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Gitaroo Man PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: 2002
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

  • Summary: An entirely new type of music/rhythm game, where your instrument is your weapon to fight against evil. Unlike traditional music games which simply featured pressing buttons in rhythm with on screen actions, Gitaroo-Man requires players to use both the analog stick and the controller buttons at the same time, controlling the on-screen character with jumps, ducks and attacks. [KOEI]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    A refreshing sip of musical ambrosia.
  2. GameZone
    90
    Quite simply, Gitaroo-Man lays the funk down on all competing musical games currently on the market with enough left over style to put a particular K9 back in the doghouse.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    A fun game for a while, offering players cool music a weird story, and intense gameplay. [Feb 2002, p.44]
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User Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. MattiasA.
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played, and I've played tons of games in my life. The music is so [Censor] good, and I can't figure out how a game can be that good, please somebody tell me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JohnY.
    10
    This game just blows all others away. As classic as Parappa the Rapper was, Giratoo Man RULES!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. EmilyK
    10
    This game is too addicting for it's own good. intuitive and fresh gameplay, awesome soundtrack, great voice talent, and a quirky and entertaining story makes this game stand out above all other rhythm games released.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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