Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Reviews
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 scope and grandeur of the Samurai Jack IP are sadly limited by this game's low-budget restrictions. It's fun for what it is, but it left me hungry for more.
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 just that it isn’t perfect and one should know that going into Battle Through Time. Fans of Samurai Jack however will most likely love this game as it canonically takes place during the final season as Jack is trapped in time. I also think Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is great for both adults and kids.
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't a whole lot of interaction or story development in-game. This might Battle Through Time a bit harder to get into for players who weren't avid fans of the game. However, if you like old-style action RPG games, this will probably be right up your ally.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is much more impressive than was expected, but still feels too much like a greatest hits tour.
FOOLISH SAMURAI! Welcome back a true legend, a hero with a sword, here to defeat the evil demon Aku. In this third-person action and adventure, you will play the legendary Samurai Jack from the famous cartoon by Adult Swim. You are blasted back into the past, and it is up to Jack to find his way back as he ventures through locations and enemies beyond belief to save the future.
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 an action game that fans of the series shouldn't miss. Those looking for an old-fashioned fun action game can have what they want in this game, even if they haven't watched the show before. After playing the game, you'll want to watch Samurai Jack again.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
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 enough fan service in this game to keep fans happy, while simultaneously being enjoyable for a new audience. If you're a fan of this old-school style of action-adventure game play, I recommend this title.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an exceptional attempt for a licensed Samura Jack game. It does suffer from some repetitive gameplay but for the most part, this is a solid action game.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a decently good time. It offers more challenge than I expected but not so much so that it becomes frustrating. The original cast, the successful visual conversion to 3D, and the suitable story all come together to create one of the best tie-in games I’ve ever played.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, is an excellent game for not only for all lovers of this highly acclaimed series. The animation and gameplay can easily evoke younger players into the world of samurai's adventures and serve as a statement of this cartoon sryle, perhaps even capturing new fans for the show.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Samurai Jack: Battle Trough Time can be considered the Samurai'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 scene in search of secrets. It is definitely the best Samurai Jack game ever released.
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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 by those looking for an action game too, even if they are not familiar with one of the most famous ninjas ever to grace recent pop culture.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time can help you live out your dream and play as everyone's favorite samurai. It's an action-packed adventure that for the most part lives up to the legacy of the source material.
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. It's stunningly average and plays exactly like the long-forgotten cheap tie-in titles that once dominated the market. It gives the simplest fan service and the least challenging take on the character, but it occasionally shows signs of greater ambition. If you're a fan looking for a chance to play a Samurai Jack game, this is probably your best choice, but for most people, it would make more sense to watch the final season of the show without adding in a playable clip show between the series' two most dramatic moments.
For what it’s worth, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time had no business being as good and fun as it is.
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 elements that come from that dated design style and hamper the experience, as well as an ultimately unnecessary weapon-durability system. Still, for fans of the original cartoon, this is a trip down memory lane well worth taking.
if you haven't watched the TV Series, then you should probably stay away from Samurai Jack Battle Through Times, as it doesn't make much sense. On the other hand, the fans of the franchise may find it more appealing, if they can cope with its shallow and repetitive gameplay.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time definitely doesn't offer anything particularly groundbreaking but it does feature satisfying old-school hack and slash fun that's hard not to enjoy. Throw in some RPG elements and you're left with a solid albeit lackluster experience.
The game lacks for Samurai Jack's smooth, stylish animation and deceptively deep characterizations.