Disney•Pixar Up
About the Game
Up is based on the animated movie of the same name. The basic story: Carl Fredericksen always wanted to be an adventurer but he never got around to it. After his wife dies he gets depressed but finally decides to experience adventures after all. He gets accompanied by the scout Russell.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Sometimes the dog Dug joins them who can pass through small holes and swim. The levels are basic platforming stages with many puzzles which need all these abilities to be solved. Diversion is brought by a few flying levels with a biplane. There are numerous differences to the Windows/Macintosh/PSP/PlayStation 2 version, most notably less levels and mini games.
Standout Features
- Most levels are played with two characters with different abilities: Carl can use his walking aid as jumping help and crowbar while Russel balances on small ledges, catches insects or blinds enemies with his magnifying glass.
- Sometimes the dog Dug joins them who can pass through small holes and swim.
- Of course this can be played in co-op too.
- The levels are basic platforming stages with many puzzles which need all these abilities to be solved.
- Diversion is brought by a few flying levels with a biplane.
- There are numerous differences to the Windows/Macintosh/PSP/PlayStation 2 version, most notably less levels and mini games.
Modes & Ways to Play
Of course this can be played in co-op too.
Player support includes Co-Op and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Disney•Pixar Up | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | THQ Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Heavy Iron Studios, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | THQ Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Heavy Iron Studios, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | THQ France | France | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Pixar Animation Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | THQ Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Heavy Iron Studios, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | THQ Entertainment GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Heavy Iron Studios, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Havok | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2009-07-31 | France | MobyGames |
| 2009-09-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2010-08-15 | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4005209120258 | France | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
