Death by Degrees PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2005
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Metascore
51 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Summary: Namco extends its popular Tekken franchise by focusing on the voluptuous operative, Nina Williams, as she confronts demons from her dark past in order to carry out a perilous mission. Dispatched to investigate the whereabouts of a stolen high-tech weapon, Nina must infiltrate a shadowy organization and reveal a conspiracy on a global scale. Death By Degrees blends a unique mixture of combat and adventure. Beautifully rendered environments set the stage for game play, including combat in a weapons research facility, a cryptic prison and a level onboard a luxury cruise ship. An intriguing storyline with challenging scenarios, recognizable characters and interesting character development will allow players of all skill levels to grasp Death by Degrees game play mechanics and participate in over-the-top, fast-paced action combat. Surrounded? An intuitive control system offers hundreds of possible attacks in all directions using both analog sticks. The game offers cutting edge action, featuring fighting techniques at speeds similar to that seen in action films. Use an on-screen "X-ray scan" to target the weak points of an enemy's body such as bones and internal organs to inflict massive damage. Sneak up behind enemies, use evasion maneuvers, and put unsuspecting guards out with sleeper holds. Fans will recognize Nina's Tekken moves including Evil Mist, attacks, throws and submission techniques. Master a nearly unlimited combination range of acrobatics, throws, grappling techniques, hand-to-hand weapons (including katanas and tonfa), and firearms. [Namco]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 45
  3. Negative: 18 out of 45
  1. Play Magazine
    88
    Filled with enough espionage, illegal arms trade, intrigue and terrorist activity to make James Bond run for cover. [Feb 2005, p.63]
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  2. Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Nina's solo outing fails to rise to the calibre of the Tekken series, though her fans will have fun.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    Why there's no training mode to practice the thumb-blistering combinations is baffling and only the truly dedicated will be able to pull off some of the harder moves in battle. [Feb 2005, p.83]
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  4. GameBiz
    45
    Simply a mediocre action adventure composed of recycled concepts and poor attempts at innovation that not even Tekken fans will enjoy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 5 out of 14
  1. KingJunior
    10
    What a game. A must have.
  2. PedroG.
    10
    Great game. I'm glad that I bought his game.
  3. NintendoPSBox
    7
    It's a decent enough game with good graphics, but the gameplay dosen't quite match up.
  4. MattE.
    3
    Extremely poor controls and gameplay. disapointing all around.

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