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Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game

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Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
Developer(s)Torus Games
Publisher(s)D3 Publisher
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
Release
  • NA: 20 November 2012
  • EU: 23 November 2012[1]
  • AU: 29 November 2012
Wii U
  • NA: 4 December 2012
  • AU: 13 December 2012
  • EU: 14 December 2012
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single player, local multiplayer

Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 action-adventure game based on the film of the same name. It is developed by Torus Games and published by D3 Publisher.[2] The game was released on 20 November 2012 in North America and 23 November 2012 in Europe for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS; and on 4 December 2012 in North America and 14 December 2012 in Europe for Wii U.[3][4]

Gameplay

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The player is able to play as Jack Frost with the help of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the Sandman as they battle the evil Pitch Black and his Nightmare minions in order to restore world belief in the Guardians.

The game features drop-in/drop-out cooperative play for up to four players, as well as a levelling system that allows the player to unlock greater attacks and special team moves.[citation needed]

Cast

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  • Kevin Noonchester as Jack Frost
  • Fred Tatasciore as North/Santa Claus
  • Thomas Bromhead as E. Aster Bunnymund/Easter Bunny
  • Danielle Kaplowitz as Tooth/Tooth Fairy
  • Fabio Tassone as Pitch/The Bogeyman

Reception

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The game received "generally unfavourable reviews" on all platforms except the 3DS version, which received "overwhelming dislike", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[8][9][10][11]

References

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  4. ^ JXV staff (6 June 2012). "E3 2012 : Rise of the Guardians annoncé". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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  9. ^ a b "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (X360)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (PS3)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Rise of the Guardians critic reviews (3DS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  12. ^ Oertel, Mathias (20 December 2012). "Test: Die Hüter des Lichts (PS3, X360)". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  13. ^ Marchiafava, Jeff (10 December 2012). "Rise of the Guardians Review (X360)". Game Informer. GameStop. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  14. ^ Guarné, Michaël (10 December 2012). "Test : Les Cinq Legendes (PS3)". Gamekult (in French). TF1 Group. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  15. ^ Peterson, Blake (30 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians Review (Wii U)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  16. ^ Anagund (4 December 2012). "Test: Les Cinq Légendes". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  17. ^ Anagund (3 January 2013). "Test: Les Cinq Légendes (Wii U)". Jexuvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  18. ^ Reed, Philip J. (16 February 2013). "Rise of The Guardians: The Video Game Review (Wii U)". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  19. ^ Reed, Philip J. (25 February 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game Review (3DS)". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  20. ^ Miller, Zachary (17 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (Wii U)". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  21. ^ Nair, Chandra (4 February 2013). "Rise Of The Guardians Wii U review". Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game". Official Xbox Magazine UK. Future plc. January 2013. p. 91.
  23. ^ Webber, Jordan Erica (11 January 2013). "Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game (X360)". The Digital Fix. Poisonous Monkey Ltd. Archived from the original on 20 May 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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