Gaming News - May 2006
Santa Monica, CA (May 9, 2006) - Activision today announced that it
has begun shipping Over the Hedge on multiple platforms.
From Activision:
Over the Hedge is the only game based on the feature film that lets players
relive movie moments and go beyond the film in three different games being
released simultaneously for consoles and PC, the Nintendo DS™ and Game BoyÒ
Advance. In the games, players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the
turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood
loaded with obstacles and traps into their personal playground.
“In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation we have developed three unique
titles introducing new characters and all-new storylines expanding the Over the
Hedge world,” said Kim Salzer, vice president of global brand management,
Activision Publishing. “The games give movie and video game fans control of the
four main characters and lets them experience firsthand their camaraderie and
wacky adventures.”
In the console and PC versions of Over the Hedge, gamers find themselves in
suburban madness when they choose to play as RJ, Verne, Hammy or Stella and
switch between the characters or engage in two-player co-op with a friend.
Comprised of more than 30 puzzle-filled levels, players use golf clubs, hockey
sticks and other everyday items as they dodge lasers, defeat enemies and plan
and execute heists. Fun mini-games such as suburban mini-golf and golf cart
destruction derby extend the game play and offer players a chance to increase
their health by collecting snacks, boost their energy through power up items and
unlock exclusive content such as concept art, film assets and more.
The handheld versions of Over the Hedge give players two unique adventures.
The Nintendo DS version takes place after the events seen in the movie and
features an all-new storyline in which the characters must figure out how to
save their woodland home from the encroaching home development. Over the Hedge
for the Game Boy Advance closely follows the storyline of the movie allowing
players to live the adventures of the movie.
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