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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, PlayStation 2, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Decent movie game delivers cooperative bloodless shooting.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this action/adventure game is based on the movie of the same name and lets players fight against a terrorist organization known as COBRA. The graphics are cartoon-like and the weapons, firepower, and vehicles are over-the-top. In fact, players can enter a super fighting mode, with temporary invincibility and enhanced speed, which resembles a cartoon.
What's it about?
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA is based on the highly-publicized Paramount Pictures flick of the same name (and of course, Hasbro's 45-year-old toy line) and starts where the movie leaves off. Available for multiple consoles and handheld systems, G.I. JOE: The Rise of COBRA introduces players to the G.I. ("Government Issue") JOE team of elite military fighters who protect the world from ruthless terrorists, such as the nefarious COBRA organization. In this third-person action game, gamers can climb into the boots of familiar G.I. JOE characters -- such as Duke, Heavy Duty, Ripcord, Scarlett and Snake Eyes -- as well as some unlockable COBRA fighters, too. Each character has his or her own unique weapon and special move: Snake Eyes, for example, uses a katana for close-combat attacks (with super stealth as his special move). Before every mission (and sometimes during them), you pick which two characters you want to lead the fight. If you're playing alone, the secondary character will be controlled by the game's A.I. But, you can also engage in two-player drop-in-drop-out co-op play with a friend.
Is it any good?
You never know what you're going to get when you buy a movie-based video game. On one hand, you might be pleasantly surprised with the results (Disney Interactive Studios' G-Force), but more often than not the game feels like a shameless marketing tie-in or was rushed out the door to be released in time with the film (Warner Bros. Interactive's Watchmen: The End is Nigh). G.I. Joe is somewhere in-between. While not a flawless game, this arcade shooter delivers a fun experience -- especially for younger players. It offers an all-new storyline, but provides players with an opportunity to replay some of the biggest moments from the film, as well as relive story threads from G.I. JOE comics, cartoons, and toys.
The game is fun romp but there are a few nagging issues such as the inability to control the camera and frequent load screens. Shortcomings aside, the game will likely appeal to young teenagers who want an enjoyable co-op action experience alongside a friend.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether or not film-based video games -- available the same week as the movie of the same name -- are a good idea because you'd like to play as the hero(es) in the story or are these movies a well-timed, shameless grab for cash. Or both?
Is the ability to play this game with a friend important to you? Do you think of gaming as a social thing or a solitary enjoyment?
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Horrid
Absolutely horrible game. COntrols are unresponsive, camera is awful and the graphics appear to be from the 1990s. If you're REALLY into G.I. Joe, then I'd recommend this because it has the theme music and some clips from the show. BUt otherwise PLEASE Stay away from this game. You'll find yourself in a suicidal after playing just 10 minutes of this atrocity.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 4, 2009
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DO NOT BUY THIS
I HATE THIS GAME MOVIE GAMES ARE BAD!
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DO NOT BUY THIS
I HATE THIS GAME MOVIE GAMES ARE BAD!
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Kid, 11 years old
October 4, 2009
AGE
DO NOT BUY THIS
I HATE THIS GAME MOVIE GAMES ARE BAD!
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If you love your kids dont buy this game
this is possibly the worst game of 2009 the controls are clunky the graphics are very 90's, the gameplay holds your hand there is no challenge to the game at all.
If you love your kids dont buy this game
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It's nostalgic, too bad it's not that great.
Non-stop cartoon violence. It's fun, but there's not much substance to be had.
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AGE
boring but okay for 6+
this game has terrible graphics. i have it for psp so the graphics wont be awesome but all my other psp games have way better graphics than this. it is impossible to lose levels basically. the shots fired from peoples guns are big round and colorful. the convorsations are really cheesey. and there is no noise, only words that come up when talking. this shouldnt be rated T also. in the first cutscene someone says d--mn it.
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8yo needed a game that had fighting
I bought this for my 8yo who wanted to play his much older brother's Call To Duty. This was my replacement and he really likes it and is very happy with it.It only contains fantasy violence and that's something that my particular 8yo can handle so it has worked out good.
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, PlayStation 2, Windows |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Electronic Arts |
| Release date: | August 4, 2009 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Fantasy Violence |
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