Astro Boy: The Video Game

 DS
Metascore
34

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 7 out of 9
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  1. Nintendojo
    45
    If you really want a good Astro Boy handheld experience, pick up Astro Boy: Omega Factor if you can. Otherwise, you would be better off looking elsewhere for a platforming experience on Nintendo DS.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    44
    Considering there's nothing else to do in this game besides the single-player, that mode needed to be really good. Unfortunately, what we have instead is a missed opportunity that only frustrates and angers.
  3. SpazioGames
    40
    Poor playability, a complete lack of I.A. and bad graphics spoil the chance for another good Astro Boy title. The fan should forget this one, and stick to the old Sega's Omega Factor.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    30
    Do yourself a favor and hunt down the GBA game if you have an Astro Boy craving. Just ignore this pile, which is 100 percent pure, uncut shovelware.
  6. Edge Magazine
    30
    Partial blame can be laid on the less-than-stellar CG film Astro Boy adapts, but considering High Voltage so vocally invoked Omega Factor during development, it is not unfair to hold the game to a higher standard. It doesn't come close. [Jan 2010, p.96]
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  7. Modojo
    20
    Just avoid it and go see the movie instead.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    12
    It's totally broken. [Jan 2010, p.74]
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#75 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 1, 2023
    5
    Simplistic 2D platformer like the old Mega Man games with horizontal shoot 'em up sections that are similarly basic. Decent cartoony graphicsSimplistic 2D platformer like the old Mega Man games with horizontal shoot 'em up sections that are similarly basic. Decent cartoony graphics but it's old fashioned in a bad way...the Astro Boy game on the GBA is actually much better.… Full Review »
  2. ninjaguy454
    Jul 27, 2020
    4
    Astro Boy the video game based on the CGI movie feels like a Mega Man knockoff. I really wanted to like it for that reason, but the game justAstro Boy the video game based on the CGI movie feels like a Mega Man knockoff. I really wanted to like it for that reason, but the game just feels so clunky it throws off the experience.

    Really you just travel throughout the stage with some clunky platforming. You are forced to stop rather frequently to fight groups of enemies in areas that make it somewhat impossible to dodge anything, but it doesn't matter much as you are so powerful that it isn't that difficult anyway. If you are looking for any sort of challenge, certainly crank the difficulty up.

    The music is grating and repetitive and I felt the need to mute it shortly after beginning the play experience.

    Overall I cannot really recommend the game. THe GBA port seems to be a better port for those interested in an Astro Boy game.    … Full Review »
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