Star Wars Bounty Hunter

 GameCube
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Playboy
    72
    A painful save system demands countless restarts and all but assures general frustration. On the whole, Bounty Hunter establishes itself as a worthy, yet flawed offering.
  2. Electric Playground
    70
    The two versions are identical in most ways, however the GC graphics are slightly better. The colours are sharper and more vibrant.
  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    There's no precise way to target your prey, so shooting a single enemy from a crowd is nearly impossible. [Feb 2003, p.153]
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  5. GamePro
    70
    The targeting system is well executed, but the camerawork is not. In enclosed areas it can go ballistic, often pointing in a direction that obscures your enemies.
  6. TotalGames.net
    67
    The main problem with Bounty Hunter is that it won’t be long before you’ve seen everything the game has to offer and it’s not the sort of adventure that you’re likely to want to play through more than once.
  7. GameSpot
    65
    Even though the game's overall execution leaves something to be desired, Bounty Hunter has its good points, and the GameCube version is markedly better than the PS2 release.
  8. Nintendophiles
    65
    Jango Fett is quite possibly my favorite character in the current trilogy, and I think it was an absolute genius idea to formulate a game around him... The game, on the other hand, just kind of wallows in mediocrity.
  9. GameSpy
    59
    A flawed, boring game design that fails to capitalize on the inherent coolness of its theme and character.
  10. Game Informer
    50
    Releasing Bounty Hunter is tantamount to being held down while someone farts in your face. [Feb 2003, p.101]
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  11. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    Well presented, but a bit uninteresting, repetitive, and limited. Most of the game is just running and shooting at enemies with the auto-targeting, which isn't amazingly fun.
  12. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    The extra-large level maps offer vertiginous expanses to traverse, and since half the game forces you to zip from ledge to ledge, this leads to nagging depth-perception problems. [15 Nov 2002, p.143]
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Awards & Rankings

81
#81 Best GameCube Game of 2002
48
#48 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
38
#38 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. thomasljogues
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    This game, in my opinion, was far under-rated when it came out for Q4 of 2002. Sure, it was linear and it was almost impossible to snag everyThis game, in my opinion, was far under-rated when it came out for Q4 of 2002. Sure, it was linear and it was almost impossible to snag every bounty in the game without killing them, but the weapons were well-designed and the jet-pack was fun and useful without making the game too easy. The ease of the control-scheme on the GCN controller surpasses that of many Lucas Arts Games.… Full Review »
  2. Hevox
    Jun 15, 2023
    7
    A definitely under rated game which had a fantastic atmosphere. The music is also very good, special mention to the main menu music.
  3. Jk9785
    Feb 27, 2017
    8
    A great story with great characters and good gameplay, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter delivers a fun and challenging gaming experience. The onlyA great story with great characters and good gameplay, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter delivers a fun and challenging gaming experience. The only thing holding this back for me are graphics that don't really hold up in my opinion, but it doesn't deter from the experience.… Full Review »
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