Astro Boy: Omega Factor

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Aug 18, 2004
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  • Summary: Join Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a quest to reunite the robotic race with humans. Astro uses his seven super abilities to face off against the likes of Atlas, Blue Knight, and more than 40 other characters. The game brings classic 2D gaming to the Game Boy AdvanceJoin Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a quest to reunite the robotic race with humans. Astro uses his seven super abilities to face off against the likes of Atlas, Blue Knight, and more than 40 other characters. The game brings classic 2D gaming to the Game Boy Advance along with an original seven-episode story. Playing as Astro Boy, you'll learn about justice, compassion, evil, courage, and the history of Astro Boy--all while building Astro's Omega Factor and strengthening his character and superhuman abilities.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Nintendojo
    98
    The difficulty goes up gradually and never catches you by surprise; you won't find any huge leaps in difficulty here. The graphics are fantastic and the color use is great.
  2. Play Magazine
    91
    The shooter stages offer some nice variety, while a surprisingly sophisticated story and a nice character growth feature add further depth. [Aug 2004, p.59]
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  3. Nintendo Power
    90
    Play control is responsive, the weapons are powerful and an RPG-like sould-collecting system is creative and cool. [Oct 2004, p.124]
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  4. GameCritics
    85
    The level designs may lack the intricacy, and consequently the intensity, of the studio's high watermark titles (Ikaruga; Gunstar Heroes) and the constant left-to-right blandness is a possible criticism, but, primarily because of the narrative ingenuity injected into a typically 'action-at-all-costs' genre, Astro Boy still feels like something of a landmark title for the GBA, and for side-scrolling games in general.
  5. Weekly Famitsu
    85
    9 / 9 / 8 / 8 - 34 gold [Vol 784]
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  6. The New York Times
    80
    I am a great fan of thoughtful, intricate games, yet there is an undeniable power in the visceral thrill of blasting robots, ramming into flatbed trucks and disrobing Bugs Bunny.
  7. AltGaming
    40
    The bonus levels are forgettable, while the attribute system is woefully underused.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GamerNul
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Rien à dire c’est tout simplement LE MEILLEUR JEU de la GBA ! Bon ok l’un des meilleurs jeux
  2. T.Dog
    Dec 17, 2004
    10
    Thank God for Treasure, who made this and Ikaruga, an incredibly underrated (or at least under sold) GC game. What a great shooter. keep em coming.
  4. PaulF.
    May 19, 2005
    10
    An incredibly fun game, especially for a portable console. Has a much more involved and interesting story than I expected.
  5. Watermelon789
    Jul 14, 2011
    8
    Fast paced combat and bright graphics are positive. The story feels kind disengaged but still a lot of fun . Astro Boy really need it toFast paced combat and bright graphics are positive. The story feels kind disengaged but still a lot of fun . Astro Boy really need it to have this kind of gameplay.… Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Typically of Treasure, Astro Boy is a very pretty looking game in the vein of Mega Man. Not a huge amount of depth but it's definitely one ofTypically of Treasure, Astro Boy is a very pretty looking game in the vein of Mega Man. Not a huge amount of depth but it's definitely one of the better run'n'gun games on the Advance.… Expand
  7. INU4SH4
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    For anyone familiar with Tezuka's works (anime or manga) this will be a fantastic game with a fun and challenging gameplay with greatFor anyone familiar with Tezuka's works (anime or manga) this will be a fantastic game with a fun and challenging gameplay with great references to his legacy.

    I really enjoyed unexpectedly finding some of the most iconic Tezuka's characters in this game. Both the gameplay and the visuals were great for a Gameboy game. All this combined makes this a must-play experience for anyone with a Gameboy (or emulator), even if you're not familiar with Tezuka's works the story and visuals alone are enough to satisfy you.

    The game doesn't drag for very long so the gameplay doesn't become repetitive even if there aren't many different powers. Good replayability too since it offers an alternative ending.    … Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Apr 2, 2004
    7
    Here is another situation where a 70 should be in the "green" range. The review from NTSC-uk was favorable, but it still is "yellow." I still Here is another situation where a 70 should be in the "green" range. The review from NTSC-uk was favorable, but it still is "yellow." I still think this is a cool site, however.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#16 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#23 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004