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Wallace and Gromit Episode 2 The Last Resort

SCORE: 86

Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures: The Last Resort is the second installment of TellTale's Wallace and Gromit series. TellTale has done an excellent job in making Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures feel as though the user is participating in an episode of the claymation series. The Last Resort is an adventure game that focuses on problem and puzzle solving. During the game the puzzles can pertain to one character, or relate to multiple characters across environments.

In The Last Resort Wallace and Gromit are planning for a vacation at the ocean when their plans are canceled due to bad weather. Since thy can not go on holiday due to the bad weather Wallace decides to open there basement for business - The West Wallaby Street Water World. They are aided in the preparation for their adventure with the flooding of their basement, which makes there Water World possible. Once the Water World is open for business, Wallace and Gromit are challenged with the task of caring for their customers and solving a mystery.

This is the type of game that families can play together. Although the gameplay allows only one player, family members would enjoy helping each other solve the puzzles and work through the mystery together. As with a lot of things in life, it often helps to have more than one point of view. I can definitely see how this game could be enjoyed by multiple players.

Also worth noting, is the focus on using problem solving techniques in the game. A lot of focus in current video games is meaningless button combinations an repetitive action sequences. It was refreshing to play a game that encourages problem solving. Regarding the problem solving, if the puzzles are too difficult for the user the settings do allow for "hints" to be turned on (there are different levels of "hints").

The graphical presentation of The Last Resort is fantastic. The game setup allows for the graphics to be manually adjusted for computer performance. This is a great feature for those that may not have the top of the line PC gaming machines that a lot of newer games require. When the game is played at the highest graphical setting, it looks absolutely brilliant. The humor presented in The Last Resort is the British style of dry humor we have come to expect from Wallace and Gromit.

As with the first installment of the Wallace and Gromit series (Fright of the Bumblebees), The Last Resort dose contain some mild mischief and bad attitudes. However, the good of the game definitely outweighs the bad. The Last Resort is sure to be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
- Alan

Graphics: 88%
Sound: 83%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 88%
System: Personal Computer/Xbox 360
Publisher: Telltale Games
Rating: 'E' for Everyone

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