August 13, 2020
Land & Sea

The Alto Collection

The Alto Collection has some issues on the Switch, but these lively games can keep you engaged considerably longer than expected.

86%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

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About

The Alto Collection is a single player arcade sport game. It was developed by Land & Sea and was released on August 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

music13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is visually stunning with beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it perfect for unwinding.
The gameplay is simple and addictive, allowing for both casual play and more challenging objectives, which keeps players engaged.
The music is fantastic and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's calming vibe.

The controls can be frustrating, particularly with the wingsuit activation being tied to the mouse, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
There are performance issues on certain systems, with reports of lag and choppy gameplay despite high frame rates.
The achievement system can be overly grindy and tedious, making it less enjoyable for players who aim to complete all challenges.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere. Players find it addictive and soothing, perfectly complementing the stunning graphics and fluid gameplay. The soundtrack evolves as the game progresses, further enriching the player's journey and making it a standout feature.
- “The music is phenomenal and changes as you progress; the atmosphere takes me out of my office chair and to a much nicer place.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is relaxing, and the soundtrack is perfect for unwinding.”
- “Has such a chill vibe to it and the music is lovely in both Alto's Adventure and Alto's Odyssey.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics that offer a relaxing yet challenging experience, making it suitable for casual play. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack, although some note issues with frame pacing that can disrupt the flow. Overall, the game provides a meditative quality that encourages long play sessions without interruptions from ads or microtransactions.
- “No ads, no microtransactions—just pure, uninterrupted gameplay.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is relaxing, and the soundtrack is perfect for unwinding.”
- “The gameplay is almost meditative, and you can easily immerse yourself in it for hours.”
- “There's no way to level up multiple times in a single gameplay session.”
- “It seems like there's a micro-stutter or inconsistent frame pacing, making the gameplay experience less fluid and visually jarring.”
- “- Gameplay: funny, a little repetitive, and too challenging for reasons mentioned at the beginning.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their stunning beauty and fluidity, rivaling even modern titles. Players appreciate the relaxing visuals and art style, which enhance the overall experience alongside the soothing soundtrack. The combination of gorgeous graphics and engaging music makes the game highly addictive and enjoyable for extended play.
- “It has some of the most beautiful graphics that rival even modern games, and the movement is fluid and amazing with whichever character you play. The music is so beautiful and addicting that you can play for hours and never tire of it.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is relaxing, and the soundtrack is perfect for unwinding.”
- “The game is simple and super easy to learn, plus the visuals are absolutely stunning.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to leveling up and unlocking new characters. The challenges tied to achievements further complicate the experience, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking to complete grinding-related objectives. Overall, the grindiness is a significant point of frustration for many users.
- “It makes leveling up and getting new characters more tedious.”
- “I struggle recommending this for those grinding achievements due to the challenges and their relation to some achievements.”
- “But my god, is it grindy... hoping for some WeMod support.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game features a monetization model free from ads, microtransactions, and in-app purchases, providing players with a seamless and uninterrupted gameplay experience, similar to its mobile counterpart but without the additional monetization elements.
- “No ads, no microtransactions—just pure, uninterrupted gameplay.”
- “Also no in-app purchases like in the mobile versions.”
- “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, no in-app purchases like in the mobile versions.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is notably poor, with users reporting significantly worse performance on their systems compared to mobile devices.
- “Ridiculously bad performance on my system; it runs better on my phone.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I can't believe how much lag there is, even on high-end hardware.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the gameplay is noted as funny, though some players find it a bit repetitive and overly challenging, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The humor in the gameplay is hilarious, though it can get a bit repetitive and challenging at times.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios keep me laughing throughout the gameplay experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised by persistent bugs and glitches, including issues with loading and exiting that may require a computer restart. Players also report physical glitches and a broken achievement system, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as nearly unplayable at times.
- “None of the bugs and glitches that plague the Android version are fixed here.”
- “Let me start by saying that both games are amazing, beautiful, and I love them dearly; the rampant glitches when loading or exiting the game cause me to have to restart my computer. There are very easy to find physical glitches if you push the game moderately, the completely broken achievement system, and a lack of care about cheating on the leaderboard make the game frustrating at best, and nearly unplayable at worst.”