Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
- March 23, 2009
- Telltale
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures" is a series of four episodes by Aardman Animations and Telltale Games. The game features the lovable duo in humorous escapades, such as managing giant bees and creating a basement beach resort. In each episode, players help Wallace and Gromit overcome challenges and restore order to their peculiar adventures.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Captures the charm and humor of the original Wallace and Gromit animations, making it a nostalgic experience for fans.
- The voice acting is top-notch, with great character interactions that enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Puzzles are engaging and logical, providing a fun challenge without being overly frustrating.
- Controls can be awkward, with some players experiencing issues with camera angles and item interactions.
- Certain puzzles may feel nonsensical or overly complicated, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The game sometimes shifts focus away from Wallace and Gromit, introducing new characters that may detract from the original duo's charm.
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring a blend of straightforward British humor and clever jokes that resonate well with players. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its engaging dialogue and amusing scenarios, reminiscent of the spirit of Wallace & Gromit. While some note that the focus on puzzles may detract from the overall comedic pacing compared to the associated movie, the humor remains a standout aspect that enhances the overall experience.
“Funny, fun... and honestly, no puzzle bits that are too wacky to figure out with a little thought.”
“The spirit of Wallace & Gromit is alive and kicking, and boy, does it tickle your funny bone!”
“Every line is delivered with such panache and hilarity, you'll find yourself chuckling like a loon.”
- story13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its authenticity to the beloved Wallace and Gromit series, with engaging narratives that mirror the charm of the original shorts. However, some players express disappointment in character portrayals, particularly Wallace's shift towards a more business-oriented demeanor, which contrasts with his traditional inventive spirit. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling and entertaining, the puzzle-solving elements can sometimes detract from the narrative experience.
“Truly the best storytelling I have ever witnessed in a video game.”
“Very good story, kept me interested throughout all episodes!”
“If you enjoy the Wallace and Gromit shorts, the story feels authentic to those in the cartoons.”
“This isn't to say that the game isn't funny or entertaining, but it loses quite a bit of luster trying to build up these original side characters and telling a story through puzzles rather than action.”
“As a personal dislike, I don't like what they've done with Wallace's character - he's an inventor who is a bit oblivious and air-headed, which he does come across in the game. However, I don't like that they made him all about business; he sounds a bit greedy when money is involved, which isn't him. Wallace is more about creating inventions to help with possible solutions, even if it sounds a bit crazy or just supports his more lazy side, but it was never really about the money, which is disappointing and one of the main plot reasons in the game.”
“However, Telltale's other game, Back to the Future, has a closer resemblance than the aforementioned games in that, not just the style, the story might be more appreciated by others who have an inclination towards Wallace and Gromit films and series, as this game was not one that impacted me, being born in the late 70s, as much as Back to the Future.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are stylistically impressive, featuring clay-like textures and details such as shiny eyes that evoke a claymation aesthetic, although they may not reach the highest standards compared to other titles. While the visual style is generally well-received, some users feel it could have benefited from a later release to better achieve its artistic vision. Overall, the graphics complement the game's strong writing, voice acting, and soundtrack, making it a delightful experience for fans of graphic adventures.
“You can even see clay textures on their 3D models (on the highest graphical settings) as well as shiny eye baubles. It's pretty impressive that they can fake it even if it isn't; I mean, it looks just like them!”
“It has very stylistic graphics; even the characters had a fingerprint texture on them, which seemed as if they were made out of clay. It's a nice touch.”
“Good writing, good voice acting, great soundtrack, and art style as always.”
“You can even see clay textures on their 3D models (on the highest graphical settings) as well as shiny eye baubles, so maybe it was made with claymation for the game as well. It's pretty impressive that they can fake it even if it isn't; I mean, it looks just like them!”
“The graphics are not amazing, but better than some indie games coming out even now.”
“The visual style is alright, but I just wish it came out a bit later where they could've successfully pulled off the clay art style they were going for.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring an authentic and old-fashioned sound that complements the atmosphere without being overly grand or bombastic. While some tracks may feel jarringly sinister compared to the game's upbeat tone, the overall soundtrack is praised for its fitting background quality, reminiscent of Wallace and Gromit tunes. Reviewers highlight the music as a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and overall enjoyment.
“The music is pretty good though; it sounds like it could be Wallace and Gromit tunes but without being grand or bombastic, fitting in nicely as background music.”
“Good writing, good voice acting, great soundtrack and art style as always.”
“The music is quite authentic and old-fashioned.”
“As a result, it sometimes doesn't feel like Wallace and Gromit, even though it has the atmosphere, music, and general goofiness down to a T.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted for its humor and charm, reminiscent of the original cartoon, but it struggles to effectively translate this ambiance into the point-and-click adventure format. While it captures elements like music and goofiness, many reviewers feel it ultimately falls short, leading to a disconnect that detracts from the overall experience.
“It had tons of humor and charm, and an atmosphere very different from any other kids' cartoon.”
“As a result, it sometimes doesn't feel like Wallace and Gromit, even though it has the atmosphere, music, and general goofiness down to a T.”
“However, this game is only okay, as it fails to capture the intended atmosphere.”
“But the atmosphere unfortunately did not translate well from the cartoon to the point-and-click adventure medium.”
“As a result, it sometimes doesn't feel like Wallace and Gromit, even though it has the atmosphere, music, and general goofiness down to a tee.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay consists of four episodes, each lasting 2-3 hours, featuring a scumm-style adventure format focused on dialogue and inventory puzzles. While some players criticize the experience as lacking depth and being overly reliant on superficial choices, others find it engaging enough to complete the short installments.
“The gameplay is much like a scumm-style adventure game, based mostly on dialog and inventory puzzles; not worth playing the game for alone, but keeps it interesting enough to make it through all four short (about 2-3 hours each) installments.”
“You had everything and then you decided to throw it away into a trash for fake 'choices matter' screen and brain-dead gameplay.”
“The gameplay is much like a SCUMM-style adventure game, based mostly on dialogue and inventory puzzles; not worth playing the game for alone, but keeps it interesting enough to make it through all four short (about 2-3 hours each) installments.”
“There are four episodes with around 2-3 hours of gameplay in each of them.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While "Wallace & Gromit" excels in slapstick humor and visual gags, point-and-click adventures typically prioritize narrative and character development, suggesting a contrast in storytelling approaches between the two genres.
“The magic of Wallace & Gromit lies in its slapstick and visual gags, whereas a point-and-click adventure is more often centered around narrative and character development.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability on Windows 10, with users reporting no compatibility issues.
“Runs great on Windows 10 for me, no compatibility issues at all.”
