Robots jumps from screen to console @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on June 24, 2004

News: The latest movie from the creators of Ice Age is all set to be turned into a game by VU Games.

Vivendi Universal has tapped Eurocom, the developer of last year's underrated Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, to create a game based on the upcoming movie Robots. They were even kind enough to include a fact sheet that explains the ins and outs of the game and it's theatrical inspiration:

Fact Sheet

Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games
Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software
Category: Action/Adventure Platformer
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance
Anticipated Rating: E for Everyone
Pricing: MSRP $39.99 (console), $29.99 (GBA)
Availability: Q1 2005

Overview:
Based upon Twentieth Century Fox's CG animated feature film releasing on March 11, 2005 - created by Twentieth Century Fox and directed by Academy Award-winner Chris Wedge (both of Ice Age fame)
- the game will place players in the role of the film's hero Rodney Copperbottom, as he sets off on thrilling adventures through the living, breathing worlds of the Robots movie. The Robots' world is about to be taken over by an evil tyrant and it is up to the player to save his fellow robots from a tragic destiny. Players will hop on a train to a mechanical metropolis of moving gears and winding parts, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and battle evil machines - discovering the many ways a robot can turn his parts into cool and unique gadgets.

Game Features:

Battle evil robots in this 3D action/adventure where players can explore the vibrant world of the Robots film as well as brand new environments

Interact with memorable characters from the movie and meet over 40 original characters created specifically for the game

Spectacular graphical effects in large free-roaming environments

Players can upgrade their character with bonus skills, cool robot parts and smart mechanical gadgets as they progress through the game

Vastly interactive experience incorporates the best elements from the movie with quality gameplay, exploration, puzzle-solving and combat

High-level of film/game integration with character, graphic and animation assets taken directly from the film

About the Movie:
Twentieth Century Fox and Academy Award winning director Chris Wedge, who last joined forces on the blockbuster animated hit ICE AGE, now team to create another visually spectacular, three-dimensional world, with an all-star, award-winning cast, in ROBOTS. Beyond the scope, freshness and vibrancy of a whimsical world populated solely by mechanical beings, Wedge and his team are creating memorable robots, each with "his" / "her" own distinct personality. The result is a timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation, while introducing characters rich with comedy and heart. ROBOTS stars the voice talent of Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Greg Kinnear, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent and Amanda Bynes, among others.