DONALD DUCK: QUACK ATTACK IN SOUTH AFRICA

Donald Duck: Quack Attack Platform: PlayStation2 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description The game challenges players to master Donald's quack emotions and explosive temper as he battles through a total of 24 levels and four worlds. Players must help the world's favourite duck in his quest to save his darling Daisy from the clutches of an evil magician while racing against his cousin Gladstone to win the heart of the duck of his dreams! Gamers must try to control Donald's temperamental mood swings--when hit by obstacles and opponents he explodes with frustration destroying everything in his path, if hit again he passes out! There are plenty of power-ups; a happy Donald becomes hyperactive, discovering new levels and activities. Review Daisy, a TV journalist, has gone to Merlock's castle for an unannounced interview. Merlock doesn't appreciate Daisy's in-your-face interview tactics and holds her hostage while he comes up with a plan to take over the world. So it's up to Donald Duck to rescue Daisy in Quack Attack. The game gives players instructions as they progress through the levels. When you come to something new, Donald's nephews explain what's going on. While not having to read an instruction book is nice, the game explains so many simple concepts from the beginning that this feature hinders more than it helps. For instance, gift boxes contain power-ups. Power-ups are good. You should get them. The quality of the game's graphics varies greatly throughout. For example, some of the buildings show great detail, while in another area it can be difficult to tell whether you're facing a cliff or a thorny plant. Also, while Donald is superbly animated, the game's many textures look grainy compared to those of other PS2 titles. The sound, on the other hand, is spot on. The sound effects are pleasantly cartoonlike, even though the voices are annoying, especially Donald's. Experienced gamers will blow through this one, assuming they want to, but younger gamers will find the game sufficiently challenging and fun. Gamers young and old, however, will agree that there's nothing to like about Donald's new voice. -- Todd Mowatt