Meet the Robinsons Review - Xbox 360

Based on the recent hit family film of the same title, Meet the Robinsons is a movie spin-off for Xbox 360 that all the family can play. We've seen many movie tie-in games before - will Meet the Robinsons stand out from the crowd on the Xbox 360? It has plenty going for it, with good graphics and controls and a raft of mini-games to unlock. But will Meet the Robinsons be truly fun for all the Xbox 360-playing family, or just the youngest members? Read the full Meet the Robinsons review for Xbox 360 now to find out!
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Meet the Robinsons Review - Xbox 360
It's difficult not to approach a movie tie-in game without negative preconceptions. Especially when it's based on a kids' - sorry, family film. So, it’s with some surprise that we can report that Meet The Robinsons isn’t half bad at all.
Like so many of its licensed compatriots, Meet The Robinsons barely has an original bone in its body. However, it’s savvy in the elements it pilfers. The targeting, lock-on systems and puzzle-based dungeon-type design are all very Zelda, while there's more than a hint of Ratchet and Clank about the robot enemies, and the use of gadgets.
These gadgets provide the main thrust behind the gameplay, with the plot a basic travel-through-time story that barely references the film. The Disassembler is used to collect components from certain objects to create new inventions, while the Charge Glove allows you to shoot balls of electricity at any robot foes, or activation points. There are five gadgets in all, which are assigned to three of the coloured buttons, with the A used as a context-sensitive Action button.

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