MechAssault: Phantom War

 DS
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    88
    A great game that you can’t go wrong with. But unless you’re prepared to play the multi-player modes for months on end with your buddies, (remember there is no online play), then you’d be advised to rent this.
  2. Digital Entertainment News
    79
    It's not without a few problems here and there, but if you liked the console MechAssault games, or are just looking for a solid mech action title on the DS, MechAssault: Phantom War won't disappoint you.
  3. Game Informer
    78
    While technical limitations hold the game back from greatness, when you look past the downgraded visuals there's a lot to like. [Oct. 2006, p.114]
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  5. Nintendo Power
    80
    Nonetheless, the action is well-balanced and production values(especially an unprecedented amount of voiceover)are top-notch. [Nov. 2006, p.85]
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Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best DS Game of 2006
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#69 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    This mech-based style game has some rather ropey cut scenes, but the game itself is a fun 3D blaster with a nice variety of mechs, enemies andThis mech-based style game has some rather ropey cut scenes, but the game itself is a fun 3D blaster with a nice variety of mechs, enemies and missions. It's never spectacular but always solid in every department and certainly worth a look for fans of the genre.… Full Review »
  2. Tilde_Gunderson
    Jan 5, 2016
    5
    In many ways, this game reminds me of the bane of my gaming existence, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for DS.

    It's: - Based off a popular shooter    In many ways, this game reminds me of the bane of my gaming existence, Goldeneye: Rogue Agent for DS.

    It's:
    - Based off a popular shooter
    - Control is mainly stylus-based
    - A massive disappointment

    The DS stylus is a good piece of hardware. But it's not for action games like this.

    If you're looking for an awesome sequel to the MechAssault series, this isn't it.    … Full Review »
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