Disney-Pixar's Monsters Inc (GB Advance)

You go around looking for bits to Boo's door and then putting them together like a jigsaw puzzle at the end. Adults and older kids might find this too repetitive but is fun and challenging.

Your enemies are the anti-kid monsters in these yellow suits with a suction tubes. You can knock them out is by roaring at them (how cool is that!)

Overall a fun and intermediate game!


The end result is a well thoroughly enjoyable game   March 23, 2002
Sarah(demon_angelius@hotmail.com) (UK)
17 out of 21 found this review helpful

The THQ-published Monsters Inc. on Game Boy Advance gives the handheld community to take monsters Mike and Sulley wherever they wish, and now, in 32-bit form.

Boo is in trouble after returning to Metropolis, and if he falls into the clutches of the CDA and evil Randall, his Monster life could be doomed forever!

This is where you come in. Taking control of both Mike and Sulley you must come to the rescue of your old pal. You must search every nook and cranny of Monstropolis, defeat the most daunting of monsters and avoid the most devious traps to succeed in accomplishing your goal.

Monsters Inc. on Game Boy Advance is a little more polished than its GBC counterpart. As well as the obvious graphical enhancements such as improved colour and a higher level of detail, there are several exclusive bonus games, puzzles and mini-games. The main game is spread over approximately 20 levels, all themed to match the style of Disney's film.

Like with Game Boy, the controls are relatively simple, and only require the player to perform simple platforming actions such as run and jump. Signature 'attacks' such as the Roar attacks and the dreaded laugh launcher have also been included to give a little variety and comedy to the game.

The end result is well thoroughly enjoyable game that succeeds purely because it's simple, light-hearted fun. If you need a break from the intense Tomb Raider and Resident Evil games, Monsters Inc. will be right down your alley.


Fun- But more suited to a younger gamer   March 20, 2002
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

Monsters inc is a scrolling, collecting items type of game. Easy to play but does become a bit repetitive. The game is suited to the younger player although some of the jumps needed to collect all the items can be a bit difficult at first.


great for kids   March 16, 2002
63 out of 65 found this review helpful

I bought this as the first game for my 5 year old son. He had seen the film and loved it, so that was a good start.
The game itself is really good. The graphics are excellent, the figures large and detailed enough for my son to recognise clearly and enjoy. The map layouts are also readily understandable, even for young kids.

The game is clearly linked to the plot of the film and the in screen clips are very high quality and great fun. I must admit, I enjoyed helping him with some of the puzzles, but the music drove me mad (it can be switched off).

All in all, a good buy for younger kids, perhaps best for the 5-8years old age group.