Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
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  1. Digital Entertainment News
    45
    Sidetracked is a perfect example of a great idea that didn’t get the proper work to make it shine. With a little more effort, the game could have gone from mediocre to must own.
  2. Game Chronicles
    40
    Halfway in between something that was rushed out the door to capitalize on the popularity of the series and a game that actually had some crafting. It’s worth the look for some mindless fun, but the price of admission is a bit high.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    What's not so impressive is that actual combat is pretty sucky. The combos themselves are simplistic. [Jun 2006, p.94]
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  5. G4 TV
    40
    From the thin level design to the promising but ultimately limited combo system, Sidetracked seems more like a proof of concept than a final product. It does break out into some very cool moves once in a while, but most of them can be had for free, simply by tuning into "Adult Swim."

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best PS2 Game of 2006
83
#83 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. TheGeekGetaway
    Sep 30, 2020
    7
    Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked is a good game for those who are into button-mashing hack and slash games, and also those who grew up with theSamurai Champloo: Sidetracked is a good game for those who are into button-mashing hack and slash games, and also those who grew up with the anime. The game definitely shows some of Suda 51's unique touches. Despite being average at times, and frustrating, it has fun gameplay that will hook you for a while.… Full Review »
  2. JohnnyD.
    Apr 20, 2006
    6
    amazing I luved it all the way thru butt for an fps it cud hav had more wepons.
  3. JayK.
    Apr 16, 2006
    10
    this game is not like the rest slash type games but also a beat maker thre better the beat the better the move and if you seen the hit anime this game is not like the rest slash type games but also a beat maker thre better the beat the better the move and if you seen the hit anime show well its nothing like same chartcters muen jin and fu but you have to follow this masterius charcter the game play is cool and this is one of the best anime basde games ever created and if you like the show than this game is for you.… Full Review »
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