Urban Reign

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
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
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  1. shootingstars99
    Aug 13, 2019
    3
    I'm going to assume this as an attempt at making something like a Golden Axe or Double Dragon, I don't think it worked out too well for them. There is no point to the game story-wise. Battles, while you can use the environment for some unique things, are ultimately repetitive and boring after an hour or two. This game is a one trick pony that isn't even that good at it's trick, and isI'm going to assume this as an attempt at making something like a Golden Axe or Double Dragon, I don't think it worked out too well for them. There is no point to the game story-wise. Battles, while you can use the environment for some unique things, are ultimately repetitive and boring after an hour or two. This game is a one trick pony that isn't even that good at it's trick, and is missing a leg.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Better than "Beat Down." [Oct 2005, p.107]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    53
    There's no sense of progression, only a sickening sense of tedium as you're dropped into the next box of a level and take on another too easy minion, too tough boss, and the too bewildering camera.
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  3. 1UP
    35
    With its slick visual polish and ample bone-crunching sound-effects, Urban Reign could have come out on tip. But thanks to an endless series of increasingly maddening and increasingly boring stages, you'll find yourself saying "No thanks," and turning off your PS2 and bringing this game back to the store. Xbox owners, be thankful you were spared this agony.
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