Bionicle
About the Game
Bionicle is a single-player action game. The story centers on the heroes of Mata Nui, an island divided into six elemental regions of fire, water, air, earth, stone, and ice. Players step into the role of the Toa, mighty warriors who harness elemental powers, and must rescue the scattered Matoran villagers while undoing the corruption spread by the shadowy Makuta. The journey progresses as each Toa is transformed into their stronger Toa Nuva form, culminating in the appearance of the legendary seventh Toa, destined to face Makuta directly.
Story & Setting
Collectibles contribute to overall completion but are not strictly required to finish the story.
Gameplay & Core Systems
At its core, the gameplay is structured around a series of linear stages themed after the island’s elemental domains. Stages also include environmental hazards such as falling rocks, icy ledges, gusting winds, and lava flows that must be navigated carefully to progress. Combat emphasizes timing and energy management. Elemental powers can be charged for stronger attacks, and successful strikes recharge health by collecting spheres of light dropped from fallen foes. As the story advances, players gain access to the Toa Nuva forms, which provide enhanced powers and movement options.
Standout Features
- Tahu: Each Toa has unique abilities that align with their element: Tahu manipulates fire, Gali commands water, Lewa harnesses wind, and others wield stone, earth, or ice.
- Makuta: The final section introduces the seventh Toa, offering new abilities designed for the climactic battle against Makuta.
- Stages include collectible masks of power hidden throughout the environments.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Elemental blasts are the primary method of offense, used to defeat enemies and interact with the environment.
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Bionicle | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | LEGO Interactive | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Sheffield | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Games PLC | United States | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Coyote Developments Ltd | United States | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | LEGO Interactive | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Games PLC | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Sheffield | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Publishing SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | LEGO Media International, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Sheffield | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Argonaut Games PLC | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Coyote Developments Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-24 | France | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-31 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-20 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2003-10-31 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| October 20, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 31, 2003 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633146820 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GVOE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00009X3VC | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10800 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030931035357 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5035224035359 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GVOP-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633146820 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00009X3VC | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 10800 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
