Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Developers: Neko Entertainment
- Publishers: The Game Factory
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. (2008) is an action-adventure video game developed by The Game Factory and published by Ubisoft. It is the third game based on the French animated television series Code Lyoko, and the sequel to the 2007 game Code Lyoko. The game was released for the Wii, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo DS on November 18, 2008, in North America, and on November 21, 2008, in Europe.
The game follows the storyline of the fourth season of the television series, in which Aelita has been living in the human world for three months. However, X.A.N.A., the evil supercomputer that threatens both the human and virtual worlds, has not been idle. It has possessed William Dunbar, a new student at Kadic Academy, and is using him to carry out its plans to take over the world.
Jeremy Belpois, the leader of the group of friends who fight against X.A.N.A., has created a replica of Lyoko, the virtual world where the group’s adventures take place. With the help of Aelita, Odd Della Robbia, Ulrich Stern, and Yumi Ishiyama, Jeremy must stop X.A.N.A. and its minions from destroying both Lyoko and the human world.
Gameplay
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. is an action-adventure game that combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat. The player controls one of the five members of the Code Lyoko team, each with their own unique abilities.
- Aelita: Can create and control energy fields, and can teleport herself and others.
- Odd: Can use telekinesis to move objects and enemies, and can create clones of himself.
- Ulrich: Can use superspeed and agility to dodge attacks and quickly traverse the environment.
- Yumi: Can use her fans to attack enemies and deflect projectiles, and can also use them to glide through the air.
- William: Can use a variety of weapons and gadgets, including a sword, a grappling hook, and a jetpack.
The player must use the abilities of each character to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat X.A.N.A.’s minions. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges.
Reception
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s faithful adaptation of the television series, its engaging gameplay, and its colorful visuals. However, others criticized the game’s repetitive missions, its lack of innovation, and its technical issues.
Despite the mixed reviews, Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was particularly popular among fans of the television series, who appreciated the opportunity to experience the world of Code Lyoko in an interactive way.
Legacy
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. is remembered as a solid adaptation of the popular television series. While the game did not break any new ground in terms of gameplay, it provided fans with a fun and engaging experience that allowed them to explore the world of Code Lyoko and interact with their favorite characters.
The game’s success helped to keep the Code Lyoko franchise alive, and led to the development of several more games, including Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity (2013) and Code Lyoko: Evolution (2019). The franchise remains popular today, with a new animated series, Code Lyoko: Evolution, set to premiere in 2023.
Additional Information
- The game features the voices of the original cast from the television series.
- The game includes a variety of bonus features, such as character profiles, concept art, and behind-the-scenes videos.
- The game was developed using the Unreal Engine 3.
- The game was originally planned to be released for the Xbox 360, but the development of this version was eventually cancelled.
Review Score
8/10
Art
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