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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a welcome game and one that doesn't just follow the tried and trusted formula of the 'movie tie-in' video game. The developers have actually tried to add some personality and quirks of their own (albeit unoriginal) and in this case works very well. If you're a fan of the movies, then this is highly recommended especially for younger gamers, although it's questionable as to how well it would stack up for slightly older gamers who are well skilled with video games. Either way, it's fun, entertaining and well worth picking up whether you're renting or purchasing. It's clear the game is aimed at the younger market, and in this respect succeeds comfortably in what it sets out to do.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is the third movie in the Ice Age franchise. While reviews have not exactly been generous for the movie, it can be assumed that families that enjoy the series at-large will probably show up to watch it anyway, and they will probably get a few laughs out of it as well. The same is true for the game. Though it isn't likely to wow anyone who plays it, the game based on this popular movie franchise is a perfectly adept platforming experience that will surely delight fans who enjoyed the movie.
The game opens with Diego and Sid telling a mystery character a story about their most recent adventures. Of course, they both crack some jokes, but as they get into the story, you'll be launched into the gameplay through flashbacks. Each level allows you to play as a different member of the Ice Age cast, including Sid, Manny, Diego, and new friend Buck. Each of these characters has their own special skills, resulting in several specialized levels tailored around each character.
For instance, the character Diego, who is a saber-toothed tiger, is very adept at running, so levels featuring him involve high-speed chases. However, Sid the Sloth's levels focus more on exploring and platforming, and Manny's levels feature top-down objective-based gameplay. The result is a nicely varied experience that is sure to entertain players of all ages.
Control in the game is very easy, as it should be, considering this is a kid-targeted game. You can run around the various levels using the left stick, and use the face buttons to jump and attack. Many levels also involve interacting with items, and you'll be prompted to press a certain button in order to light a fire or pick up a stick. In addition to these basic mechanics, the game also has a weapons aiming system that uses the right bumper to initiate first-person mode and the attack button to fire. The controls here aren't especially complex, and they are definitely simple enough for even the youngest of players to be able to use.
The only thing that I really found complaint-worthy about the game was how much it stuck to the animated movie-game formula. If you've played the games based on Monsters vs. Aliens or Up, then this should feel very familiar. I'm all for sticking with what works, but I felt like there was a lot more that could have been done with the Ice Age franchise than just business-as-usual platforming.
On top of the single-player platforming mode, there are also quite a few mini-game style multiplayer modes as well. Although they aren't incredibly deep, there are some fun competitive modes like Sloth Says (which is a variation on Simon Says) and Sloth Barge, which challenges you to knock off a small iceberg using snowballs. In addition to these, there are six other multiplayer modes (each limited to two players). However, the game does not give you these multiplayer modes automatically, and you will have to purchase them in-game, or unlock them by completing advanced levels.
One aspect of this title that was quite surprising was the quality of the sound. Anyone who has played a number of movie-inspired titles knows that voiceovers generally consist of a number of sound-alikes standing in for the actors from the original movie. However, I was impressed to learn that many of the actors from the actual film, including Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, and John Leguizamo reprised their roles for the game. However, even though the voiceover is nice, the background music is a little lacking and very repetitive.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, like the movie of the same name, it won't win any awards for breaking the mold or taking any gameplay risks. But the game accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do, and I can't really complain about that. There are plenty of fun movie-inspired platforming levels, and the unlockable multiplayer modes certainly add some replay value. If you or someone you know loves the Ice Age franchise, then this game will certainly please fans without giving them too much of a challenge.
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Walkthrough Strategy Guides Although Sid tries his best to raise the three dinosaurs, their rambunctious behavior scares away all the other animals' young and ruins a playground Manny built for Ellie's baby. A female Tyrannosaurus, Momma, whose eggs Sid stole, soon returns and carries both Sid and her youth underground, with Diego in pursuit. Manny, Ellie, Crash, and Eddie (Seann William Scott, Josh Peck) follow as well and discover that the icy cavern leads to a vast jungle populated by dinosaurs thought to be extinct. Here, an Ankylosaurus threatens the herd despite Diego's efforts to fend it off; they are saved from a further crowd of angry reptiles by a one-eyed, insane weasel named Buckminster, or Buck (Simon Pegg).
As the herd moves toward Lava Falls, Ellie goes into labor and a Dilong pack strikes, causing a rock slide that separates her from Manny and Diego. Manny doubles back to protect her and Diego fends off further attacks, while Buck takes Crash and Eddie ahead to rescue Sid. Just as the sloth goes over the falls, the trio swoops in on a commandeered Pteranodon and saves his life. Manny reaches Ellie, and there is suddenly a reaction, the cry of a newborn baby, then he sees that it is a girl. He wants to name her Ellie, or Little Ellie, but Ellie instead names her Peaches after the fruit (the codeword they had chosen for Ellie to use if she went into labor during the trip). Sid is saddened at the fact that he never had a chance to say goodbye to "his" children as he returns to the herd and learns of Peaches' birth.
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