• Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2006
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 9 out of 142
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  1. Jun 29, 2022
    2
    **** game and i still give it a 4 because the fights were fun but that's all because the rest of the game is just walking around the small map chat and watch cutscene, when I bought it in 2010 I thought this crap would be a beat em up. the graphics and map interaction was great

Awards & Rankings

43
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#22 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
17
#17 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 58
  2. Negative: 2 out of 58
  1. 85
    I still enjoyed this game, for the character development and good storyline kept things interesting. I enjoyed the battles too, though they could have used some variety. It's almost too linear in its presentation, which makes it feel like 95 percent of the game falls under the "beat the hell out of thugs and go from point A to point B" scenario. [JPN Import]
  2. Unlike 99% of games, in Ryu Ga Gotoku you play as a guy who is pretty much the coolest, most badass, most likeable character in the world. He's the ultra strong guy with a heart of gold; the suave guy whom everyone wants to be friends with. So following Kazuma through his adventure tends to be extremely satisfying since he's such a great character. [JPN Import]
  3. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    No threat to "GTA," but it's not meant to be. Instead it's an absorbing role-playing adventure with plenty to keep you busy. [Sept 2006, p.74]