Ratatouille (video game)

Infobox VG
title = Ratatouille


developer = Heavy Iron Studios
publisher = THQ
designer =
engine =
version =
released = vgrelease|United States of America|USA|June 26, 2007
vgrelease|Japan|JPN|August 2, 2007
vgrelease|Australia|AUS|August 9, 2007
vgrelease|Europe|EUR|September 28, 2007
PlayStation 3 ^{[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps3/data/936569.html]}
vgrelease|United States of America|USA|October 23, 2007
vgrelease|Japan|JPN|November 22, 2007
genre = Action
modes = Single Player
ratings = BBFC: PG
ESRB: Everyone (E)
platforms = Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, GameCube, Wii, GBA, DS, Mac OS X, Windows, Mobile
media = Wii Optical Disc, DVD-ROM, UMD, Blu-Ray, Game Card, GC Game Disc
requirements = Mac OS X
* OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9
* CPU: 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4/G5
* RAM: 256 MB
* Disc Drive: 8x CD-ROM drive
* HDD: 2 GB free space
* Video: 64MB GeForce3/ATI 7500

Microsoft Windows
* OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
* CPU: 800 MHz
* RAM: 256 MB
* Disc Drive: 8x CD-ROM drive
* HDD: 2 GB free space
* Video: 64MB GeForce3/ATI 7500
* Sound: DirectX 9.0c
input = Wii Remote, Dualshock 2, Sixaxis, Touchscreen, Keyboard, Mouse

"Ratatouille" is a video game based on the Pixar film, "Ratatouille" (2007). It was developed at Heavy Iron Studios and released by THQ, Nintendo (Gamecube only) and SCEA (PS2 and PS3 only) on June 26, 2007, two days before the first theatrical release in Russia. "Ratatouille" was initially released on twelve systems—Wii [ [http://investor.thq.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=96376&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=927018&highlight= THQ | Investor Relations | News Release ] ] , Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Windows, Mac OS X, and Mobile—making it the most comprehensive simultaneous cross-platform launch in THQ's history.

History

Disney announced on November 6, 2006 that they planned a "Ratatouille" video game release, which would coincide with the movie's.

Several of the actors from the film voice their characters in the game. [ [http://www.dignews.com/news.php?story_id=18982 News > THQ & Pixar > Ratatouille - Video Games, Review, News, Cheats, Previews and Info ] ]

Gameplay

The game is a standard platformer, all versions except Mobile, PSP, DS and GBA are basically the same, except for graphical power.Fact|date=January 2008

The Story

The Ratatouille Video Game is has a similar story to the movie although there is a new area that is not seen in the film. First off, Emile (Remy's brother) teaches him the basic movement skills of the game at a small farm. When the old lady catches them, the rat colony is sent down the drains of Paris. Although Remy is left behind and he must paddle his way through a dangerous river. He ends up at Gusteau's. He meets up with the rat colony, and he must do what the his dad needs him to do, like collect darts, and a coin. Remy also falls into the kitchen and he must fix the soup ruined by the garbage boy. The garbage boy known as Linguini is now thought to be a chef and must cook up anything by himself. But Remy did the cooking. He chases Remy to tell him about his problem and Remy agrees. Next, Remy ends up in the kitchen again with Linguini the next day. Remy than needs to help his Colony get food and help Linguini cook whatever Colette needs him to cook. That night, Remy is sent to the City Market to steal the prize foods. The big day comes, and the grim food critic arrives for his meal. The other cooks leave because they find out about Remy. Linguini and Colette are left alone, and its up to Remy and Linguini to cook up the special. The final part, Remy is chases by the enraged Skinner one last time. Ego finds out about Remy and Gusteau's is closed for good. But, Linguini, Remy and Colette open up there new restaurant called Le Ratatouille.

Levels

Somewhere in Paris (Mables Farm)--- Remy must Learn his Movement Skills with Emile at a Small Farm,Home Stink Home (Sewers)--- Main Level HUBThe City of Lights (Restaurant Courtyard)--- Remy must fix the ruined soup,Small Chef, Big Kitchen (The Kitchen)--- Remy needs to help Linguini pass his First Day.The City Market (Marketplace)--- Remy must help his Colony steal the Prize Foods.The Desserted Kitchen (Kitchen)--- Remy is here to Save the Restaurant.

PSP Version

The PSP Plot is based on after the events that occurred before. About to open there new restaurant Le Ratatouille, Remy's recipes are stolen and him, with the help of his Colony must find the Recipes by exploring Linguini's Apartment, Sewers, Marketplace, Rooftops, and Kitchen. Enemies include many Insects, Amphibians, Rodents, and Flyers such as Bats and Crows. Plus Bosses like Skinner, a Giant Sewer Turtle and Giant Crows and Remy has to do most of the cooking like worms and slugs and eats them.

Xbox version

Originally Ratatouille was not planned for release on the original Xbox, due to the system's software sales dropping weekly. However, a deal with GameStop struck and the game was officially announced for the Xbox. The Xbox version was manufactured in a limited amount, and is being sold exclusively at GameStop.

Reception

On Metacritic, the multiple versions of the game generally scored in the mid-to-low 60s, indicating "mixed or average reviews." The Game Boy Advance version received the highest score at Metacritic, with an average of 65 out of 100 based on 4 reviews. [cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/gba/ratatouille |title=Ratatouille (gba: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2007-09-26 |publisher=Metacritic] The Xbox 360 version received the lowest score at Metacritic, with an average score of 56 out of 100 based on 9 reviews. [cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/ratatouille |title=Ratatouille (xbox360: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2007-09-26 |publisher=Metacritic] The Wii version was considered the worst among the releases due to unresponsive Wii controls, outdated graphics, and a few glitches. No score was given for the Playstation 3, Xbox, Mobile and Windows versions of the game at Metacritic because not enough reviews had been tabulated.

Alex Navarro of GameSpot gave the game a score of 60 and called it "a sufficient, if unfulfilling, platformer." Navarro wrote, "There's little difference to speak of between any of the older console, PC, or Wii versions of Ratatouille. The PC version predictably looks the sharpest, and the PS2 version looks the dullest, though the differences are minor all around" and said "The PC version requires a decent gamepad to play properly, and the Wii version dabbles in motion controls." Navarro said the gameplay is fine for younger players but too simplistic for older players. He said the film's cast gives solid voice work but that the missions are a bit dull and repetitive. Navarro wrote "if your kid is desperate to relive Remy's adventures for him or herself, Ratatouille isn't a bad game to rent" and also wrote "it's the sort of game that will satisfy a younger fan of the film for a few lazy afternoon hours, and then be forgotten about immediately afterward." [cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/ratatouille/review.html |title=Ratatouille for PC Review - PC Ratatouille Review |accessdate=2007-09-26 |author=Alex Navarro |date=2007-07-03 |publisher=GameSpot]

Justin Davis of Modojo.com gave the mobile phone version of the game by THQ Wireless a rating of 3 stars out of 5. Davis said the game appears like the game Diner Dash, but it's set in the kitchen instead of the dining area and instead of serving drinks, the player is dropping meat onto a stove, and Linguini's hands are controlled independently. Davis said the game was a "pleasant surprise" but that it was a little too short, with not enough depth. [cite web|url=http://www.modojo.com/reviews/mobile/ratatouille/20070720/536/ |title=Ratatouille Mobile Review - Modojo |accessdate=2007-09-26 |author=Justin Davis |date=2007-07-20 |publisher=Modojo.com] Louis Bedigian of GameZone gave the mobile phone version a score of 7.7. [cite web|url=http://mobile.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r31135.htm |title=Ratatouille Review - Mobile |accessdate=2007-09-26 |author=Louis Bedigian |date=2007-06-18 |publisher=GameZone]

The video game won the award for the "Best Animated Video Game" award at the Annies in 2008. http://annieawards.org/35thwinners.html

See also

*List of Games for Windows titles

References

External links

* [http://www.ratatouillevideogame.com Official site]
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Xbox 360 at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/ratatouille Ratatouille] for PlayStation 3 at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Wii at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/ratatouille Ratatouille] for PlayStation 2 at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Xbox at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/cube/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Nintendo GameCube at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/ratatouille Ratatouille] for PSP at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Nintendo DS at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/gba/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Game Boy Advance at Metacritic
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/ratatouille Ratatouille] for Windows at Metacritic