(continued from previous page) ...they’re simple enough for a kid, yet they’ll often force an adult to think.

You’ll come to find that MediEvil Resurrection is a particularly linear title; however, this doesn’t particularly damage its fun factor. It’s comparable to a Ratchet & Clank title in this regard; even though you know you’re going to be forced to press forward, it’ll be quite enjoyable to do so.



One thing you’ll notice right away is the graphical detail in the game itself. The textures are done perfectly for a handheld console. You’ll see the poor foundation or the cracks in the wall just fine and the game doesn’t give you a “flat-wall” feeling. In fact, quite the contrary is the case. It feels alive, simple as that. There is also no visual tearing as the game runs smoothly no matter what is happening on the screen. As for the character detail and design, it’s incredible. This title is on par with Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops graphically, with a complete absence of any tearing whatsoever. The world is dark, gloomy, and oozing with brilliant detail. Gallowmere is the place to be.

Another thing we always like to bring up is the musical score, because it’s a key component on if you’ll be annoyed throughout the entirety of the title or not. Luckily, you’ll be tapping your feet to the tunes instead of smashing your head on a wall in frustration, as the music in MediEvil Resurrection fits the bill.

In regards to the multiplayer functions of this neat little masterpiece, they're simply just ports of the single-player mini-games. Online you'll be able to go toe to toe with other skeletal heroes as you battle it out for the higher score or to last the longest amount of time. Descriptions of these mini-games that are offered will be given below.



One thing that we genuinely appreciated were all the mini-games within MediEvil Resurrection. Though most of these are available within Gallowmere Plain and through online play, the ones which we enjoyed the most are playable directly from the start menu. Our favorites include Arrow of Fate, Vermin Control, Trebuchet O’ Terror and Guardian O’ The Bell.

Here's our breakdown of all eight.

Arrow of Fate: There's a small grey cardboard castle with pop-up targets that you have to shoot with a crossbow, kind of like at a carnival. This one's a really fun and addictive game.

Vermin Control: You’re placed in a large farm that’s fenced in when a bunch of rats are released. You’re holding a huge sledge hammer and you have to crush as many rats as are required for each level - another fun mini-game.

Shepherd’s Delight: This game is placed in a farm similar to that of Vermin Control. The object here is to round up the live-stock for a shepherd. It's not nearly as fun as the previous two mentioned - not even close.

Trebuchet O’ Terror: Works in a similar manner to the Arrow of Fate mini-game, but this time ships are involved and you’re using boulders instead. Boulders are aimed with accuracy and power-leveling, so it keeps it interesting. It's just as fun as the Arrow game.

Whack-A-Zarok: Think Whack-A-Mole but with our zany evil sorcerer as the mole. This game is played on a life-size whack-a-mole invention, meaning the Zaroks are life-size as well. You have to run around the platform hitting each one. Another fun game to just pass the time.

Pit O’ Death: This one's in a Brawl-for-All type setting. The game field has pitfalls to fall into while a boatload of enemies come running out of the walls, you have to fend them off without dying to become the lone survivor. The game is decently done, but it's not nearly as addicting as some of the others.

Guardian O’ The Bell: You’re given a bell to protect in the middle of an enclosed field while enemies come from all sides. This game gets progressively harder as you complete the challenges. This one is ... (continued on next page)