Drawn to Life Video Game Review

Nintendo DS Exclusive Breaks Ground With Unique Gaming Experience

Sep 25, 2007

In Drawn to Life for the Nintendo DS players draw and customize heroes, weapons, tools, animals, plants, nearly everything in the game and then play as their creations.

The action-adventure game ‘Drawn to Life,’ developed by 5th Cell (Full Spectrum Warrior and SEAL Team 6 mobile games), allows players the opportunity to create their own hero, tools, weapons, plants, animals and nearly everything in the game to complete their journey through the many game worlds. ‘Drawn to life’ is THQ’s (publisher of such titles as Juiced, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw series and Company of Heroes) first original property created exclusively for the Nintendo DS. “’Drawn to Life’ takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS features in a completely new way and we anticipate this unique style of gameplay will be well received by DS fans,” Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ, said.

Game Overview

In ‘Drawn to Life,’ players help save Raposas’ village from the shadow-like evil presence that has cast darkness over the village and taken the sun, moon, and sky. Players must draw their own unique hero by using the robust drawing tool, the stylus, and playing as their newly created hero they have to conquer a variety of worlds including the Deep Dark Forest, the Rapo Islands, the Snow Fields and the castle of Rapoville. Each of these worlds require their own unique style of play which includes running, jumping, swimming and flying and of course some smashing along the way. There aren’t any complicated moves or combinations to worry about so mastering these actions should be simple.

Gameplay

‘Drawn to Life’ has a surprising amount of gameplay with its 16 levels, 50 stages and more than 15 hours of gaming action. Players can save up to two profiles, each with three different heroes and more than 150 drawings that can be traded with their friends via the Nintendo DS multi-card local wireless function. Each hero can be equipped with a unique item such as; scuba gear, wings and weapons. Because of this ‘Drawn to Life’ gives players several reasons to want to play it again and again.

The Robust Drawing Tool

The robust drawing tool (the stylus) has a wide range of colors on its palette, brush types, guides and stamps to help create a one-of-a-kind hero and game elements. Players can spend hours trying to perfect their character or take the short and sweet route and create a very simple figure or customize the pre-programmed heroes. It’s very easy to use and navigate. Using the stylus players can also customize their world with 15 different vehicles such as a rocket, submarine and sled from which to choose.

Game Features

‘Drawn to Life’ also features an interactive village, several mini-games such as, festival, snowball fights and wishing wells, unlockable character templates and an item shop which lets players purchase unique drawings, combat moves and music.

‘Drawn to Life’ is charming, fun and oddly addictive and sure to entertain the Nintendo DS loyalists. It’s rated E for everyone and is available now.

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