Ecks vs. Sever

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. GameSpot
    71
    With simple level design and enemy AI that is so dumbed down that it is virtually nonexistent, Ecks vs. Sever doesn't pose much of a threat in the difficulty department.
  2. 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.
  3. GameCritics
    70
    Unlike so many games today on the market, Ecks Versus Sever has the crucial gameplay part down, but drops the ball on the extra amenities and comes off like caviar on the inside, but Fillet-O-Fish on the outside.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    All of this adds up to a game that is, by turns, compelling and frustrating, innovative and derivative. At the final bell, there is little in qualitative terms to separate Ecks vs. Sever and "Doom."
  6. G4 TV
    60
    With its unique setup and variety of multiplayer modes, Ecks vs. Sever is a title worth checking out.
  7. Game Informer
    55
    A far cry from "Doom." The textures are even blockier and the effects entirely lackluster. [Dec 2001, p.118]
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  8. 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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#18 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#19 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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