Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    80
    I became addicted to this game rather quickly. Its’ balance of a developing story and increasing difficulty levels kept me coming back for more.
  2. Game Informer
    70
    The best thing going for it is the very well done graphical style. [Mar 2004, p.114]
  3. Gamenikki
    70
    Perhaps the biggest change is the smooth, clear graphics.
  5. GameZone
    69
    Rigid combat. limited game control, and other below average parts in the game just doesn't cut it.
  6. GamingTrend
    69
    The lack of innovation and depth of this game, as well as the password system, really ruin the game.
  7. Nintendo Power
    68
    The game is a clever 2-D platformer that makes the most of Batman's gadgets...but has little fighting-move variety. [Jan 2004, p.160]
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  8. Nintendojo
    67
    Though it cannot entertain the same kind of technological prowess as Vengeance and Sin Tzu Senior, the sadly forgotten Sin Tzu Advance attains numerous merits that put it a cut above its bulkier console brethren.
  9. GameSpy
    60
    Doesn't capture the spirit of the Dark Knight, and it's barely as interesting as most platformers for the two-decade-old NES.
  10. Game Chronicles
    60
    Has all the makings of a great game if only the designers had put more effort into the combat and perhaps mixed up the action with some puzzles and utility belt access.
  11. IGN
    55
    Started out extremely promising, but ended up bland and unexciting because of the lack of any variety in gameplay. It's a mindless brawler.
  12. GamingWorld X
    50
    The game is repetitive, uninspired, and does nothing to compliment the Batman legacy.
  13. Worth Playing
    45
    The gameplay is disappointing, though, and isn't even much fun in a mindless, repetitive sort-of way. The level design drags the whole event down even more, and the lack of a real save system makes playing the game that much more frustrating.

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76
#76 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
86
#86 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 5, 2023
    6
    Yet another superhero-based platform beat 'em up. Decent enough but very linear and generic.
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