Arthur and the Invisibles (video game)

Arthur and the Invisibles (known in Europe as Arthur and the Minimoys) is a video game based on the 2006 film of the same name by Luc Besson.

Arthur and the Invisibles
PAL region cover art.
Developer(s)Etranges Libellules
Neko Entertainment (DS)
Mistic Software (GBA)
Publisher(s)Atari
Composer(s)Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest, Raphaël Gesqua (DS)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS
ReleasePlayStation 2
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Nintendo DS
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Game Boy Advance
  • NA: January 9, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
PlayStation Portable
  • EU: January 9, 2007
  • AU: February 2, 2007
  • NA: Cancelled
PC
  • NA: January 12, 2007
  • EU: February 2, 2007
  • AU: January 2007
Genre(s)Adventure, arcade
Mode(s)Single-player

The game allows players to relive the fantastic adventure of Arthur and his two friends, Selenia and Bétamèche, in their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. The game incorporates Besson's Minimoy universe and its inhabitants.

Gameplay revolves around the teamwork of the trio (Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche): players can progress by combining the three characters' skills. These skills are expanded upon as the game progresses, ranging from detectors that allow to find the game's collectibles (Bétamèche), upgrading Selenia's dagger to The Sword of Power, and allowing Arthur to remove shields equipped by some enemies. A common puzzle throughout the game involves stacking pieces of a standing stone, called a "Flagstone", in order to open doors. Players also get the chance to stack on top of a Mogoth to cross razor-sharp stone pathways, as well as ride among monstrously huge spiders and ladybugs in order to access some areas.

The DS version of the game consists of playing a series of mini-games and raising pet mul-muls that can interact with those from other people's games.[1]

Reception
Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DSGBAPCPS2PSP
EurogamerN/AN/AN/A6/10[2]N/A
Game InformerN/AN/AN/A6.8/10N/A
GameSpot7/10[3]3.2/10[4]7/10[5]N/AN/A
GameZone4.0/10[6]4.1/10[7]7.7/10[8]8.0/10[9]N/A
IGN6/10[10]N/AN/A7.5/10[11]N/A
NGamer59N/AN/AN/AN/A
Aggregate scores
GameRankings62.17%[12]36.50%[13]68.42%[14]65.48%[15]N/A
Metacritic61/100[16]N/A65/100[17]66/100[18]N/A

The PlayStation 2 and PC versions of the game received somewhat favorable reviews. The DS version had mixed reviews, with its poorer graphics and comparatively easier gameplay. The Gameboy Advance version got poor reviews across the board, criticized for its poor graphics and soundtrack, extremely easy gameplay, and lack of content compared to the other versions. The PSP version did not receive much attention, due to its low production and the fact that its North American release was cancelled.

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References
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  3. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review DS". GameSpot. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. GameSpot Staff (31 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review GBA". GameSpot. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PC". GameSpot. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  6. Bedigian, Louis (22 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Nintendo DS". GameZone. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. Platt, Dylan (19 February 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Game Boy Advance". GameZone. Archived from the original on 29 March 2007. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  8. Smith, Brock (23 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PC". GameZone. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  9. Lafferty, Michael (25 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PlayStation 2". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  10. Harris, Craig (14 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles the Game Review DS - IGN". IGN. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  11. Castro, Juan (15 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PS2 - IGN". IGN. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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  13. "Arthur and the Invisibles:The Game for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings". GameRankings. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  14. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game for PC - GameRankings". GameRankings. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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  17. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game - PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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