The Incredibles (Game Boy Advance)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Frank Provo
• Reviewed on: 11/11/2004
• Updated on: 05/17/2006
• Released on: 10/31/2004
• Originally published on GameSpot: The Incredibles (Game Boy Advance) Review

Pixar's latest film, The Incredibles, has landed on the GBA in the form of a simplistic but pleasant beat-'em-up. The combat isn't complicated, and there isn't much payoff for beating the whole thing, but the ride does have its moments.

Mr. Incredible is the main character, although many of the game's more than 40 different levels will give you the chance to take control of other supporting characters--such as Frozone, Helen Incredible, and the Incredible kids, Violet and Dash. Like in most beat-'em-ups, the basic idea is to walk toward the right and deal with whatever thugs, robots, and obstacles you encounter. The A button makes the characters jump, the B button makes them punch and kick, and the R button triggers their special abilities. Each character has a unique special ability. Mr. Incredible gains super strength, Helen can extend her arms, Violet can turn invisible, and Dash can run even faster than usual. While these abilities do come in handy once in a while, a good 90 percent of the time you'll simply be pressing the B button repeatedly to dish out various attack combinations.

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