102 Dalmations First Impressions - ( Review, Preview, Article, Interview, Q&A )

(c) Disney Interactive/Crystal Dynamic

Introduction/Plot:

Well, I guess you all know the 101 dogs history, that's it again, you're one of the little dogs willing to save all the others... oh well, how original. Splash Screens are really bad done, honestly looks like the game was going late and they arranged something.

Gameplay/Controls: 6.0/10

Typical 3d platform, the levels are really wide and the game feels really easy. As far as the genre and the game attitude it's not a 'kiddie' game, but when it comes to playing it as an adult, it gets pretty boring. Game is controlled in a pretty standard mood with special keys for rolling (used to kill enemies), jumping and 'woof'ing. Pretty boring.

Sound/Music: 8.2/10

Sounds are really well done, music is 'happy', but gets highly boring for an adult ear.

Graphics: 7.7/10

Graphics is pretty good, not awesome, still an efficent and fast 3d engine. The dog movement are really wonderfull, even if it keeps walking while jumping. Textures are well choosed, though no special graphic effect enhance the game.

Overall: 6.5/10

It's not targetted at kids only, but only kids should get this game, I feel under 6 years I would have loved this one, really nothing special or original here.