Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga''Hoole Xbox 360
Description:
A companion game to the upcoming Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole theatrical release, this videogame will take players on an amazing adventure as they customize their very own Guardian owl and experience an airborne adventure like never before. Take on the role of a young Guardian and set out on a secret mission to uncover a new threat to the owl kingdom. Fly, race, fight off enemies, string together combos, and battle epic bosses throughout the mystical and magical world of Ga'Hoole.
Features include:
•Experience the magical, airborne adventure of the Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole epic 3D film •Rise to the challenge of a secret mission to uncover a threat to the owl kingdom, as you become a young Guardian •Soar into stunningly rendered scenes from the movie with the freedom of 360? flight mechanics •Explore five unique worlds as you fly your way through 25 thrilling levels •Enjoy the challenge and excitement of a wide variety of gameplay styles, including flight, combat, racing and RPG-style leveling up
Features:
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Experience the magical, airborne adventure of the Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole epic 3D film
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Rise to the challenge of a secret mission to uncover a threat to the owl kingdom, as you become a young Guardian
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Soar into stunningly rendered scenes from the movie with the freedom of 360 flight mechanics
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Explore five unique worlds as you fly your way through 25 thrilling levels
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Enjoy the challenge and excitement of a wide variety of gameplay styles, including flight, combat, racing and RPG-style leveling up
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Rich environments and wonderful attention to detailJul 07, 2011
By Kyle The Owls of Ga'Hoole became my favorite book series after the animated feature dazzled me in 2010. It's somewhat of a strange thought that the video game is based off a movie that is based off a book. Know that the video game largely takes place in the movie's fiction, though there are countless goodies that fans of the book series will recognize and love.
In response to the game's story, it exists and is more entertaining than I thought it would be. It won't win any awards for creativity or originality, but your character, Shard, has an interesting past that adds a feeling of depth. If you've read the books, this depth is even easier to grasp as the entire Ga'Hoole world is rich with culture and detail.
The gameplay itself is as simple as could possibly be. If ever I lost a life, it was due to my inability to complete an objective on time or my inability to defend a certain owl group. Shard can take a healthy amount of damage, even in what seems like fatal plummets to the ground or a random tree. This bashing about doesn't mean the flight controls are difficult. These things just happen in heavy conflicts with a lot going on (or maybe I just suck. Who knows). The game has a "lock on" feature that focuses the camera on the nearest enemy or objective, which at times can disorient you. But the aid this feature provides far outweighs potential disorientation.
Shard's different attacks feel right, though there's a lack of intensity or violence in the combat that older players will notice. The world pauses shortly every time you hit an enemy as if to highlight or show off your move, but I personally believe it interrupts the flow of melee combat. Or perhaps I've just been playing too much of the "Condemned" games, you never know. But on a good note, Shard's intense yelling as he strikes is a nice touch of intensity that reminds you of your owl's anthropomorphic characteristics. It never really gets old.
All of the fighting aside, I find the beauty of this game exists simply in flight. The exploration of the Ga'Hoole tree, Tyto Forest, and several other iconic locations is a real treat for those who simply want to spend time as an owl. I only wish you could actually land or interact with characters outside of combat. Where the graphics shine is in the immense draw distance and quality environments throughout. Something like the Ga'Hoole tree feels sturdy though weathered in the sea's waves and mist. Fly close and you'll hear the tree creak. Fly above the ocean and you can almost feel the misty environment. Like I said, it's a real treat.
Children will love the flying, racing, and brawling with the various bats, Pure Ones, and Hagsfiends. Fans will love this glimpse in the Ga'Hoole world; the characters are fitting and the story is a nice frame to accompany, taking many aspects from the movie and books. Anyone else ought to enjoy themselves if you're into flying games or simple air combat. I recommend you at least see the animated film to have a more complete picture.
To conclude, I'll just say that the game is worth spending time with. I'm certainly still enjoying it.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
loads of clean funOct 18, 2011
By Terry M. Webb This game is one of the best games I have found. Although there is no blood splattering all over the place there is a lot of action. This is some of the finest illustration that I have seen in a long time. It is so realistic that you think you are seeing real live owls that are fighting each other with crows, bats, and others thrown in along with eagles. It is fast action that keeps you on your toes all the time. It's a "hoot" of a game. You start right going from one action filled mission after another. And then there are mission you can do that you can improve on your time. And like I said, Purchasing it is a must if not for just the artwork. It's not only fun but fun and beautiful to watch. My wife, who doesn't like to play video games, loves to watch me play this just for the birds and scenery.
LOVE THIS GAMEFeb 24, 2012
By hollssparkles This game...I cant believe that this game isnt more popular...fun flying, fun action, relativley easy as all get out, BUT it is still not a one try one beat game...by any means...
I like it...and play it often. I keep trying to get the hardest medals...or fastest times...still hard...and Im a top rank gamer.
got game for girlfriendJan 02, 2012
By msadder i got this game for my girlfriends b-day. i only played it for a few minutes. what little i played was ok nothing special. she didn`t finish playing it so i guess it would be a matter of what youre into
0 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Granddaughter loves Legend Game from Amazon.Feb 26, 2011
By Loves Shopping I'm not a game player, but my 11 year old granddaughter loves the game. Thanks Amazon for providing a good price.
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