Alice: Madness Returns

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  1. foxx1337
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    This little game is one of the more inventive ones I've got the chance to see for the past years. More fun than the first Prince game after the trilogy and with quite a bit of style poured into Unreal 3. Alice's hair reminds me of Nvidia's Nalu. Giving it a 10 for great justice, as people are mostly overlooking this gem of a game.
  2. JudgmentJay
    Jun 25, 2011
    7
    Alice: Madness Returns falls short on gameplay but excels in atmosphere and art. The platforming, while fun at first, becomes tiresome towards the end. I felt that each level was stretched out to be just a bit too repetitive, particularly the Doll House. The combat was a strong point of the game and is fast-paced and exciting, though it too suffers from some repetitiveness. A biggerAlice: Madness Returns falls short on gameplay but excels in atmosphere and art. The platforming, while fun at first, becomes tiresome towards the end. I felt that each level was stretched out to be just a bit too repetitive, particularly the Doll House. The combat was a strong point of the game and is fast-paced and exciting, though it too suffers from some repetitiveness. A bigger variety of enemies and the inclusion of boss fights would have gone a long way. As I mentioned the atmosphere of the game, like its predecessor, is fantastic. The art and music immerse the player in a sick and twisted fantasy world. The story is good enough to drive the game, and the ending is satisfying. The ideas and concepts are fresh in an industry plagued by dull first person shooters, but the execution could use some polish. While I gave a rating of 7, I would give the game a 6.5 overall.… Expand
  3. merkaba48
    Jul 6, 2011
    7
    I've already rated this twice, first a 7 then a 5. I haven't finished the game, it is long, but I started enjoying myself much more after getting past Chapter 2. Chapter 3 is much better, and the start of 4 looks promising. Quite an enigma of a game this, as many other reviews will testify. The quality dips up and down but on the whole, it's a good and quite psychedelic experience. TheI've already rated this twice, first a 7 then a 5. I haven't finished the game, it is long, but I started enjoying myself much more after getting past Chapter 2. Chapter 3 is much better, and the start of 4 looks promising. Quite an enigma of a game this, as many other reviews will testify. The quality dips up and down but on the whole, it's a good and quite psychedelic experience. The gameplay suffers from repeating the same tasks and puzzles over and over, but when the combat gets going it really is fun - it's a shame that the flow of the game isn't consistent, as there are moments when I ask myself "Gosh, is this really worth it?". The answer, so far, is yes; every time I've been frustrated, exhausted, or just plain bored, there's always been something to make up for it around the corner. Strange game.… Expand
  4. Bjorik
    Jul 20, 2011
    7
    Good: Really nice and varied environments, good platform based puzzles and game play, and really liked the double jump/glide. Some pretty disturbing parts and somewhat interesting story.

    Bad:The negative side of this game is definitely how repetitive it feels, i did not finish it because after the water level i realized that if i kept playing it would be the same repetitive grind of    Good: Really nice and varied environments, good platform based puzzles and game play, and really liked the double jump/glide. Some pretty disturbing parts and somewhat interesting story.

    Bad:The negative side of this game is definitely how repetitive it feels, i did not finish it because after the water level i realized that if i kept playing it would be the same repetitive grind of almost the same thing but with different theme on the level.
    Make it shorter and cheaper or make it less repetitive.    … Expand
  5. EzequielMS
    Jul 16, 2011
    10
    um jogo lindo de se jogar, bem diferente de tudo que estamos acostumados, ótimo para se ter como um segundo jogo para fugir da mesmice de sempre. Muito bom de se jogar,.
    Parabéns pela coragem dos criadores em acreditar em um jogo tão diferente de todo
  6. sethman75
    Feb 8, 2012
    7
    Great game with fantastic original artwork and very fun to play. The only reason it is not higher is that the pc controls are unworkable so i was forced to use a 360 controller which was unfortunate. It was also marked down for a game breaking bug where you could not use the umbrella which is a core part of the game if you remapped the controls. That aside, the graphics and artwork wereGreat game with fantastic original artwork and very fun to play. The only reason it is not higher is that the pc controls are unworkable so i was forced to use a 360 controller which was unfortunate. It was also marked down for a game breaking bug where you could not use the umbrella which is a core part of the game if you remapped the controls. That aside, the graphics and artwork were second to none and despite it dragging out for a bit near then end, it was a VERY enjoyable experience. I look forward to something more from these devs.… Expand
  7. Gerivaz
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    Well, first off, I should say that one of the first things I had to do after trying this game for the first time was to find out why my framerate was locked at 30. Turns out, the graphical engine is limited to 30 fps since thatâ
  8. Snesso
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The keyboard+mouse controls are a bit odd at first but you will get used to them after a few combats. The grim/creepy atmosphere is what made the game awesome for me. The graphics are OK, nothing too great but not bad either. The music is also nice. The story isnt so great, and they also rushed the ending in my opinion. I haven't played the first title so I can't compare the two, but its aThe keyboard+mouse controls are a bit odd at first but you will get used to them after a few combats. The grim/creepy atmosphere is what made the game awesome for me. The graphics are OK, nothing too great but not bad either. The music is also nice. The story isnt so great, and they also rushed the ending in my opinion. I haven't played the first title so I can't compare the two, but its a good game.… Expand
  9. anonymous-tunes
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    visuals! atmosphere! story! definitely enjoyable in those areas. can get repetitive (a lot of jumping) but its still worth it. I didn't have any problems with controls they are adjustable in the options.
  10. Fisch_Pez
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    A very creepy story on this game, and totally different from most common games in an uncommon way. many physx cool effects graphics are okay but textures are not so much . Game play is a bit hard with the excessive camera movement. controls on the keyboard are okay. the game itself is interesting it will for sure take you into it, because it will make you research some things, in orderA very creepy story on this game, and totally different from most common games in an uncommon way. many physx cool effects graphics are okay but textures are not so much . Game play is a bit hard with the excessive camera movement. controls on the keyboard are okay. the game itself is interesting it will for sure take you into it, because it will make you research some things, in order to achieve them you will have to fight monsters, solve some puzzles in "shrink" mode to go other places, go through hard ways where you will have to use your skills to avoid dying.
    I found this game Good enough to recommend it to play or buy. I give this game a 9 because of the annoying camera movement and the lack of information about the quests that let you sometimes without knowing what to do.    … Expand
  11. KillerCarroot
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    I loved Alice and was hoping for the same experience with Alice Madness Returns... and I almost got it. Both its predecessor and this game have always been essentially a "twisted" arcade game. You might want to look for the quarter slot on the side of your gaming device... BUT that does not mean that its not a fun game. It is pure entertainment with a bit of skill. Hardcore gamers willI loved Alice and was hoping for the same experience with Alice Madness Returns... and I almost got it. Both its predecessor and this game have always been essentially a "twisted" arcade game. You might want to look for the quarter slot on the side of your gaming device... BUT that does not mean that its not a fun game. It is pure entertainment with a bit of skill. Hardcore gamers will likely feel a let down, but the casual gamer will like this game. I thought the color and feel of the game was on the mark, although I felt the mechanics of it was a bit off (somewhat difficult to control from a PC). The game feels a bit rushed... not so much do to a lack of development, but rather on a misguided perception that gamers don't to spend too much time for detailed story development and they want to jump straight to the action. This may be true in a traditional FPS, but this game is meant to play more like a interactive story. The bottom line for me is that although the game does not quite make it to the level of story and skill as its predecessor... I do not regret (too much) that I pre-ordered it and paid full price. Do yourself a favor... hunt down an old copy of Alice and then take a swing at this game. Together I think you will find it a nice set.… Expand
  12. PhilipBroyles
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    The game is pretty good, The story is dark and keeps you on edge. The 2D cutscenes are fantastic. And the music is really good. Very good voice acting. I highly recommend this game. 10/10
  13. Laithan
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    I LOVE this game! I don't agree with most negative reviews. This is old school with a fresh look. PhysX is a nice touch. I really HOPE there will be a 3rd and don't have to wait another 10 years. :) I played and loved the first game also. Very imaginative and smooth gameply. Nice job to the programmers!! 10/10!
  14. Laevistus
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    Alice: Madness Returns has been gracing my computer for a few days now and I've got to say that it is a solid game and one that I'm glad to have in my collection. While the game doesn't break any new ground as far as game playing mechanics go, the game does very well with its art, storytelling, and theme. It sticks to the original very well and I'm glad that even after 10 years later weAlice: Madness Returns has been gracing my computer for a few days now and I've got to say that it is a solid game and one that I'm glad to have in my collection. While the game doesn't break any new ground as far as game playing mechanics go, the game does very well with its art, storytelling, and theme. It sticks to the original very well and I'm glad that even after 10 years later we are seeing familiar characters the way we left them so long ago. Its a very fun game if you are looking to be entertained by a twisted take on a story that has been around for so long. I enjoyed it even if it didn't give me something new to mash my buttons. I think Occam's Razor really comes to mind in this game. It makes up for mechanics with a story, art, and characters.… Expand
  15. Xerox
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    I don't know why people hate it, but I like this game. It is a wicked twist on Alice In Wonderland, and it is better than it sounds. There are many collectibles and "memories" you get throughout the game. There are also a lot of things you can do throughout the game. And it has a decent difficulty too. I have no idea why people are complaining about mouse controls, it's pretty normal toI don't know why people hate it, but I like this game. It is a wicked twist on Alice In Wonderland, and it is better than it sounds. There are many collectibles and "memories" you get throughout the game. There are also a lot of things you can do throughout the game. And it has a decent difficulty too. I have no idea why people are complaining about mouse controls, it's pretty normal to me. I have to say, I did not expect this. I expected non-stop blood and gore, but the story is a treat. The graphics are pretty good, and it's compatible with an Xbox gamepad. All I have to say is that it is a bit repetitive, but that's normal for this kind of game. Overall this is an amazing game, and I don't know what all of the hate is about. 9/10… Expand
  16. YOUNGaz
    Dec 31, 2011
    8
    Own this game via Steam for PC with a Logitech gamepad. If you're looking at this game, a controller is a must. This game, if you're into a sort of dark, twisted fairy tail atmosphere, is brilliant. Granted, the graphics could be slightly better, but it still looks great. Lots of secrets to discover, but so far hasn't seemed entirely worth the extra effort (haven't finished it yet though,Own this game via Steam for PC with a Logitech gamepad. If you're looking at this game, a controller is a must. This game, if you're into a sort of dark, twisted fairy tail atmosphere, is brilliant. Granted, the graphics could be slightly better, but it still looks great. Lots of secrets to discover, but so far hasn't seemed entirely worth the extra effort (haven't finished it yet though, so I don't know if it unlocks extra bits). It has a nice blend of platforming and action I think, so it doesn't get too repetitive for too long. Only reason I haven't rated it higher are minor issues. Sometimes, the camera just doesn't respond well and leaves you blindsided for a short bit. Also, there's a 'targeting' system that can require a lot of babysitting and quite often, leaves you struggling to attack the foe you want to be attacking. The game kind of makes up for this by not making a big deal out of dying. You don't lose teeth (the game's currency), you're not usually set back far at all, no real life counter or "Game Over" bs. I bought this on sale. I wouldn't have paid the full $30 for it knowing what I know, but if you're looking for a fun hack'n'slash, action game, sprinkled with some puzzles, with a great, dark, artsy atmosphere that only Alice in Wonderland can really offer, then pick it up.… Expand
  17. Alsaxar
    Jan 13, 2012
    10
    Shikaarnaya igruha) Mne ochen ponravilas eta igra... Bezumie na visokom urovne, a v nekotorih mestah tak voobshe zashkalivaet) IGRAT' VSEM!!! Privet vsem russkim kritikam))
  18. Satyrion
    Aug 12, 2012
    7
    What i like about this game is that the art style and the game world is simply amazing. There are tons of thing to stop and look at and in 3D its just stunning. The story is pretty bad and i really didnt get it before the end of the game and than it was like a little to late to make a difference. The graphics is pretty average but the amazing game world makes it stand out. Overall theWhat i like about this game is that the art style and the game world is simply amazing. There are tons of thing to stop and look at and in 3D its just stunning. The story is pretty bad and i really didnt get it before the end of the game and than it was like a little to late to make a difference. The graphics is pretty average but the amazing game world makes it stand out. Overall the games gameplay was way to repetetive but somehow i still kept pushing through because i wanted to see what crazy map i could play on next… Expand
  19. chocobo
    Jan 14, 2013
    8
    Alice: MR is a simple 3D platformer with great environmental design and story pace. Puzzle and combat difficulty wise it's certainly between medium to low. But then I spent 15 hours on it (getting all the hidden stuff on my way) which means it has A LOT of content. The hidden elements reveals why Alice would have constructed such an environment that you're in, which is a very innovativeAlice: MR is a simple 3D platformer with great environmental design and story pace. Puzzle and combat difficulty wise it's certainly between medium to low. But then I spent 15 hours on it (getting all the hidden stuff on my way) which means it has A LOT of content. The hidden elements reveals why Alice would have constructed such an environment that you're in, which is a very innovative approach.

    It's that type of game which would burn some scenes into your mind and let you savor a bit of the psychology/ psychiatry world.    … Expand
  20. Coffeesipper24
    Feb 20, 2012
    7
    This is not an innovative game in the sense that it has come up with some brilliant new concept. Rather, the game is something of a throwback to the Crash Bandicoot series but it has taken the same childish simplicity and brought it into a mature context. The graphic designers have decided not to pursue realism, but rather have gone in a similar direction to that of the Bioshock seriesThis is not an innovative game in the sense that it has come up with some brilliant new concept. Rather, the game is something of a throwback to the Crash Bandicoot series but it has taken the same childish simplicity and brought it into a mature context. The graphic designers have decided not to pursue realism, but rather have gone in a similar direction to that of the Bioshock series ââ… Expand
  21. DarkKnightG4
    Apr 16, 2013
    7
    Alice: Madness Returns is a pretty good game. Despite dull and sometimes repetitive textures, Alice: MR still manages to be aesthetically pleasing. This is due to the great use or art style and design. The designs to most of the characters are interesting and relate them to something physical or psychological with Alice herself (much like Silent Hill's monster designs). This is a matureAlice: Madness Returns is a pretty good game. Despite dull and sometimes repetitive textures, Alice: MR still manages to be aesthetically pleasing. This is due to the great use or art style and design. The designs to most of the characters are interesting and relate them to something physical or psychological with Alice herself (much like Silent Hill's monster designs). This is a mature game and there are some mature messages and innuendos throughout. The sound design is good, but not particularly memorable. There is quite a bit length to this game and that contributes to a bit of a been-there-done-that feeling in the last 1/4 of it. The combat expands throughout the game with the introduction of new weapons, but it's not a big list and does get tiresome later on. Platforming plays a big part in this game as well and I found it to be a bit cumbersome with the mouse and keyboard, but once I plugged in my controller everything was smooth sailing. And that pretty much wraps up this game. It is a good game and worth a play-through, but it's nothing fantastic.
    VERDICT: Worth a bargain-bin buy. 7/10    … Expand
  22. enworbo
    Mar 11, 2012
    8
    This game was nice. Lots of issues (that's what you get when you let EA rush a game with great potential), most noticeably the physx engine, which for ATI cards, can only run at low.
    The story and graphics were definitely the highlights, however it's a shame they decided to go for the ambiguous ending considering they're unlikely to ever be given funding by EA again.
  23. Legionator
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    An amazingly artistic game. Graphics, characters, story and art style are wonderful. I didn't regret for waiting ten years for a Alice sequel after had played this game. It is really shame that critics gave this game only 70 - 80 points. Do not afraid of bugs, most of them handled via patches.
  24. andy2020
    Jul 8, 2012
    10
    This was quite an enjoyable game. The scenery in the levels is quite well done, the enemies are unique and the dark story line kept me playing. The only issues I had were lag problems when too much was going on at once, even on a powerful computer. Also, the occasional poor camera angle, but for a platformer that issue was few and far between. Very enjoyable.
  25. GodotIsW8ing4U
    Jul 11, 2013
    7
    The psychological and aesthetic elements of grimy, disease-ridden industrial London are a joy to see in the real-world segments, as Alice drifts between waking sanity and the mad dream of Wonderland; it really is fascinating to compare Wonderland's inhabitants and state to its real-world counterparts, and see what inspires the dreams. This is enough to score a marginally favorable reviewThe psychological and aesthetic elements of grimy, disease-ridden industrial London are a joy to see in the real-world segments, as Alice drifts between waking sanity and the mad dream of Wonderland; it really is fascinating to compare Wonderland's inhabitants and state to its real-world counterparts, and see what inspires the dreams. This is enough to score a marginally favorable review out of me, but with the caveats of the game's many flaws: Wonderland itself has become exceedingly dull, lacking the feel of the original game's Wonderland or the original books'; the new moving-cutout cutscene style just seems lazy rather than interesting; Roger Jackson has forgotten how to do the Cheshire Cat properly; framerate frequently drops into choppy hell regardless of the machine you run it on; and perhaps worst of all: exactly one boss battle, but the game teases a thousand more.

    Let me give you an example from the first few hours of the game (it's more than long enough that this is hardly a spoiler): the Dormouse and the March Hare have stolen the Hatter's limbs, and you have to go recover them. In so doing, you fight your way through their respective levels. At the end of the level, however, rather than fight you, each one runs away, leaving the limbs behind for you to simply retrieve. This is okay so far. But then, after you've put the Hatter back together and followed him to face the Hare and Dormouse together, he is picked up by a machine arm as he enters what is clearly a boss battle chamber. An enormous steampunk monstrosity, jointly piloted by the Hare and the Dormouse, rises up and prepares to fight you...and then the arms drop and fall off, the Hare and the Dormouse are ejected forward onto the main platform (both dead), and the Hatter drops out of nowhere in a stereotypical "badass landing" pose. Cue wake-up cutscene.

    And this sort of teasing happens CONSTANTLY, until the very last boss. This isn't interesting. This is just frustrating. I want to play a game, American McGee, so how about you LET ME PLAY IT and stop playing it for me at every climax?    … Expand
  26. Solstafir
    May 17, 2012
    9
    I was always a big fan of the Alice universe. I love the Disney movie, the one from 1951, and of course i was excited when i read they made a continuation from American Mcgees Alice. Sadly i couldn't play it back in 2000, had no pc that time, but before AMR was released, i could get a copy of that game and played it. I was amazed what they made of the wonderland, turning it into a livingI was always a big fan of the Alice universe. I love the Disney movie, the one from 1951, and of course i was excited when i read they made a continuation from American Mcgees Alice. Sadly i couldn't play it back in 2000, had no pc that time, but before AMR was released, i could get a copy of that game and played it. I was amazed what they made of the wonderland, turning it into a living nightmare. I liked it, and when i saw the pictures from AMR i was sure it would be a great game. Pre-ordered the game, and then i read a few critics. Some of them where really harsh, was it really a good idea to preorder it? But i thought, give the game a chance. So when the game was finally here, i was like: What the f*** is wrong with you? Did you really played the same game as i did? The game is not perfect, i must admit. The camera is terrible and has a life of its own. I had situation where i had to fight more with the camera than with my enemies. But apart from that the controls where ok. Sadly Alice doesn't grab on ledges like she did in part one. Could have saved me from a few unnecessary falls. Something that has been criticized too was that you cold see loading textures. It did not bother me, don't know why they made a fuss out of it. What personally bothered me was that interesting locations, like Queensland, where simply too short. For me, that was the best part of the game. The location was interesting, eerie and full of details. Shame they where so short.
    Another thing i have to critc are the Mini-games. Sure, they were fun but not really challenging. But enough of the negative, the positive aspects clearly outweigh those little blemishes. AMR has an atmosphere that i really miss at todays games. Take the Vale of tears for example, or the mentioned Queensland. So many details, and boy, what an atmosphere. This is essentially due to excellent dubbing, and of course not to forget the music. The music is not intrusive or overloaded, she just fits perfectly. The dubbing, the game is multilingual, and is definitely worth mentioning. I played first with the German dubbing, and i have to say, the dubbers make a good job. The voices fits to their characters. I played the game with the english dubbing too, but i like the one in my mother language more. This is of course a matter of taste, both are great and worth to listen to. So let me sum up: Positive: Atmospheric and interesting locations. Good dubbers and music. A lot to discover. Very good character and enemy design. Negative: Stubborn camera, especially in combat. Mini-games are no challenge. Interesting locations are too short. The game could be bit longer. Personally the game was worth its money. It's not perfect, but definitely worth to be played. I really hope they make a third part of this game. Would be a shame if they didn't.    … Expand
  27. jim109109
    Aug 10, 2012
    8
    A severely underrated game which is better than psychonauts and such titles but doesn't get as much praise. The gameplay and fighting is robust, there are many enemy and weapon types allowing for diversity, and complexity. I like platformers in general, this one is a little easy but great because of the amazing level design. The story and art are at the top. If the gameplay allowed moreA severely underrated game which is better than psychonauts and such titles but doesn't get as much praise. The gameplay and fighting is robust, there are many enemy and weapon types allowing for diversity, and complexity. I like platformers in general, this one is a little easy but great because of the amazing level design. The story and art are at the top. If the gameplay allowed more replayability and was more original the game could easily deserve a 10, yet it already deserves a 10 in every other category, art direction, sound, voice acting, graphics and polish. The game is also long, and full of content, bursting with quality.… Expand
  28. Jiessa
    Jul 20, 2012
    10
    I made a metacritic account just to tell everyone how amazing I think this game is. The graphics are stunning, the story, voice acting, and music are fantastic, and I personally have not had a single issue with the PC controls. I have to force myself to stop playing and go to bed! If you like puzzle games and actually having to explore the world, then you'll like this!
  29. federicobenny
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    The best game of 2011, with a great plot and charismatic characters. The gameplay is a little bit old, but still funny and the graphics are simply stunning! A trip in this dark and twisted Wonderland is highly recondemned: I assure you won't forget it easily!
  30. Darkwarrior
    Jan 11, 2014
    7
    As a big fan of the first Alice, overrall I loved Madness Returns; I would certainly have enjoyed it a lot more if I hand't had to struggle with the terrible controls, the irritating camera and the various other bugs plaguing the game. There are a lot of nice ideas and great creepy music too. It does indeed feel a little dated - I believe it was delayed for years -, but the visual talentAs a big fan of the first Alice, overrall I loved Madness Returns; I would certainly have enjoyed it a lot more if I hand't had to struggle with the terrible controls, the irritating camera and the various other bugs plaguing the game. There are a lot of nice ideas and great creepy music too. It does indeed feel a little dated - I believe it was delayed for years -, but the visual talent of the game designers is unquestionable. Pity for the frustrating problems affecting an otherwise rewarding experience; I recommend purchasing it with a discount on Origin, it's nice but certainly not worth 50 bucks, and be prepared to tweak some config files if you want to get through the whole game. I gave it a 7, all things considered it might be a generous score, but it just feels so good to be back in Wonderland...… Expand
  31. monti_84
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    This game is awesome. I play it with a gforce 660M gpu, top resolution, it looks great and it runs smoothly. It is a console port, so keyboard and mouse won´t make the best gameplay experience, it´s better to play it with an xbox 360 controller. The controls are responsive, although i am having some camera issues specially when going to close rooms (i can´t rotate theThis game is awesome. I play it with a gforce 660M gpu, top resolution, it looks great and it runs smoothly. It is a console port, so keyboard and mouse won´t make the best gameplay experience, it´s better to play it with an xbox 360 controller. The controls are responsive, although i am having some camera issues specially when going to close rooms (i can´t rotate the camera in some places). All in all, don´t think twice to buy it if you have the machine and the controller to enjoy it at its best. Very fun, creepy, totally crazy ambient; freaky goth alice and some good fights. More than enough. Enjoy it!… Expand
  32. partyintheback
    Jan 31, 2013
    10
    Alice: Madness Returns is a game that needs to be experienced. It's a wonderful journey through a weird and haunting place. This is a game that feels fresh in today's gaming world. So please, pick it up and give it a try.
  33. Nerung
    Nov 22, 2012
    8
    Not as good as the original American McGee's Alice, the sequel still manages to create a similarly fascinating world with very diverse level designs. The horror is more subtle in this one as all aspects tend to a brighter version than in the original game, somewhat lightening the otherwise dark mood of the story. This is a nice action game full of creative elements. Especially the levelsNot as good as the original American McGee's Alice, the sequel still manages to create a similarly fascinating world with very diverse level designs. The horror is more subtle in this one as all aspects tend to a brighter version than in the original game, somewhat lightening the otherwise dark mood of the story. This is a nice action game full of creative elements. Especially the levels are well designed and each has its distinct atmosphere. The game experience is intense and there are many threats as the story increases in its dramatic narration. Still, the original was slightly more inventive and dared to be darker, where the new Alice focuses more on surrealism. All in all a worthy sequel and a good game worth its money, being in the Alice franchise it delivers a great colourful contrast to the almost bland titles around it.… Expand
  34. Violett
    Jul 19, 2014
    7
    Way too long. I like this game, environment, plot, this dark and creepy atmosphere, but the game is just too long. You just jump from platform to platform and use 2 to 3 weapons. 10 hours of the same gameplay and I'm only at thirty percent. I didn't uninstall the game for long, thinking maybe I will come back and finish it, but no, there are other more action games. But I can rate thisWay too long. I like this game, environment, plot, this dark and creepy atmosphere, but the game is just too long. You just jump from platform to platform and use 2 to 3 weapons. 10 hours of the same gameplay and I'm only at thirty percent. I didn't uninstall the game for long, thinking maybe I will come back and finish it, but no, there are other more action games. But I can rate this game low, it is great, at least for first ten hours.… Expand
  35. Neddy
    Jan 7, 2015
    3
    Creepy supernatural Victoriana.

    Yes I agree with that summation. Graphically it's excellent because delves into visuals that are imaginative. Gameplay or combat is fun. Spooky and brilliant. However the fun stops there. It is a git of a game to play. I have put in 17 hours on the clock, but actual game save time is 9 hours 10 minutes. In other words 7 hours and fifty minutes (44%    Creepy supernatural Victoriana.

    Yes I agree with that summation. Graphically it's excellent because delves into visuals that are imaginative. Gameplay or combat is fun. Spooky and brilliant.

    However the fun stops there. It is a git of a game to play. I have put in 17 hours on the clock, but actual game save time is 9 hours 10 minutes. In other words 7 hours and fifty minutes (44% play time) was spent repeating stuff. Trying and trying until I screamed and was shaking in distress to get past hard parts.

    It often goes into a 2-D side-scroller. Things like where you have to make jumps over obstacles and avoid fire from weapons. (One hit kill.) I just quit now and have given up the game 'for ever' in a 2-D part. The first parts of this bit were ok-ish. Then the next bit took about 30 goes to get past. Then the next bit I counted 58 goes to get past. Then the next little bit I counted 24 tries and shut down the game without getting past.

    Why am I making over a hundred attempts to get past short passages of any game? It's because it looks great even though the graphics are not that complex. They are nicely designed. If I did not love that aspect of Alice:MR I would have stopped playing a long time ago. Now though it has reached the stage where the downside is greater than the up-side. I give up. Towel thrown in. Not half way through the game.

    All the way it was try-die, until I nearly broke down. It has taken me weeks to get this far, because I keep having to shut down from stress. I would much prefer the disk space for another game than suffer any more of this.    … Expand
  36. AWG
    Jun 17, 2013
    8
    Haven't played the first game but this one deserves all the good genuine reviews it got. Graphics are amazing and gameplay is interesting even if a little repetitive. Alice is stunning and the plot behind the smash-and-kill action is deep and serious without sounding pretentious. Some minor bugs and glitches can ruin some battles but that really happens rarely (three times for me duringHaven't played the first game but this one deserves all the good genuine reviews it got. Graphics are amazing and gameplay is interesting even if a little repetitive. Alice is stunning and the plot behind the smash-and-kill action is deep and serious without sounding pretentious. Some minor bugs and glitches can ruin some battles but that really happens rarely (three times for me during the entire game). 8 out of 10.… Expand
  37. AJCk19
    Apr 28, 2023
    6
    I would recommend it, but keep in mind. Gameplay wise, it hasn't aged that well. However, the aesthetics is still creative and unique, after all these years. Even better than current triple A games. It would have been interesting to see how a 3rd game in the series would have done. But now, we will never know.

    However, if you want a more modern take on the action-adventure, hack n    I would recommend it, but keep in mind. Gameplay wise, it hasn't aged that well. However, the aesthetics is still creative and unique, after all these years. Even better than current triple A games. It would have been interesting to see how a 3rd game in the series would have done. But now, we will never know.

    However, if you want a more modern take on the action-adventure, hack n slash, and platformer genre. You can just play Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and God of War.    … Expand
  38. braeden
    Jul 26, 2013
    6
    Alice Madness Returns is one of those games you would really want to like. With some polishing and stronger story-telling it could have been great game. Unfortunately, as it is, this game is very mediocre in almost all aspects. It has shallow story and characters, bad dialog, repetitive gameplay, messy controls and camera that can't quite keep up.

    The only strong point of this game is    Alice Madness Returns is one of those games you would really want to like. With some polishing and stronger story-telling it could have been great game. Unfortunately, as it is, this game is very mediocre in almost all aspects. It has shallow story and characters, bad dialog, repetitive gameplay, messy controls and camera that can't quite keep up.

    The only strong point of this game is visual design. Few games manage to great so unique and surreal visual experience. Unfortunately even this is ruined by low texture quality. Overall visual feel is a bit messy and blurry.

    If you like platformers and don't expect anything exceptional or deep, this game might be okay buy. Also if you liked the original game, this has very same feel in it. Otherwise, I would skip this one.    … Expand
  39. red_elk
    Jul 23, 2013
    9
    Liked the game for its very beautiful graphics, atmosphere.
    Disadvantages are IMO arcade style instead of more classic shooter which was the first game of series, and also improper mouse support for PC
  40. BaDum_Tch
    Aug 10, 2013
    8
    The game is beautiful, and the story and underlying concept of the game are entrancing. There are areas, however, that seem padded out in the worst possible way. And it is a little repetitive. Buy it on sale and love it.
  41. Somerandomguy1
    Mar 24, 2014
    6
    Forget both the haters's and fanboys's reviews. They do not make justice to the game.

    A: MR is a decent game with a decent port to PC. Yes, the controls feel clunky on PC, but it is playable. I completed the game on Nightmare on my first run without problems. However, the technical problems are, like Fuz said, an abomination. The art is fantastic. From the various locations in    Forget both the haters's and fanboys's reviews. They do not make justice to the game.

    A: MR is a decent game with a decent port to PC. Yes, the controls feel clunky on PC, but it is playable. I completed the game on Nightmare on my first run without problems. However, the technical problems are, like Fuz said, an abomination.

    The art is fantastic. From the various locations in Wonderland to Alice's dresses, the game is really well designed. It's a pity the graphics do not make justice to the art at all.

    The gameplay is entertaining enough, with fast-paced battles and somewhat challenging puzzles, plus 4 or 5 mini-games throughout the whole story.

    The OST is limited, but fantastic. It really enhances the ambient you are, whether it's a sad, scary or a beautiful one.

    The story is really well, but at the same time it isn't. It's filled with plot-holes I can't seem to answer, specially the very end, where I find many plot-holes to be found on an apparently not well-thought plot. This game, just like the first Alice, needed a lot more work explaining the story and what happened to Alice in the real world IN DETAIL, whether it was on cinematics or in memories inside Wonderland. Though this still wouldn't fix some problems with Alice's family's death plot-holes, it would make the game more enjoyable and the plot more understandable.

    The game overall feels too short though. I ended it in 3 days. Maybe that's why the story has many plot-holes, they couldn't make all the story fit in such a short game.
    Like I said, the game needed a lot more emphasis explaining the story. It kinda feels like they were rushed, maybe EA's influence?

    A: MR has plenty of collectibles to be found. Bottles containing concept art and biographies on monsters and characters. Memories giving more background on the different character's stories involving Alice and themselves. Small things really, but they enhance the game quite a bit.

    So, in resume, the game is ok. You will enjoy it on your first run and maybe have a second for collectibles. But you will forget it quite fast after that.    … Expand
  42. COMThing
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    Alice: Madness Returns is a game best played in short bursts due to it's repetitiveness, however it is also very fun. The creative art style is both unique and amusing.
  43. ModSama
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    Alice Madness Returns has a very unique art style from what most would expect at first glance, it is dark and very much bleak. It brings forth an aspect of the human mind that most would not even have seen in their darkest nightmares. The combat system although repetitive at times, was made up for by a well written story that kept us progressing through the plot just so we could see whatAlice Madness Returns has a very unique art style from what most would expect at first glance, it is dark and very much bleak. It brings forth an aspect of the human mind that most would not even have seen in their darkest nightmares. The combat system although repetitive at times, was made up for by a well written story that kept us progressing through the plot just so we could see what Alice would do next.… Expand
  44. msmythe365
    Mar 2, 2014
    4
    I love the art in this game, and when I first started, I thought the game play was excellent. However, the difficulty level is inconsistent. I consistently did pretty well or excellent, and then I'd enter a room where I had to retry it 10-20 times to make it through because it was suddenly insanely difficult. Then it would drop back down to easy or pleasantly difficult again.

    Part of    I love the art in this game, and when I first started, I thought the game play was excellent. However, the difficulty level is inconsistent. I consistently did pretty well or excellent, and then I'd enter a room where I had to retry it 10-20 times to make it through because it was suddenly insanely difficult. Then it would drop back down to easy or pleasantly difficult again.

    Part of that is that there's little leveling up you can do. I was particularly irritated with the horse head weapon, because when you upgrade it to keep the power commiserate, speed became glacial and I was too slow to hit anything.

    Also, sometimes when you fail they put you back in good spots. Sometimes they drop you back at the beginning of something else that took you 10 tries to complete.

    It's pretty and the story is great, but I just got tired of endlessly having to retry everything. I might try it in easy mode and see if that's more consistent, although a lot of the normal mode was pleasantly difficult so easy might be too easy.    … Expand
  45. Dobian
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Alice:Madness Returns is a terrific if flawed sequel to the original. As a narrative, it picks up the story where it left off in the first game and intelligently brings it to a conclusion. When it's over, you fully understand why Alice was driven to her madness in the first place, a reason much more sinister than simply that her family died in a fire years ago. The story is toldAlice:Madness Returns is a terrific if flawed sequel to the original. As a narrative, it picks up the story where it left off in the first game and intelligently brings it to a conclusion. When it's over, you fully understand why Alice was driven to her madness in the first place, a reason much more sinister than simply that her family died in a fire years ago. The story is told wonderfully through excellent voice acting in recovered memories and in sequences cleverly done in cartoon cutouts. Alice also communicates with Cheshire Cat throughout the game in the game's 3D world.

    Visually, Alice is beautiful and a treat for the eyes. The game uses a wide color palette based on the theme of the area she is in, and the level design and art direction are excellent and sometimes spectacular. London itself is appropriately dark and gritty, all done in greyscale, making the Wonderland segments pop more colorfully than they probably really are. Character models are also appropriately cartoony and slightly twisted. The musical score effectively evokes the mood of the game, though it lacks the disturbing discord that the original's soundtrack evoked.

    The gameplay itself was mostly very enjoyable. The platforming was clever and challenging, and the combat (which there is a lot of) was very smooth (the "focus" or auto-targetting system works wonderfully if used correctly). The game also breaks things up nicely with various themed puzzles and even some sidescrolling mini games that were very fun. While a bit long for a platformer, Alice was nonetheless engaging all the way to the end.

    There were some negatives that marred the overall experience, some significant. The autosave feature is probably the biggest problem with the game. Since you can't manually save (like in the original Alice), you can only restart from the last checkpoint. The problem is, it is very easy to unwittingly transition out of an area when you still had another path you wanted to explore that might have lead to collectibles or an optional arena fight (to gain HP), and you can't go back since the game only stores one auto save (it does allow you to revisit major checkpoints after you complete a chapter, but you would have to go back and replay several areas to get back to where you want to be). Some of the auto saves are well-placed, but not all, forcing you to redo a jumping sequence for example before you can get back to the mini boss who just beat you. The auto save feature really rears its ugly head in the final boss fight, as it saves at two points during the fight. This sounds convenient on the surface, not having to start the whole long fight over from the beginning if you die. The problem is, you could in theory be down to your last bit of health when it auto saves for the next part of the fight, so now if you die you will always restart from that point at near-death, you can't go back to the begnning. They needed to include two or three auto save slots in the game to avoid this game-breaking scenario.

    Another issue with the game is the repetitive combat. Too many times in the game must you fight the menacing ruin, for example, which appears in various combinations with other enemies. There are many times in the game where you will run into one and say, "didn't I just beat this guy?" A similar experience happens near the end of chapter 2, where you defeat a mini boss called the drowned sailor, only to meet another one on the other side of a gate, then have to go inside three separate buildings to beat three more of them. This kind of gratuitous combat served to needlessly drag out the game and produce too many moments of "Oh, not again."

    The bottle collecting in the game is rendered almost pointless because in order to unlock what I believe is additional concept art, you have to collect every bottle in each chapter. Unfortunately, I was always a couple of bottles short of the dozen or so I needed to find. It would have been nice if they unlocked "some" of the content based on what you found, instead of making it all or nothing.

    Lastly, I found the jumping mechanics to be a little off, making some of the jumping sequences needlessly frustrating. Mainly, Alice would many times drop like a rock on the third jump in a three-jump sequence no matter how dextrously I hit the jump key, and this also happened a lot when hitting the jump key as she was hitting the apex of an air plume or off a jumping mushroom. They needed to fine-tune this, the jumping mechanics should have been much smoother and more forgiving.

    Overall, though, Alice is a fine sequel and is a must-play if you wre a fan of the original. Even if you aren't, it is a solid platformer and a very unique and original experience.    … Expand
  46. azeitona
    Dec 10, 2014
    7
    This game is gorgeous! Unfortunately, that is its highest point. Yes, it is really atmospheric and you feel immerse in this **** reality, which is made even better with the awesome soundtrack. But, on the other hand, the combat and platforming are really repetitive, and the game is only nice in short bursts. And it really drags on with its 15 hour campaign, and the last level is a realThis game is gorgeous! Unfortunately, that is its highest point. Yes, it is really atmospheric and you feel immerse in this **** reality, which is made even better with the awesome soundtrack. But, on the other hand, the combat and platforming are really repetitive, and the game is only nice in short bursts. And it really drags on with its 15 hour campaign, and the last level is a real bore to me. But the whole art style, the sound and even the story are amazing to me. Yes, you should try it. Just don't play more than 2 hours per day, and you'll love it.… Expand
  47. Lenzie
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    An imaginative platformer / adventure type game that I am glad to have tried and experienced. The artwork, creative and varied level design and story were easily the strong points of this game. I also thought Alice as a character was very well done and the 'disturbed' take on, and story of, her journey through madness was interesting and at times surprising.

    On the down side however the    An imaginative platformer / adventure type game that I am glad to have tried and experienced. The artwork, creative and varied level design and story were easily the strong points of this game. I also thought Alice as a character was very well done and the 'disturbed' take on, and story of, her journey through madness was interesting and at times surprising.

    On the down side however the game was too long and towards the end had some very annoying sections that were an unnecessary and frustrating chore to complete versus advancing the story (e.g. the fiddly 'head pinball' style sections and annoying slides).    … Expand
  48. casneovox
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    A história é bacana. A jogabilidade é legal. Porém, ele deixa a desejar como um todo. Não é um jogo ruim, mas também não é um jogo muito bom. Analisando o jogo e o que ele propõe, minha nota é 5.
  49. JabberwocksBane
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing game
    the art and visuals are beautiful
    voice acting superb combat is fluid, enjoyable but can be challenging in a good way and finishing enemies is immensely satisfying the story follows up after the end of the original game and offers more to the story of the Liddell house fire then we expected and overall it is a great experience there are lots of outfits and weapon skins    Amazing game
    the art and visuals are beautiful
    voice acting superb
    combat is fluid, enjoyable but can be challenging in a good way and finishing enemies is immensely satisfying
    the story follows up after the end of the original game and offers more to the story of the Liddell house fire then we expected and overall it is a great experience
    there are lots of outfits and weapon skins that you can pick from so every playthrough is to your liking (you can change the weapon skins and outfits anytime in the main menu)
    This is one of the games that you need a physical copy of so one day after many years when you see it on your shelf you can pop it in and enjoy the nostalgia of this masterpiece    … Expand
  50. Dco326
    Mar 28, 2023
    7
    Za sad me samo nervira sto nema boljih objasnjenja za oruzja i neki neprijatelji da ih tako nazovem su samo naporni bez ikakvog razloga/povoda, mozda je i malo repetativna ne znam. Mora 7 muzika je los ai stv je bila previse repetativna, zadnji boss je meh.
  51. DeyvsonCaliman
    Jul 25, 2016
    8
    Alice is lovely, the combat system is very well made and the game environment is quite nice. There's some old school elements, like there's too much platform jumping, and not so many battles, what was a shame, because they put some nice effort into the battle system. The game is not so bloody as I expected, the enemies could be a little less oily and a little more meaty. The end came atAlice is lovely, the combat system is very well made and the game environment is quite nice. There's some old school elements, like there's too much platform jumping, and not so many battles, what was a shame, because they put some nice effort into the battle system. The game is not so bloody as I expected, the enemies could be a little less oily and a little more meaty. The end came at the right time, just before I started to get bored, and was a little too easy because there were almost no punishment for dying, which I don't complain, I'm kinda old for that old school hardship.

    It could have bosses too, kinda disappointing that all the time we fight only normal enemies. That's some old school element I missed. It's really worth playing, but not worth replaying, I'd say. Although its a memorable game, if a person, like me, liked the first one will certainly like this too.    … Expand
  52. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Стильный и атмосферный платформер, который зацепил и остался надолго в памяти.
  53. nitorita
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    A marvelous adventure and an overlooked gem that has aged like fine wine over the decade. The world is picturesque and the uncanny yet befitting dialogue of the characters does the story of Alice in Wonderland justice. There are secrets placed all over for you to find, with unique lore backing each one.

    The story is dark and touches upon Alice's psyche as a theme about the perception of    A marvelous adventure and an overlooked gem that has aged like fine wine over the decade. The world is picturesque and the uncanny yet befitting dialogue of the characters does the story of Alice in Wonderland justice. There are secrets placed all over for you to find, with unique lore backing each one.

    The story is dark and touches upon Alice's psyche as a theme about the perception of reality. It emits a strangely lasting, lingering influence which keeps you wanting to play more. It is truly a majestic experience you will not find in any other game that is rooted in reality.

    Do not allow the graphics to deter you from giving this game a try. You will not regret it. This game has rekindled my love for Alice and stayed true to the arcane nature of her world and how she sees it. It will be difficult to find story-centric adventure games as fleshed out as Madness Returns in this modern era.

    I eagerly look forward to any sequels, as well as a possible modern remake of the prequel.

    Side note: There is a known issue where the game can stall when loading. Restarting the game should fix that.    … Expand
  54. AlexvaderII
    Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Alice es un videojuego de acción, aventuras y plataformas, el mundo es retorcido como la mente de Alice, no es un juego para niños. la historia no esta nada mal, si hay algo en lo que tenga que criticar al juego es en las graficas que a mi parecer pudieron estar mejor, pero lo compensa con su diseño artístico, es un juego para los amantes de los juegos en tercera persona. Por ultimoAlice es un videojuego de acción, aventuras y plataformas, el mundo es retorcido como la mente de Alice, no es un juego para niños. la historia no esta nada mal, si hay algo en lo que tenga que criticar al juego es en las graficas que a mi parecer pudieron estar mejor, pero lo compensa con su diseño artístico, es un juego para los amantes de los juegos en tercera persona. Por ultimo mencionar que tiene un DLC gratuito el cual es el juego completo de Alice Madness Original y es una gran adquisición y buen momento para jugarlo si no tuvieron la oportunidad de jugarlo un gran clásico.… Expand
  55. aralath
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    Decent game with lots of imagination. You will not be disappointed. Just play this.
  56. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Un juego maravilloso, con el mando lo disfrute mas que con teclado y raton, el arte y las etapas son muy buena.
  57. SilverOrlov
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    A great game that almost became a disaster for me with a collapsed rating, tons of dead nerve cells and permanent removal.
    ... You see, this is one of the best games that I played, with a great story-line that shows a children's story from a completely new angle, which can compete with many books and films of the horror and/or thriller genre. Great style and drawing for it's time, from    A great game that almost became a disaster for me with a collapsed rating, tons of dead nerve cells and permanent removal.
    ... You see, this is one of the best games that I played, with a great story-line that shows a children's story from a completely new angle, which can compete with many books and films of the horror and/or thriller genre. Great style and drawing for it's time, from which I enjoyed and now in 2020. Great locations, with different art styles, some of which can be breathtaking. I even almost fell in love with Alice herself(she’s so cute here and makes a funny hiccup sound when she decreases her size).
    ... And the "angles of camera" ... these disgusting, furious, tasteless angles. I always despised and hated this stupid love of some developers to take an angles in the game, which in their opinion should show something to a gamer, but in fact they wildly prevent you from focusing on locations and enemy, because of which you often lose in a completely stupid way. These "camera angles" because of which the camera lives its own life infuriated me the whole game. Because of them, I will put the game 9, not 10 as this game, in general, deserves. I respect the author of the game he made very good and interesting game, but in two places because of these stupid angles I wanted to break his hands.    … Expand
  58. MadnessisRising
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    This game is a beauty when it comes to design and soundtrack. Seriously, my absolute favorite-game in these points. -1 point because traget fire is kinda difficult on the PC-version. The fights are also kinda exhausting after a few hours. (It's always the same)
  59. Chempion1
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    Alice: Madness Returns отличная игра, в принципе. Но сравнивать её я буду с оригинальной American McGee’s Alice естественно. И тут, как мне кажется, игра уступает по одному небольшому, но главному параметру.
    Игра стала как то однообразнее. Не знаю даже как объяснить. Чего-то не хватает. И я понял чего, посмотрев на оригинал ещё раз. В Alice: Madness Returns нет Боссов.
    Если кто помнит    Alice: Madness Returns отличная игра, в принципе. Но сравнивать её я буду с оригинальной American McGee’s Alice естественно. И тут, как мне кажется, игра уступает по одному небольшому, но главному параметру.
    Игра стала как то однообразнее. Не знаю даже как объяснить. Чего-то не хватает. И я понял чего, посмотрев на оригинал ещё раз. В Alice: Madness Returns нет Боссов.
    Если кто помнит постер этой игры, тот поймет. На нем были изображены все, почти, монстры оригинала и Алиса. И сердце моё радовалось, но когда игра вышла, оказалось, что все монстры стали добропорядочными жителями. Да все жертвы прошлой части превратились в злодеев, но и те и эти в игре стали просто нпс, с кучкой фраз.
    Справедливости ради, скажем, есть один босс в конце всей игры, но один и этого маловато.
    А так в принципе геймплей подтянули, добавили новые фишки.
    Сюжет не хватает звёзд с небес, но логично продолжает оригинал.
    Самое главное, для меня, сохранилась та самобытная атмосфера первой Alice. Жаль, что официальной локализации не было, но сейчас вышла любительская озвучка, довольно хорошая.
    Я думаю McGee надо просто выпустить ремейк первой части, на новых технологиях и всем будет счастье!    … Expand
  60. mrrealperson
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Удачный сиквел удачной игры. По сути достоинства первой Алисы от МакГи можно приписать и к этой игре, разве что саундтрек вышел менее атмосферный. Сюжет в этот раз оказался чуть сложней, мрачней и запутанней, но по прежнему повествование имеет почерк оригинальной сказки. Левел-дизайн с обновлённой графикой выглядит просто великолепно. По мимо страны чудес игра предоставляет побегать и вУдачный сиквел удачной игры. По сути достоинства первой Алисы от МакГи можно приписать и к этой игре, разве что саундтрек вышел менее атмосферный. Сюжет в этот раз оказался чуть сложней, мрачней и запутанней, но по прежнему повествование имеет почерк оригинальной сказки. Левел-дизайн с обновлённой графикой выглядит просто великолепно. По мимо страны чудес игра предоставляет побегать и в реальном мире, где всё не так уж красочно, а скорее серо и уныло, но в хорошем смысле. Странно только, что Алиса из всех персонажей выглядит менее гротескно, чем остальные люди. Она единственный персонаж в игре, которому заанимировали волосы. Любителям красивых, атмосферных игр рекомендую. Гротеск, готика, сюрреализм и прекраснейший Чеширский кот тебя ждут. Сценарий как и в прошлой игре хорош, разбирай на цитаты.… Expand
  61. 3mcd
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    es un juego interesante, me encanta el diseño del pais de las maravillas, estética increíblemente variada y detallada aporta una gran atmósfera que te inmiscuye en este grandioso mundo.
  62. shauntmw
    May 9, 2020
    8
    I played this on EA Origins, with an XBOX controller for PC.

    The graphics are gorgeous, it has its style, and each stages and themes are unique enough to be very interesting and nice to look at. The action and horror elements are very well implemented, the music and audio are also pretty great! The platforming and puzzle are pretty good as well. The story telling are pretty slow, and    I played this on EA Origins, with an XBOX controller for PC.

    The graphics are gorgeous, it has its style, and each stages and themes are unique enough to be very interesting and nice to look at. The action and horror elements are very well implemented, the music and audio are also pretty great! The platforming and puzzle are pretty good as well. The story telling are pretty slow, and the revelation near the end becomes a pretty bad exposition dump that does not surprise me at all. But I do understand it is not the main focus of the game so it is forgivable.

    I do get some random 1-2 seconds hang every now and then. It's not game breaking nor unplayable, but it gets pretty annoying at times, causing you to fall mid-jump or get hit by enemies mid-battle.

    The battle mechanics are pretty good to play with at the start to the mid-game, but as late game progresses, the enemies become very repetitive, and instead of progressively giving newer better enemies, the game just dumps swarms of enemies or more bullet-sponges to you, which makes the battles become more annoyance than challenges.

    The puzzle and platforming challenges also suffers similar fate. From early to mid-game, the puzzles are nice and challenging, while satisfying to solve. But the late-game puzzles are just more or an annoyance, getting way too many annoying timing or invisible platforms, with too little new challenges.

    The mini-puzzle games are very bad. They do add something new and refreshing into the game, but the implementation are so bad that they breaks the immersion of the game flow. Fortunately some of them can be skipped if you want to.    … Expand
  63. Renato612
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    in general alice madness returns is better than its predecessor (American Mcgee's alice), the game has a good soundtrack but less frightening than its predecessor, and the atmosphere is less frightening too, the gameplay is still repetitive but not so much, the story still is very good, the graphics are breathtaking, the physics of the hair and alice's dress are very Good and the worldsin general alice madness returns is better than its predecessor (American Mcgee's alice), the game has a good soundtrack but less frightening than its predecessor, and the atmosphere is less frightening too, the gameplay is still repetitive but not so much, the story still is very good, the graphics are breathtaking, the physics of the hair and alice's dress are very Good and the worlds are incredibly beautiful, however several textures of the game are in low resolution or sometimes render in your face, which me makes you think the game was maybe rushed, in general AMR is a good game and i would probably recommend it to someone… Expand
  64. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    Los diseños de los mundos y lo enemigos son geniales, pero el gameplay no llega a estar al mismo nivel
  65. SewAwOw
    Aug 16, 2022
    7
    Неплохая в целом игра, самый критический недостаток - она ооочень затянута. После 8-10 часов играть просто надоедает, однотипные загадки, однотипные враги, оружия всего несколько видов с рудиментарной прокачкой, платформинг максимально простой и безыдейный, сюжет тоже не затягивает. Поначалу интересно находить тайники, свиные рыла, но и это приедается. игру можно было бы смело сокращать наНеплохая в целом игра, самый критический недостаток - она ооочень затянута. После 8-10 часов играть просто надоедает, однотипные загадки, однотипные враги, оружия всего несколько видов с рудиментарной прокачкой, платформинг максимально простой и безыдейный, сюжет тоже не затягивает. Поначалу интересно находить тайники, свиные рыла, но и это приедается. игру можно было бы смело сокращать на ~40% и это пошло бы ей только на пользу. Понравилась стилизация, така себе мрачная сказка, хотя технологически игра выглядит на 2008, а не 2011 год. Не прошел до конца ибо в какой-то момент тупо заебал геймплей без какой-либо прогрессии.… Expand
  66. Konstantinos77
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and unique game!!
    Recommended even on 2021!!
    I wish to continue with the third part!!
  67. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jan 7, 2023
    7
    Pretty fun but boring after 10 hr or so. There arent enough new mechanics to keep things fresh.
  68. DragonRafter
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    This game from my honeyhood. I played it 6 times, when I was 9 years old. Sometimes, this game can be boring and due to the EA some levels was cutted from the game
  69. AssA9816
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    El juego cumple bien en casi todo... Sus defectos son mínimos como
    -partes alargadas inecesariamente(rara vez se siente pero es lo suficiente para notarlo)
    En ocasiones las animaciones se sienten un poco raras solo hizo falta pulir las un poco pero por otro lado tienes Una historia muy buena y intrigante, un juego envolvente respecto a su entorno está genial, un buen sistema de progreso,    El juego cumple bien en casi todo... Sus defectos son mínimos como
    -partes alargadas inecesariamente(rara vez se siente pero es lo suficiente para notarlo)
    En ocasiones las animaciones se sienten un poco raras solo hizo falta pulir las un poco pero por otro lado tienes
    Una historia muy buena y intrigante, un juego envolvente respecto a su entorno está genial, un buen sistema de progreso, gráficos decentes,buen duración (tarde 15 horas rebuscando lo más que pude dientes o botellas), un gameplay divertido, personajes que aunque aparezcan poco dejan huellas y me encanta Alice como personaje    … Expand
  70. samstrummer90
    Mar 11, 2021
    7
    Alice Madness tiene la esencia de los juegos buenos de Play Station 1. Exploración, plataformas, puzzles ligeros, combate entretenido... Todo ello unido a un bonito apartado gráfico y visual y a que está doblado al español hacen que este juego se merezca un notable.
  71. Max20
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Un videojuego espectacular su historia tiende a ser profunda y espero con ansias una secuela
  72. Middersnags
    Jan 13, 2022
    5
    Wonky controls and a garbage console-derived save system ruins what would otherwise have been an excellent game. Pretty sad, really... a lot of work went into this game, and it shows.
  73. Pine25
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    ชอบเนื้อเรื่องมากๆ มีการหักมุม บรรยากาศในเกมไม่จำเจ แต่บางด่านแอบหัวร้อนนิดหน่อย
  74. Daniel1516
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    En lo personal es impresionante me encanto su arte y su historia que continua de su precuela su forma de explicar la historia es buena y un trasfondo muy oscuro eso me encanto tiene algunos detalles diseño en cuestión de programación algunas veces caminabas y Alice no se podía mover por que se atoraba en algo descotando esos detalles es un muy buen juego
  75. Zero_89
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Twisted, dark, with nice vistas, disturbing imagery and gripping action, the sequel of American McGee Alice will be definitely be worth your time and money even if the story tends to be hit and miss
  76. 1men1guy
    Aug 9, 2022
    0
    Alright, American McGee's Alice was PREEEETTY GOOD but... Madness Returns? I mean. I don't know, why? Because the PC port is absolute **** I gotta try a console port. Maybe EA finally did something good in those, damn.
  77. Omgeez
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    Strongest sides:
    -Beautiful ART
    -fun 3d platformer -interesting story -Good music What sucks: -There should be more boss fights in this game. -Default running at 30 fps (although can be modified) -there was 1 fight where it didnt felt like it was balanced at all, it was really hard to beat and took long time to finish, and its strange when theres such a fight in the middle of the    Strongest sides:
    -Beautiful ART
    -fun 3d platformer
    -interesting story
    -Good music

    What sucks:
    -There should be more boss fights in this game.
    -Default running at 30 fps (although can be modified)
    -there was 1 fight where it didnt felt like it was balanced at all, it was really hard to beat and took long time to finish, and its strange when theres such a fight in the middle of the game and all the succeeding fights were easier.
    -occasional bugs, had to restart the game few times (although i know this game was released ~in times of windows 7, so it might happen)
    Overall the idea for a game is really cool, the technical side of things sometimes sucked.
    Would really love to see sequel in UE5.    … Expand
  78. IKIE66
    Feb 9, 2023
    6
    A very interesting concept wasted on poor gameplay. The world design is beautiful and unique but the basic hack and slash combat and clunky platform just makes it a boring world to go through. A twisted version of a children's story is cool, but that doesn't mean you need the gameplay of a children's game.
  79. Luivea
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Liebs einfach, es ist so creepy und gleichzeitig wunderschön, einfach eine faszinierende Interpretation. Nicht zu schwer und nicht zu einfach, hab's schon so oft gespielt und gerade wieder, bestimmt zum sechsten mal. Wer Alice mag kommt hier auf seine Kosten. Ein Remaster wäre so super
  80. Ramin2005
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    It's a good game because story and gameplay is too fun and you won't get bored when you play it
    It's really scary and action , It's fun.
    I really enjoyed playing that.
  81. Dartza
    Jul 21, 2023
    7
    Great interpretation of the original story and representation of mental conditions. Solid hack and slash game with surprisingly fulfilling appearance customization.
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#84 Best PC Game of 2011
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#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Armchair Empire
    Oct 17, 2011
    70
    All in all, Alice: Madness Returns delivers a good sequel. Not superlative, but not a cheap knockoff. If topsy-turvy architecture, steampunk menaces, and Victorian psychotherapy tickle your geek itch, this is a title well worth playing.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Aug 14, 2011
    77
    Alice: Madness Returns is a living contradiction, an unholy union of incredible visual flair and ho-hum gameplay.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 8, 2011
    80
    Combat is flawed, but does little to detract from the game's breathtaking depiction of lunacy. [Sept 2011, p.61]
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