Zatch Bell! Mamodo Battles

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Oct 19, 2005
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. BonusStage
    80
    The game looks great, is simple to pick up and play and it takes a while to see everything should you decide to uncover all of the characters, cards and storylines.
  2. Nintendojo
    79
    Fighting game loyalists may want to steer away, but anyone looking to thrash perky and magically endowed creatures may find enjoyment in the world of Zatch Bell!
  3. Play Magazine
    70
    Hmmm, do I smell yet another Bandai anime-based fighting game? Indeed I do and again it's all that and a trip to the fruity farm... [Nov p.94]
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  5. GameSpy
    70
    The whole thing is very goofy, funny, weird, and cute... If you're looking for a fast-paced, simple fighter with appealing graphics and an unusual sense of humor, Zatch Bell! is definitely worth your time.
  6. Worth Playing
    65
    While Zatch Bell! Mamodo Battles may be a lot of fun, especially for any Zatch Bell fan, it fails to be more than a button-masher.
  7. Nintendo Power
    60
    The game looks great, but it's shallower than fighter fans might hope for. [Dec 2005, p.122]
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  8. NintendoWorldReport
    55
    If the characters were anywhere close to balanced, or if it were four-player or had some other awesome redeeming quality, I could recommend Zatch Bell, but the value is just not there.
  9. Game Chronicles
    49
    A nice visual and audible replication of the anime, but it still lacks the in-depth story of a true anime.
  10. Gaming Age
    25
    The gameplay feels like someone tried to mix the gameplay of "Super Smash Brothers" with that of a more traditional 3D fighter and gave up half-way through, while the design of story mode is likely confusing and potentially frustrating for the younger crowd.
  11. G4 TV
    20
    As far as we can tell, Mamodo Battles was made for stupid, uncoordinated kids with poor taste in gaming and a big love of all things Zatch Bell!

Awards & Rankings

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#69 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#57 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#40 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
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  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    In metascore I would give it an 80 cause of it's decent gameplay, okay controls, good graphics, replay value, and sorta aged well. OverallIn metascore I would give it an 80 cause of it's decent gameplay, okay controls, good graphics, replay value, and sorta aged well. Overall this game is great!… Full Review »
  2. PaulF.
    Dec 28, 2005
    9
    This game was awsome.if it werent for the loading i would of gave it a 10.You should most definently buy this game.
  3. SethB.
    Nov 6, 2005
    7
    The show is a kids show. Duh. So shouldn't the game be a kid game?