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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.

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!!!

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.

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.

A perfect title for you "no gun rule" homes.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm a dad of 3 children under 6 years old and I myself love video games. My 5 year old son loves them also and my 3 year old girl loves to watch, so, violent, scary games usually aren't the best idea.
The skill required is a little beyond my 5 year old's capabilities except for the first 3 levels, which lets me play!
It's my first PS2 game to own and we love it. You play as a boy named Herdy that has to round up various creatures in order to advance to higher levels. The way you do it reminds me of that old puzzle of getting the hen, the cat, and the feed bag to the other side of the river without having anything get eaten.
The graphics give the game and animated feel. The levels are 3D, free roaming and expansive. The characters are fun and the action is great.
For younger gameers, it could help them to think outside of the box and realize that achieving a goal isn't as easy as it may first appear. For $20, you can't go wrong.
If you can't get past the faulty camera or long load times, either design your own game or don't buy it.
My kids and I also like Jak and Daxter.

Great game for all those Moms who don't want the violence

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a very clever game and beautifully illustrated. Overall, I really liked the game and the strategy involved. It's not much on the replay though. But this is a great game for girls and an even better game for the younger set. Moms can be happy that the point of the game is save the characters not kill them.

Great Puzzle Game. Fun. Frustrating

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: February 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is really intriguing. It has the feel of a mario world but expands beyond that to include difficult puzzle solving. You have to herd various creatures into their pens. Simple, but far from easy. the land scape is varied and requires some thinking just to get from point a to point b. the animals themselves all have different attributes, which you must learn in order to herd them. some will eat others, some can fly, some can swim, etc.

the major draw back is the camera angles are terrible ... sometimes you will have no idea of where you are, and what is chasing you.

the graphics are not stellar -- truly a first generation game. they are pretty humorous, however. lots of little details. the landscape is especially nice to look at

all in all, it is clever, hard, fun. i would recommend it.

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.

Fun for short periods of time

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game a couple of years ago, because I read good things about it. I played it for about half an hour and was sick as a dog. I love puzzle games, but the way that the camera angle constantly changes it is nothing short of nauseating. My mother-in-law and I both have this game, and have had to leave it on the shelf, because we get sick from playing. This is not the only game that does this to me, so I've had to be very selective in what games I select to buy and play. I don't recall this being a problem in the past, but I'm sure that there are several out there, that wouldn't expect a video game to make them sick, but beware if you have any type of motion sickness whatsoever, this game is not for you.

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