Marc Ecko's Getting Up - Contents Under Pressure (USA)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2006
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✪ Reviewed on September 29, 2024
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Action game on graffiti culture featuring Marc Ecko's character in a fictional city. Tag customisation and urban exploration are original. Gameplay is decent but uneven. An interesting niche title for its representation of hip-hop culture and street art on PS2.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
An Atari and The Collective action-adventure released in 2006 (US, Europe, Korea), designed with stylist Marc Ecko. Players take on Trane, a young graffiti artist climbing the urban scene by tagging the whole of fictional city New Radius. Stencil-based combat, stylized parkour and a hip-hop soundtrack curated by Ecko's guests.
Marc Ecko's Getting Up - Contents Under Pressure review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
A dive into graffiti culture, the game rolls out a sharp hip-hop selection blending old-school classics and underground gems. Heavy beats and authentic flows match the urban rebellion of the tagger hero. This licensed soundtrack, polished and credible, makes the spirit of the street pulse with a rare accuracy.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,5 GB📅14/02/2006
Published by Atari
Marc Ecko's Getting Up - Contents Under Pressure (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Marc Ecko's Getting Up - Contents Under Pressure still worth playing in 2026?
An action adventure from The Collective about graffiti, Getting Up follows a young street artist defying an authoritarian regime by tagging the city, blending urban exploration, climbing, combat and meticulous tagging. The authenticity of graffiti culture, the hip-hop soundtrack and the defiant mood give the title real identity. The slightly stiff handling and a dated PS2 production temper the adventure. A singular action adventure to recommend for fans of urban culture and original thematic propositions.
