E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

 Game Boy Advance
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 78
  3. Negative: 37 out of 78
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  1. Mavolent
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    this is still better than The last of us 2 pepelaugh point right 3.9 oh no no no
  2. BloB__
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (Atari 2600) - 1982

    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial is one of those classic video games, a household name among even the least scholarly gamer. It's simple charm and lovable features make it one of those games that you just can't put down. Or even pick up. But what is it that makes this game such a deserved staple of early gaming history? In this review I'll be    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (Atari 2600) - 1982

    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial is one of those classic video games, a household name among even the least scholarly gamer. It's simple charm and lovable features make it one of those games that you just can't put down. Or even pick up. But what is it that makes this game such a deserved staple of early gaming history? In this review I'll be discussing 3 main reasons - from it's history to the sounds and sights that make this gem tick.

    GAMEPLAY AND DESIGN
    In E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, players get to experience the journey of E.T., a cute and cuddly alien best known for his work in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial: The Movie. He can be controlled using the 2600's Joystick, providing 360 degrees of smooth navigation. E.T. can also be prompted to extend his neck, a move that has as many applications as it does frames. During the course of the game E.T. must explore six varied and recognisable areas from the film whilst collecting Reese's Pieces, a popular peanut-butter-chocolate snack. After navigating these unforgettable landscapes, dodging angry behatted FBI agents and making several phone calls, E.T. will finally be escorted home by a flying saucer. But the fun doesn't stop there! Upon completing the game, it all begins again with newly randomised puzzle pieces. This feature in particular offers high replay value to the game, boasting near infinite hours of unforgettable fun.

    GRAPHICS AND SOUND
    The iconic locales and artwork in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial harken to Spielberg's masterful directing from the original movie. Eye-wateringly beautiful vistas greet the player around every corner. One of such vistas is The Pit, an area that players will want to revisit again and again. The sheer number of different colours and combinations of colours in this game are astounding, and make an impressive sight even for the 8-bit era it was released in, putting several modern games to shame.

    Upon first opening the game, players will be confronted to an exquisitely orchestrated rendition of E.T. the Extra Terrestrial: The Movie's title score. The monophonic and monotonic overtones create a beautifully simplistic overture that fits perfectly with the minimalistic ideology of the game as a whole. The sound effects in-game echo this also: desolate pitter-patters of E.T.'s feet as he forges his way across America, bleeps and bloops that mimic the alien and strange nature of the titular E.T. himself, the list goes on. As far as the Atari 2600's hard-drive will allow it.

    HISTORY AND LEGACY
    As a Christmas release, fans of E.T. and parents of fans of E.T. across the globe were scrabbling to pre-order what promised to be a release for the ages, bundled with Atari's new console, the 2600. Demand for the game was so high, in fact, that the game sold 1.5 million units - far more than the 2600 itself. Alas, all 1.5 million copies of this shining diamond of a game have become obscured by history, becoming metaphorically buried far, far down below in the metaphorical desert that is the gaming industry.

    While we may never know what has become of copies of E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, we do know of it's effects on the world today. Psychotherapist and former Game-Developer Howard Warshaw called the game 'a challenge, [like] climbing a mountain'. Many avid fans today enjoy it for the unique and difficult gameplay it presents, which has since inspired countless other successful and widely renowned games like Dark Souls, Crash Bandicoot, and Takeshi's Challenge.

    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, though starting in humble roots as a video-game adaptation of E.T. the Extra Terrestrial: The Movie, and sadly becoming lost to the world in all but emulation, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial has left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten, one that changed the fate of Atari, and the gaming industry, forever.    … Expand
  3. MovieGuy811
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This game is no doubt, an absolute masterpiece. How could anybody hate this beautiful work of art? Oh ya jealous toastssss, This game has amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, and probably the best plot of any game and movie on the PLANET!
  4. Lucky_kenshin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the hidden gems of the GBA it had everything, great graphics, awesome gameplay and catchy music a real must play
  5. DragonGamerZ
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. This stole the spot of greatest game of all time, and that's quite an accomplishment in itself.
  6. PL_DarkYagami
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece one of the best games ever.It is hard to understand the story is dark...better than tlou2 ps4 port Sony or remake of this?I would love this
  7. TitanOnyx
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, so much better than The Last of Us 2. I wish the last of us 2 developer would take some advice for this game.
  8. YeetBeetle
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful. It's honestly a work of art. Everyone I have seen play this game says it's "bad" and "how did this even go for sale", but they don't see the real picture, when I first booted the game up, I almost cried up a whole pool when I first played it.
  9. Ariana_
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, increíbles mecánicas y una magnífica historia 10/10 el mejor juego de la vida
  10. Randomname1
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is life changing, if I hadn't bought this game I wouldn't have known what true fun is
  11. Buraksnld
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is my best.. küçüklüğümün oyunu resmen bu oyunla büyüdüm ve çocuklarımda bu oyunla büyüyecek… Expand
  12. Chronocals99
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It is a good game with a simple gameplay and a good story the best of all the history
  13. Alex1210
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    10 of 10 the best game in history an excellent plot with the best graphics in history 100% recommended hahaha love I already paid child support please let me see them

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Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. GameZone
    78
    A delightful little game with solid graphical elements and difficulty levels that will challenge most players.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    75
    This is definitely one to stop the E.T. obsessed kids screaming, but no game for a grown up.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    38
    For older gamers, E.T. offers little to phone home about. [May 2002, p.142]
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