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Alice in Wonderland (2010 video game)

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Alice in Wonderland
European Wii box art
Developer(s)Étranges Libellules
Publisher(s)Disney Interactive Studios
Director(s)Jean-Marie Nazaret
Marc Dutriez
Sylvain Passot
Writer(s)Dan Mayers
Jean-Marie Nazaret
Composer(s)Richard Jacques
Platform(s)Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Zeebo
ReleaseMarch 2, 2010
Genre(s)Action-adventure, platformer, metroidvania[1]
Mode(s)Single-player

Alice in Wonderland is an action-adventure video game published by Disney Interactive Studios. Based on Tim Burton's 2010 film of the same name, it was released in the same week as the film for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and Zeebo, with the soundtrack being composed by video game music composer Richard Jacques.[2] The Wii, DS, and PC versions were released on March 2, 2010. The DS game is completely different from the Wii and PC versions.

Actors who reprised their roles from the film include Mia Wasikowska (as Alice Kingsleigh), Crispin Glover (as Ilosovic Stayne,[3] the Knave of Hearts), Michael Sheen (as Nivens McTwisp the White Rabbit), Barbara Windsor (as Mallymkun the Dormouse), Stephen Fry (as Cheshire), and Leo Bill (as Hamish Ascot).

Gameplay

Wii version

Alice in Wonderland allows players to guide, protect and aid Alice as she journeys through the world of Wonderland while unraveling the game's many twisted mysteries. Along the way, players call on a diverse and unique cast of characters such as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat who each have unique abilities to help evade traps and solve challenging puzzles. The Mad Hatter can help Alice alter her perception of Wonderland and take advantage of optical illusions to open up places in the world the player alone would not have noticed. Meanwhile, the Cheshire Cat can use his ability to make himself and objects appear and disappear helping Alice through this strange world. Players must choose wisely when using each of the characters' powers and combine the abilities to solve more complex puzzles.

DS version

European cover of the Nintendo DS version, which is a different game from other versions.

The DS version of the game is quite different from the Wii and PC. It is highly stylized, some characters have different abilities and it is a side-scroller. Absolem is also a playable character where in the other versions he is a NPC. Again the players must guide Alice though Wonderland to eventually face the Jabberwocky.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(DS) 78.82%[4]
(Wii) 70.50%[5]
Metacritic(DS) 78/100[6]
(Wii) 69/100[7]
(PC) 63/100[8]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge7/10[9]
Eurogamer8/10[10]
GameRevolutionB−[11]
GameSpot(DS) 8.5/10[12]
(Wii) 6/10[13]
GameZone7.5/10[14]
IGN6.5/10[15]
ONM(DS) 78%[16]
(Wii) 73%[17]
VideoGamer.com7/10[18]
The Daily Telegraph8/10[19]

The game was met with mostly positive reception upon release. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 78.82% and 78 out of 100 for the DS version;[4][6] 70.50% and 69 out of 100 for the Wii version;[5][7] and 63 out of 100 for the PC version.[8]

GameZone's Michael Lafferty gave the Wii version of the game a 7.5 rating out of 10, commending the graphics and gameplay, despite noting that the game does not bring anything new in the genre.[14] On the other hand, GameSpot gave the game a 6 out of 10 "fair" rating. It noted some of the game's puzzle mechanics and "variety" as good points, while repetitive combat, bad voice acting, visual unevenness, and poor multiplayer were bad points.[13] In comparison, the DS version of the game fared well, earning an 8.5 out of 10 or "Great" rating. For the DS, GameSpot criticized the combat and the occasional experience of not knowing what to do next, but praised the "visual direction", puzzles, characterization, humor, cleverness, and DSi features.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland". NowGamer. February 25, 2010. http://www.nowgamer.com/tim-burtons-alice-in-wonderland/. ""There's a hint of Ico to the gameplay as you escort Alice through the non-linear (dare we say 'metroidvania'?) world"." 
  2. ↑ "Illusion, magic and impossible ideas come to life in upcoming Alice in Wonderland video games from Disney Interactive Studios". Disney Interactive Studios. July 23, 2009. http://bvgames.disney.go.com/disney/news/AliceinWonderland_July23_2009.html. 
  3. ↑ "Alice in Wonderland – Glossary of Terms/Script (early draft)". Walt Disney Pictures. JoBlo.com. http://www.joblo.com/scripts/Alice%20in%20Wonderland.pdf. "early draft of the film script, first started Feb. 2007" 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Alice in Wonderland for DS". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/961687-alice-in-wonderland/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Alice in Wonderland for Wii". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/961686-alice-in-wonderland/index.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Alice in Wonderland Critic Reviews for DS". https://www.metacritic.com/game/alice-in-wonderland/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Alice in Wonderland Critic Reviews for Wii". https://www.metacritic.com/game/alice-in-wonderland/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Alice in Wonderland for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/alice-in-wonderland/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  9. ↑ Edge Staff (April 2010). "Alice in Wonderland (DS)". Edge (207): 98. 
  10. ↑ MacDonald, Keza (2010-03-23). "Alice in Wonderland (DS)". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/alice-in-wonderland-review. 
  11. ↑ Windy (2010-04-27). "Alice in Wonderland Review (Wii)". Game Revolution. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/alice-in-wonderland. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 GameSpot Staff (2010-04-08). "Alice in Wonderland Review (DS)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alice-in-wonderland-review/1900-6257315/. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 GameSpot Staff (2010-04-09). "Alice in Wonderland Review (Wii)". http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alice-in-wonderland-review/1900-6257497/. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Lafferty, Michael (2010-03-11). "Alice in Wonderland - WII - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2010/03/09/alice_in_wonderland_wii_review. 
  15. ↑ Bishop, Sam (2010-03-18). "Alice in Wonderland Review (Wii)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/18/alice-in-wonderland-review. 
  16. ↑ Dutton, Fred (2010-03-04). "Alice in Wonderland Review (DS)". Official Nintendo Magazine. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/15648/reviews/alice-in-wonderland-review/. Retrieved 2014-05-06. 
  17. ↑ "Alice in Wonderland Review (Wii)". Official Nintendo Magazine: 89. April 2010. 
  18. ↑ Orry, Tom (2010-03-10). "Alice in Wonderland Review (DS)". VideoGamer.com. http://www.videogamer.com/ds/alice_in_wonderland/review.html. 
  19. ↑ Cowen, Nick (2010-03-02). "Alice In Wonderland video game review for the DS". The Daily Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/7307986/Alice-In-Wonderland-video-game-review-for-the-DS.html. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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