Super Dodgeball Brawlers

 DS
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Play Magazine
    85
    This is damn near as good a version of Dodgeball as I could ask for...if only overall character speed could be tweaked. [May 2008, p.66]
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  2. GameShark
    83
    The action in SDB is slower than I would have expected from a sequel over a decade in the making. Still, the expansive character creation, crazy Supershots, and the nods to River City Ransom make all the flaws seem like the needless nitpicking of an obsessed fanboy.
  3. Gamervision
    70
    A good amount of fun for a short amount of time. It’s too complex for casual gamers, but too shallow for anyone looking to really dive into a dodgeball game. The core mechanics are tight, but sadly, there just isn’t that much to do with them.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Super Dodgeball Brawlers rekindles some wonderful memories of my time spent with the original game, but it doesn't offer enough new features to make it a must-have or even give it a decent degree of replayability.
  6. GamingTrend
    68
    Ultimately a disappointment. Instead of being a sharply delivered hard rubber ball to the face, it ends up being a limp-wristed, easily dodged throw towards the ankles.
  7. Nintendo Power
    65
    Dodgeball fans won't be disappointed with Brawlers, but if you've been waiting for something new to bring you back on the court, the wait continues. [June 2008, p.89]
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  8. Hardcore Gamer
    65
    Overall, it’s not the most sophisticated title on the block, but it’s worth it for the nostalgia value alone.
  9. IGN
    65
    The overall experience is still very slow, and if the goal was to just emulate the original NES Dodge Ball experience, you'd be better off just digging that up or playing the cheaper, more advanced GBA version.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    61
    Retro fans will bemoan the left out favourite bits, while newcomers will feel it's a little bit simple. [Sept 2008, p.65]
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  11. 1UP
    58
    It's an acceptable rendition of a time-tested classic -- a little too complex to stand beside its classic inspiration, a little too primitive to stand up to contemporary releases, but still decent.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    Brawlers offers incredible customization, but the front end looks like, well, an NES game. [June 2008, p.87]
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  13. Cheat Code Central
    50
    Super Dodgeball Brawlers is little more than a nostalgia trip, but it's a short trip, so there's no reason to pack your bags.

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#86 Best DS Game of 2008

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  1. TheLurkingKing
    Jan 3, 2014
    10
    Simply the most fun sports game on the DS. The gameplay is simple and that's what keep you coming back for more. The game is actually prettySimply the most fun sports game on the DS. The gameplay is simple and that's what keep you coming back for more. The game is actually pretty dang hard and for a sports game is highly replayable, unlike some others that become quickly boring. Plus, 8 player multiplayer. Oh yeah!… Full Review »
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