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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Shaun the Sheep - Fact Sheet or Sheep


SHAUN THE SHEEP

FACT SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The only handheld videogame based on the award-winning TV show from Aardman Animation, Shaun the Sheep allows players to assume the role of the lovable sheep, Shaun, as he tries to find the rest of the flock before the Farmer arrives home. Designed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Shaun the Sheep will feature the fan-favourite characters, items, and locations from the popular stop-motion animated series on the Disney Channel, as well as original content for all new experiences with Shaun and the rest of the flock.

Gamers will explore areas based on the series, unlock show-related items and work with other sheep to manoeuvre around obstacles and access hidden areas. A family-friendly gameplay experience, Shaun the Sheep offers three different gameplay modes that include fun filled mini-games such as “Baaath Time” and “Flock ‘n Roll”, collectable slide puzzles and more that extend the gameplay experience for players of all ages.



KEY FEATURES:

• The Only Handheld Videogame that Lets Players Relive the Award-Winning TV Series and Beyond – Play as the loveable sheep, Shaun, and interact with favourite characters from the show such as Shirley, Timmy, Bitzer and more. Adventure through familiar locales based on the series such the junk pile, the sheep pool and the circus tent, unlock show related items, and experience original content for all-new adventures with Shaun.

• Enjoy Varied Gameplay Modes – Experience three different gameplay modes: Story Mode, Mini-game Mode and Collection Mode that include eight unlockable mini-games such as Baath Time and Flock ‘n Roll and eight collectible slide puzzles that feature stills from the television show. Five “micro” games offer more interactivity and depth for players by showcasing memorable moments from the show—corral wayward sheep before the Farmer comes home or save Timmy from the circus high wire!

• Pick-up and Play Gaming – Intuitive pick-up and play gaming appeals to players of all ages while delivering the sheep humour the show is known for through funny menu titles, adventure gameplay, cute character animations and “micro” games that players are sure to enjoy.


• Dual Screen Action for Nintendo DS – Players will utilize the stylus to explore new areas, wind up balls of wool to distract Pidsley the cat, scrub sheep clean and then blow into the microphone to blow dry sheep and more!

• Based on a Successful Television Series – The Shaun the Sheep show debeud in July 2007 on the Disney Channel and consistently outperforms the channel’s primetime average rating in all key demographics with more than half a million kids tuning in each week. New episodes air every Sunday during primetime and the shows are repeated throughout the week.

• Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game’s art style, sound effects and music are 100% authentic to the show and bring the personality and humour of the series and its characters to life.


Publisher: D3Publisher

Developer: Art Co. Ltd.

Release Date: Fall 2008

Platform: Nintendo DS

Suggested Retail Price: $29.95

ESRB Rating: “E” (Everyone – Comic Mischief)