Aardman Entertainment has been responsible for the Wallace & Gromit series for years now. Recently they teamed up with DreamWorks to release the feature film, "The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." As with many game to film tie-ins, the idea is to get this game to market at or around the film's release so it is fresh in the minds of those who may be interested in them. There is also another film to game tie-in that is true in this industry, which is that games made from films generally aren't very good. Thankfully, the market for the Wallace & Gromit is quite large thanks to its cult following. With the lack of previous titles with the W & G name attached, this can only mean that sales should remain steady even after the film's departure from the theater.

You get to live the film's action, comedy, and adventure that take you deep into the unique world of Wallace & Gromit. You will unravel the eerie events surrounding the giant vegetable competition. Here you will meet Lady Tottoington, PC Mackintosh, Mr. Growbag, Reverend Hedges, and many more of your favorite characters from the series. By the light of the moon, join forces with Gromit's newfound ally, Hutch as you battle wicked were-creatures to recover the missing valves from Wallace's mind-manipulation-o-matic and discover what lies behind the curse of the were-rabbit.

The visuals are a bit disappointing to say the least. The cut scenes are very low-res video that look as if they came from the Sega CD system. The in game visuals are good and bad. The good comes in the form of the well-rendered characters, accurate likenesses, and strong animations. The bad comes from the bland environments and grainy presentation. It is true that the world of W & G comes to life, but here it looks as though you are seeing the world through a screen door.

Audio is very good and is one of W & G's biggest bright spots. Featuring voice acting direct from the show/film, you can expect to hear all your favorite voices, phrases, and quirky English jokes. The music is also very pleasant and fits the environment and mood quite well. Sound effects are well done and very humorous, especially when using some of the gadgets in the game. Overall, the sounds are very well done and should please even the biggest fan of the series with its accuracy.

Gameplay relies on being your basic platformer. There are jumps, secrets, and things to collect, but the real draw to this title is the gadgets in the game. You have the electric screwdriver, air blast, pesto pal, bolt cutters, auto brolly, the lady were-rabbit decoy, and the coolest weapon in the game, the Bungun, which sucks up everything that isn't nailed down. The primary use of the weapon is to capture the rabbits, but when the moon is full and night sets in, you will need the Bungun to use anything in sight to fend against the were-rabbits. Relying on teamwork, you must use the best talents of Wallace, Gromit, and Hutch in order to successfully make it through each level. Being able to play as all three and switching off between them is useful indeed, but the real fun comes with the two player cooperative play.

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit isn't going to blow anyone away technically, and frankly, it's not supposed to. It is a game geared for fans of the series and really not much more. Fans, if you love the series and the new film, you should consider adding this title to your collection. Moms and Dads who want something easy and basic for their young ones may also find this a suitable title. Everyone else, the choice is on you and your love for the platform genre. In the end, W & G does what it set out to do, and in that, respect is a very solid title.