Shaun_the_Sheep_(video_game) Knowpia

Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep
Developer(s)	Art Co., Ltd
Publisher(s)	D3 Publisher
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Release	NA: September 23, 2008; EU: September 26, 2008;
Genre(s)	Action
Mode(s)	Single-player

Shaun the Sheep is an adventure game developed by Art Co., Ltd and published by D3Publisher's America and Europe branches for the Nintendo DS handheld console. The game is based on the popular Aardman Animations series of the same name. The game was released on September 23, 2008 in the United States. In the game, Shaun must find and rescue the sheep before the farmer gets home.

Gameplay edit

Shaun is controlled by the control pad or the stylus while walking, exploring or solving problems in a fully 3D area with 3D characters around. While most sheep are not difficult to find, some sheep, like Timmy or Shirley, require a minigame to be started in order to be rescued. Every time enough achievements are reached, new areas are unlocked to find more sheep.

Plot edit

The sheep have escaped and Shaun must find the rest of the flock before the Farmer comes home. Gamers play as Shaun and interact with favorite characters such as Shirley, Timmy, Bitzer and more as they adventure through their favorite scenes and explore areas from the series like the junk pile, the sheep pool and the circus tent. Players utilize the DS touchscreen and microphone as they experience three different gameplay modes: Story Mode, Mini-game Mode and Collection Mode and maneuver around obstacles, access hidden areas, and try their hand at eight unlockable mini-games and eight collectible slide puzzles. Five “micro” games offer players more interactivity and depth by showcasing memorable moments from the show such as saving Timmy from the circus high wire or making a ball of wool to distract Pidsley the cat.

Reception edit

The game received mixed reviews with IGN calling it "A fun little point-and-click adventure while it lasts, and it represents its source material well -- fans of the cartoon show will be sure to enjoy it. We only wish there were more of it to enjoy, and a bit more depth in the included mini-game designs."^[1]