Grinch, The

PlayStation · 2000 · EU

Also known as: The Grinch (US)

Konami Artificial Mind & Movement

Publisher: Konami · Developer: Artificial Mind & Movement

This version of The Grinch is based on the 2000 holiday movie of the same title, inspired by the Dr. Seuss book and animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas. PlayStation gamers control The Grinch and his dog Max, swapping between the two with a tap of a button. The troublemakers attempt to stop Christmas from taking place by causing mischief and destroying all the presents, snowmen, and Christmas trees they find. The villain's driving motivation is to collect blueprints to build an arsenal of inventions that he needs to ruin the Who-ville holidays once and for all. He'll search through four large areas of 3D platforming that emphasize exploration and puzzle-solving challenges. Will the furry green grump really be able to foul the festivities, or will he find that "maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more"? Features: - Third-person action-adventure game in which gamers play Mean One himself - Combines puzzles, nonviolent action, item collection, and exploration - 24 missions, from Whoville to Ocean Floor - 4 Seussian environments, with 3 minigames and 1 bonus level - Weapons include rotten-egg launcher, slime shooter, bad breath, and GrinchCopter