Arthur and the Invisibles (video game)
{{Short description|2007 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title = Arthur and the Invisibles
| image = Arthur and the Invisibles Coverart.png
|caption = PAL region cover art.
|developer = Etranges Libellules
Neko Entertainment (DS)
Mistic Software (GBA)
| composer = Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest, Raphaël Gesqua (DS)
|publisher = Atari
|released = PlayStation 2{{vgrelease|FRA|November 17, 2006{{Cite web |title=Arthur et les Minimoys sur PS2 |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-2-ps2/00015582-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126160351/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-2-ps2/00015582-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm |url-status=live }}|NA|January 9, 2007|EU|February 2, 2007|AU|January 2007}}Nintendo DS{{vgrelease|FRA|December 14, 2006{{Cite web |title=Arthur et les Minimoys sur DS|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/nintendo-ds/00015584-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm|access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=Jeuxvideo.com}}|NA|January 9, 2007|EU|February 2, 2007|AU|January 2007}}Game Boy Advance{{vgrelease|FRA|December 15, 2006{{Cite web|title=Arthur et les Minimoys sur GBA|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/gameboy-advance-gba/00015585-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm|access-date=January 18, 2025|website=Jeuxvideo.com|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502150250/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/gameboy-advance-gba/00015585-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm|url-status=live}}|NA|January 9, 2007|EU|February 2, 2007|AU|January 2007}}PlayStation Portable{{vgrelease|EU|January 9, 2007|AU|February 2, 2007|FRA|February 23, 2007{{Cite web|title=Arthur et les Minimoys sur PSP|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-portable-psp/00015583-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm|access-date=January 18, 2025|website=Jeuxvideo.com|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126160351/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-portable-psp/00015583-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm|url-status=live}}}}Windows{{vgrelease|FRA|November 17, 2006{{Cite web |title=Arthur et les Minimoys sur PC |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/pc/00015581-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227221753/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/pc/00015581-arthur-et-les-minimoys.htm |url-status=live }}|NA|January 12, 2007|EU|February 2, 2007|AU|January 2007}}
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS
}}
Arthur and the InvisiblesThis was an official name for the film at the time when The Weinstein Company distributed it, as well as altering it to make it feel American.[http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Luc+Besson+and+Rie+Rasmussen/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070521212602/http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Luc%2BBesson%2Band%2BRie%2BRasmussen/ |date=2007-05-21 }} Due to the distribution company’s closure following the arrest of Harvey Weinstein in 2018,[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/08/business/harvey-weinstein-fired.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008234953/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/08/business/harvey-weinstein-fired.html |date=2017-10-08 }} this alteration is now out-of-commerce. ({{langx|fr|Arthur et les Minimoys}}) is three video games based on the 2006 French film Arthur and the Minimoys by Luc Besson. It retained the original name of the movie in Europe. The game involves Arthur and his two friends, Selenia and Bétamèche, on their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. The game incorporates Besson's Minimoy universe and its inhabitants.
Gameplay
Gameplay revolves around the teamwork of the trio (Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche): players can progress by combining the three characters' skills. These skills are expanded upon as the game progresses, ranging from detectors that allow to find the game's collectibles (Bétamèche), upgrading Selenia's dagger to The Sword of Power, and allowing Arthur to remove shields equipped by some enemies. A common puzzle throughout the game involves stacking pieces of a standing stone, called a "Flagstone", in order to open doors. Players also get the chance to stack on top of a Mogoth to cross razor-sharp stone pathways, as well as ride among monstrously huge spiders and ladybugs in order to access some areas.
The DS game of the game consists of playing a series of mini-games and raising pet mul-muls that can interact with those from other people's games.{{cite web|title=Arthur and the Invisibles :: DS Game Review |publisher=KidzWorld |url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/7472-arthur-and-the-invisibles-nintendo-ds-game-review |access-date=2009-03-09| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090312065113/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/7472-arthur-and-the-invisibles-nintendo-ds-game-review| archive-date= 12 March 2009 | url-status= live}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| GI_PS2 = 6.8/10
| NG_DS = 59
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The PlayStation 2 and PC game received somewhat favorable reviews. The DS game had mixed reviews, with its poorer graphics and comparatively easier gameplay. The Game Boy Advance game got poor reviews across the board, criticized for its poor graphics and soundtrack, extremely easy gameplay, and lack of content compared to the other versions.{{Cite web |title=Arthur and the Invisibles critic reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/arthur-and-the-invisibles/critic-reviews/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}} The PSP version did not receive much attention, due to its low production and the fact that its North American release was cancelled.
References
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External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070202163445/http://atari.com.au/games/overview.do?id=562
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070223203519/http://blastmagazine.com/blogs/article.php?article=38&page=1 Blast Magazine review]
- [https://archive.today/20130126034756/http://search.ign.com/products?query=Arthur+and+the+invisibles Search on IGN]
{{Arthur (franchise)}}
Category:Arthur (Besson book series)
Category:Étranges Libellules games
Category:Game Boy Advance games
Category:Mistic Software games
Category:Neko Entertainment games
Category:PlayStation Portable games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games based on animated films
Category:Video games developed in Canada
Category:Video games developed in France
Category:Adaptations of works by Luc Besson
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