The Grinch

by Nintendo

Product Features

• the grinch
• game boy color
• game boy sp
• after the movie

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U49O
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 3.6 x 0.5 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: November 21, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,283 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Game Boy Color

Amazon.com Review

In The Grinch, you play as the Grinch--naturally. You must run all about Whoville, and steal Christmas away from the happy Whovillians. Each of the 30 levels of the game is structured like a maze. As the Grinch, you must negotiate the mazes, while staying out of the line of sight of any human being. If you steal everything in a maze without being seen at all, you win a bonus.

To succeed, you must employ a number of attacks. Grinch attacks include throwing rotten eggs, and scooping and throwing snowballs. Also, you'll learn to beat a hasty retreat if you're discovered (the Whoville folk chase you only until they run out of breath).

The simple GBC graphics bring back memories of older systems, but it's easy also to see the similarities between The Grinch and other games. Because it involves so much stealth, fans of Metal Gear Solid will draw similar parallels. The Grinch's near top-down view also will draw parallels with MGS's inset map screen. Being similar to MGS is no drawback; this is a fun, solid game. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Uses colors, sprites, and power of Game Boy Color very well
• You can play part of game as Grinch's sidekick, Max the dog

Cons:

• A few more levels would have been nice to have

Product Description

In The Grinch, you play as the Grinch--naturally. You must run all about Whoville, and steal Christmas away from the happy Whovillians. Each of the 30 levels of the game is structured like a maze. As the Grinch, you must negotiate the mazes, while staying out of the line of sight of any human being. If you steal everything in a maze without being seen at all, you win a bonus.

To succeed, you must employ a number of attacks. Grinch attacks include throwing rotten eggs, and scooping and throwing snowballs. Also, you'll learn to beat a hasty retreat if you're discovered (the Whoville folk chase you only until they run out of breath).

The simple GBC graphics bring back memories of older systems, but it's easy also to see the similarities between The Grinch and other games. Because it involves so much stealth, fans of Metal Gear Solid will draw similar parallels. The Grinch's near top-down view also will draw parallels with MGS's inset map screen. Being similar to MGS is no drawback; this is a fun, solid game. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Uses colors, sprites, and power of Game Boy Color very well
• You can play part of game as Grinch's sidekick, Max the dog

Cons:

• A few more levels would have been nice to have

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD GAME!, November 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Grinch (Game Cartridge)

This game is so fun! It reminds me of the movie. It is fun to "steal christmas" with the grinch. I can't put it down. This game is a must-own! THIS GAME IS GREAT!

THIS GAME IS A BEST BUY!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Game, Funny and Creative, December 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Grinch (Game Cartridge)

This game is funny,and creative because I liked the plot and the character of the Grinch is well thought out! BUY THIS GAME IT IS EXCELLENT!!!!

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't get past that level!, January 4, 2001

By 

"moviedude7564" (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Grinch (Game Cartridge)

"The Grinch" gameboy game is very interesting and fun. But I can not pass level 3. Cindy-Lou is throwing snowballs! I capture all the presents but can't leave! I try to shoot her with a snowball but she is too quick!

Well... forget that! This game is really fun! Get it for Grinch fans!

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