Graffiti Kingdom

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Hot-B
  • Release Date: Jul 28, 2005
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. Play Magazine
    55
    As with similar games, the concept is good, but the execution needs to be more compelling. [June 2005, p.56]
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  2. IGN
    68
    As a way to make some characters that are sick and twisted or beautifully detailed, the character creation system in Graffiti Kingdom is an amazing tool. But that just makes it all the more heartbreaking when the rest of the game is such a simple and at times frustrating experience.
  3. GameZone
    70
    Unfortunately the brilliance of its creative design just isn’t enough to keep gamers interested in to plot but for those willing to overlook a poorly executed RPG, this game is a unique experience worth the look.
  5. GamerFeed
    70
    Graffiti Kingdom is definitely worth buying if you love art or just building things, but if you're just looking for a solid action adventure title you should spend your money elsewhere.
  6. GameSpy
    60
    RPG fans and fans of titles such as "Monster Rancher" and "Magic Pengel" will probably adore it.
  7. GameSpot
    72
    The action in Graffiti Kingdom is brief and shallow, but creating and animating your own crazy creatures is easy and rewarding enough to make up for it.
  8. Gaming Age
    67
    I can only really recommend this to gamers who have the creative bug in them and want to put their ideas to work. The drawing tool is great, and it is very cool to see your ideas come to life.
  9. Game Informer
    60
    Awful controls and braindead combat. [Sept 2005, p.102]
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  10. Game Chronicles
    61
    It’s a great idea which sounds like a lot of fun, but falls short when it comes to fruition. I'd love to see Hot-B and Taito try this again, while paying closer attention to gameplay, controls, and streamlining the create-a-character in such a way that makes it much more accessible.
  11. Gamers' Temple
    64
    An innovative concept wedged into a mediocre game.
  12. GameCritics
    60
    It's sublimely complex and bursting with potential on one hand, unbelievably limited and shortsighted on the other.
  13. DarkStation
    70
    Had they found a way to make the combat in the game more enjoyable this could have really been a force to be reckoned with.
  14. games(TM)
    60
    It’s unfortunate that the design aspect is so much more entertaining than the game itself but that’s not to discredit the actual adventure – it’s still a perfectly enjoyable action RPG title that just suffers from being a little simple. [Nov 2005, p.120]
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Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. sneekurp
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    Got this game when I was 11 and promptly drew a giant penis character that I proceeded to use for half the game. Advanced drawing mechanicsGot this game when I was 11 and promptly drew a giant penis character that I proceeded to use for half the game. Advanced drawing mechanics for a game this old, still a joy to revisit… Full Review »
  2. Wimpkid
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    This game is a addictive game. I like how they designed it and how it looked like. My favourite childhood game soThis game is a addictive game. I like how they designed it and how it looked like. My favourite childhood game so far.......................................… Full Review »
  3. kenichinsfs
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the best creative game there can be in those days. The custom creation of your doodle monster is great! A betterThis game is one of the best creative game there can be in those days. The custom creation of your doodle monster is great! A better improvement since "Magic Pengel" release. I've played this years before, yet it's still quite great!

    Through longer the progress of your game, more and more actions for your "doodle" can be made. With also different parts is allowed. From charge attacks and tackles, to punches and kicking, etc.. Robotic like or humanoid doodles also can be made. Depending on the painter (player's) like, giving a more free will to these certain kind of games. It can be quite a blast playing this!

    Seeing through how the game actually is.. I tell you.. The story isn't that totally great. It's quite alright a bit. They concentrated a bit too much on the game play, and leveling though. The enjoyment mostly can be seen through the progress of your doodle.. Seeing how much it can be stronger than ever.

    Despite it's "cartoony" art made. It quite actually fits the game. Well for a 2005 ps2 game that is.. Still there are no problems with that.

    On top of all that.. I give it a 9/10 due to it's creative game play, and can be one of the most memorable games I've played so far since Atari. I suggest playing this, this is definitely worth it.    … Full Review »
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