Rave Master

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 8, 2005
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. GameZone
    80
    I was surprised to find a decent 4 player brawler in the same vein as "Power Stone." While this game is not perfect, it is a decent game that you will gain several hours of enjoyment out of, especially playing against your friends.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    80
    It is nothing that will compete next to "Halo 2" and "GTA," but it is still a pretty good fighting game that is based on a Anime cartoon.
  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    The major characters are all here and in full action, giving a decent variety of fighters to choose from. However, the bland, uninspired combat system leaves something to be wished, no matter how many Rave and Shadow Stones materialize onscreen.
  5. DarkStation
    70
    A pretty simplistic game and many people might look at this as a bad thing but I see this as actually what makes the game so fun.
  6. IGN
    65
    The action feels brisk and isn't hampered by overly complex controls. It also offers a decent amount of play modes, including a story mode.
  7. Gamezilla!
    65
    It isn't a bad game per se, but I'm relatively certain that it's only going to mean something to Rave Master fans, otherwise I'd suggest you pass.
  8. Worth Playing
    65
    You should pick this one up only if you can handle a certain level of broken in your fighting game mechanics, and only if the control lag doesn't bother you.
  9. G4 TV
    60
    It won't make GameCube owners forget about "Super Smash Bros. Melee," but it's a worthy alternative if you think characters with spiked hair and furrowed brows are cool, feel there aren't enough fighting games that let you change into smoke, or don't mind a special move that causes you to dance like John Travolta.
  10. Game Chronicles
    59
    Simply put, this game will put you to sleep faster than reading a book on the history of anthropology.
  11. Nintendo Power
    56
    Gameplay is fun and frenzied, though weapon balancing is off. [June 2005, p.97]
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  12. My Gamer
    56
    While I thoroughly enjoyed Rave Master: Special Attack Force on GBA for its simplistic play control and Ranking mode, Rave Master for GameCube didn't quite measure up to the Rave-olution.
  13. Play Magazine
    55
    It's also hella simplistic and the 3D models less than spectacular. [May 2005, p.54]
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  14. GameCritics
    50
    The game is perfectly, almost proverbially, meh.
  15. GamerFeed
    50
    The mediocre level designs, awful voice acting, spotty controls, and the boring/mindless Story Mode keep it from being as cool as its box art suggests.
  16. netjak
    20
    The worst fighting game of all time. Worse than "Vs," even worse than Evil Zone. If you play it...I'm afraid you may lose your sense of taste.
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Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#62 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. AJCk19
    Jul 22, 2023
    6
    This is Powerstone with a Rave Master reskin. It is definitely FUN. But it needs a makeover, has some balance issues with the characters, andThis is Powerstone with a Rave Master reskin. It is definitely FUN. But it needs a makeover, has some balance issues with the characters, and doesn't even do the entire story of Rave Master.… Full Review »
  2. SeanT.
    Jul 24, 2005
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME!!! its jsut like "power stone" and i loved that game.I am also a very big fan of the series. I'm with ya josh D. this I LOVE THIS GAME!!! its jsut like "power stone" and i loved that game.I am also a very big fan of the series. I'm with ya josh D. this game rules and so does series Josh Ps: what book are u at im on 15 and waiting for 16.… Full Review »
  3. JoshD.
    Apr 11, 2005
    10
    Even though I am a great fan or the reading series, I love this game. Especially because can play it with my friends.This is the BEST Even though I am a great fan or the reading series, I love this game. Especially because can play it with my friends.This is the BEST multiplayer cooperative game ever!!!… Full Review »
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