Software:Arthur and the Invisibles (video game)

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Arthur and the Invisibles
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PAL region cover art.
Developer(s)Etranges Libellules
Neko Entertainment (DS)
Mistic Software (GBA)
Publisher(s)Atari Europe
Composer(s)Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest, Raphaël Gesqua (DS)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS
ReleasePlayStation 2
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Nintendo DS
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Game Boy Advance
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • EU: January 9, 2007
  • AU: February 2, 2007
PC
  • NA: January 12, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Genre(s)Adventure, arcade
Mode(s)Single-player

Arthur and the Invisibles (known in Europe as Arthur and the Minimoys) is three video games based on the 2006 film of the same name by Luc Besson. The game involves Arthur and his two friends, Selenia and Bétamèche, on their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. The game incorporates Besson's Minimoy universe and its inhabitants.

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around the teamwork of the trio (Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche): players can progress by combining the three characters' skills. These skills are expanded upon as the game progresses, ranging from detectors that allow to find the game's collectibles (Bétamèche), upgrading Selenia's dagger to The Sword of Power, and allowing Arthur to remove shields equipped by some enemies. A common puzzle throughout the game involves stacking pieces of a standing stone, called a "Flagstone", in order to open doors. Players also get the chance to stack on top of a Mogoth to cross razor-sharp stone pathways, as well as ride among monstrously huge spiders and ladybugs in order to access some areas.

The DS game of the game consists of playing a series of mini-games and raising pet mul-muls that can interact with those from other people's games.[1]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DSGBAPCPS2PSP
EurogamerN/AN/AN/A6/10[2]N/A
Game InformerN/AN/AN/A6.8/10N/A
GameSpot7/10[3]3.2/10[4]7/10[5]N/AN/A
GameZone4.0/10[6]4.1/10[7]7.7/10[8]8.0/10[9]N/A
IGN6/10[10]N/AN/A7.5/10[11]N/A
NGamer59N/AN/AN/AN/A
Aggregate scores
GameRankings62.17%[12]36.50%[13]68.42%[14]65.48%[15]N/A
Metacritic61/100[16]N/A65/100[17]66/100[18]N/A

The PlayStation 2 and PC game received somewhat favorable reviews. The DS game had mixed reviews, with its poorer graphics and comparatively easier gameplay. The Game Boy Advance game got poor reviews across the board, criticized for its poor graphics and soundtrack, extremely easy gameplay, and lack of content compared to the other versions.[19] The PSP version did not receive much attention, due to its low production and the fact that its North American release was cancelled.

References

  1. "Arthur and the Invisibles :: DS Game Review". KidzWorld. http://www.kidzworld.com/article/7472-arthur-and-the-invisibles-nintendo-ds-game-review. 
  2. Lyon, James (18 February 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles" (in en). https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review. 
  3. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review DS". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review/1900-6164875/. 
  4. GameSpot Staff (31 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review GBA". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review/1900-6165062/. 
  5. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PC". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review/1900-6164677/. 
  6. Bedigian, Louis (22 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Nintendo DS". http://nds.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29470.htm. 
  7. Platt, Dylan (19 February 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Game Boy Advance". http://gameboy.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29470.htm. 
  8. Smith, Brock (23 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PC". http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29470.htm. 
  9. Lafferty, Michael (25 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PlayStation 2". http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r29470.htm. 
  10. Harris, Craig (14 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles the Game Review DS - IGN" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/10/arthur-and-the-invisibles-the-game-review. 
  11. Castro, Juan (15 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PS2 - IGN" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/01/11/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review. 
  12. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game for DS - GameRankings". https://www.gamerankings.com/ds/932662-arthur-and-the-invisibles-the-game/index.html. 
  13. "Arthur and the Invisibles:The Game for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings". http://www.gamerankings.com/gba/932663-arthur-and-the-invisibles-the-game/index.html. 
  14. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game for PC - GameRankings". https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/932661-arthur-and-the-invisibles-the-game/index.html. 
  15. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game for PlayStation 2 - GameRankings". https://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/932659-arthur-and-the-invisibles-the-game/index.html. 
  16. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game - DS" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/arthur-and-the-invisibles/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. 
  17. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game - PC" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/arthur-and-the-invisibles/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  18. "Arthur and the Invisibles - PlayStation 2" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/arthur-and-the-invisibles/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. 
  19. "Arthur and the Invisibles critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/arthur-and-the-invisibles/critic-reviews/. 

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