Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Reviews

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is ranked in the 48th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Sep 20, 2020

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.

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9.2 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

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.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2020

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.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2020

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.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2020

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

When all is said and done, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a wonderful game. It’s humorous, nostalgic, and something I would recommend to both existing fans and new ones alike. While there is a lot to be gained when you already know the story, prior knowledge isn’t necessary and I can easily see this title making new Jack fans out of many players. By nailing nearly every element, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is just the game I was looking for.

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Alex Santa Maria
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

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.

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8 / 10
Aug 21, 2020

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.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2020

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.

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Aug 21, 2020

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 not a perfect experience, mind you, but fans who've ever wanted to control the charming samurai now have an opportunity to do so.

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GameZone
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

It'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.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2020

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.

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Eric Zander
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2020

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.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2020

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

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PSX Brasil
Top Critic
80 / 100
Sep 6, 2020

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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8 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

Watch out: Battle Through Time might go down as one of 2020's surprise hits.

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Aug 23, 2020

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an excellent game for fans of the animated series. Its a blend of nostalgia and satisfying combat. The skill tree system rewards progression with more creative moves and abilities to keep the player engaged in fights. Jack feels responsive and powerful in action, which makes this game a joy to play through.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2020

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time feels like a relic from a bygone era. It’s almost like I’ve just unearthed a previously unreleased licensed title from the Gamecube and PS2 era. Don’t get me wrong, if this had been released back in the day, it would have been considered a classic. This is a surprisingly well-put licensed title that won’t simply just please fans of the source material, but anyone who’s into a good old hack n’ slash title.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2020

Amid mistakes and successes, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is a solid adventure that manages to translate the essence of the animated series in a way never seen before in video games. The dated level design does not overshadow the great work done by Soleil together with Adult Swim. The diversified combat system and art elements make the title more than recommended for fans of the character and for those who enjoy action games.

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