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Luckily, the smooth controls guarantee that all you'll have to worry about is dribbling paint and bumbling cops.
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AceGamezGetting Up is like a breath of fresh air, never before seen in the games industry and implemented to a degree that should make it a must in any gamer's collection.
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Getting up will take a few days to complete but once your job is done it's time to move on. While I highly recommend playing this game, I also highly recommend renting it as you're not likely to want to paint over old territory.
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The end result is an interesting and often-exciting adventure that should be appealing to most action-game fans, but will probably hold extra appeal if you're at all interested in graffiti and the culture surrounding it.
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Other than some growing pains on some of the side missions, this is a superb game that everyone should at least give a try.
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Graffiti connoisseurs will love the real-life taggers that make cameos, as well as the actual art that Trane puts up. The game also features a fantastic soundtrack, as well as one of the most impressive collections of celebrity voices in recent memory.
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There's just something weird and catchy about Getting Up. It feels so different. It's more relaxed and laid back than most wannabe 'gangsta' games. [PSW]
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It's unlike anything else you've played in recent memory.
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PSM MagazineGetting Up has brushes with greatness: the ability to paint, draw, or sticker nearly anywhere you like is fantastic, and the environments, music, and general attention to detail provide just the right ambiance. [Apr 2006, p.67]
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The game is more than the sum of its parts, offering a surprising amount of flexibility in how you accomplish your objectives, even if those objectives don’t change much from level to level, in a series of memorable environments.
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Official Playstation 2 Magazine UKFew games dare to be bold or innovative these days, yet Ecko's baby scores on both fronts. [Feb 2006, p.104]
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Gamewise? Think candy - I liked the game in small doses.
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Overall this is a really solid game that has the potential to be so much more. Unfortunately the repetitive missions and ho-hum gameplay hold it back.
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Offers some unique elements, and a fun rewarding experience even with some control issues. If you like the hip hop scene, or are interested in graffiti, you will enjoy this game.
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The metaphors and subtext that lay underneath every step you take resonated volumes with me personally.
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The actual painting isn't that interesting — you just hold down a trigger and push a button while moving Trane around — but it is fun to see some of the fancier artworks.
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#54 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 41
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Mixed: 6 out of 41
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Negative: 8 out of 41
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