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An Epic Marvel that will probably be over looked.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: March 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Combining elements of Pikmin with traditional platformers plus an awesome cartoon look Herdy Gerdy is for the hardcore elite gamer. The style and feel of this game brings you back some of your favorite animated movies and giving you control the whole time. With absolutely amazing levels, sprawling with lush detail flooded with characters. The characters are well animated and each with their own unique personalities. The gameplay deep and immersive constantly challenging and only hindered a few times by the camera getting caught up here and there. A definite plus is the there is a bit of length to this platformer, about 20+ hours, rarely seen in games of this caliber. The one draw back is there is soooo much detail that the game has some pretty mean load times, but once you get in to the game you'll begin not to notice. This game is at least worth a rental, but whether you buy or rent give the some time its a little slow going at first but well worth your efforts in the end.

a breath of fresh air

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is not perfect... Herdy Gerdy is absolutely gorgeous, its like playing an animated movie, and it is very fun. The first time you actually get to herd little doops into a pen, you will think 'this is actually fun!'. It is rewarding for anyone seeking an orginal gaming experience, adventure fans, strategy fans, and to some extent platform fans. The camera is sometimes annoying, but you can control it, so it doesnt ruin the game. Just play this game, because if you don't love it, you will at least appreciate it.

what a diasappointment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: March 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Like many, I have looked forward to this release for quite a while. I saw pictures of the amazing graphics and art direction and thought that this would be a truly unique adventure.
Needles to say it was a huge disappointment. The ggraphics were great in concept but in execution they were grainy and lifeless. The cutscenes were blurry and the voice animation did not match. Worst of all, the camera movement was so incredibly frustrating that I gave up realizing that this was a game that was released half-assed.

All this aside, one might think that the gameplay could save this title. Negative on that one too! I found no amusment in running after cutle little animals a billion times in order for them to follow me.

I thought this game would be a more relaxed version of Zelda or something. In reality it was a headache. I resold it the next day.

I know you might be reading this thinking, "thats just one opinion, I should see for myself" I implore you not to. This review is as objective as it can be.

Sorry to dissapoint...

Gorgeous title with everything you need in an adventure...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I had my doubts about buying Herdy Gerdy after the relatively low advertising and publicity it was given. Not to mention that previews of the game are scarce and it looks as though many people will end up passing this one up. Don't.

Imagine a Saturday morning cartoon (not today's cartoons, I'm talking 80s here) done completely in watercolor and you'll have a good understanding of the graphics. For those who have played Ico, you will recognize the similarity in colors and styles used, only Herdy Gerdy is a little more 'toony.'

The gameplay runs smoothly, and once you get the hang of herding the creatures it isn't nearly as hard as it could have been. Voice acting is good for a game, and the environments are wonderful. Amazingly you don't get bored herding creature after creature, and there are also extras to be unlocked on the main menu. All in all it's a great game. The reason for only four stars? Painfully slow loading times between levels and, though the story is original, it isn't that involving. However if you beat MGS2 and GTA3, or if those aren't your speed, then this is a great title to play for fun.

Worse PS2 Game Ever

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the worse PS2 game I've ever played. The graphics are 3rd rate and are far below many PSOne games.

The camera movement was so jerky that it hurt my eyes after about 5 minutes of play. My son and I stopped playing and never had an interest in playing again.

There are much better games available like FFX.

great art direction, questionable gameplay

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I must first admit that I haven't spent a weekend playing HERDY GERDY. I tried it for a few hours and here's my reaction:

The art direction on this game is really great. CORE should be really proud of themselves. Particularly the cinematics...I'm impressed with the amount of facial animation they put into lil' Gerdy.

The person who says this game has the worst graphics ever has no idea what he's talking about. This game has a great, traditional animation feel without the obligatory toon-shaded lines. I was really impressed.

I found the gameplay, however, to be a bit frustrating. The herding aspect proved tricky, and I found myself getting more disinterested than compelled to keep on going.

In fact, I was more interested in just watching than playing. But maybe that's because I'm a little bit older. The mixed reviews are probably going to kill this game, but if you're an animator or art director worth your salt, you'll be sure to pick up this game and give it a good look.

Tons of bugs and little to no QA - Don't buy!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: May 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Bugs:

A) The runtime slows incredibly when you have too many Doops running around (bad processing).

B) Caught a Gromp and the gate didn't go up. The Gromp was caught and the menu showed it as caught, but the animation didn't match (Mideen level).

C) The bee in Valley Floor gets stuck in a loop by the bridge.

Actual bad design issues:

A) Almost three minutes to load for just the title screen. And about one minute between each level.

B) Random camera angles which seem to switch for no reason, leading to running basically blind.

C) Several times music does not change to note whether or not a Gromp is around. Even if it's hitting your head off, no music change.

These are just a few of the problems and bugs found in just two days of playing (approximately eight hours between two people). Do not recommend for the above reasons. My fiance and I tend to think that the company was so eager to get this title on the shelf that they did little to no QA. When you can find that many problems in under ten hours, you know something's really wrong. I agree that the animation is quite fetching ....

Great Puzzle Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Herdy Gerdy is a brilliant puzzle game with a theme geared more towards children and gameplay more for experienced gamers. You play as a young boy name herdy whos father has fallen asleep and cannot wake up because of a curse put upon him. Gerdy soon learns who has put this curse on his father and what he must do to help get rid of it. He must prove himsxelf worthy of being a great herder and make it to the final herding tournament and defeat the evil Sadorf who has cursed his father. The gameplay ranges from easy to challenging as you progress along your journey to the tournament herding as many creatures as you can into their pens while avoiding obstacles and predators who like to eat the creatures. Once you have herded enough creatures you will be aloud to challenge the evil Sadorf in the final tournament to release his evil curse put upon his father. The game becomes quite challenging and frustrating at times largely due to choppy graphics and some poor camera angles in the game. but the game always manages to keep your interest and maintain its fun. Despite the games minor flaws if your up for a fun challenge in this puzzle adventure than I recommend you give this game a try. This is the type of game that when you beat it you really deserve a pat on the back and feel a sense of accomplishment. Overall GREAT GAME!!!

Herdy Gerdy

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a "gamer" by any means, but this game was all right. I had to get something because I've already played the more popular adventure games. As almost everyone comments, the loading is very slow and the camera angles are messed up. Good game if you want to play for several hours. The pace is slow which is great for me, but I could see how most would get bored. Basically, if you just want to roam around and herd animals, this game is for you. If you actually want any action, look elsewhere.

Great for the little ones with hours of play!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Yes, yes, the camera angles are screwy but once you get used to it (like any game) the game flows well. It is definitely geared to a younger audience and will keep a little one entertained for hours.

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