Ecks vs. Sever

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: An FBI agent and a rogue NSA agent are pitted against each other in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Both skilled assassins bent on personal revenge, each must terminate the other in order to survive. But unknown to each other, they are both pawns in a much larger conspiracy. Now the as theAn FBI agent and a rogue NSA agent are pitted against each other in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Both skilled assassins bent on personal revenge, each must terminate the other in order to survive. But unknown to each other, they are both pawns in a much larger conspiracy. Now the as the hunters become the hunted, they must both determine who the real enemy is.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. TotalGames.net
    92
    The game is fast and smooth, with colourful graphics and easy to control characters. The action is non-stop and there are loads of missions, requiring your expert skills.
  2. GamePro
    90
    The pixelated graphics won’t immediately rock your world, but the more you play the more you’ll marvel at the smooth animation, cleverly designed levels, and awesome infrared effects.
  3. Pocket Games
    90
    Extremely polished from start to finish, and a worthy addition to any FPS fan's game library. [Spring 2002, p.38]
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  4. All Game Guide
    80
    But what really sets Ecks vs. Sever apart is its emphasis on story, and the way its missions consist of more than just straightforward running and shooting.
  5. Electric Playground
    80
    The Ecks vs. Sever FPS engine is the best we've seen on the GBA so far, but it's still firmly rooted in the pre-Quake era of shooters. Arguably it's more advanced than any games of that era, although it's not as long or as involved as say, "Duke Nukem 3D."
  6. GamerWeb Nintendo
    70
    It is far from perfect, with the lack of battery saving, the lack of in game music and not being able to keep the weapons collected in a level. However, good graphics and well executed play mechanics keep it above mediocrity.
  7. GameBiz
    54
    The GBA wasn’t designed to handle this type of game, and trying to force the matter gets you a sub par game.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. CrimsonH.
    Jul 7, 2005
    9
    A good fps but im not sure if its my copy or the actual game, but there are occasional freezes and crashes that really is a shame. other thanA good fps but im not sure if its my copy or the actual game, but there are occasional freezes and crashes that really is a shame. other than that a good fps but when it comes to fps games for the gba you can beat Doom. i only wish they made a Half-Life or Resident Evil game for the gba.… Expand
  2. j.p.
    Feb 19, 2003
    9
    Nice shoot em up with all aspects of a good shooter. Con is the password system. Lots of weapons to choose from. In short, the game is very Nice shoot em up with all aspects of a good shooter. Con is the password system. Lots of weapons to choose from. In short, the game is very well designed and challenging. … Expand
  4. SeriousDuke(GBAFPSexpert)
    Jul 7, 2004
    8
    Ecks Vs. Sever is the fifth best FPS for the GBA, and the 3rd released for the system. Ecks Vs. Sever was the first FPS I played for the GBA Ecks Vs. Sever is the fifth best FPS for the GBA, and the 3rd released for the system. Ecks Vs. Sever was the first FPS I played for the GBA and was awed by how good the graphics and gameplay were. I had to keep reminding myself that I was, in fact, playing a Game Boy! Now 3 years later we have exactly a dozen FPSs available for the GBA and Ecks Vs. Sever still remains in my top 5! I enjoyed Ecks Vs. Sever more than it's sequel, Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever, because, all around, it's a better game. We have a great story, realistic weapons, real-word environments, and beautifully rendered enemy spirits. The game is awesome!… Expand
  5. PabloEnver
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    Bastante decente para ser una GBA. El control es algo anti-intuitivo al principio, estaría bien poder cambiar los botones pero te acabasBastante decente para ser una GBA. El control es algo anti-intuitivo al principio, estaría bien poder cambiar los botones pero te acabas acostumbrando. El sistema de contraseñas es algo pesado pero tampoco demasiado. Algunas fases pueden ser algo frustrantes en dificultad. Es interesante poder jugar desde la perspectiva de ambos personajes. En definitiva es un shooter decente.… Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 28, 2023
    6
    A fair stab at an FPS that doesn't have much depth and is far too easy but is playable enough. The Doom games are far better though.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#19 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001