Review: "Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition" - 3DS

Reviewed by Paul for FamilyFriendlyGaming

SCORE: 85/100

It has been some time since anyone here at Family Friendly Gaming has played a Finding Nemo video game. Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition has been released for the Nintendo 3DS. We are very thankful that we were provided a reviewable copy of this movie based video game just before it officially launched.

The 3D effects in the movie scenes in Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition are amazing. I can not believe how good they look on the Nintendo 3DS. I am less impressed with the levels. Some of the thirty mini game levels look decent in 3D, and others look ported over the Nintendo DS. Plus the motion of the ocean can misalign our eyes from the screen. Which leads to sea sickness.

The music is fantastic in Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition. We have the voices from the movies, and the wonderful music that takes us away under the sea. The Interactive Reef is one aspect of Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition that encourages family members to replay. Nothing like having our own aquarium or small spot in the sea.

I feel Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition is worth the price of admission. The mini games are interesting, even if certain ones are repeated. The variety of characters is nice, and the Interactive Reef is neat. The coolest thing about this hand held game in my personal opinion is the tutorial that each level starts with.

Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition explains how to play each level. If you want to skip it, then just press the 'A' button. I found the tutorial was extremely helpful in Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition. I learned aspects of the game play the helped me succeed in almost every level the first time. I made a few mistakes along the way.

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since I last had interaction with the Finding Nemo franchise. I am very pleased to see Disney Interactive Studios releasing Finding Nemo Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition on the Nintendo 3DS. It is an improvement over the original game - which was published by THQ for those interested in history.

Graphics: 84%

Sound: 92%

Replay/Extras: 83%

Gameplay: 86%

Family Friendly Factor: 82%

System: Nintendo 3DS

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Rating: ‘E' - Everyone {Mild Cartoon Violence}