Puss in Boots (video game)

Puss in Boots is an action game based on the film of the same name. It was developed by Blitz Games, and released by THQ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS.[2] It features support for Kinect and PlayStation Move on the respective platforms.[3] It was released on October 25, 2011 in North America and on December 2, 2011 in Europe.

Puss in Boots
Developer(s)Blitz Games
(consoles)
ImaginEngine (DS)
Publisher(s)THQ
Director(s)Mark Hardisty
(consoles)
Producer(s)Team Nacho
(consoles)
Designer(s)Lance Winter
(consoles)
Programmer(s)Steve Bond
(consoles)
Artist(s)Scott Davidson
Simon Ible
Nicholas Miles
Duncan Nimmo
(consoles)
Writer(s)James A. Parker
(consoles)
Composer(s)Matt Black
(consoles)
EngineBlitzTech
(consoles)
Platform(s)Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
Release
  • NA: October 25, 2011
  • EU: December 2, 2011[1]
Genre(s)Action game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay
Gameplay screenshot

The console versions of the game provide players an opportunity to engage in frantic swordplay action as Puss, utilizing motion controls, mandatory for the Wii and Xbox 360 versions and optional for the PS3 version, for attack actions. The non-Nintendo versions also support multiplayer. The Nintendo DS version, which is a rhythm-action game, also requires motion controls via stylus and touch screen.

Synopsis

In the years before meeting Shrek and Donkey in Shrek 2, Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges against him that has made him a wanted fugitive. While Puss is trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero crosses paths with his female counterpart, Kitty Softpaws, who leads him to his old friend turned enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal enlarges Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help the egg get the magic beans. Together, the three of them plan to steal the magic beans, travel to the Giant's castle, steal the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.[4]

Spin-off mobile game

A mobile spin-off, Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots, was released on October 20, 2011, on the iOS App Store,[5] and was released for Android devices on November 28, 2011, on the Amazon Appstore,[6] as part of Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja series and game franchise.

Reception

In general the game was received well. With a rating of 7 out of 10 on trustedreviews.com.[8] Official Xbox Magazine gave the game a rating of 8 out of 10, saying that the game "constantly surprises with a steady amount of variety and silly fun" and had "responsive controls and some inventive gameplay for Kinect users".[9]

References
  1. "Puss in Boots at IGN". Archived from the original on December 14, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
  2. "DreamWorks' Puss in Boots". THQ. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  3. "Step into the Boots of the Swashbuckling Feline Hero with the Puss in Boots Video Game from THQ". THQ via Business Wire. September 28, 2011. Archived from the original on January 2, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  4. "Puss in Boots - Kinect (Xbox 360): Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games". Amazon.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  5. Gilbert, Ben (October 7, 2011). "Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots is a thing, really; coming to iOS on Oct. 20". Joystiq. Archived from the original on October 26, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  6. Hinkle, David (November 25, 2011). "Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots heading to Android on Monday". Joystiq. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  7. "DreamWorks Puss in Boots". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  8. Andrews, Stuart. "Puss in Boots review - Games". Trusted Reviews. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  9. "Official XBOX Magazine | Puss in Boots review". Oxmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
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