GameCube

Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation: V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E.

So, far-fetched and silly this is, but the important thing is its fun! It doesn’t re-write the platforming genre but it does provide you with a lot of laughs, and comic capers. It’s a definite rental and certainly one to put on your wish list if you’re a fan of the series. You could even think of buying it for your child ;-)

Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E. is a triumphant conversion that any child who's a fan of the cartoon will absolutely adore - if you know a youngster who likes the show, you really can't go wrong. It looks lovely, is as well written and imaginative as the cartoon obviously is, and features a good balance of challenge and gameplay variety to keep children interested and entertained. Indeed, if you're looking for something suitable for the younger ones to find under the Christmas tree, then look no further!

As far as the other aspects go, graphics have a smooth framerate despite having that weird “2D-Cartoon-Character-To-3D-Model” effect, controls are fine except for the aforementioned blind-jumping, and the sound quality is just fine. I want to make special mention of “production values” here, although I never pay attention to this aspect in unlicensed games. Essentially, the game is like another episode of the cartoon it is based on. Anything you expect from the show you will get here. And I suppose that would be the correct way to treat Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation V.I.D.E.O.G.A.M.E. It's just another episode of the TV show.

Since 2002, Cartoon Network's Codename: Kids Next Door (or KND) has been entertaining children in half hour segments with its rowdy depiction of five well funded ten-year olds and their ongoing operations against oppressive adults. Most of these exploits make good use of bathroom humor and prepubescent acts of heroism to elicit laughs. This game tries to saturate its own set of similar adventures with that style, but fails to deliver any semblance of enjoyable gameplay to augment its reliance on the source material and create a compelling product for any age group.

Kids Next Door risque de décevoir les fans de la série, engrangeant comme autant de trophées les pires défauts d'un jeu de plates-formes, peu maniable et pourvu d'une caméra certainement conçue pour rendre le jeu impraticable. C'est un concept après tout.