Dead to Rights

 Xbox
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
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  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    Dead to Rights is a terrific guilty pleasure. If it was a film, it would be a straight-to-video movie. While the game's main inspiration is Max Payne, it features more than just stylish shooting. The protagonist Jack Slate manages to do it all. He can brawl, disarm bombs, extinguish fires, and more. Even Jack's loyal dog Shadow gets in on the action. DTR is goofy to the extreme, but it'sDead to Rights is a terrific guilty pleasure. If it was a film, it would be a straight-to-video movie. While the game's main inspiration is Max Payne, it features more than just stylish shooting. The protagonist Jack Slate manages to do it all. He can brawl, disarm bombs, extinguish fires, and more. Even Jack's loyal dog Shadow gets in on the action. DTR is goofy to the extreme, but it's a lot of fun. I would rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand
  2. Mr.T
    Oct 6, 2002
    10
    Tech tv doesnt know what they r talkin about. this game is awesome.i actually beat it.
  3. TamasS.
    Sep 4, 2002
    10
    Great game. Most innovative I've seen in a long time. The mini-games are excellent and make it an extremely diverse gaming experience. Fighting never got dull either, since each main character had to be defeated in a very different way.
  4. Theimminent26
    Mar 6, 2003
    9
    I borrowed this game and my friends xbox and seriously enjoyed it. I played Max Payne and couldn't really get into it, I applaud them for making a real mature game in all but I enjoy this game way more. THe Diving effect is sweet, There is a great selection of weapons, and the action is just non-stop almost. Besides the Cheesy plot , un-realistic cutscenes, mediocre minigames, and I borrowed this game and my friends xbox and seriously enjoyed it. I played Max Payne and couldn't really get into it, I applaud them for making a real mature game in all but I enjoy this game way more. THe Diving effect is sweet, There is a great selection of weapons, and the action is just non-stop almost. Besides the Cheesy plot , un-realistic cutscenes, mediocre minigames, and repetitive fight scenes I was amazed. I amlost bought an xbox until someone told me It's on the other systems and better. to bad, I guess. Apartment26 is key....listen .....just listen.....… Expand
  5. JohnC.
    Aug 18, 2002
    8
    This game is by far the best action game i have played on the xbox. The minigames provide a nice diversion. Although some of the minigames can be difficult its a pretty enjoyable experience. The action is fast, frentic, and fun. The different moves that Jack can execute are amazing. This is one game I'll be playing for awhile on my xbox.
  6. TarikT.
    Sep 15, 2002
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. If anyone thought this was a take off of max payne they are wrong, this game was in development before max payne. The whole game is action. If you are one of those realistic shooter gamers this game is not for you. And if you are a sissy this game is not for you. IT is Increadibly HARD. I'm suprised i beat it. You can unlock 18 disarm moves One of the best games i have ever played. If anyone thought this was a take off of max payne they are wrong, this game was in development before max payne. The whole game is action. If you are one of those realistic shooter gamers this game is not for you. And if you are a sissy this game is not for you. IT is Increadibly HARD. I'm suprised i beat it. You can unlock 18 disarm moves which are extremely bad-ass. Take people as human shields, go into bullet time. This game has probobly more action than any other action movie ever. Sometimes it feels like you are playing a movie. This is a MUST BUY for a none sissy gamer.… Expand
  7. JackSlate
    Dec 29, 2002
    10
    amazing thats all i could say.
  8. iamevilhomer
    Mar 18, 2017
    8
    Not a very good game but there are two really good things about it that might interest you.

    1... Very challenging. Once you play enough you get a good grasp on the learning curve. Good luck getting out of prison lol.

    2... It's story is very pleasing in that action movie die hard sort of a way.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#26 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#5 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    This story-based, action-adventure title is probably the most gratifying Xbox-only game this summer, even though it does have some flaws.
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  2. AceGamez
    80
    The run-and-gun portions of Dead to Rights come together so perfectly that you become enraptured by your ability to take down hordes of bad guys in classic Jon Woo style. It's these intense, visceral, wicked gunfights that make you forget reality and draw you completely into Slate's fantasy world of fast and furious gun-slinging action. Sadly, the beat 'em up sections of the game mar what otherwise would have been a perfect title.
  3. Eurogamer
    60
    Despite throwing in a canine companion, button-tapping mini-games and retweaking difficulty levels and so on between NTSC and PAL, Dead to Rights is fundamentally underwhelming to look at, repetitive to play and riddled with more flaws than bullet holes, and this'll stick like rigour mortis after your fiftieth fistfight.
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