A Bug's Life (video game)

A Bug 's Life is a computer game based on the Disney-/Pixar-Film A Bug's Life. It was released in 1998 and 1999 for PC and several game consoles. When the player finishes a level, he can unlock some movie scenes. This game was the last work of actor Roddy McDowall, until he died in 1998.

Action

The game is based in large part on the same story as the movie. As the winter comes, the ant colony, the Flik belongs to a large stock grows. This is, as every year, extorted from grasshopper " Hopper " and his gang to feed. Flik makes, with the help of his friends, on to sell Hopper.

Game mechanics

The game is a third person action game, each with different goals in a total of 15 levels. To pass this level, the player acts in part to the fauna. So you jump, for example using toadstools across ravines. Here, the game blends Jump 'n' Run elements again and again. Throughout the game you will encounter five bosses that you must defeat in order to progress. Collect the player in a level all bonus items, he can make a video based on the film original, unlock. Since the game has been designed especially for younger players, flying in every level telescopes that help the player in solving a problem.

Criticism

The game received rather average reviews. The Nintendo 64 version of Gamerankings holds a rating of 54%. The Playstation Verson of the game was rated generally poor and received from GameRankings only a score of 50% on Gamespot even only 2.7 out of 10. GameSpot particularly criticized the poor graphics and the intricate camera work.