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Alex Rider: Stormbreaker
DS
Released On: Oct 2, 2006
48
4.9
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
48
9% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
36% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
55% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
48
9% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
36% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
55% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
A superlative use of the DS's capacity. Kids who like the movie are bound to love it, but the movie license may turn off gamers who would otherwise enjoy it.
The game mechanics really do show infinite promise, and even with this first attempt there is some dumb fun to be had – except it takes no more than five hours to complete the game 100%. Yes it is simple, short, easy, shallow and a movie tie-in. But I enjoyed it.
Cool gadgets don't excuse the fact that most of this game is bland and repetitive stuff. [Sept 2006, p.68]
But the basic gameplay is flawed in every way, especially during the unresponsive fight sequences. [Oct. 2006, p.92]
In the hands of some more creativity (and maybe less time constrictions that most movie-based video games have), this could have been something worth a second look. As it is, this game should be judo-chopped immediately to the bargain bin.
Alex Rider: Stormbreaker for the Nintendo DS had the potential of being a younger-skewing Tomb Raider design, but it looks like an ambitious design was cut down before it could reach its potential.
If Stormbreaker came out about 15-20 years ago it might actually be considered a mediocre game. As it is, it ranks very highly on my list of 'worst games ever played.'
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
4.9
29% Positive
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43% Negative
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3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
4.9
29% Positive
2 Ratings
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29% Mixed
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2 Ratings
43% Negative
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Summary Embrace the role of Alex Rider to out-spy, outwit and out-cool evil. Based on the teen spy movie, Alex Rider: Stormbreaker starring Mickey Rourke, Alicia Silverstone and Ewan McGregor, the video game captures all the excitement and suspense of Anthony Horowitz’s best-selling novel about teenage superspy Alex Rider. Game play includes co...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- DS
- Game Boy Advance
Initial Release Date: Oct 2, 2006
Developer:
- Altron
Publisher: THQ
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