Car Battler Joe

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Natsume
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2002
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  • Summary: Rampaging rogues roam the highways and byways that surround your village. If your believed the rumors, you would blame your missing father for the surge in vehicular violence. That's why you've decided to lead the life of a car battler, transporting cargo between towns and running down everyRampaging rogues roam the highways and byways that surround your village. If your believed the rumors, you would blame your missing father for the surge in vehicular violence. That's why you've decided to lead the life of a car battler, transporting cargo between towns and running down every lethal lead foot foolish enough to cross your path. This gritty work isn't easy. Other car battlers fight for money or fame, but you have a higher calling: You're determined to restore your family's lost honor and bring your father home.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. GameCritics
    90
    The total package. It's not some pared-down version of game that appeared on a next-generation console... There's tons of content and diversity in the addictive gameplay.
  2. TotalGames.net
    87
    In a market where so many games seem based on the same set of ideas, Gun Battler Joe is a real breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.
  3. Nintendo Power
    86
    Mixing driving challenges with RPG depth, Car Battler Joe is a one-of-a-kind adventure. [Feb 2003, p.158]
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  4. GamePro
    80
    While undeniably odd, there's just something about it that pulls you in and doesn't let go until you've expended hours of your precious time on the thing.
  5. IGN
    77
    Give me a better variety of arena maps with danger zones and distinctive features more like Super Mario Kart instead of the basic sprawls we've got here and I'm sold.
  6. GameSpy
    76
    With a lengthier adventure and a deeper combat sequence, Car Battler Joe could've had a shot at the Hall o' Fame.
  7. netjak
    27
    It's difficult to find a copy, but just as well. This game was forgotten by many, but it deserves all of it.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. ZachG.
    May 4, 2003
    10
    It's cool.
  2. italianstal1ion
    Jun 4, 2011
    9
    Extremely underrated game. Game looks a little dated, but it's a lot of fun. You can customize your car and you race around looking for parts.Extremely underrated game. Game looks a little dated, but it's a lot of fun. You can customize your car and you race around looking for parts. Mix RPG elements with Battlebots and you've got Car Battler Joe.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#60 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002