Gotcha Force

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 3, 2003
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 7 out of 24
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  1. Gamezilla!
    45
    Distractingly strange, with clunky controls, mixed up graphics and a story line that is just plain out confusing.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Few kids possess the capacity required to make sense of this scrambled, onscreen action in real time. It will just frustrate all those that play it except the odd MENSA member.
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  3. Gamenikki
    40
    It's very rare when a title comes along that needs a STAY AWAY warning. Gotcha Force is that title.
  5. GamerFeed
    40
    The story mode is so razor thin and pointless I didn't know who the enemy was, and after breezing through most of the game, to have the last decisive battle be beyond difficult (because of the controls) made the game very unbalanced.
  6. Edge Magazine
    30
    Gotcha Force has all the requisite cute and vibrant stylings of another Japanese phenomenon, but it's let down by a pallid game dynamic. [Jan 2004, p.99]
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  7. Game Revolution
    25
    The robot design and collection aspects are pretty good, but it isn't worth much when you're just pounding buttons like an idiot. Mindless gameplay coupled with camera problems and not much else leads to a game you definitely don't need to get.
  8. Gaming Age
    25
    The main problem with Gotcha Force is that the game is tailored to children. The controls are simple, the battles are extremely easy, and the customization elements only extend to putting different groups of Borgs together. There's not enough depth to interest adults or perhaps even teens.

Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best GameCube Game of 2003
34
#34 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
35
#35 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. grimdeath999
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    One of the best games in existence with a large variety of playable robots with each type offering a different way to play makes this gameOne of the best games in existence with a large variety of playable robots with each type offering a different way to play makes this game create a standard no other game has reached since.

    Simply put the "professional" reviewers who gave this game a low score should be ashamed of themselves.    … Full Review »
  2. darkmana
    Mar 2, 2011
    10
    Great combat, millions of combination for your teams and some real variety in gameplay this game pretty much consumed my gamecube. Sure thereGreat combat, millions of combination for your teams and some real variety in gameplay this game pretty much consumed my gamecube. Sure there were other games such as zelda and such but I beat this game 10 times to unlock the hidden characters. The storyline was garbage but the gameplay made up for it so well that it really didn't matter. Not only did it have some fun co-op but it have 4 player split screen versus which amused my friends and I for hours on end. If you ever find this in the used bin, pick it up, you won't regret it.… Full Review »
  3. AJCk19
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Yes, it is definitely repetitive and could use a make over. But I rather play this game, than the other gatcha game garbage that is out there.Yes, it is definitely repetitive and could use a make over. But I rather play this game, than the other gatcha game garbage that is out there.

    I had a real blast and joy playing this. Even when I pick it up after putting it down for so long, I got HOOKED.    … Full Review »
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