Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 35
  3. Negative: 8 out of 35
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Game Informer
    48
    The execution of this entry is almost unplayable because it's just so darn dull and clunky, bu tthe ideas are there to make something interesting. [Feb 2005, p.115]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. 1UP
    45
    In its weird little way, it's fun, but not quite $50 worth of fun.
  3. GameCritics
    45
    The characters are there—now someone just needs to figure out how to create some gameplay that makes the experience fun and not a chore.
  5. PSX Nation
    40
    From its patchwork gameplay and its broken control scheme to its first-generation PlayStation 2 graphics and third-tier sound effects, nothing about this game is even worthy of a mention.
  6. Gamenikki
    40
    Originality is what Full Metal Alchemist and the Broken Angel, in the end, is lacking. The transmutation is mildly creative, but it's not going to sustain a been-there-done-that story or utterly mindless, thoughtless brawling.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    As a pure action game, it’s too slow (it often feels like Ed is moving against a strong wind) to satisfy those used to such titles as Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry, or Prince of Persia. As a role-playing game, it’s too shallow and short to satisfy those expecting the next Final Fantasy.
  8. Gaming Age
    25
    Mind-numbing, rambling dialogue. Add to that the simple fact that one would have to go pretty far out of their way to make the game challenging in any way, and the whole package is destined for the fullmetal scrap heap.
  9. Game Revolution
    16
    Just a bad video game. Very young, very stupid fans of the series will likely enjoy running around in circles whacking at things, but we at GR do not.

Awards & Rankings

61
#61 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
80
#80 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 9 out of 48
  1. Controversial27
    Sep 15, 2022
    4
    The game isn't very good, and it's a shame because it's a Square Enix game. Not only is the game ugly, but the sound quality isn't very goodThe game isn't very good, and it's a shame because it's a Square Enix game. Not only is the game ugly, but the sound quality isn't very good ether. The music was composed by many different people, which sometimes makes the music style inconstant. The story is meh with some bland characters. It does have some interesting mechanics though, such as Edward being able to turn objects into weapons for him and Alphonse.… Full Review »
  2. KratosKong
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Nota real: 6'5
    Considero a la primera adaptación de Fullmetal Alchemist la serie que me salvo, no soy muy dado a ver anime pero este me    Nota real: 6'5
    Considero a la primera adaptación de Fullmetal Alchemist la serie que me salvo, no soy muy dado a ver anime pero este me maravillo, eso fue en el 2010, ya conocía de la existencia de esta serie al igual que la de este juego. Cuando termine la serie, quería jugar a los juegos de la misma, concretamente las entregas de ps2 y gracias a medios que no voy a comentar al fin he podido pasarme el primero de estos. He disfrutado mucho este juego, es un Kingdom hearts Wanna be pero con más carencias, la historia es disfrutable y la jugabilidad consiste en avanzar por distintos escenarios matando enemigos y la verdad es que no pedía más. Aún así tengo que decir que es un juego para periodos cortos pues si estás mucho con este juego al final se te hará repetitivo.    … Full Review »
  3. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
See all user reviews »