Monsters vs. Aliens
About the Game
Aliens is based on the animated movie of the same name. During the course of the game players take control over three characters from the movie which all feature different gameplay elements. Missing Link, a mix between fish and human, has to survive levels which are similar to most licensed games from animated movies: a 3rd person platformer. The sections with B.o.B., a slime monster, are more puzzle oriented.
Gameplay & Core Systems
With B.o.B. players also has to solve mazes and shooting sequences. The last character is Gigantika, a 15 meters high woman. She uses trucks as inline skates and has to avoid obstacles by jumping or mastering quick time events (pressing a displayed button in a limited time). In co-op mode the second player takes the role of a Dr. Cockroach and supports the main player with appropriate actions, e.g. shooting.
Standout Features
- He can swallow enemies or items and use them to spit on other enemies.
- Gigantika: The last character is Gigantika, a 15 meters high woman.
- players can unlock a lot of bonus material, e.g. concept art, deleted scenes (in this case: levels) or audio commentaries.
- During the course of the game players take control over three characters from the movie which all feature different gameplay elements.
- Missing Link, a mix between fish and human, has to survive levels which are similar to most licensed games from animated movies: a 3rd person platformer.
- The sections with B.o.B., a slime monster, are more puzzle oriented.
- With B.o.B. players also has to solve mazes and shooting sequences.
- She uses trucks as inline skates and has to avoid obstacles by jumping or mastering quick time events (pressing a displayed button in a limited time).
Modes & Ways to Play
In co-op mode the second player takes the role of a Dr.
Player support includes Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Monsters vs. Aliens | Sony PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Beenox Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Beenox Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Activision (UK) Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SIXAXIS Motion Sensor | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-24 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2009-03-27 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-03-27 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-03-24 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 24, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 27, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upc | 047875834958 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001PKHRSC | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 66302498 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030917064845 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030917064845 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030917062186 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
