Scribblenauts - Crazy, imaginative and insane (Scribblenauts (DS))

Member Name: Shocksuspect

Product:	Scribblenauts (DS)
Date:	03/11/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Really clever idea implemented well into a game, Impressive amount of items, Very addicitve

Disadvantages: Awful controls, art style could look better

If you've heard of Scribblenauts before, you'll know that it is a 2D side-scroller with a very interesting twist...

You are given a goal in each level. These goals are usually pretty simple such as getting from point A to B or gathering certain objects scattered around the level. What makes Scribblenauts so unique is the way you undertake these tasks. By touching an icon on the touch-screen you simply type in an item you think you need to complete this task and the item appears. Almost anything you can think of from apples to rocket ships to teleporters to high-end explosives.

OK, I know what you're thinking and no you can't make dirty things appear (believe me I tried...............you would do the same when no-one would be looking!) but it is very impressive just how many items you can make appear. There are thousands of things you can bring to the world and most of the fun in this game is going to be you deep in thought thinking 'how am I going to do this'. The game encourages you to be creative in the way you approach these scenarios as you're rewarded with a score at the end of each stage. Also, the less items you use, the better score you get too.

Unfortunately the biggest downside to this game is the controls. I dislike how your character has to be moved by touch screen. He usually ends up not going where you want him to go.

The cutesy art style will appeal to some but I would've preferred more detail. It looks a bit cheap to me, but that is just my opinion.

It's easy to see why this game was so popular at E3. I can see a sequel for this but this game is still worth checking out. There are a multitude of levels so it will keep you busy for a long time.

Summary: Original and needs to be played by anyone who owns a DS