Primal

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 74
  3. Negative: 5 out of 74
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  1. phz
    Jan 3, 2014
    10
    this game was one of the best i played when i was young on ps2
    still love it and i hope a sequel is in progress i dno what other ppl had in the past but this game is awsome
  2. Rox22
    Jan 24, 2013
    9
    Probably one of the most gorgeous games on the PS2. Lush visuals, great soundtrack, interesting and creatively designed characters, great voice acting. To be honest though, I did find some the handling a little clumsy at times, but this is really just a minor point as the game keeps you engrossed enough to not notice. A real shame that it wasn't longer. It isn't a short game but it is justProbably one of the most gorgeous games on the PS2. Lush visuals, great soundtrack, interesting and creatively designed characters, great voice acting. To be honest though, I did find some the handling a little clumsy at times, but this is really just a minor point as the game keeps you engrossed enough to not notice. A real shame that it wasn't longer. It isn't a short game but it is just so well designed and so excellently paced that you just crave more and more. Overall: One of my favorite games on the PS2 and I hope that someday a worthy sequel gets made.… Expand
  3. ccrogers15
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    A great forgotten PS2 gem. This game is now on the playstation store in USA for 9.99 as a ps2 classic. Good choice, and its been rated 33 times on there so far, with still a 5.00. This games second chance, is really looking up. If a sequel is made, everyones happy.
  4. Axebrossia
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    Primal universe is gorgeous !!! amazing history and deep fantasy, you spend time playing at 13 hours! very big game, Primal deserved a sequel! come on people!!
  5. [Anonymous]
    Apr 28, 2003
    0
    It sucks.
  6. SheanL.
    Apr 12, 2003
    0
    Not only is the game boring, drone, uninspired,slow,tedious,confusing,worthless, but it is also not one i own. THANK GOD i didnt buy it due to the demo. it tries to be violent on the demo, puts you to sleep on the whole game. score: zero. rent it and see, actually. run if you see it. it is the WORST GAME ON PS2 EVER.
  7. ChristosT.
    Apr 29, 2003
    10
    I love it. It s beter than Devil may cry. And the graphics are very nice.
  8. Painkiller
    May 5, 2003
    10
    F..k the people who rated this game with a 0...
  9. CoryO.
    Aug 23, 2003
    8
    This is one of the better games for PS2. However you get lost very easily, the graphics are great although the camera gets a bit annoying at times. But other than that its a great game, i just sugest that you should rent before you buy.
  10. PeterG.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    what can i say the best game to come to playstation 2 and i hope that there is sequel.
  11. TonyJ.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    This Game Rocks!!! ... I Pity the foo that calls themself Shean L!
  12. FartingFury
    Jul 8, 2003
    7
    The story in this game is one of the best iv'e seen in a long while. The graphics are impressive for PS2, and both characters are very enjoyable. why, if the fighting wasn't horribly horribly repetitive, and i didnt get lost so often....this game would recieve a perfect 10!
  13. STUU.
    Apr 19, 2003
    9
    Fighting is okay but if more time had been spent on developing this aspect of the game it would get 10 out 0f 10 from me!!! :)
  14. Nobody'sFool
    Apr 27, 2003
    9
    I loved this game! Altho the fighting was a little lame but the storyline and everything was awesome.
  15. CameronS.
    Mar 16, 2004
    10
    Perfect voice acting, class worlds, amazing story. Only the slightly repetitive fighting lets the side down slightly. This game rocks. Whoever gave this game a zero really needs their head checking!!
  16. Jared141
    Feb 6, 2012
    9
    A solid experience, and one of the best on PS2. Although it is very restrictive and prevents you from taking your weapons out for the hell of it (enemies need to be around for them to activate) you get so lost in the worlds that you don't even realize. Love it.
  17. Steyraus
    Oct 6, 2021
    4
    Great characters and story , but the game is boring.. Full of idiotic puzzles and mindless wandering, tring to figure out wtf to do..It was advertised as a badarse hack and slash beat em up.. But it not that at all.
  18. GracefulDemon
    Nov 21, 2013
    9
    Primal is my favourite game of all times. The combat's lack of depth is its "only" sin. As for the rest, if you get this game, expect a great story, fantastic soundtrack, superb voice acting, puzzles puzzles puzzles, settings you will never forget, and characters you will love forever; because that's exactly what you're going to get.
  19. mrrealperson
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Люблю эту игрушку, так как из-за неё я и полюбил нарративные игрушки. Довольно атмосферная игруля с интересным сюжетом и увлекательным геймплеем, хоть на первый раз он может показаться обыденным. Боёвка не динамичная, что не привычно конечно, но ощущается приятно, особенно под саундтрек с альтернативным металлом. Для 2003го года графон хороший, поиграть в такое не стыдно. Очень радуютЛюблю эту игрушку, так как из-за неё я и полюбил нарративные игрушки. Довольно атмосферная игруля с интересным сюжетом и увлекательным геймплеем, хоть на первый раз он может показаться обыденным. Боёвка не динамичная, что не привычно конечно, но ощущается приятно, особенно под саундтрек с альтернативным металлом. Для 2003го года графон хороший, поиграть в такое не стыдно. Очень радуют локации, завораживающие и разнообразные. Мы путешествуем по астральным мирам, каждый из которых неплохо продуман. Готический стиль, интересный сюжет, необычная геймплейная динамика, очень крутой саундтрек, отличный визуал. Если твои вкусы с моими совпадают, то игрушка зайдёт! Если завалялась старушка PS2, то попробуй обязательно!… Expand
  20. Yesitsindra
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    With an amazingly written intriguing story, primal provides sublime voice acting, a marvelous soundtrack, graphically impressive beautifully fleshed out worlds, a dynamic cast and a killer bad-ass protagonist. The world is divided into four realms, each with their own beautiful and melancholy atmosphere. Though the combat isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, it does serve its purpose and madeWith an amazingly written intriguing story, primal provides sublime voice acting, a marvelous soundtrack, graphically impressive beautifully fleshed out worlds, a dynamic cast and a killer bad-ass protagonist. The world is divided into four realms, each with their own beautiful and melancholy atmosphere. Though the combat isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, it does serve its purpose and made use of the then new ps2 sensitive touch feature. Even though Primal does have somewhat of a cult following today it is still one of the most criminally underrated and underplayed games of all time and if you like things that are beautiful yet grim and intriguing deserves your attention… Expand
  21. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    In my opinion, very underrated. If i remember correctly, it was one of the first games that came with the release of the PS2, and it was a lot of fun.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Best PS2 Game of 2003
76
#76 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
27
#27 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. GameCritics
    35
    It's sad. It boggles the mind to think that this much time was spent on presentation and backstory when none of it resonates in the slightest.
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  2. G4 TV
    60
    Looks good and plays well, though you have to accept that a tough puzzle or vague objective can bring your progress to a screeching halt at any moment.
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  3. PSM Magazine
    80
    Other than a lack of truly finger-busting battles for die-hard action fans, long-winded cut scenes are Primal's only real concern. The rest of the experience, in all its brain-teasing, high-resolution glory, is a terrific combination of gothic underworld exploration and movie-quality scripting. [Mar 2003, p.46]
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