Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004) PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2004
  • Also On: PSP
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66 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: Ghost in The Shell is a fast-action 3rd person shooter for up to 4 players, with a feature set and presentation that will satisfy even the most hardened gamer. Play as "Major" Motoko Kusanagi, Batou and Tachikoma. Over 20 minutes of beautifully rendered CGI Ghost in the Shell FMV. 15 Weapon types to choose from. From sniper rifles to sub-machine guns and missile launchers! Hack into machinery, computers, and control your enemies' minds from a distance. Engaging single player story mode with an informative tutorial that gets you into martial arts action quickly. Multiplayer combat for up to 4 players including both team matches and battle royal. Complete the Story Mode to unlock additional features. Different playable characters in the VS mode. Different costumes for each character. An additional stage in the VS mode. Additional weapons in the VS mode. 3 Difficulty Levels to challenge even the most experienced gamers. 12 Stages of enemies and obstacles to overcome. [Bandai]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. Play Magazine
    83
    Injects skillfully deployed melee combat infiltration, platforming and a wealth of well-honed play mechanics into a sortie-based operation that puts the player on the receiving end of intel direct from Section 9 itself. [Nov 2004, p.74]
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  2. Game Informer
    73
    There were so many aspects of this game that showed promise, but I winced in pain as I watched each one fail to attain noteworthy heights. [Dec 2004, p.175]
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  3. Weekly Famitsu
    73
    7 / 7 / 8 / 7 - 29 [Vol 795; 12 Mar 2004]
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  4. AltGaming
    40
    Spend the cash on the DVD instead to avoid certain disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. YelzagkS.
    10
    I just wanted to state that Ghost in Shell: Stand A Lone Complex was the best video game that I have ever played. Not only was it fun, but it was also challenging. What I liked best was the 3rd Person Shooter format with the elements of platforming (jumping, puzzles-lite), combined with run-n-gunning (instead of boring stealth), and beautiful visuals. The controller scheme was equally brilliant, although it did seem awkward at first. I look forward to a sequel.… Expand
  2. Chong
    8
    Although the game is in Japanese and missions are 'go to point A' type. Difficulty level is basically the same except enemy is more responsive and can take more shots. It doesn't ruin the game at all. Especially the brilliant landscape and stages layout. Mixed funs: ample gun fires, cool melee, silent scope style shooting (control pad layout is even better than silent scope 3). The control pad layout is well thought and can be mastered within an hour. Plus: when completed all levels, there are hidden level, multi-player mode and more. Definitely a must try.… Expand
  3. xboxlikewater
    7
    Awkward controls, animation, NPC models, and bad multiplayer. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is not a fan of the original series. The game is decent but nothing special. With some extra tuning this game could have been great… Expand
  4. Stoic
    1
    One might think that since the GITS movie and Stand Alone Complex anime were so cool, that the game would shine. Expect only frustration. Jumping is beyond difficult, the effects seemingly random and expect to spend at least an hour trying to even get from the pier to the other side of the boxes. The one button for jumping, another for grapping control scheme is really annoying. Save your money and buy the anime, at least that you will enjoy, this is worthless and a waste of 50 dollars.… Expand

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