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. PSX Extreme
    82
    A solid remake of a classic game.
  2. Gaming Age
    75
    It seamlessly combines a fantasy setting with a Wild West motif that makes the game enjoyable to play through.
  3. 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.
  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Fans of the series will no doubt dig the new features, but Alter Code: F remains simply decent. [Jan 2006, p.96]
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  6. GameSpot
    72
    The classic gameplay remains largely the same, and although certain elements haven't weathered the years all that well, fans of the series and dedicated RPG junkies will get good mileage out of this one.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    68
    It's a good mid-entry level RPG for those weaned on Zelda that want to experience a little more of the hardcore RPG elements.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Game Informer
    60
    It got a generic exterior and outdated mechanics that make it feel like a naive vision of "the future of gaming" circa 1990. [Jan 2006, p.139]
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  11. Gamezilla!
    74
    Your classic RPG in shiny packaging, brand-new packaging.
  12. PSM Magazine
    65
    The result is a new feel for a series that's much beloved among RPG nerds like us. [Jan 2006, p.70]
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  13. Gamers' Temple
    90
    The style of the game is pure anime, with that Old West thing thrown in, but on the blocky side.
  14. VGPub
    79
    This game is still great overall. Story, sound and battle mechanics are still as nice as I remember them.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Play Magazine
    65
    The first dungeon in Wild Arms Alter Code F is abysmal. [Feb 2006, p.24]
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  18. 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.
  19. GameCritics
    50
    Newcomers or devotees to the RPG genre may find some basic value in it, but my feeling is that most players who've been there and done that probably won't want another helping.
  20. 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.
  21. Gaming Target
    68
    At the very least Wild Arms: Alter Code F is as good as its source – though seeing that the original Wild Arms was a decent, but not great PS1 RPG, that perhaps isn't saying much.
  22. DarkStation
    70
    Agetec continues this mildly popular franchise with the same turn-based RPG mechanics that we came to know and love/loathe.
  23. G4 TV
    60
    It’s not really fresh, revolutionary, or exceptional, but Alter Code F is a way to revisit old times, a history lesson on the early days of the genre, and a way for a game company to make a little extra cash.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.

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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