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Five Stars ONLY Because it's "Finding Nemo"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 85 / 94
Date: July 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am giving this game 5 stars because "Finding Nemo" is the best movie ever and I don't have the heart to rate any FN product with fewer than 5 stars out of 5, a perfect score, 'kay? But before you lukewarm Nemo fans go rush out and buy it, hear me out. This is for hardcore FN-worshipping maniacs/fanatics only. Not only that, but they MUST be over 12 years of age (unless they're extremely intelligent video game afficionados.) The PC game was almost too easy, but this game is exceedingly difficult, I must warn potential players. Now, aside from having adorable scenes, all the characters, and their original voice actors, there are things I should make you aware of. First, there's a lot of repitition in it. You finally get through one part, thinking you've done it, and they make you go through the same really hard thing twice more. The races and chases (especially with a current of water pushing you off-course) are particularly time-consuming, not because of length but because of sheer difficulty and the number of frustrating times you'll be required to attempt them. And as for those sliding tile puzzles, forget it! I spent over an hour trying to work out the one of those pipes in the submarine.

Now, I am 16. I'm not exactly a great video game player, but I am having trouble with this game. There are times when you want to tear out your hair and scream, "What do you want from me?!?" because you've done every possible thing you can think of and you're still not beating the level. A few problems:
1. Forget the little Mario "life-pies." You don't just lose energy when something bad happens to you along the way (which is, inevitably, very frequent.) And then, they start you ALL the way at the beginning! Luckily, anything you've defeated up to that point remains gone, but you still must go through the bloody course again before you get another chance. The only way to avoid this is to gather krill--and you lose multiple krill every time you get hurt. They're not much help. It's a no-win situation, usually.
2. Forget assistance from the instruction manual. It's useless. It gives you no hints, no directions on what to do or where to go. You're left entirely on your own. How you're supposed to get out of the water treatment plant, I don't know, I need help. I've only had the game two days. But still.
3. The bonus game with the moonfish and their shapeshifting is, as far as I can tell, bogus. They show you a shape that looks like...well, absolutely nothing at all. A blob. You figure out which character it is, then click on them. Sadly, the fish show you two shapes at once! And then, no matter WHO you click on, you're marked wrong! So it's a truly impossible game.

The game has its strong points. The characters are funny, the animation is cool, they show you pretty pictures and the trailer. The game DOES NOT curse. Some of the levels are challenging without being absurd. It's great for teens with alot of free time on their hands. But it's NOT a little childrens' game. Much too difficult. But as fed-up with this as I may sound, it's NOT a disappointment. Rather, I feel it's a good time. *laugh* After all, it's "Finding Nemo"....it HAS to be good.

FISHTASTIC!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 39 / 41
Date: May 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This has to be the best Pixar film game to date.
It is visually superb, the characters are superbly modelled and as rich and vibrant as their film counterparts. The gameplay is a pleasing mix of puzzles, platforming, racing, you name it. The bonus games are especially fun.
And there is plenty to the game to keep the youngsters amused, and the adults entertained, an absolutely excellent movie tie in, that would stand up on its own right. Something very rare nowadays.
This game represents fantastic value for money and is a must have for any Pixar/fish fans.

Great Game For Entire Family

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 21
Date: June 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

We recently purchased this game for out 4 year old daughter and she loves it! Sometimes it becomes a little difficult for her and she gets frustrated, but she quickly goes back to playing it again. Our 11 year old daughter loves it also, even though it is only one player, they just take turns! I even find myself sitting there and playing it with them.
For a family, this is a good game. Some games for kids are just too hard, take for instance Powerpuff girls, my 4 year old will not even play it, she just becomes angry and cries!
The graphics are nice, looks just like the movie...and another bonus, it comes with a free child's ticket to see Finding Nemo the movie!

Great Game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 19
Date: June 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I actually haven't seen the movie yet, but this game certainly made me wanna see it bad. The fact that it came with a free movie ticket helps, too...

This game is gorgeous. The animation is absolutely amazing, and it blends well with clips from the movie. Every stage is different, and you never seem to get bored (and trust me, I get bored easily with games).
It's colorful, full of action, and the characters are adorable! If you have kids, you HAVE to get this game. It will keep them interested for days!
I definitely recommend Finding Nemo.

Parent's perspective

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: August 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my 4-year-old, and she really does enjoy the music (best I've ever heard in a childrens game) and graphics. The story follows the movie storyline, which also appeals to the younger ones. But after 2 or 3 levels (of around 20 levels), the level of difficulty skyrockets, so she can no longer play without my help. The makers of this game should have put in a way to change the level of difficulty, but apparently they did not. I am an accomplished gamer, but one of the levels actually took me 2 hours to complete (you are forced into this duration of play if you do not want to lose your progress -- no way to save the game until you complete a level). Getting a child to stop playing this game (bed time, dinner) will force them at times to lose their progress, and no doubt get them upset. I would recommend this for ten years old and older -- even adults -- who love challenging puzzle games. But watch out -- if you want to beat the game, be prepared to stare at a TV screen for hours and hours without blinking.

NEMO RULES!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: June 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am a finding nemo fan, and when I saw the movie, I knew
that I was in love with it. The game itself is beutifle and fun.
I like the games where you have to chase stuff, or when you are running away from something...Well anyways, I hope you enjoy the game as much as I do.

5 stars 'cause its nemo / otherwise this SUCKS!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is sort of ok until you meet bruce,then the game starts getting a lot tougher.
like i said before,disney and nickelodeon are probably the worst game publishers on the earth.
don't buy!! unless you loved the movie like i did.This game just plain SUCKED!!!i can never get past that bruce level!!
they all look nothing like the movie and they sound like a dead monkey played all their voices!!5 words:
S-U-C-K-S
sincerly,
kenny

Forget all the pitty votes, this game is great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

What's the matter with all of you saying that you "gave this game a five only because the movie is great", this is an AMAZING game...If you liked the movie, you have to like the game, because that's all the game is, the movie.

This game is great because you get to do everything you see in the movie. You get to run away from bruce, and hop on the Mines, it's a great game/movie, I love this game and anyone who loved the movie should love this game too.

GREAT GAME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm 10 and loved this game it's fun and great for 10 and older kids because it's kind of hard. Finding Nemo lovers will love this game! Everyone should buy it!

Grandkids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: August 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for granddaughter and she has enjoyed it ever since. In fact all of the kids are having the best times ever with a game. I think Grandma did right this time.

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