Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

"The game lacks for Samurai Jack&s;s smooth, stylish animation and deceptively deep characterizations."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time definitely doesn&s;t offer anything particularly groundbreaking but it does feature satisfying old-school hack and slash fun that&s;s hard not to enjoy. Throw in some RPG elements and you&s;re left with a solid albeit lackluster experience."

"A great adaptation of the Samurai Jack cartoon, full of hack and slash action, cool weapons and a beautiful art style. Featuring an original story, even fans of the show never saw."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a surprisingly fleshed-out action game that should please both the Toonami faithful and those who miss a simpler time in the action genre."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an enjoyable nostalgia trip both in gameplay and story, but it&s;s just not quite $40 worth of game."

"However, don’t let my criticisms deter you from picking this game up. At $40 it has a lot to offer. I never found myself angry or bored revisiting previous levels. There’s a fair bit of content for that $40, it’s …"

"Although Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time has the occasional frame rate drop, and it doesn&s;t pose that high a challenge, Soleil&s;s game direction has proved worthwhile. Having all the tools to shape your experience provides a thoroughly enjoyable experience for …"

"If Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time had been released when the show was still popular or even alongside the 2017 release of the last season, perhaps it would be more understandable. Instead, it feels like a game without a purpose. …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a weak adaptation of the series, but the action mechanics just aren&s;t all there either, dragging it down even further. With a few tweaks it could be a fun little weekend mascot game, but …"

"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 …"

"So 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 …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time occasionally stumbles, but it often manages to be a strong showcase for the TV series."

"With characters and a story so true to the source material, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an excellently executed adaptation that Samurai Jack fans will adore."

"This game truly is the Samurai Jack game that fans have been longing for for years. Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is clearly inspired by the original God of War games and follows many of the same patterns. There&s;s enough …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a love letter to the animated series and a throwback to classic platform action games of the PS2 era, in the best possible way."

"It&s;s usual to be wary of games based on licensed properties, as historically they tend to be subpar quality churned out for a quick buck. However, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is unexpectedly a fun time."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a mediocre trip down memory lane. Although interacting with beloved characters is amusing, its core gameplay is dull and repetitive. Fans may enjoy the new narrative that extends the epic conclusion of season 5 …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a great-playing game that falls just a bit short of being a well-crafted overall experience."

"While Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time could ultimately do with some more focus on its core elements rather than its extensive side system, there is enough here to be enjoyable. For fans of the series revisiting these classic locations and …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time goes back to the past-for better or worse, as a fun, but somewhat shallow experience."

"What&s;s on offer here is a version of what would only have been available, back then, from a top-flight studio; a haven for those who crave a hit of Tartakovsky; and a hack-and-slash hardly ahead of the curve but happy …"

"Boy are licensed games a tough one, especially when the attempt to bring solid production values to them is there with the right voice cast and a desire to honor the essence of the original material..."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time honestly surprised me with just how good it was."

"A relic of another time, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time feels dated by today&s;s standards of character action games but still represents a mighty fine way to replay as one of Adult Swim&s;s most notable heroes."

"Ultimately, this isn&s;t the Samurai Jack game of your dreams. But despite its flaws, this is a good action game that will please fans, and its simplistic nature may even introduce the property to a younger audience."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an incredible action platformer with stunning animation and action that more than lives up to the reputation of the series."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time truly feels like a blast from the past. Instead of playing into modern action game trends, the game revisits the style and feel of old-school action games with great success. There are a few frustrating …"

"If you’re a fan of the show, a fan of hack-and-slash games, and a fan of games with robust combat, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is the game for you."

"It may feel like it&s;s a few years too late, but Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a worthwhile experience that properly celebrates a beloved IP while being a darned good action game in its own right. A striking art …"

"if you haven&s;t watched the TV Series, then you should probably stay away from Samurai Jack Battle Through Times, as it doesn&s;t make much sense. On the other hand, the fans of the franchise may find it more appealing, if …"

"If you’re a huge Samurai Jack fan who wants to spend some more time with the character, it’s worth a play. But if you have experience with the likes of Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden, you will find its …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a fun romp through some of the episode settings in the series. Although many old characters make appearances, there isn&s;t a whole lot of interaction or story development in-game. This might Battle Through Time …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Trough Time can be considered the Samurai&s;s redemption in the cracks of time. Although it has repetitive and tiring gameplay after some time, it manages to amuse and encourage the player to explore each part of the …"

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time can help you live out your dream and play as everyone&s;s favorite samurai. It&s;s an action-packed adventure that for the most part lives up to the legacy of the source material."

"Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a competent, if linear and somewhat unbalanced, action adventure. You can tell that the game studio was made up of true fans who poured their love for the show into this game. But the …"

"Samurai Jack Battle Through Time brings us back to the future (and the past) one last time for one last grand Samurai Jack adventure. There’s a lot to appreciate here, but there are some pitfalls that will weigh down players …"

"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;s not a perfect experience, mind you, but fans who&s;ve ever wanted to control the charming samurai …"