CT Special Forces

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GameZone
    90
    The side scrolling title you've been waiting for. If you enjoyed "Metal Slug," this game is for you!
  2. eToychest
    90
    I found little not to love about this game. It reminds me of why I got into gaming in the first place. It is short, to the point, and every ounce of it drips fun.
  3. netjak
    85
    CT Special Forces introduces few new ideas, but offers an impressive collection of everything good in 2D action platformers.
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  5. Deeko
    85
    With three unique modes to play within, a variety of unique weapons, wonderful graphics and an extraordinary soundtrack, CT Special Forces is a game that modern gamers and nostalgia freaks (like me) can truly sink their teeth into.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Only the very best of gamers will be able to complete this game in a day or two so my advice would be to purchase it if this is your style of game. CTSF rings in a New Year full of death and destruction - and we wouldn't have it any other way.
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  7. Armchair Empire
    75
    A solid sidescrolling action game. It may not be an instant classic, but it might bring back some good memories and it's good for some time-killing.
  8. Pocket Games
    75
    Just. Plain. Cool. [Summer 2004, p.35]
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  9. GameSpot
    70
    Like many other character-based shoot-'em-ups, the main problems with CT Special Forces are that it's repetitive and that it's over too quickly.
  10. Gamer's Hell
    70
    It would have been nice to see a co-op mode or something similiar to single play (with enemies, besides your friend) but it can provide a few half-hours of fun.
  11. Worth Playing
    70
    A good little mindless shooter title. I would recommend it for those long waits in line or long drives (in the passenger seat please) when a player does not want the difficulty of trying to figure out some puzzle or read any long dialogs.
  12. Nintendo Power
    66
    The play control is responsive and intuitive, and the graphics have a clean, comic-book style. [Feb 2004, p.152]
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  13. Nintendojo
    65
    A solid experience with enough variety to show most any fan of the genre a good time.
  14. games(TM)
    60
    While matching up well to its obvious inspiration, CT Special Forces still lacks the spark of imagination and intensity that made Metal Slug so special; nevertheless, it's a pretty good take on the landmark game and a blast to play. [Oct 2003, p.118]
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  15. IGN
    60
    For a game that looks a heck of a lot like SNK's Metal Slug, it doesn't retain the charm or fun of that series, and features a lot of clunky gameplay elements that, honestly, didn't need to be there in the first place.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
67
#67 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
43
#43 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 4, 2023
    6
    Run and gun shooter that's basically Metal Slug without the sense of humour and special weapons. Well put together but a little too samey.
  2. Lilguyfwombwooklyn
    Jan 22, 2004
    8
    i wuv this game!!! f....n awsome!!!
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