Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - The Video Game
Port
RELEASED
May 5, 2009
Nintendo DSbyAmaze Entertainment•Majesco Entertainment
Overview:|
This 2009 port for the Nintendo DS blends Platform and Adventure genres, letting you step into the role of Larry Daley as he races to stop historical villains like Kahmunrah from taking over the Smithsonian. You navigate the museum, utilizing the unique skills of allies like Amelia Earhart and Teddy Roosevelt to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles before dawn. As a fixed experience, this title offers the complete cinematic adventure tailored for handheld play.
This title is a port adaptation based on the major motion picture event, transporting players directly into the sprawling halls of the Smithsonian Institution. The core narrative centers on museum guard turned entrepreneur, Larry Daley, who discovers that his beloved exhibits from the New York Natural History Museum are being relocated to the nation's capital. The situation escalates when miniature cowboy Jedediah sends a distress signal, warning that the Egyptian ruler Kahmunrah, alongside historical villains like Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon, and Al Capone, is plotting a takeover of the museum and subsequently, the world. Players join Larry as he races against time to restore order before dawn.
Core Experience and Platform Focus
As a port released exclusively for the Nintendo DS, this game translates the cinematic adventure into a handheld experience. The focus is placed on Platform and Adventure mechanics tailored for on-the-go play. This version provides access to the film's central conflict and setting, allowing fans to interact with the story through interactive gameplay challenges developed by Amaze Entertainment and The Fizz Factor.
What is the Gameplay Like in This Adventure?
The gameplay revolves around navigating the vast and historically rich environments of the Smithsonian. Players will utilize the unique abilities of various historical and fictional characters to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Larry teams up with both familiar allies, such as Teddy Roosevelt and Octavius, and new companions, including the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. Success hinges on coordinating these characters' distinct skills to progress through the museum's various wings and thwart Kahmunrah's scheme.
Available Content and Game Structure
This release is presented as a complete, self-contained experience. There are no downloadable content packs, expansions, or subsequent remakes or remasters currently associated with this specific Nintendo DS version. The content is fixed to the core adventure established at its 2009 release.
Setting and Atmosphere
The atmosphere is one of frantic, late-night action set against the backdrop of some of the world's most significant historical artifacts. The game captures the chaotic energy of living exhibits coming to life, blending historical figures with fantastical elements within the museum setting.
What is the value proposition of this Port?
The value proposition for this port lies in offering a direct, interactive tie-in to the film's narrative specifically optimized for the Nintendo DS hardware, utilizing its dual-screen and touch capabilities for the platforming and adventure elements.
Platform and Release Details
This specific version of the game launched on May 5, 2009, and is available solely on the Nintendo DS platform.
Game Details
Primary Name: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - The Video Game
Type: Port
Series: Night at the Museum
Developer: Amaze Entertainment, The Fizz Factor
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Release Information
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Genres & Themes
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Themes: Action, Comedy
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
Screenshots
No screenshots available for this game.
Videos
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