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Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2004
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59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: Thrust into the future by the evil Aku, a lone Samurai warrior must quickly find the time portal to the past to rescue his defenseless people. Ancestors of the displaced Samurai call him "Jack" and help him through four enemy-filled realms with 24 interactive levels. Samurai Jack suffers various states of undress if he fails to dodge fireballs and sword strikes, but slow-motion attacks, devastating combo moves, and sushi snacks empower the hearty warrior. Through a burning village, the bustling Aku City, and on, Jack blasts through doors, finds hidden pathways, and frees caged locals, bringing him ever closer to fulfilling his great destiny - the defeat of Aku once and for all. Defeat enemies with signature combat moves, plus three elemental Swords, Throwing Stars, and a Bow and Arrow. Defeat enemies with Sakai Mode (slow-motion action). Fight against well-known Samurai Jack foes such as Aku, the Scotsman, Mad Jack, and other unique enemies. Select from three difficulty levels to match your gameplay style. Contributions from the cartoon series creator, artists, voice actors, and composers create an authentic Samurai Jack experience. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Yahoo! Games
    80
    Ultimately, The Shadow of Aku's excellent controls, just-right fighting action, humor, and easy-on-the-eyes visuals do the Samurai Jack license proud.
  2. GamePro
    70
    It's a mere...er, shadow of the cartoon, but it's also a lively workout...While this is far from "Onimusha," "Shinobi," or "Ninja Gaiden," initiates fresh to the genre should find it a worthy first challenge. [May 2004, p.70]
  3. Game Revolution
    25
    Ho-hum gameplay combined with simple annoyances make this game a shadow of the popular cartoon it was based on.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PedroG.
    10
    I love this game this is the game I was looking for very nice.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. G.D.
    10
    It is Best game ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MikeWashington
    5
    This looks ok but I was hoping for something more like more blood but it is a kids game so I guess it has to be that way but I still would buy it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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