Arthur and the Invisibles (video game)

Arthur and the Invisibles^[1] (French: Arthur et les Minimoys) is three video games based on the 2006 French film Arthur and the Minimoys by Luc Besson. It retained the original name of the movie in Europe. The game involves Arthur and his two friends, Selenia and Bétamèche, on their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. The game incorporates Besson's Minimoy universe and its inhabitants.

Arthur and the Invisibles
PAL region cover art.
Developer(s)	Etranges Libellules Neko Entertainment (DS) Mistic Software (GBA)
Publisher(s)	Atari
Composer(s)	Fabrice Bouillon-LaForest, Raphaël Gesqua (DS)
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS
Release	PlayStation 2 NA: January 9, 2007 EU: February 2, 2007 AU: January 2007 Nintendo DS NA: January 9, 2007 EU: February 2, 2007 AU: January 2007 Game Boy Advance NA: January 9, 2007 EU: February 2, 2007 AU: January 2007 PlayStation Portable EU: January 9, 2007 AU: February 2, 2007 PC NA: January 12, 2007 EU: February 2, 2007 AU: January 2007
Genre(s)	Adventure, arcade
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gameplay

Gameplay revolves around the teamwork of the trio (Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche): players can progress by combining the three characters' skills. These skills are expanded upon as the game progresses, ranging from detectors that allow to find the game's collectibles (Bétamèche), upgrading Selenia's dagger to The Sword of Power, and allowing Arthur to remove shields equipped by some enemies. A common puzzle throughout the game involves stacking pieces of a standing stone, called a "Flagstone", in order to open doors. Players also get the chance to stack on top of a Mogoth to cross razor-sharp stone pathways, as well as ride among monstrously huge spiders and ladybugs in order to access some areas.

The DS game of the game consists of playing a series of mini-games and raising pet mul-muls that can interact with those from other people's games.^[2]

Reception

Aggregate scores

Aggregator	Score
	DS	GBA	PC	PS2	PSP
GameRankings	62.17%[3]	36.50%[4]	68.42%[5]	65.48%[6]	N/A
Metacritic	61/100[7]	N/A	65/100[8]	66/100[9]	N/A

Review scores

Publication	Score
	DS	GBA	PC	PS2	PSP
Eurogamer	N/A	N/A	N/A	6/10[10]	N/A
Game Informer	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.8/10	N/A
GameSpot	7/10[11]	3.2/10[12]	7/10[13]	N/A	N/A
GameZone	4.0/10[14]	4.1/10[15]	7.7/10[16]	8.0/10[17]	N/A
IGN	6/10[18]	N/A	N/A	7.5/10[19]	N/A
NGamer	59	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Reception

The PlayStation 2 and PC game received somewhat favorable reviews. The DS game had mixed reviews, with its poorer graphics and comparatively easier gameplay. The Game Boy Advance game got poor reviews across the board, criticized for its poor graphics and soundtrack, extremely easy gameplay, and lack of content compared to the other versions.^[20] The PSP version did not receive much attention, due to its low production and the fact that its North American release was cancelled.

References

1. This was an official name for the film at the time when The Weinstein Company distributed it, as well as altering it to make it feel American. Due to the distribution company’s closure following the arrest of Harvey Weinstein in 2018, this alteration is now out-of-commerce.
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7. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game - DS". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
8. "Arthur and the Invisibles: The Game - PC". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
9. "Arthur and the Invisibles - PlayStation 2". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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11. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review DS". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
12. GameSpot Staff (31 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review GBA". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
13. GameSpot Staff (22 June 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PC". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
14. Bedigian, Louis (22 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Nintendo DS". GameZone. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
15. Platt, Dylan (19 February 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - Game Boy Advance". GameZone. Archived from the original on 29 March 2007. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
16. Smith, Brock (23 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PC". GameZone. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
17. Lafferty, Michael (25 January 2007). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review - PlayStation 2". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
18. Harris, Craig (14 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles the Game Review DS - IGN". IGN. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
19. Castro, Juan (15 May 2012). "Arthur and the Invisibles Review PS2 - IGN". IGN. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
20. "Arthur and the Invisibles critic reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2023-12-02.

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070202163445/http://atari.com.au/games/overview.do?id=562
• Blast Magazine review
• Search on IGN