Planet 51: The Game
About the Game
Planet 51: The Game is an action driving game, with some sandbox play, that can be described as Grand Theft Auto for kids. It is based on the animated movie with the same name. You will play as Lem (the young green alien), Charles 'Chuck' Baker (the stranded astronaut) or R.O.V.E.R. (the mechanical probe), in their joint effort to help the astronaut in getting back to the Earth. The game has three acts, divided in 40 missions.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Throughout the course of the game, you can unlock rewards and gain achievements by completing missions in a set amount of time or without breaking the car, finding all the secret comic pages, performing jumps through billboards, etc. The game supports multiplayer action in crashing cars and races, for 2 to 4 players, depending on the platform.
Standout Features
- Planet 51: The Game is an action driving game, with some sandbox play, that can be described as Grand Theft Auto for kids.
- You'll have to race, crash the cars, escape from the villains, find hidden rocks, transport goods, mow the lawn, etc.
- Throughout the course of the game, you can unlock rewards and gain achievements by completing missions in a set amount of time or without breaking the car, finding all the secret comic pages, performing jumps through billboards, etc.
- The game supports multiplayer action in crashing cars and races, for 2 to 4 players, depending on the platform.
Modes & Ways to Play
The game supports multiplayer action in crashing cars and races, for 2 to 4 players, depending on the platform.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz. Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Planet 51: The Game | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Pyro Studios S.L. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-13 | Spain | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RGAP-EUR | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5055277002634 | Spain | MobyGames |
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