Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp

 DS
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. Play Magazine
    70
    A tad repetitious but always extra caffienated. [Aug 2006, p.65]
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  2. AceGamez
    70
    Sure, this is a button-bashing fist-fest with a gimmick that you may or may not appreciate, but if you're a fan of the show, then Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp is worth picking up.
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  3. Worth Playing
    67
    Don't come into Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp expecting too much, and you'll be satisfied with what you get – a fun, short brawling romp that is reasonably well-suited to portable play.
  5. GameZone
    61
    Genie & the Amp makes good use of the DS touch screen, but it’s still something that could have been done via the buttons instead of the touch screen. The graphics do a good job of bringing the show’s ambience to the small screen and the music is right on the money.
  6. G4 TV
    60
    There's good work here, on the graphics, the soundtrack, the interface, and even the combat system, for all that it doesn't work out in the long run.
  7. Digital Entertainment News
    60
    A brawler with good ideas looking for a slightly forgiving player to see the potential in there.
  8. Game Informer
    58
    Random button pressing will get you farther than most attempts at strategy, and getting locked into long combo animations is a "feature" that makes me just want to die. [Sept. 2006, p.100]
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  9. Nintendo Power
    45
    Unfortunately, not even cupid's arrow can reconcile my disdain for the DS side-scrolling brawler that bears the name of the object of my affection. [Aug 2006, p.87]
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  10. IGN
    35
    The game sounds good, looks okay, but plays terribly. Unless you're an absolute maniac for all things Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi, you should just say "bye bye" to this rendition.
  11. Modojo
    20
    There are a few collectibles to unlock in the game, as well as a couple of mini-games that are worth a look, but, sadly, that means having to endure the main game and its unforgivable flaws. Ami and Yumi deserve better than this licensed garbage.

Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best DS Game of 2006
47
#47 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
51
#51 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. OpieTheKittyCat
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME! My 5th favorite game of all time I just love it! It should not get bad or mixed reviews this game is so good to have bad orI LOVE THIS GAME! My 5th favorite game of all time I just love it! It should not get bad or mixed reviews this game is so good to have bad or mixed ratings.… Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    I actually give this a 10 cause how fun and replay value. The game does have very minor flaws but there blocked out by the pros. This game is amazing!
  3. Dr.Cruel
    Jul 20, 2006
    9
    Fairly interesting, fun game. My young cousin bought it for $20 and for that price it's worth it - you make music with four strings, Fairly interesting, fun game. My young cousin bought it for $20 and for that price it's worth it - you make music with four strings, which translate into fight moves. It's cute, and very Japanese. Granted it's not an in-depth strategy title, and won't compare with Advance Wars or the like. But if you're an 8 year old girl (like my cousin is) you'll be challenged by and really enjoy it.… Full Review »
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