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Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku
PlayStation 2
Released On: Mar 24, 2004
59
7.6
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
59
19% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
76% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
59
19% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
76% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
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.
Exactly the game I wanted, delivered right when I needed it most...a great time with a great character in a great genre - plug and play, instant fun. [Apr 2004, p.56]
As far as action-platformers go, Samurai Jack isn't about to replace the likes of Jak, Ratchet & Clank, or Prince of Persia. It lacks depth, and it's way too easy (a weekend ought to do it).
The game's lack of personality is underscored by its lack of difficulty. Playing through Samurai Jack is about as challenging as watching an episode of Samurai Jack.
It actually plays out like a very simplistic alternative to Legend Of Zelda, with doors opening once certain enemies are killed, or special keys found to open doors.
Neat little touches such as his over the top armour, and the way Jack loses clothing as his health decrease are amusing enough to draw out the odd giggle from most players. However, when these jokes wear thin, the realisation that the worlds of Samurai Jack are as sparsely populated as areas in the Sahara desert really tests the will of the gamer.
Ho-hum gameplay combined with simple annoyances make this game a shadow of the popular cartoon it was based on.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
7.6
71% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
7.6
71% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
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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 fir...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- GameCube
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Mar 24, 2004
Developer:
- Adrenium
Publisher: Sega
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