God Hand

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2006
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Still, God Hand is a guilty pleasure in that it's so embarrassingly poor in its basic design, yet totally awesome in its combat. [Nov. 2006, p.118]
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  2. GamePro
    70
    It's more suited as a light snack and won't satisfy your hunger for a gourmet feat of beat-em-up goodness. [Nov 2006, p.93]
  3. GameDaily
    70
    This completely over-the-top and utterly bizarre fighter is just what the witch doctor ordered. It's not exactly the most polished of games, but its lack of technical prowess is no match for its in-your-face style, brutal combat that makes me wince, then giggle.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    It's not exactly a a slick, accessible piece of entertainment, but anyone with decent reflexes and the ability to learn should be able to get deep enough into the system to enjoy what it has to offer -- namely technical, thumb-numbing martial arts action and satisfying, hard-fought victories.
  6. Edge Magazine
    70
    Take it or leave it: just don’t ignore it, or you may miss the videogame equivalent of a daft night out with some of Capcom’s finest minds. [Dec 2006, p.88]
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  7. Gaming Target
    70
    There’s something about “God Hand” that just feels unfinished to me. Whereas previous Clover Studio games were almost polished to a fault, this one seems too rough to be complete.
  8. DailyGame
    70
    A fitting end to Clover Studios. Vaya Con Dios, lads; you will be missed.
  9. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    A game to throw in your PS2 when you're looking for a quick fix of fun violence, even if it's a little rough around the edges. [Feb 2007, p.66]
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  10. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Like a bizarre mixture of WWE Smackdown and Benny Hill, God Hand is one of the quirkiest, silliest and funniest games to come along in some time.
  11. GameShark
    67
    Throw in the hilarity that is a constant throughout the entire game and God Hand is a game that will keep you entertained for a long while.
  12. Digital Entertainment News
    65
    If you aren't easily offended and you're looking for a good brawler, God Hand is worth a try.
  13. GameTrailers
    64
    If you’re a masochist with a sick sense of humor, give God Hand a try, otherwise just watch the bizarre videos.
  14. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    63
    Hardcore quirky-game fans will want to slow down for a peek at this car wreck, while everyone else is better off speeding on by. [Nov. 2006, p.125]
  15. Game Informer
    60
    An almost totally uninspired 3D brawler that doesn’t avoid any of the common pitfalls of the genre. Locking the camera close in behind the character’s head is almost never a good idea, and certainly not in this case. The automatic targeting mechanic bugs out at least once every five minutes of play. Enemies are too predictable.
  16. AceGamez
    60
    Much like many of the dubbed anime movies released in the early Nineties, with ridiculous voiceovers and outlandish Japanese humor hiding intriguing stories and characters, it will take a certain type of person to dig past the bad to reach the good - hence all the polarized reviews that God Hand has received.
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  17. games(TM)
    60
    It’s an amazingly in-depth system that rewards skill rather than persistence, and for this reason alone it’s near impossible to recommend God Hand to any but the most hardcore of player or fan of the genre. [Feb 2007, p.108]
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  18. 3DAvenue
    60
    While the game does have some originality and unique features, ultimately the repetitive nature and button mashing feel to the game kills any thoughts of being a top quality title.
  19. Worth Playing
    59
    Everything about the game feels old: the gameplay, graphics, control scheme and sometimes insensitive humor. It’s a tough combination to swallow, and the maddening difficulty doesn’t improve the situation one bit.
  20. The A.V. Club
    58
    Playing this flawed, oddball offering is like flushing your neurotransmitters with Red Bull—painful, mind-expanding, and occasionally laughter-inducing.

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#6 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 796 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 731 out of 796
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 796
  3. Negative: 48 out of 796
  1. Qualityfinder
    Oct 4, 2012
    10
    Best beat em up game ever made. The best game Capcom ever had and it wont get another one like this cause they let go of the best game devsBest beat em up game ever made. The best game Capcom ever had and it wont get another one like this cause they let go of the best game devs that ever existed. The game is pure fun with solid soild gameplay.… Full Review »
  2. mon-tee
    May 22, 2011
    10
    As far as brawlers go, this takes the cake, possibly forever. TOO over the top you say! It's a video game. There's no such thing as TOO overAs far as brawlers go, this takes the cake, possibly forever. TOO over the top you say! It's a video game. There's no such thing as TOO over the top. You want to kick a demon in the groin, go ahead. Maybe you would like to barrel kick a group of thugs, no one's stopping you. This game sets the bar for brawlers. I am glad some game developers realize games are supposed to be fun. Pick this gem up before it's gone forever.… Full Review »
  3. Azel
    Jan 15, 2013
    10
    What a fantastic game. Here's a quick run down of what's so great. 100% customizable move set. Great dodging system where you get up closeWhat a fantastic game. Here's a quick run down of what's so great. 100% customizable move set. Great dodging system where you get up close and must deal with individual attacks, then get back on the offensive. All animations can be cancelled, making the combat smooth - cancel when you miss, cancel when you hit and want to interrupt your own attack with another - and cancel when you are hit yourself, so you get back to your ready stance. Brilliant! Dynamic difficulty - the better you are, the harder the game gets, and if you are struggling, it gets a bit easier. That way, everybody is challenged by this game, it just gets harder and harder! Great variety of enemies and enemy attacks - all fair, with wind up animations and audio cues, so it's always fair. Beat the game, and unlock all moves in the shop for your game+ as well as some totally new ones for your 2nd play through. Also bonus costumes, and 50 unique challenges to beat. Great comedy and enemy design, funny dialogue, lots of game references, and really catchy music. Pretty much the best game on the PS2, and still stands up today. Get it!… Full Review »
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