Tak the Great Juju Challenge

My sister bought this for my nephiews and we both tried out the game. The cool thing is that 2 people can play it or just one person. This is the first time I have ever played a Tak game and I am hooked. Its challenging but also very funny. I also love how you can go back through a level and get more points or to beat the other teams. You go through a series of puzzles on the differant levels. I am seriously thinking about getting the game myself. Its one of the most fun I have played in a long time. I would recomend it to anyone.

Thanks to THQ and Avalanche; We're blessed with a third Tak game. Yet, if you'll notice the box, it doesn't have a 3 attached to the title anywhere. If you're wondering why...well, this game isn't quite like the first two games. See, in this game, every 60 years- competitors from far away lands take part in an Olympic-style event to gain favor of the mighty Moon Juju Goddess. Tak and his partner Lok are from the Pupanunu tribe, and it's your goal to have them capture as many prizes as possible. As you work through the challenges, you'll be able to go through new checkpoints and gain time to finish other areas. The idea is to finish each area with the most time and points in order to beat the competing tribes. The catch is, to accomplish your objectives, you have to work together as a team to accomplish them. Tak and Lok both have different Juju powers they'll possess to make it through the game. So, if one can't accomplish the objective, you have to figure out how you can between the both of you. The multiplayer co-op is a good thing that is added in, as well, so not just one but two people can play to make it through The Great Juju Challenge. So, while it might not be quite like the first two Tak games, it's still a challenging platformer that adds a fresh new perspective to the Tak games and will surely be loved by kids and adults alike. Along the way, you'll see the likes of characters from past games as well as new ones in the forms of others tribes like the Black Mist tribe, the JibbaJabba tribe, or the Grammazon tribe.

Like the Nintendo DS Tak game, much of The Great Juju Challenge's strength comes from the challenges you face. It's a real blast playing the game co-op with another person but, at times, can be a frustrating experience if played alone. Despite that, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is a great game. I love it just as much as I loved the first two games. While it, still, may not be pushing the envelope; per se, in the platforming genre- the series is still a solid, well-made, enjoyable gameplay experience.

One thing that bothers me, though, is how people can overlook a good family friendly series such as this(as well as the Ty series) when the games that have came out have consistently gotten better each time.

I hope we still continue to see the Tak series flourish on the current as well as the next generation systems. I absolutely love the games.

INTRO.

Honestly, this game is one of the most fun I have ever played. I tried it out with my sister, and we both had a blast switching off between Tak and Lok, yelling, "It's this way!" or, "Toss me up here!" or "No, no, throw the barrel THAT way!". I haven't tried playing this by myself, and while I know it's probably stil very fun, I would recommend playing this with a friend or a family member.

GAMEPLAY

This game brings back the classic platforming element of the first two games, but it adds the twist of being able to play as either Lok and/or Tak. Two people can play, or just one. I loved that addition to the game because it was just so much fun laughing and playing through the game with my sister. The gameplay is very solid; you get tons of different Juju powers and attacks to help you through the levels. I enjoyed how the game kept a balance of too difficult and too easy. It might give you a break, but it'll get you thinking before long. You might get a little frustrated, but it gives you enough ways to figure out what the problem is. The music is easily listenable to; I don't get bored or tired of listening to it, even after a while. The dialogue is smooth, funny, and seems well thought-out. This game gives you so many levels and variety of challenges that you won't find yourself slogging through the game like you just want it to be over. Like I said, although the game is very fun, maybe try someone to play it with. I know the experience wouldn't have been the same without lauhging with my sister over the level challenges.

PROS & CONS

Pros:

1. Nice, Tak-style fighting/Juju moves

2. Brings back classic Tak platforming element

3. Keeps a balance of easy and hard

4. No glitches I know of

5. Variety of worlds and puzzles

6. Added two-player gameplay makes it more fun

7. Smooth dialogue

8. As always, extremley nice graphics

8. Un-cliched plot (You're not trying to save the world)

Cons:

1. It might get a bit tiring/frustrating/not as fun if you play without a partner.

OVERALL

Buy this game!!! It's definitely a keeper.

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