Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 14, 2020
    85
    Sure, at its core, Battle Through Time is a retelling of the TV series with some deviations, but it absolutely nails what makes Samurai Jack a modern animated masterpiece, and it was a delightful surprise to play through.
  2. ComicBook
    Aug 23, 2020
    80
    Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time captures so much of what made the original series resonate with people, and the gameplay gives you the feeling of being an unstoppable force like Jack. Whether you caught the show back in its original run or only hopped on when it arrived on Adult Swim a few years ago, this is a must.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Aug 21, 2020
    80
    Finally, after years of waiting, Samurai Jack fans finally have a game that captures the look, feel, and spirit of the cartoon series. It's not a perfect experience, mind you, but fans who've ever wanted to control the charming samurai now have an opportunity to do so.
  5. Softpedia
    Sep 2, 2020
    75
    Although it may seem short, the game is packed with engaging action and enough content to justify its price. Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a must-play title for fans of the cartoons, and it should be picked up by those looking for an action game too, even if they are not familiar with one of the most famous ninjas ever to grace recent pop culture.

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 83
  3. Negative: 12 out of 83
  1. megasone
    Aug 25, 2020
    5
    Its fine, If you played games similar to this one you'll see it borrows a lot. For example Jack's normal combo is just Mondo's from killer isIts fine, If you played games similar to this one you'll see it borrows a lot. For example Jack's normal combo is just Mondo's from killer is dead. I think the most upsetting thing about the game is there is not much to say about it. Its very great value character action. Also i hope you enjoy either early samurai jack or season 5 because that covers most of the stages in the game.

    Otherwise there is only really 2 things that urk me.
    -certain enemy types do not care if they are off-screen they are still going come over and attack you usually with something that'll knock you down.

    -The game has a collectible that there is no checklist to be found. The game implies it important but it never came back up for me.    … Full Review »
  2. RomulusReviews
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    8.7 on my rating scale but rounding to 9 here...

    Samurai Jack: Battle through Time was a nice, fun, little adaptation from its once very    8.7 on my rating scale but rounding to 9 here...

    Samurai Jack: Battle through Time was a nice, fun, little adaptation from its once very popular source. I had watched season one before the release of this game and I'm glad I did because it allowed me to understand what the developers were trying to accomplish. Graphics fit the art style from the television series, the sound and original voice acting keeps the charm needed to make this game a hit. Gameplay was solid but near the ending could get repetitive as waves of enemies come at you before your final showdown with the all mighty Aku! Loved this game and I'll certainly play it again and discover every secret and obtainable item throughout the world.    … Full Review »
  3. SanjiKun
    Aug 24, 2020
    7
    Incredibly hard. I played it on medium difficulty, but changed it to easiest cuz it was too hard. Guess what, easiest was also hard. I had toIncredibly hard. I played it on medium difficulty, but changed it to easiest cuz it was too hard. Guess what, easiest was also hard. I had to grind a lot for the arrows and the heals, and in the final fight I was stuck there without any heal. I restarted the whole stage, I had no heals. Nowhere to get heals from, I was stuck there forever. The story let's say is good but the gameplay is terrible. And at the beginning I rated it 10...… Full Review »
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