Back in the mid ‘90s when Nintendo's SNES and SEGA’s Mega Drive ruled the roost, movie and cartoon tie-in games were everywhere. Most were fairly uninspired, simply pasting franchise-specific characters into generic 2D platformers, but there were the occasional flashes of brilliance too, from the free-wheeling fun of Tiny Toon Adventures, the cool arcade action of Super Star Wars and Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse. Fast forward to 2013, and things feel a bit different to how they once were. Licensed games still exist, but they aren’t as prevalent as in their heyday. In fact, it seems the major blockbusters are more likely to be accompanied by a mobile game than a console title now, (what we would have given for a full-blown Wreck-it Ralph game complete with Sugar Rush racing mode!), but one arena where the license is still king is children’s games. Take a quick glance at what’s on offer for younger players, and you’ll see game after game based on cartoons and kids films. The problem is though, not all are created equal and there are some real stinkers out there (we’re looking at you, Smurfs 2).
Happily though, Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed is somewhat better than the Smurfs 2 - and despite a few annoyances, it's an entertaining enough game in its own right - doubly so, of course, if you're a big Moshi fan. If you're unfamiliar with Moshi Monsters (and if you have a kid under 13, that's probably unlikely), the craze started life as an online game where children can adopt and care for their own pet monster while playing mini games and accumulating ‘Rox’, the game’s currency. The game was (and still is) such a success that the lovable monsters started branching out into toys, books, and of course games. While Moshlings Theme Park, also for the 3DS, was a collection of mini games (similar to Peppa Pig or Hello Kitty), Katsuma Unleashed is a side scrolling action game that has more in common with New Super Mario Bros. Playing as Katsuma, a popular Pikachu-like monster, it’s up to you to jump your way through the levels as you try to stop the evil Dr Strangeglove and rescue Elder Furi (and the other Moshi Monsters) from his villainous clutches.
Springs, collectable gems, and a blue sky. Yep, it's a platformer alright.
Katsuma is a monster in Moshi Monsters and the main monster of the Katsuma species. He has his own Nintendo 3DS game entitled Katsuma Unleashed in which the player plays as him. He also appears in Moshi Monsters: The Movie. Katsuma is the well meaning but big-headed Moshi Monster obsessed with becoming a'gooperstar'. A fan of maritial arts he is forever trying to perfect new kung fu moves but. If you touch the spikes you will lose a life. If you are a Moshi Monsters fan, you’ll love Moshi Monsters ™: Katsuma Unleashed. Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed is jam-packed with bonus content and includes hidden areas for players to unlock, plus exclusive codes that they can redeem to earn virtual items at www.MoshiMonsters.com. Nov 24, 2013 Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed (DS, 3DS) Walkthrough Part 1. All games are posted with permission from the owners and some game codes are also often given by the publisher. Category Gaming.
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The game's been divided into six distinct worlds, each of which has its own theme (snow, temple, castle, etc.), but follows a fairly standard formula - you'll be leaping across platforms, dispatching enemy robots, collecting as many Rox as you can and picking up hidden secrets as you race towards the goal. Some levels on the map are optional bonus stages, requiring a small amount of Rox to play, but with enough Rox inside they'll repay your investment many times over. In a nod towards its younger target audience, you're also given an infinite supply of lives, and while the levels aren’t restricted by a timer, each one takes about five minutes to blast through - which is perfect for those with shorter attention spans. Katsuma has a nimble jump, a dash ability, a spin attack and a ground pound at their disposal, all of which work in a pretty similar way to the Mario games - however, as with other games of this type, there's more to do here than meets the eye.Adding some much needed replay value, and an extra challenge for older players, each level contains a number of secrets if you stray off the beaten path. From hidden Moshlings (smaller Moshi creatures), which you can find and enter in to the in-game‘Moshipedia’, to special coin pieces and stashes of Rox, which have been tucked away, waiting for you to find, there's plenty to keep more rigorous players occupied - although you won't be able to see everything on your first pass. Certain areas require certain powers to access them - and the only way to unlock those powers is to defeat the end of world bosses, and come back later. Shields, flight, and special attacks all power up Katsuma, letting you return to previously played levels and explore every nook and cranny searching for secrets - something anyone who's played the LEGO games will be rather familiar with. In a pretty clever move, the developers have also included a code for the Moshi Monsters website in the box, with more codes waiting to be unlocked within the game itself. We’re not sure exactly what these do on the site, but we’d wager they’re for Rox or some kind of additional content for the online game - something that's bound to go down well with the game's fans.
However, as a Moshi Monsters game, Katsuma's Revenge also had to try and navigate the awkward challenges that come with being a game designed for a broad range of children - and it's here there may be a few problems. While older children (and adults) will enjoy the depth of gameplay, younger Moshi fans may be unable to see all the game has to offer without some help. It’s actually quite a tricky game in its own right, and small hands will have to be pretty nimble to control Katsuma and safely guide him through each level. It's also more than a little bit disappointing that without collecting every hidden coin fragment, the ending of the game is a bit of a let down (SPOILER ALERT: without collecting every hidden coin, you can’t rescue Elder Furi from his cage, so he remains trapped and then the credits roll /SPOILER). It makes sense to give you a reason to go back through the game and collect the coins, but it can feel a bit harsh on younger players, who'd expect to see the character saved once the final boss is dealt with. You’re told early on that the coin fragments are important, but they’re easy to miss, especially with so much else going on. Somewhat awkwardly, the controls feel a bit sloppy too, and there’s a slight delay between pressing a button or direction on the +Control Pad and Katsuma responding. It almost feels as if the game is in slow motion at times, and means that precise jumping isn’t really an option. It’s a shame, as these floaty controls can make replaying levels more of a chore than it should be - especially when combined with the game's somewhat dodgy frame rate.
It’s no secret that the 3DS’ main attraction, that 3D top screen, can be a blessing and a curse in equal measure. When used well, the added depth and flashy ‘pop-out’ effects can really add a lot to a game. However, when it’s not implemented quite so well it can be a headache-inducing blur, and unfortunately, that’s what we have here. Katsuma Unleashed looks vibrant and colourful in pictures, but in motion it’s another story. It’s hard to describe, but once you’re moving Katsuma about there’s a strange jerky motion that goes beyond a regular choppy frame rate, that makes it very hard on the eyes, even with the 3D slider off. We’re not sure exactly what causes the problem, but it’s really distracting, and made our eyes feel very tired after only a short session.
Moshi Monsters Katsuma
Still, the stutter is likely to be of little concern to the biggest Moshi Monsters fans, who'll nonetheless love Katsuma Unleashed, partly for the appeal of the characters and partly for the game itself. While it's nice to see so much thought being put into the level design and replayability, the game’s shortcomings in terms of the eye-straining graphics, inaccurate controls and relatively high difficulty for a children’s game mean that this is one for the older Moshi fans only - but you'll have to take a look at our Parental Review for more on that.
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My girls love Moshi Monsters so they were excited to find out that Katsuma, the most popular Moshi Monster character now has his own game! Moshi Monsters™: Katsuma Unleashed™ – the newest game in the best-selling series for Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ –is now available! It stars Katsuma and is based on Moshi Monsters™, the popular interactive online world with 70 million registered users worldwide!
A vibrant, side-scrolling, action-adventure platform game, Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed (3DS SRP $29.99; DS SRP $24.99) will bring fans of all ages into the Moshi Monsters world like never before. The non-stop action begins when Dr. Strangeglove, intent on his evil mission to learn the secret of Moshi Picchu, captures Elder Furi and all of the innocent Moshi Monsters – except Katsuma! As the most popular Moshi Monsters character, players embark on a far-reaching voyage, traveling through six new worlds packed with mini arcade challenges and epic boss battles. Katsuma must work to rescue his Moshi Monsters friends, so he can gain their unique powers – from Furi’s “Smash” to Diavlo’s “Flight” – to help him combat the enemies and keep the secret of Moshi Picchu safe!
My 10 year old said she likes that this game is challenging. You have 3 lives so if you lose all 3 lives you have to start over at the checkpoint of the level you are on. This adds to the challenge. She also likes that that are different types of “bad guys”. Some move back and forth and some move up and down. They are color coded by what they do so you know how they will act. For example the red ones move back and forth. On some of the levels there is a magic trail. When you walk along the trail it turns into a blue path that is as long as the trail. This special blue path prevents you from falling which she thinks is a cool feature. Be careful of the grey characters that look like pufferfish. They will explode when you get near them and will shoot grey spikes at you. If you touch the spikes you will lose a life. If you are a Moshi Monsters fan, you’ll love Moshi Monsters™: Katsuma Unleashed.
Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed is jam-packed with bonus content and includes hidden areas for players to unlock, plus exclusive codes that they can redeem to earn virtual items at www.MoshiMonsters.com. In addition, Nintendo 3DS Streetpass™ users can search for interactive maps and special monster attack games that allow them to play as each Moshi Monsters character and enjoy their distinct set of “moves”!
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6 ACTION PACKED WORLDS TO EXPLORE
Jump, spin, dash and bash your way through 6 monsterific worlds packed with battles, baddies and a host of hidden secrets! From the lowlands of Pirate Bay to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Sillimanjaro and beyond, get ready to discover the farthest reaches of Monstro City.
DEFEAT THE ROBOT MOSHLINGS
Fur will fly with epic battles against Dr. Strangeglove’s evil robot Moshlings – an army of dastardly drones sent to stop Katsuma in his tracks. You’ll need all your skills to dodge Robot Blurp’s flying spines, whack Robot DJ Quack, leap over Robot Long Beard and thump as many Glumps as you can!
SUPER MOSHI POWERS
Unlock amazing superpowers, rescue your Moshi mates and access hidden hero areas and super shortcuts! Once unlocked, you can use your super powers to battle your way though even the toughest levels. Unleash the awesome Zommer eyeball attack, bash through walls with Furi’s smash ability and discover secret areas with Diavlo’s char-vellous flying powers!
6 ACTION PACKED WORLDS TO EXPLORE
Jump, spin, dash and bash your way through 6 monsterific worlds packed with battles, baddies and a host of hidden secrets! From the lowlands of Pirate Bay to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Sillimanjaro and beyond, get ready to discover the farthest reaches of Monstro City.
EPIC BOSS BATTLES
Prove your skills as you fight your way through epic boss battles. Topple Sweet Tooth from a candy throne, take to the skies in a dogfight with Scare Force One, and rumble in the jungle with Big Chief Tiny Head before taking on the ultimate boss, Dr Strangeglove himself!
MONSTERIFIC MINI GAMES
Unleash Katsuma in a multitude of monsterific mini games and unlock exclusive abilities, Rox rewards and Moshlings too! Every mini-game you unlock can be played on its own. Perfect for practicing your monster moves!