God Hand

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2006
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 809 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 744 out of 809
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 809
  3. Negative: 48 out of 809
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  1. Qualityfinder
    Oct 4, 2012
    10
    Best beat em up game ever made. The best game Capcom ever had and it wont get another one like this cause they let go of the best game devs that ever existed. The game is pure fun with solid soild gameplay.
  2. Azel
    Jan 15, 2013
    10
    What a fantastic game. Here's a quick run down of what's so great. 100% customizable move set. Great dodging system where you get up close and must deal with individual attacks, then get back on the offensive. All animations can be cancelled, making the combat smooth - cancel when you miss, cancel when you hit and want to interrupt your own attack with another - and cancel when you areWhat a fantastic game. Here's a quick run down of what's so great. 100% customizable move set. Great dodging system where you get up close and must deal with individual attacks, then get back on the offensive. All animations can be cancelled, making the combat smooth - cancel when you miss, cancel when you hit and want to interrupt your own attack with another - and cancel when you are hit yourself, so you get back to your ready stance. Brilliant! Dynamic difficulty - the better you are, the harder the game gets, and if you are struggling, it gets a bit easier. That way, everybody is challenged by this game, it just gets harder and harder! Great variety of enemies and enemy attacks - all fair, with wind up animations and audio cues, so it's always fair. Beat the game, and unlock all moves in the shop for your game+ as well as some totally new ones for your 2nd play through. Also bonus costumes, and 50 unique challenges to beat. Great comedy and enemy design, funny dialogue, lots of game references, and really catchy music. Pretty much the best game on the PS2, and still stands up today. Get it!… Expand
  3. LuciusMcGibbon
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    This game is so fun you won't even notice the lack of a jump button. In an ocean of beat-em-ups where even the best games tend to blend together, this is a truly unique game with a style all its own. The action is tight, the character design is fresh, and the over-the-top-ness hits all the perfect notes. There is no greater feeling than stomping an enemy's face into the ground two dozenThis game is so fun you won't even notice the lack of a jump button. In an ocean of beat-em-ups where even the best games tend to blend together, this is a truly unique game with a style all its own. The action is tight, the character design is fresh, and the over-the-top-ness hits all the perfect notes. There is no greater feeling than stomping an enemy's face into the ground two dozen times in five seconds.

    This game doesn't try to be anything other than fun. And it succeeds in just about every way. Even for 2018.    … Expand
  4. Basem101
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    i can't believe the critics opinion on this game it is one of the most underrated games of all time a true master piece it is funny gameplay smooth and addictive story not that good but the game play is just the bomb of this game it is one of my favorite games of all time
  5. Taylor_
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    one of the greatest video games of all time,perfect combat system,customizable move set,boss fights

    the reason i purchase a second ps2 after my first one broke
  6. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    I can't believe the idiots at IGN think that God Hand is terrible. First off, the game is not terrible. And second, I think it really has a great elemental styles of comedy references from Chappelle's Show to an homage to Shinji Mikami's Devil May Cry. I played the game on the Playstation 2 Classics on PSN and I haven't stop playing for hours when every boss battle shows up. It was reallyI can't believe the idiots at IGN think that God Hand is terrible. First off, the game is not terrible. And second, I think it really has a great elemental styles of comedy references from Chappelle's Show to an homage to Shinji Mikami's Devil May Cry. I played the game on the Playstation 2 Classics on PSN and I haven't stop playing for hours when every boss battle shows up. It was really an honor for Clover Studio (now Platinum Games, home of Bayonetta) to make an over-the-top fighting-like action game that wants you to test your fists and strength also break out some finishing nanuevers like the God Stomp and all those types. I thought Okami was better than God Hand, I was wrong. But they both share some great moments, though. I think Capcom did what they did and it's one of the best underrated games that doesn't suck.… Expand
  7. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  8. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    Juego de peleas en tercera persona que enloquece por momentos convirtiéndolo en una experiencia. Sin duda un juego que hay que probar ya que sólo el diseño de personajes vale la partida.
  9. Fallout4
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Cover I know your company is dead But where ever you are Please pick this game and continue it .
    **** copcom for destroying , Destroying this artful game .
    NObody KNEW ABOUT THIS GAME AND HOW FUN IT WAS .
    Hoping for a continuation.
  10. Igxr
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Jogo fantástico, avaliação da crítica é uma piada, devo ter jogado esse jogo umas 50 vezes sem ter enjoado uma sequer vez, pq o jogo proporciona essa possibilidade, como a variedade incrível de golpes, mas tem avaliador q não consegue passar da primeira fase e coloca a culpa no game, lamentável.
  11. pouyagame
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    One of the bessssst game on ps2 you can play!!!!!
    Trust me just insert disk and enjoy the journey
  12. Ratingss
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    Easily the best beat em up game ever, a game that deserves a remake without the PS2 hardware limitations.
  13. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    The best fighting gameplay, very satisfying, iconic and beautiful soundtrack, I really like funny things in this game, and I didn't find it in other games until now 2021, GOOD GAME - SLAP ASS!!
  14. yousef_shafiei
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    Even though this game has some flaws but still it has its uniqueness .
  15. FrodoTBaggin240
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    This game is never meant to be taken seriously. It's genuinely funny but doesn't come off as a joke. It's fun with its quirky but intuitive combat system. Not for the easily offended though. The game is a must play with a kicking soundtrack and addictive game play.
  16. Mani84
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Best game ever in beat 'em up genre. I don't know why the metacritic Rate the game 73%. It should be rated at least 90%
  17. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    One of Masterpiece games and one of the best combat mechanic. Fresh gameplay,great story,and so much fun to playing this game
  18. grimreapersims
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
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  19. HakenV
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    God hand is a masterpiece, not only becasue of the gameplay, soundtrack, characters
    but also what IT represents, the only game were a developer did what he wanted to do, how he wanted without caring about industry, this is Shinji Mikami's most passionate work
    A must play for everyone who likes games, there is a lot behind god hand take your time to find it out, so go and play it right    God hand is a masterpiece, not only becasue of the gameplay, soundtrack, characters
    but also what IT represents, the only game were a developer did what he wanted to do, how he wanted without caring about industry, this is Shinji Mikami's most passionate work
    A must play for everyone who likes games, there is a lot behind god hand
    take your time to find it out, so go and play it right know, and get ready for a real challenge    … Expand
  20. RouletteWheel7
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Great game for the character Gene, roulette wheel, mini games, combat, God hand, fun characters you come across. The bad is tank controls, bad camera, God hand doesn't heal you when you activate it but only makes you invincible. The pros out weigh the cons and it's a must buy! The gameplay is so much fun Lucky Clover says buy and you should.
  21. daviMustafa
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best beat em up game I've ever played. If you like a challenging game, must check this one out.
  22. DuSpike
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic gameplay, one of my favourites of all time!! This rocks! Good difficulty, love the character design, story and music.
  23. Kian-Akudama
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    best game in my life and yes bro i love Asian video games and godhand is very special for me {:
  24. mon-tee
    May 22, 2011
    10
    As far as brawlers go, this takes the cake, possibly forever. TOO over the top you say! It's a video game. There's no such thing as TOO over the top. You want to kick a demon in the groin, go ahead. Maybe you would like to barrel kick a group of thugs, no one's stopping you. This game sets the bar for brawlers. I am glad some game developers realize games are supposed to be fun. Pick thisAs far as brawlers go, this takes the cake, possibly forever. TOO over the top you say! It's a video game. There's no such thing as TOO over the top. You want to kick a demon in the groin, go ahead. Maybe you would like to barrel kick a group of thugs, no one's stopping you. This game sets the bar for brawlers. I am glad some game developers realize games are supposed to be fun. Pick this gem up before it's gone forever.… Expand
  25. ThomasW.
    Jan 20, 2007
    10
    This game's a gem. It's nothing too deep, no pretentions; God Hand is just a fun, challenging game about brawling. If you can dig that, then you'll love it.
  26. Draculamarth
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    It is a damn shame this game flopped (thank you ign).

    Positives 1. It's difficult while being fair. Unlike games such as I Wanna Be The Guy or... other indie games, when you die in this game, it's on you, not shoddy programming. 2. It's amazingly over-the-top. Like some weird mix of Fist of the North Star, Western movies, and Streets of Rage, the game knows how to make you say    It is a damn shame this game flopped (thank you ign).

    Positives

    1. It's difficult while being fair. Unlike games such as I Wanna Be The Guy or... other indie games, when you die in this game, it's on you, not shoddy programming.

    2. It's amazingly over-the-top. Like some weird mix of Fist of the North Star, Western movies, and Streets of Rage, the game knows how to make you say "What".

    3. It's funny in a medium where most attempts to be funny fall on their faces. It's not afraid to be politically incorrect, not afraid to sound goofy, and not afraid to offend.

    Negatives

    1. Though some would say the casino adds "color" and "flavor" to the game, I think it's just a waste of time.

    2. Uh... you can see through textures?

    I don't have much negative to say about God Hand. 9 out of 10. You should buy it as a reminder of when Capcom didn't suck.    … Expand
  27. [Anonymous]
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    This game is hilariously underrated, and anyone turned off by negative reviews should give it a second thought. Initially, you may be turned off by the fact that the game essentially throws you right into the middle of things, with no idea of what to do, but tinker around with it, and you'll find a rewarding combo system, with clever (albeit irreverant) humor and dialog. Plus the This game is hilariously underrated, and anyone turned off by negative reviews should give it a second thought. Initially, you may be turned off by the fact that the game essentially throws you right into the middle of things, with no idea of what to do, but tinker around with it, and you'll find a rewarding combo system, with clever (albeit irreverant) humor and dialog. Plus the soundtrack is great.… Expand
  28. JamesG.
    Oct 17, 2006
    8
    This is probably the most fun I've had playin a beat em up since streets of rage. It captures all the fun of the early 90's games with over the top moves and other moves that will just make you laugh. There are some elements to the game that are frustrating, for example when you go through three quarters of the level only to be defeated then have to redo the whole thing. It can This is probably the most fun I've had playin a beat em up since streets of rage. It captures all the fun of the early 90's games with over the top moves and other moves that will just make you laugh. There are some elements to the game that are frustrating, for example when you go through three quarters of the level only to be defeated then have to redo the whole thing. It can turn into some button bashing, but you still have to think about it the majority of the time. The game doesn't warrant 9 or 10 in my eyes, which are left to games which are near perfect rather than a tongue-in-cheek effort to re-create whats missing from so many beat-em-ups. Overall i feel its a truly rewarding game, just challenging enough, but not too hard and if you don't take your gaming too seriously this is a fun and addictive game.… Expand
  29. DanL.
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    The graphics arent good, but Godhand more than makes up for it by being a really funny and challenging game. It's awesome!
  30. RichardA
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    Not be it for you to take any sort of guidance off someone who thinks Chaos Legion was an amazing slash 'em up and completed Megaman X7 on his own volition but this game comes under my top 10 favourite games of all time. It's not because of the frustrating and constant dying which just ends up being funny after the twelfth time the same fat ninja does the spinney blade thing at Not be it for you to take any sort of guidance off someone who thinks Chaos Legion was an amazing slash 'em up and completed Megaman X7 on his own volition but this game comes under my top 10 favourite games of all time. It's not because of the frustrating and constant dying which just ends up being funny after the twelfth time the same fat ninja does the spinney blade thing at you just after you've got out of one fight with three guys. It's not because of the humour that makes the game it's only little laughing stoke, drenched in liquid awesome. It's because of the places you can go after you beat it the first time. If you're anything like me then you aren't happy with the total annihilation of medium difficulty and beating Easy makes you feel like a weakling, even though you're destined to die at least once a level on easy. No, if you're anything like me you will complete easy and medium, put the controller down and then pick it up again after a few seconds because you just want to SEE if you can get through hard mode. Then you think that it'd be a good idea to try a kick-me sign run, a run through the game that stops you from using your special abilities. The game could last you months and months and could even totally destroy your social life if you wanted try a hard mode kick me sign run which can only be described as "mental".… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#6 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. GameBrink
    79
    The sound is truly what sets it apart from the rest. From the crazy background sounds you get after some Techniques, to the insanely hilarious dialogue you get in cutscenes, the sound is what kept me going until the end. [JPN Import]
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  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Still, God Hand is a guilty pleasure in that it's so embarrassingly poor in its basic design, yet totally awesome in its combat. [Nov. 2006, p.118]
  3. GamePro
    70
    It's more suited as a light snack and won't satisfy your hunger for a gourmet feat of beat-em-up goodness. [Nov 2006, p.93]
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