Customer Reviews

Futurama (PS2)

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Futurama is, put simply, fun to play. The controls are excellent, and playing as four characters gives variation. You even get a level in the cockpit of a giant tank as Fry, so there are really five styles of play. The story makes you believe you are really in a futurama cartoon. This is a must for futurama fans, and recommended for everyone else. A great game.

Good points:

The voices have been done by the real actors, and the story has been written by futurama writers.

It's well funny and has loads of dry humour,

As well as plenty of action. Most of the levels consist of shooting aliens and mutants, among other things.

Although the game is difficult, you feel really good when you finally finish a level and save the game.

Bad points:

Extremely difficult, but if you are persistent enough to get past this, the game is actually really fun.

Save points aren't very frequent, but all this means is you will play for longer each time.

If you don't like futurama, you may not get the humour. But does anyone not like futurama?

Conclusion:

Get the game to add to your collection. It will take ages to complete, but if you like futurama and/or shooting, this game will keep you entertained for months! (Good value :-p)

This game takes you on a journey through the weired and wonderful world of fututama. On you're way you encounter many of the tv shows characters, who undoubtubly add the inevitable humour. I am a huge fututama fan and enjoyed this very much, I can see why dislikers of the programme however would not like this as much (hens the rating).

You begin you're adventure as fry, the dimwitted pizza-boy who was croigenically-frozen in the year 2000 and found himself popping out in 3000 AD. There are 2 other characters to play as, unlocking them as you make you're way through the game's endless missions and puzzles. There is also 1 further character you only get to use for a short period of time.

The controls are simple, it takes very little time to pick them up. Although each character has his/her own unique abilities so controls differ slightly.

Graphics in this game are much like those used in most simpsons games. They are excellent, showing off the cast's endless adventures brilliantly. Great detail is taken with scenery also, entering places from the tv show you can explore and unlock hidden secrets on your way.

In terms of length this game kept me occupied for a good 2 weeks, playing for a decent amount of time each day. They manage to varie missions very well, keeping you fixated throughout. One thing I will say against this game though is that to the inexperienced gamer it could become quite an arduous task to complete certain missions, I personally became stuck on certain missions for a few days. I find this to make me loose interest in the game, so for any strugglers out there I advise that you find yourself a good cheat's site and unlock such features as unlimited health etc. This can help you get through those much hated missions.

Overall I would rate this game pretty highly, worth the money. If you are a fan of the tv show or are just in need of a giggle, this is for you.

Just got to the 3rd level in this game. The voices are just like on TV, and there are some excellent and funny scenes within it. Loads of fun, and even my girlfriend wanted to play the game too. (That's a first)

Recommended.

I bought futurama a couple of months ago and the first thing that came to my mind was the cel shading. I usually hate games with cel shading but I think it gives the game that futurama look. I loved having different moves on different characters and having more than one playable person/ cyclops/ robot/ crabby alien thingy. There were only two things stopping me from giving this game 5 stars. Firstly it's hard, too hard. Secondly I want more Dr Zoidberg. However you forget that what with the realistic controls, the real characters voices, a good story that fits together and little jokes squeezed in whereever possible.
Generally it's a good game and i would recommend it to anyone whether or not you're a futurama fan.

When you look at this titile you wont believe how good this game is, your probably thinking, "oh not another matt groening game") Well with a new show comes a new reputation, and boy, no simpsons game will ever catch up to this! This is the funniest game ever, even when you are in the stickiest situation you can laugh your head off at this comical game. I've never rolled aroung infront of a game before, but never has a game ever been as funny as its tv counterpart, you can just expect benda to snap your ribs as you play this action game. The gameplay is fluent and there is no lack of frame rate or jokes!. Its hard for me to describe, but bring on the sequel! Ha ha ha ho ho!

Kids really love the tv programme and so enjoyed this game a lot. It has been played over and over. Each character has their own gameplay. A good game.

A present for my daughter when she was 16 and she still plays it so it's a fun, long lasting game

I think that Futurama is a VERY enjoyable game, it does have its flaws such as somtimes the camera angle won't move to where you want it, but overall I think this is a very good game. Definately worth 4 stars!

Now I have almost completed this game, I thought I could give a well balanced review for this game. First off this game has not got really great graphics, especially the character in the top left corner, but they do the job and the cel-shading works with the cut-scenes. I really love the voices, as all the voices are from Billy West, John DiMaggio etc.. to keep it authentic. Gameplay wise this is a very standard platformer with simple puzzles (although collecting all the Nibblers can be quite tough to get first time!!!)
Overall I have got to say that they have done quite a good job in getting the spirit of Futurama into a PS2, although there is a lot to build on (More DR. Zoidberg!!)