80
Graphically, the cutscenes are very stylish, exhibiting some striking sequences and Gigeresque character desings... Despite its shortcomings, I was charmed by Galerians: Ash. [Mar 2003, p.83]
59
The game's reliance on padding is its biggest sin. Since there are very few environments, the designers force you to explore every nook and cranny of each one repeatedly, from every direction.
40
The antiseptic chill of the game eventually takes its toll as well, finally sending this monotonous five hour experience into the deep freeze. [Mar 2003, p.65]
8
I loved and still love the aesthetics and atmosphere of this game, the story was amazing and the gameplay, despite all the controversy, I think was good given the time it was released.
Galerians: Ash
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Feb 3, 2003
Metascore
Mixed or Average
50
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
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81
A groovy game surround by a "so what?" story. Here's hoping the inevitable sequel will see both aspects "get it right" at the same time.
70
Ash does a wonderful job of establishing an eerie, dystopian world where Dorothy's evil still slingers. [Mar 2003, p.71]
59
The game's reliance on padding is its biggest sin. Since there are very few environments, the designers force you to explore every nook and cranny of each one repeatedly, from every direction.
50
The ominous industrial-soundtracked wanderings change from tense to boring and finally kind of infuriating, as you find yourself being forced to visit and visit and re-visit again areas you've already cleaned out.
40
The game makes you suffer the stress of not knowing what to do or where to go and that makes for very uninteresting and uncomfortable gameplay.
30
The repetition of the exploration, the game world, and the unsatisfying combat leaves Galerians: Ash failing to engage at any point.
25
What it has gained in control it has lost in style and pacing.
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64% Positive
7 Ratings
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Aug 22, 2023
8
I loved and still love the aesthetics and atmosphere of this game, the story was amazing and the gameplay, despite all the controversy, I think was good given the time it was released.
SummaryThe sequel to the classic "survival horror" game, Galerians:ASH brings a new 3D action thriller to the PS2 that masterfully blends horror and science-fiction. Six years have passed since the megalomaniacal mother computer Dorothy launched her plan to create an artificial race of Galerians over whom she would rule... six years since Rion ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
