Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku

 GameCube
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Yahoo!
    80
    Ultimately, The Shadow of Aku's excellent controls, just-right fighting action, humor, and easy-on-the-eyes visuals do the Samurai Jack license proud.
  2. Nintendo Power
    76
    Flashy moves, stylized art and cool characters make Samurai Jack's GCN turn every bit as entertaining as his animated series. [May 2004, p.121]
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  3. Warcry
    75
    It needed more content and more effort. The mechanics of the game are good (for the most part) but the most impressive engine and artwork in the world can’t make a game excellent without any substantial content.
  5. Play Magazine
    75
    Exactly the game I wanted, delivered right when I needed it most...a great time with a great character in a great genre - plug and play, instant fun. [Apr 2004, p.56]
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Awards & Rankings

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#69 Best GameCube Game of 2004
64
#64 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
44
#44 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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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. GamecubeLover
    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) .
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