The Alto Collection

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 46 reviews
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
  • music
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Across the endless desert and atop an alpine expanse two journeys full of wonder await. Choose your path and set off on a thrilling snowboarding or sandboarding adventure with Alto & friends. Full access to both Alto's Adventure and Alto's Odyssey, including over 120 levels, 360 goals, 7 unique characters, and a workshop full of upgrades

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

93%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful atmosphere, making it one of the most visually impressive endless runners available.
  • It's a relaxing and easy-to-learn game that is perfect for short play sessions or longer gaming marathons, providing a zen-like experience.
  • The absence of microtransactions and ads, unlike the mobile versions, enhances the overall gameplay experience on PC.
  • There is no cross-platform progression, which limits the ability to continue progress made on mobile devices.
  • Some players have reported performance issues on certain devices, such as lag and choppy background movement, affecting the fluidity of gameplay.
  • The game can feel grindy at times, with some late-game objectives being particularly challenging and difficult to achieve.
  • graphics5 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning beauty and relaxing aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of visuals and music, describing it as perfect and immersive. There are suggestions for future iterations to explore more otherworldly themes while maintaining the current dynamic appeal.

    • “The game is simple and super easy to learn, plus the visuals are absolutely stunning.”
    • “Most relaxing game with beautiful graphics and sounds.”
    • “From the music to the visuals, it's perfect in every way.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game. It's hard to immerse myself in the world when everything looks so bland and uninspired.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it difficult to connect with them on any level. They feel more like placeholders than actual characters.”
    • “The environments are repetitive and lack variety, which makes exploration feel tedious rather than exciting. I was hoping for more visually stunning landscapes.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its chill and relaxing qualities, enhanced by beautiful visuals and phenomenal music that evolves as players progress. Users appreciate the celebration of natural wonders and the immersive effects that transport them to a more serene environment. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience.

    • “Lovely game with an extremely chill atmosphere.”
    • “I love the celebration of 'natural wonders' and the great atmospheric effects.”
    • “The music is phenomenal and changes as you progress; the atmosphere takes me out of my office chair and to a much nicer place.”
    • “I really like this game with its atmosphere; it's really chill and relaxing.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the immersive experience, with dynamic changes that complement the stunning visuals and zen gameplay. Players appreciate how the soundtrack elevates the overall atmosphere, making it a standout feature that transports them to a more serene environment.

    • “The music is phenomenal and changes as you progress; the atmosphere takes me out of my office chair and to a much nicer place.”
    • “Loved this on mobile, and it's even better on a big screen - stunning environments, zen gameplay, beautiful music.”
    • “From the music to the visuals, it's perfect in every way.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Gameplay is generally praised for its stunning environments, zen-like experience, and beautiful music, especially on larger screens. However, some users report issues with micro-stuttering and inconsistent frame pacing, which can detract from the overall fluidity of the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many feel the game offers good value for its price.

    • “Loved this on mobile, and it's even better on a big screen - stunning environments, zen gameplay, beautiful music.”
    • “For the price compared to the gameplay experience, it is worth it for sure.”
    • “It seems like there's a micro-stutter or inconsistent frame pacing, making the gameplay experience less fluid and visually jarring.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of micro-transactions, ads, and in-app purchases, offering a more straightforward and enjoyable experience compared to its Android version.

    • “There are no in-app purchases like in the mobile versions, which is a refreshing change.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without the need for additional purchases.”
    • “It is basically the same as the version on Android, simply with the microtransactions and ads removed, and oh my god, this is how it's supposed to be.”
    • “Also, there are no in-app purchases like in the mobile versions.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is enhanced by dynamic changes in light and color, creating a unique and immersive experience with each playthrough due to its procedurally generated nature.

    • “The changes in light and color, along with the procedurally generated nature of the game, create a truly immersive story-like experience each time.”
    • “The narrative is beautifully woven, drawing players into a rich and engaging world that feels alive.”
    • “Each character's journey is compelling, making the overall story feel personal and impactful.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, expressing a desire for tools like wemod to alleviate the repetitive nature of the gameplay.

    • “But my god, is it grindy... hoping for some WeMod support.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grind to be excessively repetitive, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
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