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G-Force DS
Based on the movie of
the same name, whether guinea pigs or gerbils, G-Force is about a group
of secret agent animals led by the charismatic Darwin, an elite agent.
Although this game is also available on the higher end consoles, G-Force
on the DS is pretty much the same game, an arcade adventure game that
almost works quite well on this console. As players control Darwin, they
need to interact with the gaming environment by exploring, jumping and
fighting a variety of enemies along the way in order to find out why
common household appliances have turned into vicious machines.
Features
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Unique gameplay
requiring the player to switch between Darwin, a guinea pig, and
Mooch, a housefly
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Special abilities
for each character: Darwin’s hover pack lets players speed through
areas or fly up to higher altitudes; Mooch can slow down time
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Innovative platform
puzzle solving to reach new areas and trigger gadgets
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New enemies, weapons
and locations not seen in the film
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Characters’ voices
match “G-Force” film: Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau and Bill Nighy
Reminiscent of games such as Ratchet & Clank, G-Force DS is a visually
quite impressive game and successfully captures the 3D environment quite
well. The environments are a little Spartan compared to the high end
consoles, however the characters are well animated and do look like
their move counterparts. The biggest issue with the DS version is the
camera which is quite fiddly, especially in this 360 3D world.
In terms of the graphics, the developers have managed to create a few
different gaming environments from kitchens to offices that all have
their own uniqueness to them. The level design of G-Force is above
average and even though the DS version has been scaled down, it's still
a very good looking game. The game contains a decent soundtrack with a
variety of fun sound effects, however unfortunately there are no voice
bites from the movie which is a shame, even in the cutscenes. Obviously
this was done due to space restraints.
Our little furry vermin also has access to a variety of items from spy
equipment to weapons which does assist in putting some "spice" into the
game. Although much of the time is spent exploring, the game does
contain a healthy amount of combat that even though it's a little easy,
it's actually quite fun.
Apart from controlling Darwin, gamers must also control his sidekick,
Mooch the fly. Mooch is needed to access areas where Darwin cannot get
to and this is another similarity to Ratchet & Clank but actually works
quite well. There are a number of obstacles and puzzles along the way
such as mini-games with the stylus to open doors or using appliances to
assist you in your goals. Even though the game has been designed for
kids, it's one of those games that the developers have not cut too many
corners, ensuring that children will enjoy the experience, unlike some
other movie ports that we will not mention here.
Final Thoughts?
G-Force on the DS is a
competent arcade adventure game with some
impressive graphics and good gameplay. The biggest complaint is the
camera which does take a little getting use but thankfully the gameplay
is enjoyable so most gamers will hopefully move pass this issue. Strap
on your spy goggles and help Darwin and Mooch save the world from rogue
appliances. Yes my friends G-Force is a fun game for the kids, however
if you're over 15, you might want to look elsewhere as the gameplay is a
tad easy. |
