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[Wario64]

8.7
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/marceckosgettingupcontentsunderpressure/review.html?sid=6144311


The Good: Great storyline with interesting character development; quality dialogue and voice acting; amazing soundtrack; really strong gameplay; great-looking graffiti.
The Bad: A few minor audiovisual glitches.


It's easy to look at a game that has a non-gamemaking fashion designer's name right in the title and assume that it's going to be some sort of flashy, style-over-substance licensed product, but Atari, The Collective, and Ecko have effectively teamed up here and put together a game that has plenty of flashy style, but is a quality game underneath all that flash. If you happen to be at least slightly interested in graffiti, you'll get a lot out of the game. If you aren't, you'll probably still be able to appreciate a lot of what the game does, and you just might learn a little something along the way.

 

[Beowvlf]

Better than MGS3. GOTY lock.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Wow they actually pulled it off it seems. I <3 The Collective. Now beg someone to let you guys make another Buffy game.

 

[Truelize]

Wow!! This actually turned out to be a good game?? That's really cool. I thougth all the delays were gonna be bad news.

I'll have to rent this quick and see what it's like.

 

[Error]

didn't Edge gave it a 4 or something? good score btw.

 

[ronito]

what?!!! Is this a money hat review? Or is it really good? I was expecting nothing good out of this game. Can anyone verify the game is candy goodness?

 

[Geek]

It's... good? SHOCKER.

I was ready to hate on this because of the product promotion, but I'll keep my mouth shut.

Kudos to Ecko.

But I have zero interest in buying this.

 

[Reilly]

I thought it looked pretty cool in the 1up video. I might have to pass simply because I already have too many games to play

 

[Wario64]

7.0 from 1up

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3148021

 

[Dave Long]

How in the world did Edge end up with a 4 and Gamespot an 8.7?!

 

[Wario64]

How in the world did Edge end up with a 4 and Gamespot an 8.7?!

Edge also gave Zone of the Enders 2 a 4/10. Yeah....

 

[Geek]

How in the world did Edge end up with a 4 and Gamespot an 8.7?!

Edge is all over the place.

Gamespot has wanted to like this ever since Kasavin fell in love with Mark Ecko last year.

 

[winter]

The game has been in development for god knows how long. I'm not surprised it turned out good. And if Marc Ecko's name hadn't been attached to the project, it wouldn't have recieved half of the hate it has. Though I'm sure the Jet Grind fanboys would have still have attacked it; god forbid there be an american take on the graffiti theme.

 

[Spastic Colon]

This game should be popular with all those PS2 playin hommies!

 

[Oblivion]

Damn, this is like the Kameo incident.

But this time, I don't think I'll take GS's word.

 

[mr_sockochris]

I think i'll trust Edge's opinion over Jeff Gerstmann. Hell, I'd trust anyone's opinion over Gerstmann :lol

 

[Dave Long]

Not to knock Gerstmann, but I find myself more often than not aligned with the Edge take.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

This game has turned me off so much lately that I forgot the Collective was involved. Now I'll have to try it for sure.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I think i'll trust Edge's opinion over Jeff Gerstmann. Hell, I'd trust anyone's opinion over Gerstmann :lol

There are more places that have given it good scores too. Here are all the scores up to now

PSM UK - 88%
OPM UK - 8
Gamespot - 8.7
1UP - 7
Edge - 4

 

[My Arms Your Hearse]

When the gamespot review is one of the highest, you know something is fishy (see also PDZ).

I believe it also rates higher than DMC:3 :lol

 

[Striek]

Banned in Australia...

"The Classification Review Board has determined, in a majority 3 to 2 decision, that the computer game Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure should be refused classification.

The Review Board met on 6, 8, 13 and 14 February 2006 with the Convenor exercising a casting vote because the members were equally divided in opinion.

A computer game that is refused classification (RC) is immediately banned throughout Australia. It cannot be demonstrated, sold, hired or imported into the country. A computer game is refused classification if it exceeds the guidelines for the MA 15+ classification."

http://www.sumea.com.au/snews.asp?news=1911

What the hell is in this game that warrants it getting banned? I'll never find out myself now

(not that I was going to get it anyway)

 

[saelz8]

Why is Australia allways banning games?

If I remember correctly they banned a few other games as well, no?

 

[SolidSnakex]

Banned in Australia...


http://www.sumea.com.au/snews.asp?news=1911

What the hell is in this game that warrants it getting banned? I'll never find out myself now

(not that I was going to get it anyway)

ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Strong Language, Violence

Probably because of the graffiti.

 

[Crisis]

It's surprisng this game has been getting consistently good reviews (with a few average/bad ones tossed in the mix). A few more positive ones, and I might actually check it out.

 

[Brandon F]

I am not convinced that Edge gave ZoE2 a 4/10. That is just preposterous.

 

[Gek54]

Still suprises me that Australia of all people could be so conservative.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I am not convinced that Edge gave ZoE2 a 4/10. That is just preposterous.

Site Profile Edge Magazine UK 5/12/2003 4 out of 10 40.0%

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages4/561586.asp

Lowest score any site/mag gave it.

 

[Striek]

Probably because of the graffiti.

Thats tame, even for our standards.

Still suprises me that Australia of all people could be so conservative.

Its all about public image, we have to convince the rest of the world we aren't racist criminals

 

[nightez]

didn't Edge gave it a 4 or something? good score btw.

I guess the Edge review was clouded by pre conception. Its a licensed game afterall.



..

 

[Deleted member 1235]

Why is Australia allways banning games?

If I remember correctly they banned a few other games as well, no?

As far as I'm aware Aussie lacks a "Restricted 18" or equivalent sticker that these games are graded in NZ. Which leads to much advertising in NZ with the tag line "BANNED IN AUSTRALIA" or "UNCENSORED NOT LIKE AUSTRALIA ROFL" tag lines outside game stores.

Also correct me if I'm wrong Australians, but the games lack this rating while movies can get them right? In NZ, both are graded on the same system.

 

[pilonv1]

As far as I'm aware Aussie lacks a "Restricted 18" or equivalent sticker that these games are graded in NZ. Which leads to much advertising in NZ with the tag line "BANNED IN AUSTRALIA" or "UNCENSORED NOT LIKE AUSTRALIA ROFL" tag lines outside game stores.

There's a Restricted 18 rating but it's only for movies. The MP who wanted this game banned thought it would lead to "anti-social" activities and kids trying to climb buildings to tag stuff. Utterly retarded considering the other stuff that flies under the radar here.

 

[Kseutron]

this game suck suck suck (terrible slowdowns, bad graphics, boring combats), and gamepsot ratings suck even more, they really do.

 

[Gio_CoD]

It seems like IGN and Gamespot have flipped places.

 

[jenov4]

I refuse to believe this game is on the same levels as SotC and MGS3 which both got the same score from Gamespot. NOO!

 

[Brannon]

This game could be that good, or it could be another Driv3r. Sure the Collective worked on it, but Atari touched it. Will definitely have to rent, at least.

 

[Systems_id]

Bah, if Jet Set Radio couldn't sell here, no game based on graffiti should.

 

[Ceb]

All impressions I've read or heard about this complain about substandard gameplay, saying that the presentation is really the only good thing about it. I don't trust GS's score.

 

[Darko]

 

[JohnnyKorea]

No offense, but I've seen and played this game extensively and have witnessed first-hand the horrors that come along with such endeavors.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

I don't know, didn't the 1up show have a brief part where they were saying it had issues but was also really fun?

 

[GotchaForce]

A- who the hell is the Collective?
B- what's on the soundtrack?

 

[SolidSnakex]

A- who the hell is the Collective?

They made the original Buffy on the Xbox. Best 3D beat um up ever.

B- what's on the soundtrack?

* Fort Minor -- "There They Go"
* Mobb Deep -- "Shook Ones Part 1" and "Survival of the Fittest"
* Big Mama Thorton -- "I Smell a Rat"
* Jane's Addiction -- "Mountain Song"
* Roots Manuva -- "Too Cold" and "Chin High"
* Sixtoo -- "Boxcutter Emporium"
* DJ Vadim -- "Aural Prostitution"
* Liquid Liquid -- "Cavern"
* Bohannon -- "Save Their Souls"
* Glen Brown and King Tubby -- "Version 78 Style"
* Eddie Kendricks -- "My People Hold On"
* Grand Wizard Theodore -- "Subway Theme"
* Bloc Party -- "Helicopter"
* Polyrhythm Addicts -- "Motion 2000"
* Del The Funky Homosapien -- "Catch a Bad One"
* Eric B and Rakim -- "Follow the Leader"
* Nina Simone -- "Sinner Man"
* Rhymefest -- "Wanted"
* Thomas Rusiak -- "Throne of Redemption"
* Kasabian -- "Club Foot"

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/658/658111p1.html

 

[BuddyC]

A- who the hell is the Collective?
B- what's on the soundtrack?

A- The first XB Buffy game and the XB (and PS2, I believe) Indiana Jones. Solid beat-'em-ups, regardless of their licenses.

From what I played of Getting Up at E3, the fighting is similiar (and based off the same engine) as the other two, so it's quality there.

 

[D2M15]

Solid beat-'em-ups, regardless of their licenses.

With emphasis on the regardless - just wait until you see The DaVinci Code.

 

[SolidSnakex]

With emphasis on the regardless - just wait until you see The DaVinci Code.

They're making that too? Don't care about the book or movie (ok well I slightly on that one because of Audrey), but i'll check out the game if they're working on it.

 

[metropolis]

this game just seems like a joke to me based on it's theme. obviously the game developers have put in a lot of work and have crafted a technically good game judging by that review.. but when i think of things like graffiti and things like that it reminds me of my grandma trying to reference things that are cool for kids today.

"breakdancing and graffiti and record scratching are pretty hip? right????"

haha marc ecko... i just can't buy a game with that name on the front cover..

 

[FortNinety]

You know... I always figured it would be a shit game, but now that I hear its not... I still don't give a shit. I refuse to give a dime to any game associated to Marc Ecko and his bullshit attitude. If anything, its a good game being marred by a bad association.

Perhaps I'll just hunt down their previous games. Buffy > skateboarding culture

 

[warhead]

* Sixtoo -- "Boxcutter Emporium"

_O_ Plus RJD2 is doing the score.

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

_O_ Plus RJD2 is doing the score.

Got my attention.

 

[dark10x]

_O_ Plus RJD2 is doing the score.

The thing that I'm curious about is whether or not he created NEW music for the game.

If you take a look at the site and listen to some of the samples, you'll see that they all come from his albums. Granted, some of those songs should fit in there very well and it will hopefully give him some attention, but I really wanted some new music...

Anyone have a clue whether or not they simply re-used previous work?