Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

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Ok, so let's get this disclaimer out of the way first: I've done reviews on lots of games but I have an 8 year old son show loves Phineas and Ferb, so this was pretty much a must-purchase.

And if you're ANY kind of gamer, this game will not challenge you at all. I beat it in less than 3 hours. So in that case (maybe if you want an easy platinum trophy?) you could rent this in a weekend and get everything.

For everyone else, those who have kids or maybe a spouse who doesn't play video games that often, this game is easily accessible. It's literally impossible to get stuck and not know what to do next. The combat is simple (I stuck with the Baseball gun the entire game and it worked fine). The platforming can get semi-difficult at times in a couple stages but other than that it's a very linear, straightforward game.

The replay value, since this is such a short game, is buy buying everything from the store, and playing the mini-games (A Claw Game and a Skee Ball game). The claw game will also give you figurines and sound/appearance mod chips which means you won't have to buy them in the store.

Graphicwise, the game looks awesome during the stages but if you've watched the cartoon the cutscenes are just awful. I would think with something as powerful as the PS3, they could make the actual characters look a lot better.

The sound is very good in the game, especially with the ability to change the sounds on the weapons. The kiddos will love that one (i.e. they shoot and their weapon moos for example).

The game controls are very sharp, the developers nailed that one.

However, I do have a couple gripes:

There are times I fell right through a platform, even though I clearly landed on it.

The only "replay value" is if you're a trophy hunter or want to buy everything. For a near full retail title ($40), getting only 3 hours of real gameplay to beat the game simply isn't acceptable in 2011, even if this is a game geared towards kids. Spyro was too and would give at least 15-20 hours.

There isn't a ton of originality in this game, as I saw elements ripped off from several (Ratchet and Clank, even Super Mario Bros 3!).

So, as with most of my reviews, here's the bottom line:

If you have a kid who's just starting to play video games, or one that loves the show, definitely buy it. But understand the actual going through the game is very short.

If you're any kind of a gamer you'll crush this game in a couple hours.

Not a lot of replay value unless you're trying to get everything.

This IS one of the better "cartoon/movie" based games I've played so if you've got kiddos, definitely make the purchase!

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This is a fun game. I've been playing it for a few weeks with my boys (5 & 3 year old). They really enjoy the animated TV series so we purchased the game as a reward for good behavior. My 5 year old has picked up the game mechanics quite well and even my 3 year old can play, although he frequently just runs into a corner/wall and doesn't help with objectives he still has a blast. Luckily because of the game machanics applied to player 2, player 2 is automatically dragged along with player 1 as player 1 progresses through objectives. I've found this to be especially helpful when I play with my 5 year old and it also allows a younger sibling to play along allowing them to be part of the action, while not disrupting gameplay and frustrating an older sibling.

Pros:

-Cooperative play

-Player 1 centric (letting player 1 control pace and objectives)

-You don't die when you run out of health (you have to shake the control to 'revive')

-Simple controls

-Its Phineas and Ferb, duh

Cons:

-None that I can think of

So far, great game.

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When I started to play, it only took me two days to finish the story. There were 4 HI-DEF episodes in the hybrid disc so that was a good thing.

However, I felt that the creators were going way too easy on the consumers and heres why:

1. You would never get a game over or actually lose completely. Like health is really needed.

2. The levels are too short and mostly obvious by the way.

3. Its not really as accurate as the movie.

4. The Dr.Doof robot(Final Boss) did not convince me that it was an actual boss battle but a run.

5. The ending itself was stupid and pretty lame.

Overall, maybe the little kids would enjoy and then get bored by the end of the week. Yeah, NOT worth spending $39.99 to keep, but maybe as a rental. If you got all the acheivements, good for you then.

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My son just turned FOUR last month and he and his dad finished this game in a few HOURS!! Should def. take longer to beat at retail of 49.99. Disappointed, BUT my son LOVED it!!!!!

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This really is a great game, full of great graphics and put together very nicely. However, as others have stated, the game is very easy to get through and beat.

The game is broken into six worlds, each with 2-5 levels, requiring a somewhat linear progression through the game to acquire characters, weapons, prizes, etc. Very easy to navigate through but many of the levels will literally take only minutes to complete.

As a reference point, my 4-year old and I play a decent amount of PS3 games mostly the Lego series (Batman, Batman 2, Indiana Jones, Lord of the RIngs, etc.) We can play a Lego game for weeks (we only play a few hours of PS3 per week) but had the Phineas and Ferb game completed in two nights with about 2 1/2 hours of gameplay. We went back through the game a second time to acquire the coins and prizes we missed, decked out the characters in various alternative costumes, and mastered each of the levels to the fullest extent. All in, including the second time through the game, we spent about 7 hours playing it.

I would easily give this game five stars if it had more levels, worlds and a tad more difficulty to it. With any luck we may see add-on's or a sequel to the game. It is, again, very well put together but don't expect to play this game for hours on end and have it still mesmerize you.