The Game Factory today announced the PS2 and PSP versions of Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity will be released during June 2008. Developed by Neko Entertainment, Code Lyoko is based on the popular 3D animated action-adventure television series about a group of students who uncover a parallel universe called Lyoko inside a super-computer that is threatened by a virus that could destroy the universe. Four ordinary students, Jeremy, Odd, Ulrich and Yumi, must help a virtual humanoid creature named "Aelita" to stop rogue computer XANA's latest attack on their real world. Check the fact sheet and the latest batch of artworks.
A fact sheet for the PS2/PSP versions is available at GamersHell.com.
PSX Extreme writes: "The PS2 is still going strong, but it's not due to the teen-oriented titles based on Japanese anime. Or in this case, French animation. Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity is yet another in a long line of futuristic cartoons designed to appeal to a certain age group, and while Neko Entertainment wanted to embrace a few good ideas, they fell far short in execution. We perfectly understand that budgets for such games aren't very high, but if you can't make something better than this, there's little point to entering the production phase. The action/adventure genre is the largest and therefore the most extraordinarily competitive category in the industry, and Code Lyoko isn't able to compete with any solid PS2 action/adventure game that already sits on store shelves for a budget price. It's too bad. As we just said, the theory and concept is sound and could've made for a highly entertaining and even unique experience. But with several crippling drawbacks, the final result is ultimately disappointing."
CheatCC says: "Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity is incredibly formulaic. The game features a very short mix of running, jumping, attacking, and nothing else. It's playable and the mechanics work well, but it still loses major points for being no fun."
Code Lyoko fans: if you're tragically desperate to play a Code Lyoko game, IGN suppose you could rent this one, but they wouldn't recommend it. This title just can't overcome its many mechanical problems and the overall experience isn't satisfying.
Presentation - 4.5
Graphics - 5.0
Sound - 5.5
Gameplay - 4.5
Lasting Appeal - 5.5
Overall -
