Arthur And The Invisibles

Rating: G – Suitable for General Audiences.
Genre: Adventure.
Developer: Atari.
Release Date: 9th February.

Arthur and the Invisibles is the latest movie based kids game, though the action and controls of this particular game are more suited to slightly older kids, and fortunately the parents will be able to enjoy this a lot more than the brain numbing simplicity of the Cars movie game.

It’s your classic action adventure, where by your character has to fight his way through the main story of the movie, solving puzzles along the way, much in the same vein as Tomb Raider, but on a simpler level.

Another difference to Tomb Raider is the team aspect.

Your character is not alone on his quest. After a short training level, you’ll be introduced to two other characters that you can switch between, utilising each characters special abilities to progress further along in the game.

Fortunately these characters know how to handle them selves for the most part and greatly enhance the game play.

The thing that really got me with the game however was the graphics. I’d long put my PS2 to rest, only bringing it out for Guitar Hero sessions, or for the kids to play on. Whilst graphically challenged in comparison to the 360, I was pleasantly surprised at the loveliness of the visuals.

So if you’re looking for a fun game that the whole family can enjoy, you won’t get much better that Authur.

Rent or Buy?
Buy, it’ll keep the kids busy for a while.