Bolt is Disney's biggest film for ages but the same level of care hasn't been lavished on this spin-off game for the Nintendo DS.
It does look quite good but more thought and time should have been spent on the gameplay.
Bolt is a dog who has special powers in his TV show but in the real world is a normal Alsatian puppy.
The game, however, is set solely in the super-powered TV world -- with entirely new adventures -- allowing much more scope for fun.
It is fun for a while, particularly for under-tens, with a simple learning curve, well-designed puzzles and lots of action.
But after a few levels the game grows repetitive and unchallenging, the baddies too similar and the powers too few.
* Below are hints and cheats for Bolt on the DS.
How to access Bolt’s powers
To Charge/Dash press Y
To Jump press B
To Attack press X
To access the Ground Pound and Laser Vision press A
To pan camera right press R
To pan camera left press L
Activate Invulnerable Mode by tapping the Touch Screen
Cancel Invulnerable Mode by tapping the Touch Screen again
To access the Sonic Bark, ‘bark’ or blow into the microphone to knock back enemies
Laser Vision – Fire laser beams from Bolt’s eyes by tracing the shape on the Touch Screen with your stylus
How to access Penny’s powers
To Jump press B
To Spin Attack tap the Touch Screen
To access a Wheel Bar Strong Attack press X
To access a Wheel Bar Quick Attack press Y
To Start Hacking press A
To access the Smoke Bomb blow into the microphone
Combos Increase Bolt’s powers with these damaging combo attacks:
Press Y three times – Head butt your enemy three times. Land all three and launch your enemy into the air.
Press Y twice followed by X once – Head butt your enemy twice, then kick him. Land all three hits and launch your enemy into the air.
Press Y followed by X twice – Head butt your enemy twice, then follow up with a flip kick. Repeat the flip kick to continue causing damage.
Objects
Keep your eyes peeled for these objects. Some will help you. Some won’t.
Pushables: Use Bolt’s Super Strength to move objects in each level.
Pillars: Bolt’s powers can move pillars
Falling Objects: Watch out for falling rocks
Switches: Trigger events by activating these switches
Columns: Go into attack mode to shake the columns and get the enemies to fall off
Arrows: Use these to show you where to go
Searchlights: Don’t get caught by the searchlight or an enemy will show up nearby
Destructible Objects: Destroy stone columns, crates and large pots to collect pick ups
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