Code Lyoko is a cartoon of many colors. It's made in France, looks like an anime, and features traditional 2D art and flashy CGI. The storylines float from planet-endangering digital attacks to preteen relationship drama. You would expect the game to follow a similar path by giving you tons of variety and a captivating, albeit adolescent story. Sadly, every facet of the show has received a giant downgrade in transition to video game form. From lackluster visuals and bland gameplay to an incoherent story, everything about Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. is disappointing.
The Good:
* Competitive multiplayer mode is fun.
The Bad:
* The incoherent story is strictly for fans of the show
* Graphics don't do the source material justice
* The 2D portions are pointless
* Just when you think it's going to end, it stretches on for another hour or two.
Code Lyoko is a French animated series that is broadcasted here in the US on Cartoon Network. Six months ago, in the middle of it's forth and final season, Cartoon Network decided to put the show on indefinite hiatus. While fans eagerly await the return of their five favorite boarding school students, Neko Entertainment has developed Code Lyoko: Fall Of X.A.N.A for the Nintendo DS.
Welcome to Lyoko. Or rather, the supercomputer that houses it. Online virtual realms are hardly a new thing, but there is one thing that makes this place stand out from all the Vana'diels and Azeroths of the world: Lyoko is real. Life exists on the other side of that computer screen, and it's not content with staying there; both good and evil beings have been secretly crossing over for years.
For those of you who have heard of the show, but never seen it then this title maybe worth the 30 bucks. For those that have placed the previous title or those not fans of RPGs you should hold off until this title drops $10 dollars or at least rent it first before you buy it.
