Disney's Bolt

by Disney

Product Features

• Cinematic camera unique for a movie-based platforming game.
• A new story inspired by the action-packed TV show set within the film.
• Bolt's special powers: laser vision, super strength and sonic bark.
• Penny's abilities & gadgets: computer hacking skills, acrobatics, motorized wheel bar.
• Five game environments set in exciting international locales: China, Russia, Italy, and others.

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001C0L7K4
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 18, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,408 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Product Description

In Disney's Bolt, players take on the heroic personas of the TV star dog, Bolt, and his owner, Penny, from the high-action television series featured within the film. As Bolt, players can use his superpowers, including laser vision and his superbark, which sends out a sonic blast to devastate opponents, and as Penny, players utilize stealth, hacking skills and a wheelbar, inspired by her scooter seen in the movie, to outwit enemies.

Key Game Features: A new story inspired by the action-packed TV show set within the film. The ability to play as Bolt or Penny. Bolt's special powers: laser vision, super strength and sonic bark. Penny's abilities & gadgets: computer hacking skills, acrobatics, motorized wheel bar. Five game environments set in exciting international locales: China, Russia, Italy, and others. Defeat the evil Calico and save the world. Cinematic camera unique for a movie-based platforming game.

Screenshots:

Bolt's famous laser vision. View larger.

Penny taking down a bad guy. View larger.

Penny showing her agility. View larger.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bolt: It's Not That Bad..., May 3, 2009

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L. Rahne (Santa Fe, New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Disney's Bolt (Video Game)

There is a longstanding history of horrid movie-to-video game translations going back to th days of the NES, and starting, some would say, with the landfill worthy E.T. for the old 2600.

Disney's Bolt for the PS2 is not bad, but it's not great. It's got many of the actors from the movie, most impressive of which is Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Calico. The game is presented as if Rhino the hamster was watching a marathon of the show, which I can honestly say, if they decided to do a series of animated movies of Bolt in his TV show, I would absolutely buy it.

Rhino makes frustrated comments when you pause the game, and the overall presentation is fun, and fans of the movie will undoubtedly be smiling. The controls are simplistic, but tough to master. You take control of Penny and alternately Bolt in a kind of "One-Player Team" effort. Actions Penny takes and puzzles she solves helps Bolt, and vice versa. Occasionally you will see your counterpart in another part of the stage, and that's very cool.

The problem is, it's not very innovative, and the action can get bogged down with endless bad guys while you figure out what to do. Bolt aquires his powers as you progress, and even with them all, he's still challenging to accomplish certain goals. This game is obviously geared towards younger players, but it's by no means unpleasant if you are older. If you "die" you are told you simply "Failed the Mission" and are put back almost where you left off, and that is a gracious design I heartily appreciate. Nothing sucks the fun out of a game like endless trudgery when you miss a jump to make it back to die all over again.

The music is somewhat repetitious, but well suited to the game. I had hoped to hear the awesome score from the movie, but it is nowhere to be found.

The graphics are well done, and I have seen very little clipping or collision detection problems. The camera is static, and in a era of fully controllable cameras, it's a little off putting, but doesn't ruin the fun.

The primary problem wth the graphics is that Bolt is teensy tiny on the screen. The action never zooms in or out, so you are always a little teeny white blob on the screen. It would have been nice if the camera zoomed in when the action started, or at least made the character models bigger.

Overall this game is a good time if you are a fan of the film, and will earn a decent place in your game collection. But the casual gamer looking for a deep adventure should look elsewhere. Bolt is an afternoon thrill, but it's not going to make you buy a PS2 just to play it. It's certainly not a waste of money, but compared to the beautiful, enchanting fantastic world of another famous canine oriented game, Okami, Bolt is left in the doghouse.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BOLT is very entertaining!, January 9, 2009

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K. Storer (East Texas) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Disney's Bolt (Video Game)

We gave our 10 yr. old son this game for Christmas and he loves it! It is easy to play but yet challenging enough to keep him interested. The graphics are good and he seems to be very pleased with it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bolt, September 22, 2011

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darrenandrita - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Disney's Bolt (Video Game)

Our girl does not pick this game to play but it is all personal preference. Your kid may love it.

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