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''Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku'' is the second video game based on Cartoon Network's WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack. It was made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube in 2004.

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''Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku'' is the second video game based on Cartoon Network's WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack. It was made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 Platform/PlayStation2 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube Platform/NintendoGamecube in 2004.
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** Jack's father outright calls him Jack in the tutorial text, despite that not actually being his real name but something he went with in the future.

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** Jack's father outright calls him Jack in the tutorial text, despite that not actually being his real name but something he went with in the future. Never mind the fact that “Jack” is not even a Japanese name.
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** Aku doesn't recognize the Scotsman in the ending, even though in the series itself Aku personally put a bounty on him. From a [[WatsonianVersusDoylistWatsonian viewpoint]], this is arguably [[ButForMeItWasTuesday in-character]].

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** Aku doesn't recognize the Scotsman in the ending, even though in the series itself Aku personally put a bounty on him. From a [[WatsonianVersusDoylistWatsonian [[WatsonianVersusDoylist Watsonian viewpoint]], this is arguably [[ButForMeItWasTuesday in-character]].
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** Aku doesn't recognize the Scotsman in the ending, even though in the series itself Aku personally put a bounty on him.

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** Aku doesn't recognize the Scotsman in the ending, even though in the series itself Aku personally put a bounty on him. From a [[WatsonianVersusDoylistWatsonian viewpoint]], this is arguably [[ButForMeItWasTuesday in-character]].

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->''"Born and bred a warrior, Samurai Jack is thrust into the future by his nemesis aku. In his travels, Jack learns of a time portal that can reunite him with his ancient ancestors. Now he must battle aku's minions across burning villages, massive forests, and the bustling aku City to find the portal!"''

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->''"Born and bred a warrior, Samurai Jack is thrust into the future by his nemesis aku.Aku. In his travels, Jack learns of a time portal that can reunite him with his ancient ancestors. Now he must battle aku's Aku's minions across burning villages, massive forests, and the bustling aku Aku City to find the portal!"''



* BigDamnHeroes: Right when Aku has Jack at his mercy, [[spoiler:the Scotsman flies in on a plane, blows a hole in Aku's base and flies Jack out.]]
* BigNo: Aku lets one out in the ending after [[spoiler:Jack and the Scotsman escape from his base]].



* ExcusePlot: Jack has another attempt to get back to his timeline [[ShaggyDogStory but he is failed yet again.]]

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* ExcusePlot: Jack has another attempt to get back to his timeline timeline, [[ShaggyDogStory but he is failed fails yet again.]]


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** Jack's father outright calls him Jack in the tutorial text, despite that not actually being his real name but something he went with in the future.
** Aku doesn't recognize the Scotsman in the ending, even though in the series itself Aku personally put a bounty on him.
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'''Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku''' is the second video game based on Cartoon Network's WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack. It was made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube in 2004.

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'''Samurai ''Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku''' Aku'' is the second video game based on Cartoon Network's WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack. It was made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube in 2004.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Live the legend of Samurai Jack]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Live [[caption-width-right:220:Live the legend of Samurai Jack]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Live the legend of Samurai Jack]]

->''"Born and bred a warrior, Samurai Jack is thrust into the future by his nemesis aku. In his travels, Jack learns of a time portal that can reunite him with his ancient ancestors. Now he must battle aku's minions across burning villages, massive forests, and the bustling aku City to find the portal!"''
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* BittersweetEnding: As with other plots from the franchise, Jack failed but did it with the help of friends.'

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* OneHundredPercentCompletion: Rescuing all of the villagers and obtaining all the relics makes the game complete.
* BittersweetEnding: As with other plots from the franchise, Jack failed but did it with the help of friends.'

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* BittersweetEnding: As with other plots from the franchise, Jack failed but did it with the help of friends.

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* BittersweetEnding: As with other plots from the franchise, Jack failed but did it with the help of friends.'
* BulletTime: Jack can go through Zakai Mode by slowing down time to a crawl.
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* ExpositionFairy: The voice of the Emperor.

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* TheBusCameBack: Exdor from "Jack versus the Ultra-Bots" returns in this game.

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* TheBusCameBack: TheBusCameBack:
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Exdor from "Jack versus the Ultra-Bots" returns in this game.
** [[spoiler:Mad Jack returns in this
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* TheBusCameBack: Extor from "Jack versus the Ultra-Bots" returns in this game.

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* TheBusCameBack: Extor Exdor from "Jack versus the Ultra-Bots" returns in this game.
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'''Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku''' is the second video game based on Cartoon Network's WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack. It was made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 and UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube in 2004.

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!!Tropes back, back in this game include:
* BittersweetEnding: As with other plots from the franchise, Jack failed but did it with the help of friends.
* TheBusCameBack: Extor from "Jack versus the Ultra-Bots" returns in this game.
* ExcusePlot: Jack has another attempt to get back to his timeline [[ShaggyDogStory but he is failed yet again.]]
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Aku has made brainwashing video games at Aku City, with Jack wondering what video games are.
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