Genji: Dawn of the Samurai

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 20, 2005
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
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  1. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    40
    It's a strange and giant leap back to restrictive, basic gaming that becomes joyless rather quickly. Play "Onimusha" instead. [Nov 2005, p.123]
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Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best PS2 Game of 2005
27
#27 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. HubraPvo
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    A Beatiful and very combo games but a long time a bored but super games I love Genji Dawn Of the samurai
  2. frederik1478
    Feb 28, 2022
    7
    Er good and fun action game for PS2 with some wonderful Visions.The best part of the Mechanic is the reflex killmove you can make but sadlyEr good and fun action game for PS2 with some wonderful Visions.The best part of the Mechanic is the reflex killmove you can make but sadly the worst part of it is that in the later part of the games it creates some really intense reflexes. I don't think that modern screen can take.I can't say too much about the game because it's feels so smooth and nice to play it. Just kind of a game you can play in one sitting and enjoy so I would recommend it completely if you can find it.… Full Review »
  3. xxxtentacion
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    One of the PS2 hidden gems,just recomend play the game in hard mode which is more balanced,on normal difficult the game is a bit too easy
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