Voltron: Defender of the Universe

 Xbox 360
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 8 out of 20
  1. GamingTrend
    Dec 12, 2011
    72
    While there's definitely some fun to be had in the game, it's heavily tempered by frustration and boredom caused by the camera distance and the yawnfest that is the Voltron levels. Also, given how big a show Voltron was, twelve levels in three 'epsiodes' for 800 Microsoft Points ($10) seems a bit lacking.
  2. Game Chronicles
    Dec 8, 2011
    66
    Personally, I'd give this game a recommendation if it goes on a half-price sale, but 800ms points ($10) is just a bit too much for this budget-quality blast from the past that is way too short and way too repetitive to be taken seriously.
  3. Gameplanet
    Jan 31, 2012
    65
    Voltron: Defender of the Universe lacks anything beyond the main campaign, save an arena mode DLC available for an additional 240 MSP that really should have been included in the main game. It is also too short.
  5. GameFocus
    Dec 5, 2011
    65
    The nostalgic scenes from the show are nice, but if the gameplay doesn't support it, only the most die-hard of fans will be able to come back for a second helping.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 3, 2011
    65
    Pretty tie-in of the 80 japanese animated series. Varied gameplay and multiplayer up to 5 players. However the experience is very short and easy.
  7. Worth Playing
    Dec 15, 2011
    60
    Ultimately, Voltron: Defender of the Universe is nothing but wasted potential.
  8. TeamXbox
    Dec 14, 2011
    60
    Voltron's Survival Mode mechanic and shoot 'em up stages help try to keep the gameplay unique, but it is bogged down by uninspired base gameplay and a bizarre boss battle system. There are better dual stick shooters out there, but the amount of nostalgia they've packed into the game may make it a worthy purchase for Voltron fans.
  9. SpazioGames
    Dec 5, 2011
    60
    Voltron is a too short experience, but fans of the anime will enjoy it nonetheless.
  10. Vandal
    Jan 4, 2012
    50
    It seem as if the game tries to achieve the nostalgic effect in those players who remember animated series of the eighties and seventies, but it fails when trying to adapt it to current times. Although the graphics don't shine, the main problem is its repetitive gameplay, with uninspiring combat.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine
    Dec 5, 2011
    50
    Where Voltron completely falls apart is in its ridiculously poor boss battles.