Alter Echo

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Aug 19, 2003
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. RichardB.
    Jan 7, 2007
    7
    The background might be generic and the voice acting might not be all that, but the gameplay is the star of this game and holds up really well. Bits of platforming are mixed in with large dosages of frantic combat, involving the use of 3 very distinct forms that you'll have to master to achieve victory. The game's fun and exciting combat and suprisingly solid story are enough to The background might be generic and the voice acting might not be all that, but the gameplay is the star of this game and holds up really well. Bits of platforming are mixed in with large dosages of frantic combat, involving the use of 3 very distinct forms that you'll have to master to achieve victory. The game's fun and exciting combat and suprisingly solid story are enough to recommend this game, despite its technical flaws.… Expand
  2. PaulK.
    Oct 17, 2003
    8
    Graphics may get a little old and confusing at times, but morphing ability allows for a much better gameplay. I would never buy this game but renting is a great idea for so quality time with your PS2.
  3. AndrewW.
    Dec 31, 2003
    9
    Personally I thought the game was AWESOME! The graphics are okay. But I think they could use some work, the story line however was really well thought out and I enjoyed it.
  4. hamsandwich
    Apr 29, 2013
    5
    All I can say about this game is that it is incredibly average. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since the game comes across as harmless, but it's not a compliment either. It has a nice atmosphere, but the story and the gameplay are just kinda weak. If you stumble upon it for less than $10 at the game store then go ahead and pick it up. But it's only worth going out of your way to findAll I can say about this game is that it is incredibly average. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since the game comes across as harmless, but it's not a compliment either. It has a nice atmosphere, but the story and the gameplay are just kinda weak. If you stumble upon it for less than $10 at the game store then go ahead and pick it up. But it's only worth going out of your way to find it if you're a PS2 game collector.… Expand
  5. LosMarco
    Apr 30, 2013
    4
    I wish there was a more creative way to say that this game is just boring. Got it for a bargain without expecting much of anything and discovered it was just mediocre. Bad games are one thing--they have the potential to be funny--but mediocre games just have meh structure, meh stories, meh characters, and meh gameplay. But, it is playable, so I'll grant it that.
  6. PSGaming
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    The game is very fun.I played it on the PS3 via the PS2 classic emulation.The Story is very interesting,the combat is also on a very good level.I want to give it a higher score,but the controls are not good(maybe its just me),the invert option seemed to not working for me and some performance issues steal some of the gameplay fun.

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. Edge Magazine
    40
    There's a fine line between graphic artistry and immaturity, and while Alter Echo makes an attempt at the former, it probably falls into the latter. The hues are creative enough, and the faux-naturelle structures suitably curled and alien but perhaps the real problem is that a world made from plastic would look as dull as it sounds. [Nov 2003, p.109]
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    You'll never get lost instantly die from misjudged jumps, or have to play through difficult parts ten times over. Consequently, it's also a little too easy. [Oct 2003, p.135]
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    There's an abundance of camera problems and the enemy AI is dumb as a doornail. [Oct 2003, p.38]
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