Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2004
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    When you have something that's this cool to start with, even a fairly average gameplay experience is enough to hold the torch.
  2. Yahoo!
    80
    Ultimately, The Shadow of Aku's excellent controls, just-right fighting action, humor, and easy-on-the-eyes visuals do the Samurai Jack license proud.
  3. Play Magazine
    75
    Exactly the game I wanted, delivered right when I needed it most...a great time with a great character in a great genre - plug and play, instant fun. [Apr 2004, p.56]
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  5. Warcry
    75
    It needed more content and more effort. The mechanics of the game are good (for the most part) but the most impressive engine and artwork in the world can’t make a game excellent without any substantial content.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. The_Calvinator
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    The Playstation 2 had a few three dimensional platformers that ruled over my elementary school years— I spent months and months on TwinsanityThe Playstation 2 had a few three dimensional platformers that ruled over my elementary school years— I spent months and months on Twinsanity and Sands of Time, and ‘Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku’ is shooting me right back to those weekends of age seven and eight. It’s short, and easy, but very fun.… Full Review »
  2. PedroG.
    Jun 24, 2004
    10
    I love this game this is the game I was looking for very nice.
  3. G.D.
    Mar 30, 2004
    10
    It is Best game ever.
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