UP

by THQ

Product Features

• Upgrade Russell's merit badges & complete Carl's adventure book, unlock content and upgrades when you collect them all.
• Explore 12 levels featuring jungles, caves, rock formations, Paradise Falls and Muntz's blimp while avoiding dangerous plants and animals along the trail.
• Compete in aerial dogfight combat, evade villainous dogs in dog chases, take part in large boss fights with exotic animals like Crocodiles, Anacondas & Jaguars and battle the villainous Muntz in the final level.
• Enjoy both single player and 2-player co-op game support throughout the entire game via your Nintendo WiFi connection.
• Overcome obstacles & conquer the environment in the form of rock formations, dizzying heights, raging rivers and the weather.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001MT4EVY
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches ; 1 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 26, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,832 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #64 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Adventure
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo DS

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on the Disney - Pixar animated feature of the same name, Up The Video Game takes players on the Nintendo DS platform on an exotic adventure with Carl Fredricksen and his young sidekick, Wilderness Explorer Russell, as they set off on a wild journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America. Players will be able to experience all four main characters from the movie -- Carl, Russell, Dug the lovable dog or Kevin the prehistoric bird -- and will enjoy the action both in a single player campaign and with a friend in wireless cooperative play via a Nintendo WiFi connection. Exciting environments to explore. View larger. Accessible gadget & supply system. View larger. Varied gameplay experience. View larger. Versatile touchscreen control. View larger. Unique DS multiplayer games. View larger. On this journey players will encounter exciting, new environments as they navigate through treacherous jungle terrains, battle dangerous creatures and trek the slippery slopes of the Amazonian Tepuis. In addition, the game also features several unique multiplayer game options. Unique Game Levels and Features Designed to provide a gaming experience to match the spirit of the movie, Up the Video Game for DS provides a wealth of enticing features including: 12 levels of gameplay across six environments, a gadget system that allows each character to carry five tools at a time, and unique level features like a stamina/health bar, timed levels and a dog chase meter. Playable Characters and Storyline Carl Carl Fredricksen is not your average hero. He's a retired balloon salesman, who is forced to leave the house he and his wife built together. But instead of moving into an old folks home, Carl takes action. He ties thousands of balloons to the roof, lifts the house into the air and sets off for South America, fulfilling the promise he made to his wife years before. However, Carl's plan is challenged by the discovery of a stowaway, the optimistic, overly eager Russell. Carl's journey tests more than his patience when the duo must survive the extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and strange inhabitants of a lost world - as well as each other. Russell Russell is an enthusiastic and persistent 8-year-old Junior Wilderness Explorer. Armed with a backpack laden with gear, he is ready for the wilderness. The problem is that he's never actually left the city. All his knowledge of the outdoors comes from books, and his sole camping experience was in his own living room. He's just one "Assisting the Elderly" badge shy of achieving his lifetime goal: Senior Wilderness Explorer. When he targets Carl Fredricksen as the elder he will assist, Russell ends up as an unwitting stowaway on Carl's porch when the house takes flight and finds himself on the true outdoor adventure he's been dreaming about. Kevin Named "Kevin" by Russell, this extremely rare, 13-foot-tall flightless bird is hidden from the world in its remote Paradise Falls habitat. Kevin is exceptionally fast and nimble despite its size. In fact, the massive bird often gets into some very curious and seemingly impossible positions. Very few know that this scientifically valuable creature exists, but Carl and Russell stumble upon the bird, which Russell names Kevin after he discovers they share a sweet tooth. Kevin and Russell bond instantly, and despite the bird's propensity to swallow Carl's walker, Kevin joins the jungle's most unlikely pack, along with Carl, Russell and Dug. Dug Dug is a lovable golden mutt living in the wilds of Paradise Falls as part of the dog pack searching for the rare, flightless bird. Like the rest of his pack, Dug is outfitted with a remarkable high-tech collar that translates his thoughts into speech. But Dug is mocked as the nerd of the pack. Sent into the jungle on a "special" mission, Dug accidentally succeeds when he discovers the bird following Carl and Russell. As they're pursued through the jungle by his own pack, the sweet, but simple-minded Dug must decide to which pack he actually belongs. Game Modes Up the Video Game features loads of game modes that ensure that players' Amazonian adventure keeps going and going. Just a few of these include: Cave Explorer and Bug Collector. Key Game Features Explore Exciting Environments - Explore jungles, caves, rock formations and Paradise Falls while avoiding dangerous plants and animals along the trail. Battle Dangerous Creatures - Compete in aerial dogfight flight combat, evade dangerous dogs in dog chases and take part in large boss fights with exotic animals like crocodiles and anacondas. Multiplayer Support Through the Entire Game - Play by yourself or with a friend in 2 player co-op via a Nintendo WiFi connection. Each character has special abilities to help the player in their quest. Overcome Obstacles - Including rock formations, dizzying heights, raging rivers and weather challenges. Find and Collect - Collect rare bugs, merit badges, and lost items from Carl’s house and Ellie’s adventure book to unlock cheats, bonus content, and bonus movies. Conquer the Environment - Overcome hazards, move boulders, jump on teeter-totters and swing on vines to progress through the game. Hours of Gameplay - 12 levels of gameplay across six environments.

Product Description

Journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America, in Up the video game. You can control Russell, Carl, Dug the talking dog and a female bird named Kevin, or you can play with a friend through the entire game. Aided by Russell’s wilderness knowledge, the four characters must work together to navigate treacherous jungle terrain, combat exotic animals and avoid being captured. Each character has special abilities that help in their journey. During the game, you will explore exciting environments, overcome obstacles and battle beasts in an effort to stop Muntz from capturing Kevin.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars UP - Great Game for Kids, July 2, 2009

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Patti A. Melton (Covington, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: UP (Video Game)

My 7 yr old saved his allowance and decided on this game on a recommendation from the salesman at the video store. He loved it! He has already beat it, but said he would play it all over again. I wish some of these games would last a bit longer, especially for the money they cost! But all-in-all a good game for kids.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but challenging, October 21, 2009

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S. Lind "Mom Having Fun" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: UP (Video Game)

I asked my seven year old son and this was his review- "It's fun, but hard. I like it because Russell can swim and Carl can climb. I think most seven year olds would like it, but not younger. My favorite game I would recommend for six and seven year olds is Lego Star Wars."

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful game!, June 9, 2009

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Amyie "Persnickety power-purchaser" (Oglethorpe CO, GA, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: UP (Video Game)

I purchased this game for my 10 year old son (as well as my 11 year old daughter and myself, though so far my son is the only one to have played it); the game arrived several hours ago and my son not only had no problem beating the first level, he has already beaten the entire game, including the bonus level. By beating the bonus level he also gained the "Ultimate Cheat."

For anyone considering the purchase of this game I would strongly recommend it - my son had such a good time with it that I can't wait for my daughter to play it so I can have a crack at it!

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