Wild Arms Alter Code: F

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    90
    The style of the game is pure anime, with that Old West thing thrown in, but on the blocky side.
  2. Gamenikki
    90
    Raises the bar from what to expect from Media Vision, and leaves a lot for Wild Arms: the 4th Detonator to live up to.
  3. Game Chronicles
    88
    While not as modern as some other famous series (ala Final Fantasy X), it's still a great RPG game in its own right, and fans of the genre shouldn't miss this one.
  5. Worth Playing
    85
    Wild ARMS Alter Code: F contains too many technical and presentation missteps to be considered a classic worthy of the hallowed halls of RPG Valhalla, but coasting along on story and style alone takes it far.
  6. TotalPlayStation
    85
    Bizarre localization conundrums aside, this is a solid game through and through. It has more charm and character than a vast majority of RPGs being released these days and gives us a fresh new take on an already-innovative game from years ago.
  7. eToychest
    84
    While far from perfect, this game exudes the same charm that made Wild Arms such a cult phenomenon, and those who can look past its occasional shortcomings will find Alter Code F to be a classic to be treasured for years to come.
  8. PSX Extreme
    82
    A solid remake of a classic game.
  9. GamingTrend
    82
    My suggestion is that this game should definitely be purchased, but if you're playing "Dragon Quest VIII," wait a couple of months after finishing it to play Wild Arms Alter Code: F, otherwise you're simply not being fair to yourself or to this great game.
  10. ZTGD
    80
    It retains enough of the classic charm to keep the veterans of the series happy, while adding enough of change to peak the interest of newcomers.
  11. GameZone
    79
    Old-school charm aside, the game’s story, characters and loads of goodies are enough to hook anyone interested in a role-playing game with a lot of heart.
  12. VGPub
    79
    This game is still great overall. Story, sound and battle mechanics are still as nice as I remember them.
  13. RPG Fan
    78
    Players new to the series, or looking for a more cerebral RPG, should stay away from WA:ACF. The battle system is rather simplistic and the plot rather too cliché to derive much fun from if you're not looking for something quite that barebones.
  14. IGN
    77
    It's a little linear, a little easy, and a little unattractive, but the characters still have a lot of personality, the dungeons are actually fun to navigate, and there's enough extra content here to keep you busy for quite some time.
  15. Gaming Age
    75
    It seamlessly combines a fantasy setting with a Wild West motif that makes the game enjoyable to play through.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. lord_batman
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Boring and uninspired gameplay combined with the most dull and cliché story/characters makes for a very unappealing experience. The puzzlesBoring and uninspired gameplay combined with the most dull and cliché story/characters makes for a very unappealing experience. The puzzles are an insult to the players intelligence. People are seriously looking back at these games through rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia. One has to wonder how we managed to play these subpar games 15 years ago. The only redeeming factor is the soundtrack and it's not even something you will find memorable which says alot about the game. Stay away from this title... for your own sanity.… Full Review »
  2. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  3. Lazaro
    May 30, 2015
    9
    Excelente game, but , for a remake, a without a speaking scenes for a complete experience, agetec make it engine graphics of Wild Arms 3 gameExcelente game, but , for a remake, a without a speaking scenes for a complete experience, agetec make it engine graphics of Wild Arms 3 game release in 2002, however; the game managed a fine explicative. and true classics JRPG series marvelous in all sense!.… Full Review »
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