Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2006
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
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  1. Edge Magazine
    40
    The possibility of this all coming together in a more flexible and engaging manner is still a welcome one. But, for a game based on a culture of reputation, craftsmanship and leaving a mark, Getting Up is one that’ll pass by largely unnoticed. [Mar 2006, p.86]
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  2. Boomtown
    30
    Fails to spark any excitement, innovation, or fun at all.
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Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best PS2 Game of 2006
54
#54 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
  3. Negative: 8 out of 41
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    Interesting, but completely forgotten. I loved the style, but the gameplay turned me off. A good friend of mine loved it and I watched himInteresting, but completely forgotten. I loved the style, but the gameplay turned me off. A good friend of mine loved it and I watched him play for hours. Good old days.… Full Review »
  2. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Marc Ecko's video game debut is the first only game of its kind. so much street art and music to unlock. the only downside for me is sometimesMarc Ecko's video game debut is the first only game of its kind. so much street art and music to unlock. the only downside for me is sometimes the audio would bug out and i would be spraying in complete silence...just to hear his breathing/heartbeat. Talib Kweli as the voice of Trane was perfect! just wish there was remaster or a sequel. still free.… Full Review »
  3. Rox22
    Jan 30, 2013
    7
    To be honest, I really was surprised by this game. I really do not care for the urban ghetto themed games, music and/or movies. Yet, this gameTo be honest, I really was surprised by this game. I really do not care for the urban ghetto themed games, music and/or movies. Yet, this game got me to sit up and notice a cultural genre I had since been avoiding. While I do get this is just an idealized vision of the reality, it still inspired me. The gameplay was simple but also something different that I hadn't seen in other games (aside from Jet Grind Radio.) Story is rather bland and uninteresting, yet still keeps you curious. Overall: A rather bland game that is made entertaining from its creative and almost original approach.… Full Review »
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