Lilo and Stitch
- June 11, 2002 00:00 AM PST
Don�t underestimate this one�Lilo & Stitch has serious game.
When you see a game based on a Disney animated film sitting on the shelf, you�re likely to think that it�s for the kindergarten set. Lilo & Stitch might change your mind. This title features surprisingly solid gameplay reminiscent of SNK�s Metal Slug series.When Lilo�the warm-hearted Hawaiian girl who adopts the alien mutant, Stitch, as a pet�is kidnapped by space aliens, it�s up to Stitch to rescue her. Players switch between the two characters, solving puzzles with the unarmed Lilo and going on a shooting spree with the Rambo-like Stitch. The responsive controls enable you to maneuver through the lush environments easily. You don�t have to kill everything on the screen�evading your enemy works just as well but isn�t as satisfying.
The game does a great job of transferring Disney�s animation feel to the (very) small screen. The interactive parts on the backgrounds aren�t obvious, which makes environments fun to explore. The music has that classic Casio keyboard sound, but it isn�t distracting and fits the mood.
Younger gamers might find it too challenging, and unfortunately, the difficulty is not adjustable. Older gamers might be put off by its Disney-ness but will get hooked on the frenetic fun.
