Wild ARMs 5

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. TotalPlayStation
    95
    Wild ARMs 5 is one of the best RPGs to hit the PS2, simple as that. An old-school approach to the genre whittles down the gameplay to simple, core elements while stripping out all the annoying bits that have built up over the years. A definite buy.
  2. RPG Fan
    85
    With a fairly lengthy main quest and extras galore, at only $40 it's armed thievary.
  3. GameTrailers
    82
    On its tenth anniversary, the series has managed to come up with its biggest and brightest entry yet with a stock of engaging battles, quirky cutscenes, and slick shooting.
  5. GamePro
    80
    The sometimes ridiculous characters, anime presence, and engaging story line work together with intensely fun and strategic play mechanics to make this installment of the ARMs series the best yet.
  6. 1UP
    80
    The other major RPG released this week, the disappointing "Blue Dragon," promised to transport players back to those beloved days. Wild Arms 5 is the game that actually delivers.
  7. GamesRadar+
    80
    This Cowboy RPG generally doesn't mosey too far from the old dusty trail, but when it does (hex battles, spurs and... well, that's all we can think of) it's a good thing.
  8. AceGamez
    80
    It may have taken ten years, but it appears that with Wild ARMs 5, the series is ready to make the jump from appetizer to main course.
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  9. GameZone
    79
    The story is elementary with having to fight a great evil to save the world. But forget about the oversimplified storyline; the characters in the game are wild and crazy enough to keep players curious.
  10. Gamers' Temple
    78
    It's a solid RPG experience, but its dated graphics, odd storyline resolution and sometimes weak dialog hamper the game
  11. PSX Extreme
    78
    There's a lot of genuinely amusing character interaction, but the adolescent teasing and mock anger routines get old quickly, and they simply didn't put enough effort into most dungeons.
  12. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Although it is not extremely challenging, the scale and scope of the game will keep you hooked.
  13. GameSpot
    75
    Though rough in places, the RPG series' latest entry is one of its weirdest, if not best.

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Best PS2 Game of 2007
82
#82 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. LorenH.
    Apr 15, 2007
    9
    Definitely better than number four, improved on just about everything. Worth buying, especially for long time fans of the series.
  2. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
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