![]() ![]() It plays like nothing else available today, and the fast-paced sword swinging activates old reflexes I thought I’d long forgotten. If you’d told me Battle Through Time was actually a high-quality remaster of a lost GameCube classic, I’d probably have believed you. This retro action style is fitting for a TV show that emerged during the same period as a deluge of licensed products imitating gaming’s greatest hits. Its combat systems and campaign structure turn the clock back just as far as Aku does, reminding me of PlayStation 2-era action games like Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks and the original God of War more than this generation’s trendsetters like Bloodborne. ![]() It reminds me of PlayStation 2-era action games more than modern trendsetters like Bloodborne.Battle Through Time succeeds in capturing the source material, but its choices when it comes to gameplay are wholly original – at least in terms of 2020. It’s not quite at the (admittedly high) level of Ubisoft’s South Park games in terms of flawlessly recreating the look of the cartoon, but it’s right up there, making the whole campaign feel like an extended episode of the show. It’s been a long time since cel-shading was the peak of making games look like cartoons, and the angled and stylized character models on display here really add dimension to the cast. When Battle Through Time does go into the 3D art style full time, every character and location serves as a stunning recreation of Samurai Jack’s world. Each level takes inspiration from the episode it’s based on, changing Jack’s appearance and the environments to mirror the show’s evolution as the campaign goes on. It's fun to revisit fan favorites like The Scotsman and dog explorer Sir Rothchild.That dedication to replicating the show stretches even further: The first thing you see when loading up Battle Through Time is the signature opening speech from Aku Actual animation from the episode in question bookends the campaign, and other clips from the show occasionally pop up and highlight just how well the 3D graphics mesh with what aired on TV. ![]() Everything feels authentic to the source material, complete with their original voicework and charming recognizable mannerisms. Even the common fodder enemies you’ll regularly hack through are all straight from the cartoon. And the ends justify the means in this case: it’s fun to revisit fan favorites like The Scotsman and dog explorer Sir Rothchild alongside less well-known characters like the Imakandi tribe and the Witch Hag. The setup serves as a convenient way for the developers to pick and choose their favorite moments from the series and remake them as scenarios with you in control. ![]()
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