Puss in Boots is an action game based on the film of the same name. It was developed by Blitz Games Studios, and released by THQ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS.[citation needed] It features support for Kinect and PlayStation Move on the respective platforms.[1]
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| Developer(s) | Blitz Games (consoles) ImaginEngine (DS) |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Director(s) | Mark Hardisty (consoles) |
| Producer(s) | Team Nacho (consoles) |
| Designer(s) | Lance Winter (consoles) |
| Programmer(s) | Steve Bond (consoles) |
| Artist(s) | Scott Davidson Simon Ible Nicholas Miles Duncan Nimmo (consoles) |
| Writer(s) | James Parker (consoles) |
| Composer(s) | Matt Black (consoles) |
| Engine | BlitzTech (consoles) |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Action game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
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The console versions of the game provide players an opportunity to engage in frantic swordplay action as Puss, utilizing motion controls, mandatory for the Wii and Xbox 360 versions and optional for the PS3 version, for attack actions. The non-Nintendo versions also support multiplayer. The Nintendo DS version, which is a rhythm-action game, also requires motion controls via stylus and touch screen.
Synopsis
editIn the years before meeting Shrek and Donkey in Shrek 2, Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges against him that has made him a wanted fugitive. While Puss is trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female counterpart, Kitty Softpaws, who leads him to his old friend turned enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three of them plan to steal the magic beans, travel to the Giant's castle, steal the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.[2]
Spin-off mobile game
editA mobile spin-off, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots, was released on October 20, 2011, on the iOS App Store,[3] and was released for Android devices on November 28, 2011, on the Amazon Appstore,[4] as part of Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja series and game franchise.
Reception
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| Aggregator | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS | PS3 | Wii | Xbox 360 | |
| Metacritic | 42/100[5] | 70/100[6] | 60/100[7] | 86/100[8] |
| Publication | Score | |||
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| DS | PS3 | Wii | Xbox 360 | |
| Jeuxvideo.com | 2/20[9] | 10/20[10] | 10/20[11] | 10/20[12] |
| NGamer | 35%[13] | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PlayStation Official Magazine – UK | N/A | 6/10[14] | N/A | N/A |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8/10[15] |
| Common Sense Media | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4/5[16] |
The Xbox 360 version received "favorable" reviews, and the PlayStation 3 and Wii versions received "mixed or average reviews", while the DS version received "unfavorable" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8][6][7][5]
Official Xbox Magazine said that the former console version "constantly surprises with a steady amount of variety and silly fun" and had "responsive controls and some inventive gameplay for Kinect users".[15]
References
edit- ^ THQ (September 28, 2011). "Step into the Boots of the Swashbuckling Feline Hero with the Puss in Boots Video Game from THQ". Business Wire. Berkshire Hathaway. Archived from the original on January 2, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ "Puss in Boots - Kinect (Xbox 360)". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on June 18, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Gilbert, Ben (October 7, 2011). "Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots is a thing, really; coming to iOS on Oct. 20". Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. Archived from the original on October 26, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Hinkle, David (November 25, 2011). "Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots heading to Android on Monday". Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "DreamWorks Puss in Boots for DS Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "DreamWorks Puss in Boots for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "DreamWorks Puss in Boots for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "DreamWorks Puss in Boots for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Dinowan (November 30, 2011). "Test: Le Chat Potté (DS)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Dinowan (November 24, 2011). "Test: Le Chat Potté (PS3)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Dinowan (November 28, 2011). "Test: Le Chat Potté (Wii)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Dinowan (November 28, 2011). "Test: Le Chat Potté (360)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Puss in Boots (DS)". Nintendo Gamer. Future plc. Christmas 2011. p. 76.
- ^ "Puss in Boots". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. Future plc. January 2012. p. 110.
- ^ a b Reyes, Francesca (December 8, 2011). "Puss in Boots review". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Healy, Christopher (2011). "Puss in Boots (X360)". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2023.