Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”