THATinkjar
03-29-2006, 03:17 AM
IGN have posted a preview (http://ds.ign.com/articles/698/698833p1.html) of a new game heading to the Nintendo DS this May, called Over The Hedge. It is being done by the people who brought Spider-Man 2, Tony Hawk's American Skateland and Ultimate Spider-Man to the handheld, so it is safe to say it is in good hands!
According to IGN, the game is markedly different to that of the console versions also in development - which is, thankfully, the best way to tackle the DS. This game is also supposedly something of a sequel to the movie, though I had never heard of the film before today.
This Nintendo DS game plays like a cross between Tomb Raider and Metal Gear Solid, with a little Lost Vikings thrown in for good measure.
Sounds like a good mix to me! I've watched some of the videos (http://media.ds.ign.com/media/802/802587/vids_1.html), and it is certainly looking the part. An impressive framerate, good visuals (though basic textures, it would seem).
The game has that "cute and furry" stigma attached to it due to its license, but honestly, in our early hands-on with the game, Over the Hedge is challenging and original, and at the very least a technically impressive feat for the Nintendo DS platform. The game ships in May, but get a sneak peek at the early levels of the game by hitting the links below.
"Challenging, original, and at the very least a technically impressive feat" sounds promising. As long as it is fun, I'm a happy bunny!
This game has come out of nowhere! A few choice screenshots from IGN are below...
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/698/698833/over-the-hedge-20060328032735214.jpg http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/698/698833/over-the-hedge-20060328032735823.jpg
According to IGN, the game is markedly different to that of the console versions also in development - which is, thankfully, the best way to tackle the DS. This game is also supposedly something of a sequel to the movie, though I had never heard of the film before today.
This Nintendo DS game plays like a cross between Tomb Raider and Metal Gear Solid, with a little Lost Vikings thrown in for good measure.
Sounds like a good mix to me! I've watched some of the videos (http://media.ds.ign.com/media/802/802587/vids_1.html), and it is certainly looking the part. An impressive framerate, good visuals (though basic textures, it would seem).
The game has that "cute and furry" stigma attached to it due to its license, but honestly, in our early hands-on with the game, Over the Hedge is challenging and original, and at the very least a technically impressive feat for the Nintendo DS platform. The game ships in May, but get a sneak peek at the early levels of the game by hitting the links below.
"Challenging, original, and at the very least a technically impressive feat" sounds promising. As long as it is fun, I'm a happy bunny!
This game has come out of nowhere! A few choice screenshots from IGN are below...
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/698/698833/over-the-hedge-20060328032735214.jpg http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/698/698833/over-the-hedge-20060328032735823.jpg