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Ratatouille

 

 

SCORE: 82

 

Ratatouille 

 

It may feel like Family Friendly Gaming has gone to the rats with all of the Ratatouille coverage in this issue, last issue, and on the website. But this Nintendo DS is based on the Disney Pixar film. This version of Ratatouille dwells a lot on exploration of the levels. In fact players have to be careful of how long they are exposed, for there is a meter based on that. Not all the game levels, but enough to make quite an impression on my mind. There are some small slight cooking games found within Ratatouille on the DS as well. Nothing to the level of Cooking Mama, but a nice inclusion. Remy wants to help others, and do some wonderful cooking.

There are some decent graphics in Ratatouille, but also some that are a little grainy. The details may have more to do with the limitations of the Nintendo DS. That however does not make them look any better. Certain areas are re-used multiple times, which does not help the previously mentioned issue. In this version players must avoid the enemies and has no ability to attack. I actually enjoy this kind of game play more than the hack and slash found in so many other video games on the market today. There are a lot of levels where the player is in places like the sewers.

Ratatouille has some nice sounds, along with adequate sound bytes. This is a Nintendo DS cartridge after all, so we can not expect DVD quality audio. The music is pleasant with a definite French flavor to it. It was not so memorable that I would whistle it later though. The drips of the sewers never were more appealing.

The biggest drawback to Ratatouille on the Nintendo DS is the replay value. I can see little reason to replay this game. There are some cool multi-player functions found in this game, and plenty of cheese bits hidden throughout the levels.

One of the biggest problems I am finding on hand held video games is the length of levels. When these levels get too long without the option to save ones progress; well it brings the game down. Certain levels can take time to finish especially after constantly having to hide while trying to find twenty ingredients in four rooms. There is some intelligent design to many of the levels found within Ratatouille. I had fun playing this game at first, but the repetition of hiding and searching eventually got to me.

I really like how Remy is out to help this poor young cook. His goal is to create wonderful meals through the help of his imaginary friend. He goes to great lengths to do good. I do wish there was a better way to do this than sneaking around, and spending so much time in the shadows. Ratatouille fans check out this one out.
- Paul

 

Graphics: 79%
Sound: 85%
Replay/Extras: 76%
Gameplay: 84%
Family Friendly Factor: 86%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: THQ
Rating:
'E' for Everyone
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