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Description

Giana Sisters DS is a modern 2009 remake of the cult game The Great Giana Sisters from the year 1987. The original game appeared on the C64 and Amiga, but had to be pulled from the shelves after Nintendo threatened to sue over similarities to the Super Mario games. Surprisingly, more than 20 years later the sisters make an appearance on the Nintendo DS.

Giana Sisters DS is a classic platformer. Giana is caught in a dream world and must now recover her lost diamonds and find a way to the mysterious castle. The game features more than 80 new levels (i.e. is not a one-to-one remake). There are also new special items that make use of the features of the DS. Giana can, for example, collect a bubble gum item that can be activated using the touch screen. The bubble enables Giana to fly and is controlled by blowing into the microphone. Another new feature is a world map that allows the player to select and replay levels.

Alternate Titles

  • "The Great Giana Sisters DS" -- Alternative title
  • "Giana Sisters HD" -- iPad title
  • "Giana Sisters" -- iPhone title

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The Press Says

AusGamers Aug 05, 2009 9 out of 10 90
Nintendo Life Aug 03, 2010 9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars9 Stars 90
Gameplayer Jun 23, 2009 8.5 out of 10 85
N-Zone Apr, 2009 78 out of 100 78
DemoNews.de Apr 07, 2009 77 out of 100 77
4Players.de Apr 06, 2009 76 out of 100 76
Game Captain Mar 30, 2009 75 out of 100 75
PAL Gaming Network (PALGN) Sep 01, 2009 7.5 out of 10 75
GamingXP Apr 13, 2009 73 out of 100 73
Games Aktuell Apr 04, 2009 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

Giana Sisters DS won the German Game Developer Award 2009 in the category "Best Children's Game".


This entry was contributed by Kabushi (105849), lostsoul78 (2052) and Ben K Bronze Star Contributing Member (22961)
 

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