Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 82.23% |
| Metacritic | 85% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Eurogamer | 8/10 |
| GamePro | |
| GameSpot | 7.3/10 |
| GameZone | 10/10 |
| IGN | 9.4/10 |
| PC Gamer UK | 88% |
The game was ultimately released on October 6, 2000, receiving praise for its visuals; the graphics were very elaborate for its time. Many levels depict a world of chaos and wonder, some reminiscent of the inside of an asylum or a madhouse, visually linking Wonderland to Alice's reality. The exterior views of Wonderland show the Queen of Hearts' tentacles dipping out of buildings and mountain sides, especially in Queensland. Alice received an average review score of 85%, with IGN giving the game 94% and GameSpot giving it 73%, saying, "While you'll undoubtedly enjoy the imaginative artwork, you might end up disappointed with just how straightforward the underlying game really is."
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