In The Grinch, you play as the Grinch--naturally. You must run all about Whoville, and steal Christmas away from the happy Whovillians. Each of the 30 levels of the game is structured like a maze. As the Grinch, you must negotiate the mazes, while staying out of the line of sight of any human being. If you steal everything in a maze without being seen at all, you win a bonus.
To succeed, you must employ a number of attacks. Grinch attacks include throwing rotten eggs, and scooping and throwing snowballs. Also, you'll learn to beat a hasty retreat if you're discovered (the Whoville folk chase you only until they run out of breath).
The simple GBC graphics bring back memories of older systems, but it's easy also to see the similarities between The Grinch and other games. Because it involves so much stealth, fans of Metal Gear Solid will draw similar parallels. The Grinch's near top-down view also will draw parallels with MGS's inset map screen. Being similar to MGS is no drawback; this is a fun, solid game. --Todd Mowatt
Pros:
Uses colors, sprites, and power of Game Boy Color very well
You can play part of game as Grinch's sidekick, Max the dog
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33 of 39 found the following review helpful:
A GOOD GAME!Nov 26, 2000
This game is so fun! It reminds me of the movie. It is fun to "steal christmas" with the grinch. I can't put it down. This game is a must-own! THIS GAME IS GREAT!
THIS GAME IS A BEST BUY!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Game, Funny and CreativeDec 26, 2001
This game is funny,and creative because I liked the plot and the character of the Grinch is well thought out! BUY THIS GAME IT IS EXCELLENT!!!!
12 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Can't get past that level!Jan 05, 2001
"The Grinch" gameboy game is very interesting and fun. But I can not pass level 3. Cindy-Lou is throwing snowballs! I capture all the presents but can't leave! I try to shoot her with a snowball but she is too quick!
Well... forget that! This game is really fun! Get it for Grinch fans!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
if you like Metal Gear Solid you will like thisMar 24, 2004
By GutsMan
"GutsMan"
this is another stealth game by Konami but with The Grinch instead of Solid Snake, it plays just like the Gameboy Color Metal Gear Solid game, you sneak around trying to steal presents, get crazy gadgets and so on, this type of game is perfect on the handheld because you can play it in short spurts
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Cute game!Mar 15, 2002
I bought this game for my 5 year old daughter and she loves it! I woulda given it 5 stars, but I have the problem of not getting past level 3 myself and it makes me addicted. WAAAAHHHHH!!!
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