Franklin A Birthday Surprise
SCORE: 98
There are only a few video game franchises that are fun for both
children and adult at the same time. The Franklin video game series from
American Game Factory is certainly fitting into that highly esteemed
mold quite well. Franklin: A Birthday Surprise on the Playstation 2 is
quite a treat for me to play, and review. Franklin goes about quite a
few chores to help his fellow villagers (all animals by the way) in
quite a few different tasks. The ultimate game goal, and storyline is
about a surprise birthday party for his best friend Bear. There are side
scrolling levels where quite a few different items can be collected, fun
little mini games, and high quality movie snip its to watch. The game is
set in a 3D environment, that has mostly 2D action in it. It is geared
more towards children for their imagination, problem solving, puzzles,
and creativity.
Graphically Franklin: A Birthday Surprise is rich in bright, and
colorful graphics. The 3D models are done really well, and the entire
graphical department shows quite a bit of shine on it. American Game
Factory spent the extra time making this game look really good. This
Playstation 2 game looks better than some of the Franklin videos I have
watched. The details are nicely done, as are the animations. Pumping the
water pump in order to get water in the can was a nice little touch. The
artwork brought a sense of wonder to my eyes. Children we showed this
game to also lit up in excitement over seeing Franklin.
The sounds in Franklin: A Birthday Surprise are very uplifting, as
well as completely clear. The child-like innocence in the voice acting
comes through loud and clear. The music is always cheerful, and a ray of
sunshine. All of the sounds work perfectly for this game, and certain
scenes had little children dancing to the beat with their feet.
There are games that are worth your hard earned dollars, and there
are games that are most assuredly worth your hard earned dollars.
Franklin: A Birthday Surprise is definitely worth your hard earned
dollars. The difficulty settings, mini games, and replay value are
certainly found within this game. You can find this game for under
$20.00 US Dollars. The mini games are challenging, but also fun to play
again, and again. More than one player can play as well.
The controls in this game handle like a dream. A few of the mini
games require exact timing, where a parent may need to assist a child.
But you should be spending time with your children anyways, and what
better way than with a great video game like this one. The design of the
controls works really good. The puzzles in this game even stumped me
from time to time. It helps to have a husband who is a whiz at these
things, and he showed me the way. This game is a blast to play. I had so
much fun with it. It is one of the few I will keep in my bin to keep
playing for months to come.
Franklin: A Birthday Surprise wins the much sought after FFG seal of
approval. This game is good all around. It teaches wonderful lessons
about helping others, trying for yourself, and doing good. I am
recommending it to pastors, youth leaders, and parents all over the
world. We need more safe for the entire family video games like this
one.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 98%
Sound: 95%
Replay/Extras: 99%
Gameplay: 100%
Family Friendly Factor: 100%
System: Playstation 2
Publisher: The Game Factory
ESRB Rating: 'E' for Everyone
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