Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction
SCORE: 69
Ben 10 is back on the
Nintendo DS in the form of Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction.
This hand held video game takes Ben through a new mission to save the
earth. I have a little familiarity with this franchise, but not a whole
lot. I know Ben uses a device to transform into various different
characters. Each of these characters have a real alien look to them.
They each have different powers which makes it perfect for a video game.
Numerous franchise characters make appearances in Ben 10 Ultimate Alien
Cosmic Destruction.
The visuals come in two modes in Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic
Destruction. There are the cut scenes which look fantastic, and then the
main levels. The Nintendo DS is not known to be a graphical powerhouse.
With that said I could tell what every character was in Ben 10 Ultimate
Alien Cosmic Destruction. Some of the same enemies are used over and
over again in the same levels. To me each level felt like an invasion.
Players are required to punch, kick, and use special powers to get rid
of them. There are areas where the player can run past them, and spots
where they have to all be destroyed. To me it is more of a challenge to
avoid them, their attacks and perform the jumps across chasms.
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction contains some serious attitude
in the form of specific characters. I noted quite a few different
insults, and mocking of other characters. This is where the E10+ rating
comes in. The dialogue is more intelligent than I was expecting, and the
characters have a familiarity with one another. The music fits the theme
of this DS game, and the special effects are good.
The levels in Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction are really long.
This hand held game starts out easy, but it amps up the difficulty after
a couple of levels. There are various hidden areas where items can be
acquired. After that there are few reasons to replay this side scrolling
action adventure game. Ben 10 fans will love this game mainly for the
play mechanics.
Did someone mention play mechanics? Swapping between characters is very
simple in Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction. The touch screen has
his change device. Touch it to bring up all the different things he can
become. Then touch the one you want to be. It is that simple. The
downside is bad guys do not stop attacking you while you are making your
selection. So swapping during the heat of battle can be annoying.
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction teaches us to use the special
powers we have been granted to save the earth from the alien menace.
Fight to protect the earth, keep powerful items from evil people, and
power corrupts. I never really understood the motive of all the
creatures that kept attacking. I appreciated the long levels, and quick
character swapping ability. I do find it interesting that Ben is out to
get a powerful device so he can use it, and keep it out of the hands of
another character.
- Paul
Graphics: 66%
Sound: 70%
Replay/Extras: 68%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 65%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: D3 Publisher
Rating: 'E10+'
for Everyone 10+
{Cartoon Violence}
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