Midway's monotonous kids' game lacks the charm of the animated movie

User Rating: 5 | Happy Feet WII
By seaward12 | Review Date:
Happy Feet as a videogame very much mimics the movie in that it falls well short of expectations. While the title does feature the same story and characters as its silver screen counterpart, it lacks the charm. The basic gameplay mechanics are incredibly simple and they repeat so often that the action is doomed for monotony. The end result is an experience that teeters on the mediocre. Yes, your four-year-old might find something to like here, but there are far better kids' games on the market. Unless you or your child is a Happy Feet fanatic, and I can't imagine that someone like this even exists, keep moving because there's very little to see here.

Presentation
It's Happy Feet, but don't expect any bells or whistles 5.5/10

Graphics
Average stuff here. Characters models look decent up close, but animation is stiff. Good particles, destructible objects, but textures blur. No pro-scan or 16:9 mode hurts. 5.5/10

Sound
Impressive sound-a-likes provide convincing voice-overs. Sound effects and music come up short. 5.5/10

Gameplay
Incredibly simple and shallow. Fun in very short bursts, but also too repetitive 4.5/10

Lasting Appeal
Short single-player affair. Some family-style multiplayer modes to come back for, but because everything is so easy most won't bother. 4.5/10

Overall: 5/10

My Verdict: F@$k It :)

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