Animaniacs: Lights, Camera, Action!
Encyclopedia
Animaniacs: Lights, Camera, Action! is an action game
for the Nintendo DS
and Game Boy Advance
. It was developed by Warthog
and Ignition Entertainment
. The game was released on November 14, 2005. The game in the UK
was originally to be rated 12+ due to its mild cartoon violence & comic mischief but changed to rated 3+.
world. Characters from the Animaniacs cartoon series occur in the game, but the story and the stages are completely new.
The director is present throughout each stage, and tells you what to do next in order to complete the movie. The basic gameplay consists of running though the stage, trying to avoid enemies, finding keys to unlock doors and figure out how to proceed by for example solving puzzles. At the end of most stages a boss can be found that has to be beaten.
You can change character by finding a "stage door" and there play a game of polka dottie.
It is not possible to die in the game. Instead you have a limited amount of time to finish each stage. Time is symbolized by film rolls. If you touch an enemy the director yells "cut" and you have to start over from place where you last spoke to the director, thus losing valuable film (i.e. time).
. The Game Boy Advance version received a 46% and the Nintendo DS version received a 44% at GameRankings.
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
for the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
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and Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
. It was developed by Warthog
Warthog Games
Warthog Games Limited was a UK-based video game developer, located in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, with studios in Sweden and the USA.The developer later developed titles as Gizmondo Europe, before the company disbanded; and key staff formed Embryonic Studios which later became TT...
and Ignition Entertainment
Ignition Entertainment
Ignition Entertainment Ltd. is a British video game publisher formed in April 2002. It was created from a selection of smaller developers and publishers, such as Archer MacLean's Awesome Studios.-History:...
. The game was released on November 14, 2005. The game in the UK
United Kingdom
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was originally to be rated 12+ due to its mild cartoon violence & comic mischief but changed to rated 3+.
Gameplay
The game takes place in an isometricIsometric projection
Isometric projection is a method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawings...
world. Characters from the Animaniacs cartoon series occur in the game, but the story and the stages are completely new.
The director is present throughout each stage, and tells you what to do next in order to complete the movie. The basic gameplay consists of running though the stage, trying to avoid enemies, finding keys to unlock doors and figure out how to proceed by for example solving puzzles. At the end of most stages a boss can be found that has to be beaten.
You can change character by finding a "stage door" and there play a game of polka dottie.
It is not possible to die in the game. Instead you have a limited amount of time to finish each stage. Time is symbolized by film rolls. If you touch an enemy the director yells "cut" and you have to start over from place where you last spoke to the director, thus losing valuable film (i.e. time).
Reception
The game has received quite negative reviews despite the show's popularity. The game failed to sell in large numbers and it is hard to find today in the United StatesUnited States
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. The Game Boy Advance version received a 46% and the Nintendo DS version received a 44% at GameRankings.