Meet the Robinsons
SCORE: 79
Many times, movie based games are not the most enjoyable to play.
They have a reputation for being boring with broken mechanics and
sub-par playability. Luckily, this is not the case for Meet the
Robinsons on PS2. While not without its faults, Meet the Robinsons is a
game that anyone who enjoyed the movie can play, along with anyone who
enjoys games that have a sense of adventure to them, even if it is
limited.
The best part of the game is the great looking graphics, especially
for the older PS2. Everything looks great with bright colors and large
animated characters. The look and feel of the world, from the overall
level design to the individual objects, is done with attention to
detail. Cut scenes were done just as well as if you were watching the
movie at home. There is some animated blood when you destroy certain
enemies but luckily the color was changed to green to tame it down. Once
the enemies are destroyed, they disappear.
I have to agree with Paul that the theme song for the game is very
catchy and gets you in the mood to play the game. During the game, the
music playing is always upbeat and never becomes overbearing. The sound
effects were done well also, including some odd ones that I was not
expecting though I have not seen the movie yet.
As I mentioned, the sense of adventure is prevalent throughout the
game since it is beneficial to search every corner of the levels as you
play. There are many extras to find including some helpful cheats that
you can add while playing. The only downside is the total amount of area
you are allowed to explore is quite small. You can see a large amount of
scenery in most levels but hit an invisible wall if you try to go too
far off the intended path. The biggest problem with the whole experience
is the camera. I felt as though I was constantly fighting it to stay
where I could easily see what was going on around me. It wasn’t to the
point of being unplayable, just a constant nuisance, especially during
action sequences. Also, the amount of difficulty during some parts of
the game was surprisingly high for a game based on a kid’s movie. Though
there are hints as you go along, some younger players may have a hard
time playing through the game by themselves.
The values the game showcases are twofold throughout the whole game.
Wilbur is always friendly to the people he meets and is helpful to
anyone who has a problem he can fix. On the other hand, he starts the
game by doing things behind his parents back and then when trouble
arises, tries to fix it himself. Throughout the whole game, his only
goal is to try to fix his mistake. Luckily, he realizes what he should
have done and admits he did wrong. I think Disney did a good job making
a character that many people would be able to relate to. Wilbur seems
like a great kid that just needs to learn about what happens when you
try to do everything yourself. This is a good game for anyone in the
family to play and enjoy.
- Chris
Graphics: 85%
Sound: 80%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 73%
System: Playstation 2/Gamecube
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Rating: 'E10+' for Everyone 10+
{Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence}
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