Dual Hearts PlayStation 2
Metascore
70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Game Informer
    85
    Has just about everything you're looking for in an action/adventure game. [Oct 2002, p.84]
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  2. GameCritics
    80
    Technically, the framerate takes a hit here and there in some of the more ornate levels. It's noticeable, but it doesn't disrupt the flow of action.
  3. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    The game radiates beauty and wonder from every corner, and the end result is something special.
  4. eToychest
    80
    The game is also quite easy. Baku is able to practically heal on demand, so even boss fights basically go on until you win.
  5. GameSpot
    75
    It does have a fanciful quest, endearing characters, and solid Zelda-style gameplay, and this should more than satisfy true fans of the genre.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    A quality, enjoyable action-RPG...On the strength of DH's story alone, you have an RPG worth not only playing but owning. [Oct 2002, p.179]
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  7. PSM Magazine
    70
    An overwhelming likeability. [Nov 2002, p.52]
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  8. IGN
    70
    It's a fun action-RPG with some bright ideas and no small amount of personality.
  9. GameZone
    70
    It had its share of problems (mainly technical), and the music left a lot to be desired, but the gameplay was very addictive.
  10. Electric Playground
    70
    It provides some engaging platform-style puzzle solving, in unique environments. Enough said.
  11. PSX Nation
    70
    A diamond in the rough... The dreadful Saturn-caliber graphics and crappy sounds are tolerable once the fun of exploring other character’s dreams (ala the 3D free-roaming portions of “NiGHTS”) is experienced.
  12. GamePro
    70
    With more technical polish on the exterior, some better camera work, and a few more clever level designs, Dual would have been quite a thing...but even as it stands, you’ll still find plenty of gameplay value.
  13. Gaming Age
    67
    Rather simplistic. I mean, there are a lot of things to do and multiple moves to learn and master, but I never felt in danger of losing the game.
  14. G4 TV
    60
    The buddy system is fully fleshed-out and the combat system is deep, but the game is marred by easy, repetitive puzzles and flawed jumping mechanics.
  15. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    It's just plain wacky. [Oct 2002, p.146]
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  16. Game Revolution
    58
    Its varied attacks and dreamy underpinnings could prove as a bridge for the younger gamer looking to one day embroil himself in harder, more difficult quests.
  17. GamerWeb Sony
    40
    A nagging generic sameness that, despite a wonderful localization, robs the game of any joy in playing it.

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  1. Qualitygamer
    10
    A enjoyable game with great combat, challenging bosses, and perhaps the most likable duo of main video game characters. Shame this was shrugged off by the Kingdom Hearts release, this really is a unique game that needs to be experienced.… Full Review »