Kakuto Chojin

 Xbox
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 15 out of 26
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  1. GameZone
    70
    It's simple, yet still cool looking, and is one of the very few fighting games to include a four-player mode. It's not the best feature in the world, but it's something fun to do with your friends on the weekend.
  2. Play Magazine
    70
    A beautifully brutal fighter - a shining example of how incredible modern game models can look, and how powerful the Xbox is. Man it does nice boobs. [Jan 2003, p.80]
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  3. IGN
    62
    Technically solid, but Kakuto Chojin lacks the spark of a great fighter. It has no soul.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    62
    It certainly says something about a game's quality when the most impressive feature is the lighting. [Jan 2003, p.84]
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  6. Armchair Empire
    61
    After playing (and completing) Kakuto Chojin’s single-player story mode in about 10 minutes or so you will you find yourself incredulously asking no one in particular, “This is all there is?”
  7. GameSpy
    60
    It seems like the game is not just merely unpolished or unfinished, but almost completely absent.
  8. XGP Gaming
    58
    Having studied martial arts myself for a few years, I'm aware that multiple drunken styles exist, but I did not realize ninjas were allowed to hit the sauce.
  9. GameSpot
    55
    While the game offers some impressive production values, it ultimately seems shallow and incomplete, and it won't hold anyone's attention for long.
  10. GamePro
    50
    Attempts to be an exciting pugilist but fails miserably.
  11. Yahoo!
    50
    As generic and forgettable as the game's name.

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#18 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
  1. ILLGOTTI
    May 23, 2007
    9
    This game came out at a time when Tekken and soul calibur were duking it out with DOA. unfortunately, like me and many others, we failed to This game came out at a time when Tekken and soul calibur were duking it out with DOA. unfortunately, like me and many others, we failed to give the game a fair shake, because we were already bogged down, competing in other games. now that the luster of those games have worn off, I bought Kakuto chojin online, hoping for something new. and the game PLAYS GREAT. of course, theres the whole... no story in story mode, no endearment of the charachters, but this game is very well on par with Tekken. sure you can Button mash, but this game teaches you that defense is priority. if you play fight night, you will love this game. if you play Tekken, you will like this game. if you live By virtua fighter, you will like this game, for the fact that Detail was paramount, and Hit detection was excellent. nothing was cheap about the game. just the controllers. a 10 is extreme, but the game is fun when you play with your friends, especially those of the same level. but again, no character development. but if you played MK Armageddon, and want something that fixes the stiffness, and gives you quality competition, this game is GREAT. Part 2 would fix these issues. as you play the game, you will see that the overall feel DREAM FACTORY put in the game was Ruthless. for 2002, and it is now 2007, the gameplay holds up surprisingly well. it may even aanger you that Microsoft didnt stop the game before its release and say "put a story in this thing". the game was like Box Defining for microsoft. hopefully they will consider making a sequel that competes with tekken, since PS3 has Tekken on lock down. if you are Curious, BUY THIS GAME. sure it is out of print, but get it, just so you can effectively shake your fist at Microsoft, and make them finish this game.… Full Review »
  2. FighterMaster
    Jul 24, 2004
    7
    When I first played this game I shrugged it off as an unfinished product like lots of other people. Then I went into the moves list and When I first played this game I shrugged it off as an unfinished product like lots of other people. Then I went into the moves list and discovered that there are a hell of a lot of moves for every character, although the chojin moves are sayed to be secret so you have to figure them out for yourself. You can get through this game with each character pretty fast, but to master the games moves would take forever. Just take a look at the moves set and you will know what I'm talking about. The character graphics are good, as are the lighting and shadowing effects, but the arenas are as empty and dead as the first Battle Arena Toshinden. The music is good heavy metal in some areas, boring in others.And what's with no blood? All you see when you hit your opponent is a red cloud like the crap in Tekken.This is supposed to be undergroung fighting, right? If only the arenas had breakable objects like the ones in Tao Feng it would have been better. If you're looking for the best fighting game on the Box, stick with DOA 3 or Tao Feng. If you just want something different this might do. Also this game was recalled because of religious references in the game so good luck finding it!… Full Review »
  3. TheVirus2
    Nov 22, 2003
    9
    Just buy it is my advice... The whole game rulezzz!!!
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