62
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers seems to do things mostly right on paper, though the actual gameplay offers too much build-up to each fight and not enough in the actual battle department.
55
Looking at it broadly, Bakugan isn’t a bad storybook for kids, assuming that’s what you – or your child – is looking for in a $40 video-game, a storybook. But as an RPG, Bakugan is severely lacking, and as a mini-game collection, the game is very bland. You even can’t rate it as a card game because, despite the in-game hype and frequent card-speak among characters, Bakugan isn’t really a card game.
62
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers is an interesting mix of card games, marbles, and minigames that generally comes together well but still lacks in variety.
6
3-d models of the monsters looked good. Exploring the arenas were cool. Story was boring. Combat wasn't great. It was janky & empty. Decent difficulty & customization.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Released On:
Oct 20, 2009
Metascore
Mixed or Average
60
User score
Mixed or Average
7.2
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60
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80
The market is pretty saturated with all these collect 'em all games and it's just become a sea of crap. Bakugan: Battle Brawlers is yet another addition to this sea of crap, floating along like a dead fish, rent if you really have to.
65
Fans of Bakugan will certainly like this game. There are some liberties taken with the rules but that is to be expected and they only enhance the game rather than take away.
62
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers is an interesting mix of card games, marbles, and minigames that generally comes together well but still lacks in variety.
60
Once non-fans master the rules of laying down the cards and rolling the Bakugan. they'll be dismayed to learn that the actual gameplay boils down to repetitive mini-games and a shallow marble-steering gimmick. [Holiday 2009, p.79]
58
An interesting concept that doesn't translate well to a video game.
50
The foundation works but there isn’t much more than that. A game for those already interested in the series.
40
Unless you are a fan of Bakugan Battle Brawlers then it probably best you avoid this title.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.2
61% Positive
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Mar 17, 2025
6
3-d models of the monsters looked good. Exploring the arenas were cool. Story was boring. Combat wasn't great. It was janky & empty. Decent difficulty & customization.
SummaryBakugan is based on the story of Dan and his friends whose lives were forever changed when mysterious cards fell from the sky. Creating a game from the cards where powerful creatures known as Bakugan battle, it wasn’t long before they discovered that their hobby was much more than just a simple pastime. Utilizing special game cards Bak... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- Wii
- DS
Initial Release Date:Oct 20, 2009
Developer:
- Now Production
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