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Shark Tale

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Game Info

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Amaze

Genre(s): Third-Person Action, Adventure, Platform

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: September 27, 2004

Summary

In the murky depths of the ocean, the fate of Reef City lies in the fins of one little fishat least thats what he wants you think. Dive in to the urban, underwater metropolis of Shark Tale and play as Oscar, a fast-talking fish whose little fib gets him into big trouble. Based on the DreamWorks animated feature, Shark Tale features 25 funky fresh missions ripped straight from the film, the hottest hip-hop tracks from your favorite artists and more exhilarating gameplay variety than any other movie game in the reef. Groove through Reef City with Oscar and explore locations like the Whale Wash, the Sunken Liner and the underwater underworld hideout, Seahorse Race Track. Careen through the coral at break-fin speed on the back of a friendly taxi fish. Beat your opponent while dodging traffic and fending off menacing great white sharks! Bust some serious Fish Fu in challenging fighting sequences. Flex your fins, talk some smack and fillet your opponent with tail slaps, head butts and dazzling combo attacks. Get those fins up and boogie down. Win over Reef City residents and garner the affections of your favorite ladyfish with your stylin hip-hop dance moves. Dont just talk bigswim big. Get in the game and prove you got what it takes to out-fin the evil Great Whites and become Reef Citys greatest hero. [Activision]

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What The Critics Said

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eToychest

The PC version is clearly the superior version and those with a choice in mediums should certainly consider it their first choice. It is more fun, less awkward and far more forgiving for young children.

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PGNx Media

Like "Shrek 2" before it, your overall enjoyment of the game will have much to do with your willingness to accept its target audience but at the very least you will find that Shark Tale simply isn’t a rushed, sure-money title.

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Game Chronicles

The varied gameplay of each mission keeps things interesting, and the overall look of the game matches well with the movie.

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GameZone

Parents, be sure you know your kid's gaming styles and preferences before picking up this game, because if your kids don't like arcade play, then they won't like this game.

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AceGamez

It has enjoyable missions, lovely graphics, great sound and is fantastic for kids. However, I think it lacks the depth needed to please the older gamer and it doesn't really offer a lot of challenge.

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Frictionless Insight

Parents looking to keep their little ones entertained for a while will appreciate the collectibles and secret areas in the game (which warrant some replay value), and children should appreciate the simple charms of yet another weird Unreal engine total conversion.

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Gamezilla!

Just another mediocre film knock off of a game, one good for only about an hour or two of light, mindless fun.

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IGN

It offers fun through various different game play styles and retains the hip style of the movie, but the undercurrent of materialism is jarring.

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PC Gamer

Do be advised that the game is shockingly short: If you were to pay it and watch the movie side-by-side, it'd be a toss-up as to which you'd finish first. [Holiday 2004, p.93]

PC Format

It's actually very well put together, with all the right voices, but suffers from an over-profusion of sub-aquatic advertising taken from the film. [Christmas 2004, p.122]

Warcry

I feel that children's games should have fun, light-hearted themes, and Shark Tale is waaaaaaay off the mark on that scale.

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Computer Games Magazine

The biggest problems are the shockingly short play time, and repetitive gameplay. [Jan 2005, p.73]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Carol T. gave it a10:
The graphics were great.

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