Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Bandai
  • Release Date: Aug 6, 2001
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 6 out of 16
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  1. IGN
    65
    It's not a recommended purchase for those who aren't fans of the series (and "Gundam Wing" followers are advised to stay well away), but it was never intended to be anything else.
  2. Gaming Age
    42
    The control can be a pain but the strength of the Gundam story is good enough to struggle through it.
  3. Gamezilla!
    71
    If, however, this is your first introduction to the Gundam series and a solid game is more your goal, you’ll find the gameplay frustrating and the average graphics and sound disappointing.
  5. PSX Nation
    50
    Diminished quality, lackluster programming effort and PlayStation 2-unworthy effects.
  6. All Game Guide
    60
    The presentation is really where Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo shines.
  7. Core Magazine
    58
    If you're a huge fan of the original Gundam series, this is your Game of the Year...On the other hand, if you're just looking for a fun game, Jaburo will likely bore you with snail's pace gameplay and frustrating missions.
  8. Electric Playground
    70
    The game isn’t particularly innovative, and ends rather rapidly. It is more of a Gundam teaser than a really rich gaming experience.
  9. GamePen
    50
    What it does have is anime cutscenes and voices lifted right out of the Gundam Wing series, and ultimately, fans of the series are the only ones who will get real enjoyment from it.
  10. Next Generation Magazine
    40
    The lack of multiplayer combat consigns this one to mediocrity. [Nov 2001, p.108]
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  11. Game Revolution
    33
    Once again, Gundam gamers are left with the wrong end of the beam saber. More bad control, less game and more advertisements.
  12. GameSpy
    68
    For a mech combat game, Journey to Jaburo isn't terrible, but it is lacking good control and the graphics are pretty sad overall.
  13. GamePro
    70
    Limited button-customization, poor object detection, and sloppy beam-saber execution add to the frustrations. Still, Journey to Jaburo is an enjoyable alternative for fans of giant-robot games.
  14. GameSpot
    68
    Enjoyable despite its flaws, and it offers those who have never seen the original television series or its movie adaptation a condensed version of a classic part of anime history.
  15. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    40
    Only a hollow shell of the landmark 1979 series that started it all. [Oct 2001, p.148]
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  16. GameShark
    46
    A snail in an Olympic sized pool moves faster than this game, and it gets to the point where it becomes too frustrating to play.
  17. GamerWeb Sony
    45
    This easily pales in comparison next to "Z.O.E." or "Armored Core 2," and I'm not interested in spending more time with it.

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#30 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 48
  3. Negative: 2 out of 48
  1. Soulsofdeath
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    I played these game back in the day. The controls are different from what your normally use. It works b/c it gives weight to the gundam. AfterI played these game back in the day. The controls are different from what your normally use. It works b/c it gives weight to the gundam. After a while you get use to it. Pretty short game but there is some extra stuff you can do after you beat the game and other gundam get unlocked. The only reason why its getting rated so low is b/c of the controls which if you played the game enough it´s really not as bad as ppl make it out to be. If you don´t mind learning how to play the game you will most likely enjoy it.… Full Review »
  2. JagdDoga
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    Wow, it is odd how it can get such a good score then some critics are losers...
  3. Exaptation
    Dec 11, 2002
    9
    This game is really great and the reason that people don't like it is because they put the limitations of the mechs into their response This game is really great and the reason that people don't like it is because they put the limitations of the mechs into their response to your controls. Each mech had a variable tolerance for inputing different types of moves. Once you learn the limitations of each mech it is not hard at all to make them do what you want. The downside of the game is the lack of missions to play. The story mode is great but very brief and not to challenging. The tactic battles are also great fun (I played them till i had S+ ratings for all the missions) but there were only three mission maps.… Full Review »
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