Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. The trouble is that once you have got the hang of the swordplay, throwing stars and bow and arrow, it all becomes a bit repetitive, while the problem-solving element to the game provides little challenge.

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#44 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Jul 22, 2016
    7
    The Shaow of Aku is good and shouldn't receive bad reviews. This game is actually fun but this game still is flawed and I mean really flawed!The Shaow of Aku is good and shouldn't receive bad reviews. This game is actually fun but this game still is flawed and I mean really flawed! But this game is still good. Full Review »
  2. KevinN.
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    It`s just amazing! so many great moves and combos,when I was sick playing my old games poof! I saw it out of no where.It is a challenging It`s just amazing! so many great moves and combos,when I was sick playing my old games poof! I saw it out of no where.It is a challenging game too. It is definitely the best game I ever played! Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 13, 2004
    4
    This game is boring. It is easy and repetitive. It is such a disappointment (especially from Sega) .