Aardman Animation's Popular Television Series Makes Its Handheld Game Debut with a Family-Friendly Title Full of Mini-Games, Puzzles and an Original "Shaun the Sheep" Story
D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, announced today that the official game based on Aardman Animation's award-winning television series, Shaun the Sheep, is now available exclusively for Nintendo DSTM at major retailers worldwideGamers will play as the loveable sheep, Shaun, as he tries to find the rest of the flock before the Farmer arrives homeShaun the Sheep will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.95 (USD)
"We were thrilled to see Aardman's unique style and animation from the show really come alive on Nintendo DSIt was imperative to capture the distinctive and comedic qualities that make Shaun the Sheep an award-winning series in order to create a truly fun gaming experience for kids and parents," said Adam Roberts, European Managing Director for D3P"From imagery to sound effects, the videogame really shines with all the quirky Aardman humor."
In Shaun the Sheep, the sheep have escaped and Shaun must find the rest of the flock before the Farmer comes homeGamers will play as Shaun and interact with favorite characters such as Shirley, Timmy, Bitzer and more as they adventure through their favorite scenes and explore areas from the series like the junk pile, the sheep pool and the circus tentPlayers will utilize the DS touch screen and microphone as they experience three different gameplay modes: Story Mode, Mini-game Mode and Collection Mode and maneuver around obstacles, access hidden areas, and try their hand at eight unlockable mini-games and eight collectible slide puzzlesFive "micro" games will offer players more interactivity and depth by showcasing memorable moments from the show such as saving Timmy from the circus high wire or making a ball of wool to distract Pidsley the cat!