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Totally addictive game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 58 / 60
Date: December 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

My kids got this as an early Christmas present and we have playing with it eversince. We loved "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" movie and book and it only made sense to get the gameboy game as well.

I picked up this game when my kids weren't playing with it and got totally addicted. It was hard to put down and I enjoyed the gameplay since it reminded me of the "LOTR: The Two Towers" and "LOTR: The Return of the King" games by Electronic Arts. The games are very similar in that the gameplay follows the general plot of the film, pick up items that they can use to help them advance in the game, and earn new powers ("nobilities") along the way.

Characters have their own strengths - Peter hits with a stick and Edmund punches enemies (though they are given swords once they meet up with Father Christmas and Aslan respectively), Susan throws snowballs (and uses a bow and arrow later) and Lucy kicks (and uses the small dagger and 'heals' other creatures later on).

Pluses:
- The characters get to wander around and explore various locations (e.g. snow-covered woods, the White Witch's dungeons, burrows and mountains). You're not limited to a side-strolling game, for instance.

- You get to play as each of the kids (you start as Lucy then end as Peter) depending on where you are in the stage of the game. For instance, you start as Lucy when she enters the wardrobe and meets Mr. Tumnus, then ends as Peter as you battle the White Witch. When you are not playing with the other kids, they still tag along follow you and help you fight enemies. Sometimes the kids are split up depending on the part of the story (e.g. Edmund travels alone to the White Witch's castle. Lucy and Susan accompany Aslan to the White Witch's castle to rescue other creatures. Peter, Susan and Lucy are on their own for most of the middle until they reconcile with Edmund).

- You can collect items to help you progress along the game (e.g. sandwiches, cookies, toast to eat and increase your 'life.' Tea to drink or matches to light fires to keep you warm.'). If your body temperature drops, it hurts you. You have to keep track of your 'life' and 'body temperature.'

- The gameplay is fairly easy which works great for younger players. It easier to beat enemies than in the LOTR game, for instance. Chapter 12 (as you try to beat the clock) and 17 (as you try to beat the White Witch) are the toughest to get through. There are 17 levels ('chapters') so it took me a few days of on and off playing to beat the game.

- It does an excellent job of following the story line of the film. Everyone from Mr. Tumnus, Prof. Kirke, Aslan, the centaurs, various animals, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, etc. make an appearance or help out the characters. Enemies include dwarves, wolves, trolls, giants, minotaurs, goblins, etc.

- The player can earn 'nobilities' (special powers) which help advance in the game. The Pevensie children have to help out certain creatures in order to earn these 'nobilities' (which includes the ability to lift heavy objects, jump across, call on other creatures for help, etc).

- The player can help find some of Mr. Tumnus' belongings, which is another LOTR similarity (where you collect artifacts).

Minuses:
- You can't pick your character (like you do in LOTR games) which is a minor downside. You basically switch between the 4 kids as predetermined by the game.

- The gameplay is fairly easy. This could be a downside for those who are looking for a 'tough' game. It is easy (in my opinion) to defeat enemies.

If you loved the "Narnia" film or are a Narnia fan, then this game is a must have. I enjoyed playing it and my kids love it, too. Of all the recent games that they have received, this is the one that gets the most play time. I found it totally addicting and enjoyable and, as a Narnia fan, I just loved the similarities with the book/film. I highly recommend it to players 6 and older (it definitely helps if the player can read).

Way too short!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: December 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for Christmas from my parents and I was really excited but when I played it there was a big let down!! Yeah, this was fun but it to short! I finished it in less than a day! This game is exactly the same as the HOBBIT only you can play four people and you've got no choice in weapons!
Over all this game is rated number 3 on my list!

fun, fun ,fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The Chronicles of Narnia is a great game with both action and puzzles. As the four Pevensie children you must wander around narnia fighting the white witche's army and and earn health by destroying ice statues or earning them from characters as you do tasks or chores for them. This game also has great graphics.
Overall I highly reccomend this game.

Too short, too boring

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

After reading the reviews here, I decided this game sounded like a good one - boy, was I wrong.

I beat this game in about the same amount of time it would take to watch the movie - just over 2 hours. What a disappointment. The product description makes it sound like this game is an RPG - it really isn't. You have no choice in what character to play, and no choice in weapons or attack methods. In fact, your characters won't even get weapons until about 1/2 way through the game, and then Susan (who gets a bow & arrow) attacks less than when she started out.

As far as the "intricate puzzles" part of the description, this too is misleading...unless you consider an intricate puzzle just finding your way to the end of a maze. Basically that's all this game is. Each "chapter" is pretty much the same - here's your starting point, go find something (beaver dam, etc.). So you wander around through a ton of screen changes (most look almost identical) until you find it, killing a bunch of monsters in the process that will respawn if you go back to that screen. Unlike a typical RPG, killing monsters won't gain any experience points or leveling up, and only rarely offers a useful item. The only good thing about the constant screen changes in this game was that all of your party would be back with you - they often get separated easily unless you made sure you were walking very slowly. The most challenging part of the game for me was the last battle, and I won't spoil it for those who want this game, but after battling longer than I thought necessary, I realized a simple solution that finally ended it in about a second.

The only thing I liked about this game was the chance to relive the story through it ... but I could go see the movie and buy the book for what I paid for the game.

It is fun,but it is scary.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

At first,I was stuck on level 3.Then my friend got me to level 6.To get past level 6 you have to stay with the tiny rocks.If you do not,Edmund will lose energy.Anyway,yestrday I got to level 9 and I got caught by the guard.Since I was too scared too go on,I shut my Game Boy off.Although it is scary,it is fun.If you like scary stuff,I recommend this game.If you don't like scary stuff,find a different game.

It is fun but it is scary.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: January 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First,I could not get past level 3.Then my friend got me to level 6 and when I got to level 9,I was not happy.A guard caught me and I turned my Game Boy off because I was too scared to go on.I am 9 years old but if you like scary stuff,I recommend this game.

Too short!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game was very fun to play. But just as I was really getting into it - it was over!

It probably didn't help that I had just finished a couple of weeks of the latest Zelda game!

This is an ''ok'' game.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is just alright.I do not think it has graphics.It is also to easy to beat.I finished it in a few weeks.I would not buy this game because I love action in games and this does not have that.However it does have GREAT sound effects.

Narnia Gameboy review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: March 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My daughter has enjoyed this game very much. I rate it very well.

Okay

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game was quite fun. Although it was quite short and I finished it in two days, there were some challenges. For example beating the white witch. I overall think this was very fun, and a bit educational because it teaches you problem solving and makes you want to achieve goals.

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