Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy - The Path of the Superhero

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2003
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Deeko
    80
    The game has solid gameplay, a fun storyline, colorful and detailed characters and a very easy to master control scheme.
  2. IGN
    75
    A surprisingly fun Game Boy Advance title that has a really good wrestling engine foundation.
  3. GameZone
    75
    Lots of fun, but some of the moves were too hard to execute with intention.
  5. GameSpy
    75
    If you're a wrestling fan with a sense of humor, a love of Japanese absurdity, and modest expectations, Ultimate Muscle: The Path of the Superhero is definitely worth your time.
  6. Pocket Games
    75
    If you know what a Kinniku Driver is, you'll enjoy beating the daylights out of people in this game. [Fall 2003, p.56]
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  7. GameSpot
    73
    The characters and their moves are positively hilarious, and the combat system is complex enough to allow two human players to play match after match without growing bored.
  8. GamePro
    70
    A simple, arcadey grappler that’s likely to appeal more to enthusiasts of things that are insane than hardcore wrestling fanatics.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Getting past the lame animation, Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy is a better wrestling game than most simply because it doesn't try to replicate real wrestling.
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  10. Gaming Age
    67
    Itis large line-up of characters and move combinations make a comprehensive wrestling title. But the somewhat clunky character movements and attacks may have some players stepping out of the ring.
  11. Nintendo Power
    54
    Until you get used to the controls, you may be stuck on the first bout. [July 2003, p.146]
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  12. All Game Guide
    50
    If it weren't for the sloppy grappling system, Ultimate Muscle could have been a worthy purchase, especially for fans of the quirky animated series. The bold graphics, battery backup, ability to improve special powers, hidden wrestlers, and versus play are definite pluses.

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
52
#52 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. MichaelJ.
    Apr 1, 2004
    10
    This game is better than neverland.
  2. JamieE.
    Nov 13, 2003
    8
    This game is not bad but the graphics spoil it a bit.
  3. MikeF.
    Oct 9, 2003
    10
    A spot on game!
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