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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Negative: 9 out of 11
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  1. Tsunami 2265 is an interesting game with a lot to offer and while the action can grow somewhat repetitive the game is still an enjoyable treat that shouldn’t be missed.
  2. The gameplay of Tsunami 2265 is best-suited for younger or for casual gamers.
  3. 45
    Is Tsunami 2265 totally devoid of value? Not completely, but it's close.
  4. PC Gamer
    42
    Worst of all, there are no in-mission saves (only five "lives"), and each of the game's 13 missions can take up to an hour to complete. [Nov 2002, p.129]
  5. The complete lack of innovation and diversity, along with the utterly draining repetitiveness of the obstacles you encounter, suck most of the joy out of the gameplay experience.
  6. Underachieves in all aspects of game design. The level design and gameplay are boring, unimaginative, and repetitive.
  7. 30
    Terrible. Probably the only good thing to come out of the whole experience is the game's opening song. Just imagine a driving 80s, generic pop anthem with cheesy power chords and lyrics about how war is love and love is war.
  8. It has a great idea in terms of graphical presentation and plotline, but it throws it all away through poor gameplay design.
  9. Your best bet is to not play Tsunami 2265 at all. Don't worry, you're not missing anything.
  10. Computer Games Magazine
    20
    At best, it's a half-baked cell shading demo with a few curt lessons from the master swordfighter Miyamoto Musashi ostentatiously interjected in between mind-numbingly dull "action" and "adventure" stages. [Oct 2002, p.77]
  11. netjak
    12
    If you really liked "Oni," you'll probably dig this. If, for you, like most of the populace, "Oni" was a huge letdown, then you'll probably want to laugh derisively whenever anyone mentions this game.