Customer Reviews

Scooby Doo First Frights

5 star:		(60)
4 star:		(18)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Very well-polished game that truly captures the feel and character of the original Scooby Doo series. From the excellent voice acting (Fred, Shaggy and Scooby are the stand-outs,) to the laugh track and 'Chase' sequences - everything a Scooby fan could want is here. You get the chance to play as different characters as the gang "splits up" to solve a mystery. You may, for example, play as Shaggy and Scooby while they are looking for clues - then, the story line switches and you play as the other members of the gang who are exploring a different area. Sometimes, meeting up and switching characters. Great action sequences, as well. Only animated punching and kicking of the bad guys - not violent in any way.

In general, the difficulty level is relatively easy - making it very accessible for younger gamers. With co-op mode (and the ability of the 2nd player to drop in and out of the game at any time,) my 6 y/o and I have had a great time playing this one together. There are some spots that the younger set will probably need someone to help them with. I originally figured that I would drop in/drop out only when my 6 y/o needed help, but quickly found the two of us playing together for the entire game and having a great time.

The only negative thing that I can point out is that sometimes the camera can get a little wonky and be difficult to follow (a la Super Mario 64,) but this is only a minor complaint and probably true of most 3D games in some regard. It happens realtively infrequently, anyway, so it is really a non-issue in my book.

If you like Scooby Doo, then you should love this game. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the gameplay and accessibilty for the younger gamer. Often times, TV or movie licenses that are made into video games are nothing more than broken shovelware. Not so, here! Torus Games has created a first class product.

The XBOX 360 or PS3 fanboy/fangirl will probably find this game FAR too easy in terms of gameplay. But for the Scooby fan or the casual or younger gamer, it should be a big hit.

This a great game to play. My 4 year old and I can play together and both have fun. He plays Star Wars and Batman Legos and this is right up his alley, with only Boss fights being a bit tough for him. I am picky about which video game I like to play, Super Mario, Batman Legos, game show games and I am really enjoying this game. It is very much like Legos games except you don't build things. I can see this game being finished quickly, only 22 levels, but the replay value is great as you have to attempt to find all the Scooby snacks and clues and tags in each level. I would recommend this game for those of you who like Legos and Super Mario Galaxy. This is not a difficult game, by any means, but a fun-for-all-family members game.

Then you'll surely love this game as it captures the spirit of the popular animated series right down to the chase scenes and Scooby-snacks.

It gives you a unique chance to play as all 5 members of Mystery inc, but as a much younger stages and in 2 person team-ups.Each level is design to fit that member of the gang and it's gameplay is very easy ways for younger players to understand.

The stages are Split up into two ways...Story mode and Explorer mode, it's Explorer mode that you have to use if you want to get more goodies after playing the levels the first time in Story mode.

Like all Scooby games there are monsters that you can beat through the ways of combat, as it split into two ways: long Range (Shaggy, Velma and Fred) to Melee (Scooby And Daphne). However, in the game you'll collect special costumes that the gang can use in that level, and that you can buy later after you complete that level. Each costume has a unique ability that you can use to help you defeat more monster foes.

Young or old, if your a fan of Scooby-doo, then this is the game for you.

I rented this game for my 5 1/2 year old son, who loves Star Wars Lego. He seems to enjoy it. He does occasionally need help and it seems like you have to do the same thing OVER and OVER again to get to the next level. Very cute characters and I love that the characters say the lines on the screen, since my son cannot read yet and I can't sit there and read everything to him. I also like that when the game pauses it tells you the objective of the level (kill all the monsters, or explore) this comes in handy when I need to help my son things out. There is usually a trail of Scooby snacks to lead you, which again is helpful when you don't know which way to go. Overall, a cute and fun game and I would probably give it higher scores if I did not have to help sometimes with all the never ending monster killing scenes which tend to annoy me, and drag out the play time. I will probably end up buying it, with the hopes that I will not have to play that often.

I have a 6 year old son and a 3 year old daughter that can't agree on anything except Scooby Doo. Knowing this, I though it would be a good idea to get this game. The downside of this game is that it is short. The upside is that my kids like to play the same levels of the game over and over again trying to find everything (well, my son plays the game and my daughter tells him what she would like him to do). When they get stuck, I try to help them out, but I like them to figure things on their own. Since they are only allowed to play video games on rainy days, or as a special treat, it takes them a while to figure all of it out.

We both could play it and we both enjoyed it. There are four episodes with several levels each. The game was a lot of fun for us to play. My daughter asked to play it everyday, even though I didn't always let her do that. I think some of the mosters would be scary for younger kids and I was concerned about that with her. However, there is no blood or gore. When you defeat an enemy character, they disappear and leave behind Scooby Snacks. The bad guys can seem scary, but my daughter did not find any of it scary - she had fun. There are some Scooby cartoons that we don't let her watch because she does find them scary. The game is a little educational, but mostly in that it involves hand eye coordination. There are some thinking skills required, but a lot of stuff can be figured out thorugh trial and error. However, to open costume chests and some doors you have to stand in from of the chest or a control panel, push the Z button, and then push the directional arrows in a sequence shown on the screen. You also have to search around a bit for clues, Scooby dog tags (medallions), and to find out what you need to do in order to get a trophy. Once you complete a level, you can go back in (all except for the first one or two) in Explore mode. That allows you to check out things again without having to worry about unlocking the next level.

Also, there is no great penalty for dying and you don't really die - you just disappear and reincarnate (respawn) somewhere on the screen. The game is for two players simultanously, so that makes it fun for two people to work together. However, you could play by yourself and let the computer run the other character. I really like the way they did the screen it doesn't split. Both people are looking and interacting at the same screen. Some times that means that you have to work together in order to complete a challenge (so you can both see the screen, but that is part of the game).

I really enjoy playing this. We have gone through all the episodes, but we will likely go back in explore mode to check most of the other levels out again and try to complete additional challenges. For example, from the main screen you can go to the Rewards screen to see what trophies you have won and what is needed to get more. Sometimes you have to complete a level in less than a certain amount of time and others it might be about finding a special object or breaking 100 things. Again, I think the game is great!

My son is almost 4. He LOVES this game. It took him about a month to get the hang of it, but now he can beat all the stages without our help. I highly recommend this game for young boys.

I bought this for my 7- and 10-year-old and they both really seem to like it. It reminds me in many ways of the LEGO series of games, with some cooperation, puzzle-solving, and a good sense of humor.

THE GOOD: forgiving expectations (you don't generally need to play perfectly to pass levels -- keeps this kids from getting frustrated); the ability to unlock levels and replay with different characters; a variety of characters to play and levels that flow well.

THE BAD: not terrible, but the boss fights can be pretty tough for the kids. They call me in to help, which is fine, but I just think people should be aware. As someone who's played games for *years*, I recognize a boss fight and the requisite strategy pretty instinctively... but the kids not-so-much.

This is not quite as cool as the LEGO franchise, but I feel it's a close second.

I bought this game for my son prior to any reviews with more than a little bit of trepidation, since a lot of Wii games have held no long term interest for him. I'm very glad I did. The game play is smooth, there is just the right amount of spookiness, and much of the annoying parts of gaming (there is no starting over at a saved spot; no limited amount of time; no do-or-die jumps) that I -- let alone an eight year old get frustrated at. The play is also not without social value -- I'm reaching, I know. You play both boy and girl characters and everyone has a special move that is needed during the game, Only cartoony monsters and robot get hurt, etc.

I have only two beefs: there are only 4 episodes, so I'm hoping for a quick sequel, and it wouldn't have been too hard to change the clues gathered during game play each time so you would have different suspects be the villain and avoid knowing whodunit. This last point bothers my son not at all.

More than worth it.

We ordered Scooby Doo First Frights for the Nintendo Wii for our kids for Christmas this year. Our five year old daughter got a little frustrated with it while playing as the second player with her big sister and lost interest; however, big sister, near age 9, really enjoys playing it. Mom and I have quickly become her second player as we work through the 22 levels and 4 episodes. It is challenging but without being too difficult. It is lots of fun and our family enjoys playing it. In fact the other two in the family who are not playing watch the players since it is sort of like watching a TV episode. We highly recommend this game to families looking for a fun game for their kids.