McFarlane's Evil Prophecy

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2004
Metascore
34

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 18 out of 28
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  1. Game Over Online
    64
    A solid beat-‘em-up built into a liquid loose foundation of repetition and pointless progression. If you simply must own everything McFarlane branded then go ahead and get it. I can’t stop you.
  2. GameSpot
    62
    It's an interesting concept, but it's ultimately a concept whose appeal will largely be based on your particular level of interest in McFarlane's designs--and on your ability to put up with some rather clunky gameplay and production values.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The dark atmospheric ambience combined with the four monster hunters and a slew of monsters gets to be a little much after a while. It's not only hard on the eyes with such a busy screen but the non-stop fighting gets to be a drag about half-way through the game.
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  5. Yahoo!
    60
    Dull, depressing, and monotonous. Although the combat system is reasonably interesting, the game doesn't come close to making the most of it.
  6. Game Chronicles
    56
    The gameplay neither lives up to the legacy of the man or any other game in the genre.
  7. GameZone
    55
    Cool elements that the game does possess are completely overshadowed by the glaring gameplay issues and non-existent audio.
  8. PSM Magazine
    50
    You know something's wrong when the most interesting character is the nerdy scientist with knee-high socks. [Sept 2004, p.26]
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  9. Next Level Gaming
    50
    What in the blue hell was going on when they released this out the door?
  10. eToychest
    50
    The graphic design and overall presentation is nowhere near what many would expect from a game slapped with Todd McFarlane's stamp of approval. The monotony of the unrelenting combat adds to the bitter taste this game leaves in its wake.
  11. GamingTrend
    50
    Just after the first section of the game I wanted to throw this game out the window. Where has the fun gone in beat-em up games? Where are the Final Fights, Streets of Rages, and Double Dragons today?

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User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 4 out of 7
  1. AriWertheim
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    Don't understand the fuss behind the game, great to play with friends especially if you have a lot people over. The game is stylized and pretty fun.
  2. Hellhammer
    Sep 4, 2020
    6
    Sure the game has faults and a fair few of them, but if you can live with them, it is a decent game. The best aspects of the game are probablySure the game has faults and a fair few of them, but if you can live with them, it is a decent game. The best aspects of the game are probably the different elemental attacks, the ability to switch between characters fast and the decent looking bosses. The game does not look nice. but alright for a game from 2004. I found myself enjoying the game by myself and with a friend. If you like beat-em-up games and can ignore the fact that it is getting old, you can have a good time with McFarlane`s Evil Prophecy.… Full Review »
  3. ZACkM.
    Jul 21, 2004
    0
    Absolute piece of sh... This game was a total mess. Listen, save your money......
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