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Game Informer
For sneaky spy maneuvers, go to "Splinter Cell" for the same over-the-top fun and much better example of gadgetry, espionage, storytelling, control, and graphics. [Mar 2004, p.114]
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| 58 |
Nintendo Power
Rough hit detection makes some interactions more frustrating than fun, and sifting through a long list of items slows the game's pace. [Mar 2004, p.123]
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| 57 |
Game Chronicles
A mild diversion rather than the full-blown, stealth, spy-thriller it could have been. At times I had fun, but most of the time I was turned off by the frustrating gameplay and slow pacing of the action.
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| 53 |
Computer and Video Games
While there's definitely some enjoyment to be found in small doses, we spent far too long dying, restarting and trying again to have any real fun.
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| 50 |
Gamezilla!
Don’t bother with this game; the developer didn’t seem to really try and neither should you.
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| 50 |
GameSpot
Even those looking for a tactical stealth action game should be wary, since this one is both frustrating to play and not very engaging.
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| 50 |
Pocket Games
The main problem with this game is that it's too easy and repetitive. Enemy A.I. offers almost no resistance, aside from instances where they physically block a corridor. [Spring 2004, p.44]
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| 50 |
AceGamez
The frustrating and sluggish gameplay is only marred further by some completely uninspiring visuals.
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| 40 |
GameShark
It would be cool to have a Splinter Cell or Metal Gear type game on the GBA, but Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma isn't it. Decline the mission and disavow any knowledge of this game's existence.
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| 35 |
IGN
A poor attempt to offer Metal Gear Solid-style gameplay on the GBA, what with its awful graphic style and incredibly repetitive music accommodating some rather uncreative, bland game design.
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| 30 |
DailyGame
It doesn't look good, the gameplay is awkward and frustrating, and it’s basically disappointing when you think of the great PS2 and Xbox counterparts.
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| 30 |
Cheat Code Central
I would have had more fun gluing spray-painted macaroni to my ass than playing Mission Impossible: Operation Surma on the GBA.
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| 30 |
GameSpy
Since the controls are so clunky, you'll be wobbling to align properly with the criminal in question; so while he's nailing you with bullets, your sole concern is landing one shot.
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| 20 |
G4 TV
An aggravating save system makes the game almost completely unsuitable for taking on the go, and popping Surma in your Game Boy only amplifies the game's audiovisual ugliness.
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| 20 |
Gamer's Pulse
If you’re a fan of stealth gameplay, avoid Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma because it involves neither tactics nor stealth. Even if you are an avid Mission: Impossible fan, this game has little to do with the franchise other than its name.
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| 20 |
Worth Playing
A complete failure in terms of presenting an enjoyable gaming experience. It does qualify as a "video activity", but using the word "game" would be giving this horrible release too much credit.
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