Gekido Advance: Kintaro's Revenge

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. TotalGames.net
    89
    The backdrops, too, are marvellous and the ancient Japanese feeling is matched perfectly with a slow and unsettling score. Whenever you are ambushed, this is quickly replaced with an adrenaline-inducing rush of beats, and you'll find yourself dragon-punching in rhythm to the music.
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  2. Gamestyle
    80
    Kintaro's Revenge is a highly likable and fun game that adds something extra to the template of the forgotten genre, the sideways scrolling beat 'em up.
  3. Nintendo Power
    80
    Anime-style cut scenes with simple animation and written text help give Gekido a dramatic edge over other street fighters in the "Final Fight" vein. [Dec 2003, p.150]
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  5. Pocket Games
    80
    If you're craving a good fighter, you can't go wrong here. Gekido is the most visually impressive GBA game yet. [Fall 2003, p.46]
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  6. GameSpot
    69
    In a lot of ways, Gekido Advance: Kintaro's Revenge feels less like a commercial product and more like a fan-made tribute to the genre of 2D beat-'em-ups.
  7. Play Magazine
    67
    It looks absolutely incredible - easily the best-looking GBA game yet. [Feb 2004, p.53]
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  8. Cheat Code Central
    40
    All around there's just too much repetition in this game. It's fun for half-an-hour tops and that's it.
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Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#62 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. jcags
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    A very underrated beat em up, this one adds elements like power-ups and the ability to explore different routes, it also has some nice musicA very underrated beat em up, this one adds elements like power-ups and the ability to explore different routes, it also has some nice music and cut-scenes, however boss fights are very unforgiving, the kind of game that doesn't let you **** up too much, don't play if you're a casual gamer.… Full Review »
  2. JoseG.
    Nov 15, 2004
    3
    I like this game for 15 mins!! the Graphics are nice..it animates pretty well. but its so boring and repetitive!! The music isnt all that I like this game for 15 mins!! the Graphics are nice..it animates pretty well. but its so boring and repetitive!! The music isnt all that great either, not to say that it is horrible, but you wont find yourself humming to the tunes. anway, this game sux! stay away unless your really bored!… Full Review »
  3. S.Hakkenden
    Sep 10, 2003
    6
    Gekido is on first play a fun and exiting take on the old Final Fight style of gamplay, with some fantastic anime elements,however it soon Gekido is on first play a fun and exiting take on the old Final Fight style of gamplay, with some fantastic anime elements,however it soon tires and becomes dull. Not for 'casual gamers.'… Full Review »
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