Popeye: Rush for Spinach

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2005
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
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  1. BonusStage
    70
    In the end it's best suited for parents looking for a wholesome product for their kids in this current climate of blood-soaked, hyper-violent, mature-rated games.
  2. GameCube Advanced
    68
    The graphics capture the charm of the beloved cartoons series, but the repetitive game structure hampers the overall gaming experience.
  3. AceGamez
    60
    One of the best parts of Rush For Spinach is actually the graphics; the environments all look different from one another but the real standout is the animation for the four characters.
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  5. GameZone
    50
    With very little to offer in terms of level diversity, an actual story for the game's Adventure mode and some jerky control issues, the fun just doesn't last for very long.
  6. Nintendo Power
    50
    And with only a handful of stages to choose from, you'll see everything the game has to offer in an afternoon. [July 2005, p.101]
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  7. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    This is what happens when you get an old, dated license and have absolutely no idea what to do with it.
  8. VGPub
    49
    If my Mom ever bought me a game like this when I was little, I might have had a tantrum.
  9. GameSpot
    42
    A mediocre platformer, and its racing aspects just make things worse.
  10. GameSpy
    30
    Although the game looks pretty good, it's not enough to hide the title's repetitive gameplay mechanics.

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
30
#30 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
26
#26 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Albeirito
    Aug 26, 2023
    6
    ¿Qué coj**es acabo de jugar?
    No me mal entendáis, el juego tiene un concepto realmente interesante. El tema de mezclar plataformas 2d con    ¿Qué coj**es acabo de jugar?
    No me mal entendáis, el juego tiene un concepto realmente interesante. El tema de mezclar plataformas 2d con carreras, es un muy buen concepto de juego, solo que el concepto no está tomado de la mejor manera.
    Para empezar, el level desing de este titulo no es su punto mas fuerte que digamos; No hay muchas formas de hacer un recorrido distinto al de la cpu y hay pichos que te aparecen en la cara sin la menor posibilidad de esquivarlos si es que vas muy rápido entre otras cosas.
    En cuanto al apartado jugable, los personajes se mueven muy lento cuando corren de forma normal y muy rapido cuando cogen las espinacas y la mecánica de empujar hacia atrás a tus enemigos no me parece balanceada de la mejor forma. Los items son totalmente aleatorios, osea que el juego no te recompensa más cuanto mayor sea tu posición.
    No parece un mal juego pero tiene alunos aspectos mejorables.
    5.6/10    … Full Review »
  2. Amirhosein2005
    Oct 8, 2021
    6
    The game is fun and engaging but the steps are monotonous and makes it look repetitive!
  3. ChaudE.
    Jul 26, 2005
    1
    It was a waste of money.
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