Amazon.co.uk Review
Don't let the title Beauty or the Beast fool you--this is a point-and-click adventure game, for children aged 7-11 years, based on the original fairy tale of the handsome prince trapped in the body of a beast by a wizard's spell and the girl whose love frees him. The "or" in the title refers to the game's most original twist, that you can play either as Beauty or the Beast and depending on which character you choose, enjoy an entirely different game, wrapped around the same plot line. The game follows the classic format of the point-and-click adventure. You guide your chosen character round the castle using the mouse, gathering objects such as keys and parchment maps that appear useful (these are popped into your inventory at the top of the screen) and using them to solve puzzles. These are a good mix. Some require dexterity with the mouse (dragging pesky bats off the bucket in the well so it descends properly) while others require problem-solving skills (deciphering the clues on a parchment or finding the right key). You can save the game at any time, get help by clicking on your guide, Horace Finefeather the owl, and review your progress by checking on the map of the castle.
Hardened puzzle-game players at the upper end of the target age group may find all this a bit easy, but younger children (or those less addicted to console games) will love it. The graphics are great, the animations very effective and the video-style introductory sequences a reminder of when companies really cared about producing quality multimedia. --Rob Beattie
Manufacturer's Description
The classic fairytale of Beauty and the Beast comes to life in this truly interactive adventure. Once upon a time, a rich merchant had three daughters: two were wicked and selfish, but the third, Beauty, was gentle and loving. When their father falls under the power of a ferocious Beast, Beauty decides to sacrifice her own happiness to save him.
In this spectacular 3D animated adventure, children play the part of either Beauty or the Beast. Both characters have a specific task to perform: Beauty must rescue her father, and the Beast has to overcome the terrible curse placed on him by an evil witch. In order to help the characters achieve these goals, players must work their way through a series of puzzles, games and activities that build on basic logic and memory skills.
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