Being the huge fan that I am, I received the 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' game for DS in my Easter basket yesterday and popped into my system for a bit last night. My first reaction is that it is extremely fun and perfect for the young gamer in your family (it may be a bit too easy for an adult).
The gamer gets to play as different monsters for different levels and the gameplay is very fun. Each monster has his or her own abilities, which adds to the joy. For instance, B.O.B. can "melt" through grates and stick to EVERYTHING; Missing Link can climb walls, spit slime, and generally pound enemies with his hands, feet, and tail; Ginormica displays great strength and is particularly fun in the "racing levels" when she dons a pair of car-skates. The Dr. Cockroach levels are of the puzzle variety, where players use mirrors to redirect a laser beam toward targets.
Most of the combat levels are very easy, with unlimited lives and few enemies to defeat. The racing levels (with Ginormica) add a bit more challenge as you learn to coordinate sideways motions and ducking under enemies and street signs. The biggest challenges for me were the Dr. Cockroach puzzle levels. They are wickedly designed and very fun to work out.
When all was said and done, I was through nearly half of the levels in about 1.5 hours time. I fully expect the later levels to offer a bit more challenge, but (as I mentioned in the intro) 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' for DS is not a huge challenge for adult gamers. Luckily, it is alot of fun anyway!
Here is a link to a Washington Times article reviewing the game for 3rd gen consoles.
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