Black & Bruised

 GameCube
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. GamePro
    80
    With plenty of gameplay modes, secret fighters, and varied styles, there’s a good chunk of replay value here.
  2. GameCube Europe
    77
    If you enjoy arcade style boxing games where simplicity is a major priority then Black & Bruised is definitely for you. It's certainly enjoyable and the characters that populate the game look wonderful and ooze personality.
  3. Game Informer
    75
    If boxing's your thing, you'll most likely dig it; and at least it's a new direction for the tired sport. Just don't expect the next "Punch Out." [Mar 2003, p.85]
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#72 Best GameCube Game of 2003

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  1. Nintendog
    Jan 28, 2015
    7
    The gameplay leans too much to flat party gameplay: enjoyable for a little while, but I did not get much gratification after playing for a bitThe gameplay leans too much to flat party gameplay: enjoyable for a little while, but I did not get much gratification after playing for a bit of time.… Full Review »