Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. games(TM)
    70
    Highly entertaining and, above all, fun. Despite being filled with all manner of videogame cliches, Metal Arms somehow feels refreshingly new and not at all like the cobbled together title that it so undoubtedly is. [Christmas 2003, p.103]
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  2. GameCritics
    65
    Considering the great number of things Metal Arms: Glitch in the System gets right, it's a shame that the game is ultimately sullied by its gassy length (it doesn't seem to know when to end) and often sadistic difficulty (did anyone play-test it?).

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#49 Best PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 17, 2023
    6
    It's even cool like the destruction of robots, smoke particles, real-time physics. But the game is difficult.. you have to shoot many shots toIt's even cool like the destruction of robots, smoke particles, real-time physics. But the game is difficult.. you have to shoot many shots to kill an enemy while you die easily. Not to mention the noises the robot makes which is ridiculous! Sounds like a ladyboy talking… Full Review »
  2. Ryandddher
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing game with great graphics and with an impressive destruction system
    But the game unfortunately has sometimes unintentional bad AI and    Amazing game with great graphics and with an impressive destruction system
    But the game unfortunately has sometimes unintentional bad AI and sometimes when using the scope on some enemies their health will be displayed as 100% even after damaging the enemy
    But besides that, the comedy is great and balanced
    And trying to beat it 100% is challenging since the some secret chips are hidden very well , but unfortunately doing so only unlocks multiplayer stages    … Full Review »
  3. GeoKaiser
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This game is an underrated gem,it is challenging it has so many levels that will keep you play for a long time.Decent graphics,goodThis game is an underrated gem,it is challenging it has so many levels that will keep you play for a long time.Decent graphics,good sound,mediocre controls but has a lot of challenge and action so it's a must buy!… Full Review »
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