable graphic and sound palette. Jet Force Gemini is another Rare masterpiece through and through.
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  2. Electric Playground
    100
    While the game may not boast the gilded depth and scope of Zelda or the originative spark of Mario, Jet Force Gemini has stolen its way into my heart and become my favorite game on the Nintendo 64.
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  3. Nintendojo
    98
    The gameplay in JFG is reminiscant of a girl that is nice most of the time, but sometimes she can be a real bitch. I believe this game is only second to Zelda64, but it is so close I sometimes waiver on which I think is better.
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