Urban Reign

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 44
  3. Negative: 10 out of 44
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  1. GameCritics
    85
    There isn't a plot to speak of, nor any gameplay elements beyond the fighting. But the fighting really is exceptionally fun for novices and experts, which makes this game extremely successful on its own terms.
  2. eToychest
    84
    Urban Reign succeeds because it does what it set out to do: it is a fun, engaging brawler. The fighting system is deep and intriguing, the voice-acting is thankfully on-spot, and the game has a lot to offer, particularly for anyone looking for a quick, aggressive free-for-all.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    84
    A competent group beat 'em-up. The fast and violent fighting system works nicely. Too bad the arenas are flat and quite dull. [Mar 2006]
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  5. Game Informer
    80
    The developers have come up with an admirable gameplay engine for this brawler, one that provides the fluidity of a fighter, but with a streamlined control scheme that allows rookies to get in and have some fun beating down chumps. [Oct 2005, p.134]
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  6. Computer and Video Games
    80
    It looks good, the combat is easy on the thumbs and if you're after some brainless combat or endless winner-stays-on retro fighting action, Urban Reign is a great choice. [PSW]
  7. Games Radar
    78
    A solid beat-'em-up. It's unbalanced and frustrating at times but, when the combat is flowing freely, Urban Reign is hard to beat. [PSM2]
  8. BonusStage
    76
    If multiplayer is your game and you’ve got a multi-tap, Urban Reign is a great game to consider picking up and one I’m positive you’ll squeeze plenty of entertainment value out of it.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
16
#16 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 70
  3. Negative: 4 out of 70
  1. GatsuBerserker
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Best fighting game I ever played in my life and I played a lot. Such beautiful, intuitive mechanics, balanced characters strenghts andBest fighting game I ever played in my life and I played a lot. Such beautiful, intuitive mechanics, balanced characters strenghts and endurances, not like in other games where a big guy's punch has the same power as some girl and they can take the same amount of beating. This is so underrated that it makes me mad, no word of a sequel or a remake, such a shame. I spent countless days playing this in multiplayer with my friends and it's very addictive and fun. I'd score it 20 if it was possible.… Full Review »
  2. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    I played mostly the multiplayer mode with my friends, just an average game.
  3. Hamboy
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    This game is insane, the combat system is deep and allows for a lot of experimentation. From what I've seen and read, most people don'tThis game is insane, the combat system is deep and allows for a lot of experimentation. From what I've seen and read, most people don't explore the game mechanics and in the end find the game boring and repetitive. A beat em' up made for fighting game fans.… Full Review »
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