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Wallace and Gromit - Project Zoo (Xbox)
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To this point, the famous Plasticine duo Wallace & Gromit haven't featured in a game worthy of their name. Project Zoo, fortunately, is a radical improvement on what's gone before. And while it's not without its flaws, it does deliver rousing fun to its younger target audience. The simple plots finds the evil Feathers McGraw taking control of the local zoo--and more notably locking up all the infant animals. They need saving and that's where our heroic duo come in. To rescue them, there's an entertaining platform game in the way, with some little diversions and mini-arcade games to keep things ticking along. It's well put together too: the graphics are strong and the interjections of the two lead characters, especially in the numerous cut scenes, will frequently raise a chuckle. The levels pit you against many of McGraw's gang and, as you'd expect, there are numerous items to collect and lots to explore. A nice added feature is that Wallace can turn some of the objects into some batty invention to help you on your way. It's a very easy game to get into and while the action won't get your pulse pounding, Project Zoo sets it stall out early as a provider of some good, leisurely, family-friendly entertainment. That it captures the flavour of Wallace & Gromit so well is a very welcome bonus. --Simon Brew
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3/5 |
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(March 17, 2004) |
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wallace and gromit is a good game the levels are good although they are very difficult which could result in you getting angry
with it. In the missions there are gold coins if you collect them it unlocks some extras.The extras are the episodes of the T.v program wallace and gromit.A good adventure game full of action. |
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Wallace and Gromit - Project Zoo (Xbox)
(January 22, 2004) |
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This game is a very good sequel to the actual TV animations. The graphics, sound and new animation clips are 100% accurate to the original and a must for fans of Wallace and Gromit. The gameplay starts easy and becomes progressively, but enjoyably more difficult. My 5 year old son, Harry, loves it and so does his 41 year old Dad! Even when you do jump into an abyss, the game allows you to continue from a nearby point so no frustration at having to start from the beginning again. Quite simply we and our friends who work together with different skills to complete a level cannot find fault at all. A very good game and well recommended to existing fans or others new to the World of W&G. |
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3/5 |
Wallace & Gromit - Be Warned!
(November 22, 2003) |
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Having waited months for a really good platform game I went straight for Project Zoo. All of the reviews that I had read praised the game, which I agree with but not without reservations.
Whilst the graphics are are just brilliant, just like creature comforst et al, and the level design is both ingenius and tricky, the game has a couple of really bad flaws. The first is the aggravating camera angle, on many occassions you are left to jump into the unknown because you cannot adjust the view then jump. The camera snaps back to its previous position whilst you take the plunge, often fatal.
There are many hidden areas in this game some of which are complete levels by themselves - here is second flaw - once in you can't get out! You have to complete the bonus level before you can carry on. So no chance of leaving the bonus to get on with the game and coming back later. Many times this just spoils the game's overal flow, especially when you discover the mining car section, here the annoying camera angles team up with the bonus trap and enless hours of frutration ensue.
All that asside I did enjoy this game, though annoying it does still make you want one more try. I got through through it eventually but have no desire to play it again hence I sold it!
For an outright platform bash try Vexx or wait for Conkers Bad Fur Day, I know I will. |
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4/5 |
Wallace and Gromit save the day
(October 29, 2003) |
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I was initially a little unsure whether or not to buy 'Wallace and Gromit-Project Zoo', but in the end was pleased I did. The game begins with an interesting movie scene showing Wallace and Gromit deciding to visit the zoo. For fans of the films this is good fun in itself. Once at the Zoo you find out the Zoo has been closed and the infamous penguin from 'The Wrong Trousers' makes a reappearence. Time for the game to begin as you investigate the goings on inside the high walls of the Zoo. The game itself is standard platform variety but the graphics, camera views and control system are good. You play as Gromit with Wallace following along making useful inventions as he goes. The earlier levels are as the first reviewer has said fairly easy as you strive to free trapped animals in the Zoo. Later things become harder but throughout the game is fun. You can save the game at any point so don't have to worry about reaching save points. A good game for the family, with appeal also for adult fans of the Wallace and Gromit films. |
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4/5 |
Solid platform/puzzler
(October 05, 2003) |
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Wallace and Gromit's outing onto the consoles (and soon the PC) is, for the most part, a great success. The visuals are very close to those of the original animations, doing a great job of mimicking the clay-mation style. In addition, the presence of the original vocal cast adds a great deal of atmosphere. Even better, there are a decent number of samples in there, so that you don't have to listen to the same lines recycled endlessly, as you do in some games. In terms of gameplay, this perhaps isn't the deepest game ever, but it knows what it wants to do and generally does it very well. The controls are pretty fluid and the camera, while not perfect, is certainly no worse than that in other such games and better than that in many (such as Kingdom Hearts). The game starts out easy, but quickly gets harder - indeed, it's perhaps a bit too tough in places for the young 'uns. It's a decent length... I've not quite finished it yet, but I can see my first playthrough coming to 10-12 hours. The ability to unlock bonus levels and movie clips gives it some degree of replayability, although I don't expect it to compare to Kingdom Hearts in this respect. In short, this is a solid platformer - perhaps one of the best we've seen this year - and does what it sets out to do very well. |
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