Babe and Friends

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Product Features

• based on the film BABE
• one player only
• guide a herd of sheep through 40 levels
• wide variety of locations
• large number of obstacles

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001ZWQ5
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 0.3 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,770 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

Babe and Friends is a two-dimensional puzzle game, akin to Lemmings and a very old PC title called Rescue Rover. As in the latter, you control a character - in this case, Babe - through a 2D world filled with obstacles. To beat the game, you must move unresponsive sheep through a predefined point. The sheep won't move on their own and are generally brain-dead, so Babe has to find a path around trees, holes, streams, etc., and steer the sheep toward the checkered flag. Once a path has been found or created, Babe "barks" at the sheep, which then march across the screen until they are stopped by an obstacle or "die" (fall into a hole, land in water, etc). The paths to the individual flagpoints are short, but Babe can march around the entire world if he desires, looking for the best route. Once the sheep have made it off the farm, the game continues in other worldly locations like an airport and the big city. Naturally, more obstacles are present (like escalators, suitcases, etc.), but the goal is always the same. The graphics are well done; you can see Babe shake his little pink rump as he directs traffic, and all of the other farm animals have a few frames of animation to set them apart from being just static sprites. The sound effects are somewhat odd. Babe doesn't remotely sound like a pig, and the effects of him walking through water resemble a platform character being temporarily powered up. The gameplay is simple and somewhat addictive; you must put in a surprising amount of thought into the later puzzles to solve them. While this title isn't going to win any awards, it's a satisfying way to spend some free time.--Doug Trueman--Copyright © 1998 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited.

Product Description

Puzzle fans that enjoyed the BABE movie series will find a lot to like here. BABE AND FRIENDS, a single-player puzzle game for Game Boy Color, has the little porcine hero guiding his herd through 40 levels that span such locations as the farm, the airport, and the city. In each level there is a checkered flag, to which Babe must take a herd. The sheep aren't very good at finding their own paths, so Babe has to walk them through every step of the way. Clear obstacles, set up roadblocks to make detours, and generally do what you have to in order to make a safe route for the sheep. Watch out for obstructions such as carts in the airport and rushing rivers on the farm. Detailed still-screens of all of Babe's friends appear between the levels to move the story along. A password save system is included if you need to take a break from the brain-bending action. Can Babe save the day once again?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun at the beginning - can frustrate younger players, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Babe and Friends (Game Cartridge)

I bought this game for my 4 and 6 year old to play on a long trip as it looked like something my 4 year could have some success at. After the first couple of sequences, where you herd the sheep, it gets rather difficult. I, as an adult, enjoy the game, but it can get a little frustrating for my younger son as he can't get very far without needing some help.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Round 'Em Up Piggy, February 11, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Babe and Friends (Game Cartridge)

This is an excellent game of solitaire. You, as Babe, must herd the sheep to its final destination. You travel from the farm to the big city airport which takes you to a hotel, hospital and finally back to the farm. There are little hints throughout the game. But I couldn't put it down.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It just goes on and on and on...., December 4, 2001

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foxylady69 (Chicago, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babe and Friends (Game Cartridge)

(...) I have no idea when this game will end. I just goes on and on, puzzle after puzzle. The key of Babe is to bark at the sheep and guide him past the flags. It may sound simple but believe me once you get into the abandoned house you have to think wisely so that your sheep wont fall down a hole or something. This game ables you to master the ability of thinking carefully before you make a move. Have fun!