Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
SCORE: 94
Whenever I think there are no other franchises from the past that can
be successfully turned into video games, someone comes along with an
idea that makes perfect sense. Enter Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on
the Nintendo DS. You remember the show that is only played this time of
year. Now there is a video game that compliments it. This hand held
video game tells the story, and has family members play various mini
games along the way. Some are as easy as color or decorating. Others are
winning a race, or jumping from roof top to roof top.
The graphics in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer range. The storytelling
element of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer looks as good as the
television show, if not better. Some of the mini games have tiny
graphics. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a game that I feel is geared
toward children. Adults can play it, but how many adults enjoy coloring?
There is a little comic mischief in doing things like trapping
Abominable Snowman.
How do you feel about the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? If you
like that song, you will love the music in Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer for the Nintendo DS. I happen to like the song, so the music in
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brings a smile to my face. If you do not
like the song, then it can be turned off in the options. The special
effect sounds fit this game masterfully. I love how inclusive Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Reindeer is. More on that later.
When I started playing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on the DS, I
thought it would be over pretty quickly. I expected the license to be
used for the name only, and there would not be a lot of replay value to
it. I was wrong. And big time. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has a lot
of mini games to play, and four different stories. Just playing through
all the stories can take five hours. You have to unlock all of them
though. I could not make it through one story in one sitting. Children
really get into Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, making it a sure pick
for a Christmas present.
Almost every single mini game in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is easy
to play. There are a few that took me a couple of tries. Children can
also pick up this game and enjoy it without getting stuck (editor: too
often). The core of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is finding your
place. Rudolph runs away because of how he is treated by the other
reindeer. His parents still love him, and he even has a love interest.
The neglected toys get taken care of thanks to Rudolph keeping his word
and remembering who helped him out.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer contains various good lessons. Helping
those less fortunate than yourself, saving your family and friends, and
using your God given talents to keep things running smoothly. I really
enjoyed playing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on the DS. I hope Red
Wagon Games continues to produce games like this in the future. There
are plenty of other franchises from the past just waiting to be brought
back.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 87%
Sound: 93%
Replay/Extras: 99%
Gameplay: 99%
Family Friendly Factor: 90%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Rating: 'E' for Everyone
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