Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

 PlayStation 4
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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

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  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 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.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 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.    … Expand
  2. Simoncino
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a very simple action game with trivial mechanics, it tries to increase the depth of the combat system through the introduction of alternative weapons and a rich skill tree, but without great success. At the normal difficulty level you have to be really unscrupulous to incur the game over screen and the five hours+ necessary to complete the campaign slipSamurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a very simple action game with trivial mechanics, it tries to increase the depth of the combat system through the introduction of alternative weapons and a rich skill tree, but without great success. At the normal difficulty level you have to be really unscrupulous to incur the game over screen and the five hours+ necessary to complete the campaign slip away without leaving much. Although the graphics seem really dated, as well as the level design, everything appears very faithful to the original cartoon. If you are passionate about Samurai Jack, then, you might perhaps turn a blind eye.… Expand
  3. Tangent530
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Honestly the game is cool until you crank up the difficulty and get shot to death by the enemy that just back steps and then shoots you a billon times... the amazing samurai warrior out sped by the terror of the green big robot that can shoot a million green lasers and then back step. What’s better than one anyone enemy with a **** ai. Try 10 in one mob and hope you don’t get hit and dieHonestly the game is cool until you crank up the difficulty and get shot to death by the enemy that just back steps and then shoots you a billon times... the amazing samurai warrior out sped by the terror of the green big robot that can shoot a million green lasers and then back step. What’s better than one anyone enemy with a **** ai. Try 10 in one mob and hope you don’t get hit and die with full health cause they all have full auto lasers and just back step all day if you are getting shot by more than one green **** bot you can easily got from full hp to dead in a matter of seconds. Did this game even try with the enemies?Btw the sword sucks fat cock.… Expand
  4. 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 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 isIncredibly 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...… Expand
  5. FreedomFighters
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    Damn, do I love it when expectations get exceeded. While “Samurai Jack” wasn’t one of the shows I watched the most as a kid, I did enjoy what I saw of it, and I do think it’s very compelling. The fact that the series finally received its final season in 2017, and that it ended up earning so much positive talk, was only icing on the cake. But when “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” wasDamn, do I love it when expectations get exceeded. While “Samurai Jack” wasn’t one of the shows I watched the most as a kid, I did enjoy what I saw of it, and I do think it’s very compelling. The fact that the series finally received its final season in 2017, and that it ended up earning so much positive talk, was only icing on the cake. But when “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” was announced, I kinda just scratched my head in confusion. The sudden announcement of a new “Samurai Jack” game made me worried that it would simply be a cash-in on the show’s popularity, and when I saw the gameplay…it just seemed off. There was something about it that wasn’t grabbing me, and I didn’t have very high expectations going into it. And that’s why it’s with great happiness that I report to you guys…I liked it!
    “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” will certainly not bring anything new to the table: it’s a simple, by-the-books action game that, at times, feels like a more kid-friendly alternative to “Ghost of Tsushima” in its combat. But, while it’s not reinventing the wheel, the one thing it is doing is providing fun, exciting action gameplay. Though I made the “Ghost of Tsushima” comparison, the game hearkens back a bit to older action games, but does so charmingly, with solid combat mechanics and variety. I also didn’t expect the game to have as much depth as it does, but damn, does it. There’s a lot of content to unlock and learn here, and it makes the game a real winner. While I didn’t think I’d care for the visual design at first, I do think it handles the move to 3D pretty decently, and I also appreciate that the game handles the source material with respect. The story is good, the writing is solid, and the overall package here is good stuff.
    It’s not perfect, though: beyond that whole “it brings nothing new to the table” thing I said earlier, the game is definitely really short, and I also would’ve liked it if there was a little more variety to it, specifically in the boss fights. Very few of them are very memorable, and sometimes, it’s kinda boring just fighting bigger versions of the enemies you just fought. I would’ve liked if the bosses were a bit more interesting, instead of the repetitive boss design we got.
    Other than that, though “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time” is a pleasant surprise, and in a year like 2020, it’s kinda nice to have one of those. Even if it’s not the greatest game to release this year, it’s an enjoyable time that I recommend for “Samurai Jack” fans, as well as those looking for a solid, linear action game. With how short it is, I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to wait for a price drop, but I still suggest you play the game. If you want proof that licensed games can still be good when handled with genuine love and care, look no further than “Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time.”
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 “Good”    … Expand
  6. dookieffs
    Sep 14, 2020
    5
    Well, bought the game after some of these reviews and I am ending up a bit disappointed. Game itself simply isn't polished, dialogs and storytelling is shallow, models debatable. Most of the encounters you can trivialise by simply jumping and smashing triangle, also that bug leg weapon animation makes you invulnerable, basically making train boss fight trivial. This is a 20$ worth game,Well, bought the game after some of these reviews and I am ending up a bit disappointed. Game itself simply isn't polished, dialogs and storytelling is shallow, models debatable. Most of the encounters you can trivialise by simply jumping and smashing triangle, also that bug leg weapon animation makes you invulnerable, basically making train boss fight trivial. This is a 20$ worth game, which would be even fair to end up as free for plus members. However I would recommend a play through for real samuraj Jack fans.… Expand
  7. DeniedSilence
    Jan 17, 2021
    5
    From the get-go, Jack feels polished. His character movement feels fluid; his heavy attacks feel weighty, and his light attacks feel thunderously quick. Accompanied by an extensive skill tree and the player and Jack are laughing.
    The game in all honestly begins just fine; this story takes place at the end of season 5, as Jack and Ashi successfully go back to the past they are thwarted    From the get-go, Jack feels polished. His character movement feels fluid; his heavy attacks feel weighty, and his light attacks feel thunderously quick. Accompanied by an extensive skill tree and the player and Jack are laughing.
    The game in all honestly begins just fine; this story takes place at the end of season 5, as Jack and Ashi successfully go back to the past they are thwarted once more by Aku. Jack is separated and begins his quest. Aku creates a fake reality to torment jack through, and I don't hate the idea, or at least I didn't. It soon spirals as you make your way through the short campaign. Soon realising the game has missed colossal opportunities along the way.
    Ok, let us discuss my gripes, lazy cutscenes to doors next to the player. Right **** next to you.
    Silly close-ups of jacks face after enemies are defeated. I didn't mind it the first twenty or so times but come on; It takes away from the pacing.
    Can't fall off ledges and sides, it just makes the little exploring forgivable and pointless.
    Speaking of limited exploring, I honestly wished they used jacks athleticism a lot more. This man should be able to do anything.
    The graphics, for the most part, are acceptable. If Aku wants a bleak dystopian world, then I think they do an excellent job during gameplay. Though I can't stand pretty much every cutscene; the tv show is renowned for its fantastic cinematography. These cutscenes are just lame.
    If you plan on playing this and are a Jack fan, skip all the cutscenes and create the story in your imagination.
    The trial and tested clear areas doors open level formatting is still god awful so I recommend playing this game one level at a time.

    I wish they added, greater exploration, Jack was renowned for his athletism, so make use of it.
    A story in which Split screen coop would make sense, allowing the other player to take on jacks allies would have added so much replayability.
    Enjoyable cutscenes.
    More robust level structure, **** the early 2000's destroy a group of enemies then a door opens approach.

    If you're a massive Jack fan, this game does well to create the feeling of an unstoppable Jack tearing through machines even if spamming buttons gets the job done. A respectable but disappointing.

    5/10    … Expand
  8. Lith379
    Feb 22, 2022
    5
    After finding out about this game, I decided that it was the time to watch the whole Samurai Jack after all those years. I ended up enjoing the series much more than the game. It seems just seemed so cheap. The same NPCs that are scattered around and that give you random weapons (why?), the weird-looking cutscenes. The same enemies are recycled over and over throught the whole game withoutAfter finding out about this game, I decided that it was the time to watch the whole Samurai Jack after all those years. I ended up enjoing the series much more than the game. It seems just seemed so cheap. The same NPCs that are scattered around and that give you random weapons (why?), the weird-looking cutscenes. The same enemies are recycled over and over throught the whole game without any variation to the gameplay. I just expected much more from this game… Expand
  9. Nfhre
    Nov 2, 2022
    6
    It is mildly fun I have to say, would recommend to people who like this kind of game
  10. asgde
    Feb 7, 2023
    5
    Had really high hope but came back with big disappointment. probably wait for the sequel

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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.
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  2. PlaySense
    Sep 11, 2020
    70
    Jack is back, with a story fans will love, a welcome return of the original voice cast and surprisingly deep gameplay. The graphics are plain ugly though and the price tag rather steep, especially if you consider the game's short length.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Sep 6, 2020
    60
    Not very enthralling and without particular flashes.
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