Shovelware Alert: Disney Plans Alice in Wonderland Games

Kris Erickson • Jul 23, 2009 • Comments ()

Disney Interactive studios have announced that they will be in charge of the video game adaptations of the film on Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC platforms. The video games, inspired by Tim Burton's movie starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Mia Wasikowska, find Alice several years after the original "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" stories.

According to the publisher, "Alice in Wonderland for takes players on a topsy-turvy and immersive journey in Underland as Alice finds herself in a world of illusion and magic where nothing is quite like it seems. Alongside her endearing friends -Mad Hatter, March Hare, Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit - players aid Alice to defeat the Red Queen and Jabberwocky."

Not wanting to leave any potential revenue stream untapped, Disney also announced that Alice in Wonderland mobile games will begin launching later this year.

A spokesperson for Disney said that all of the games will be designed to appeal to "the younger crowd".

Alice in Wonderland requires players to guide, protect and aid Alice as she journeys through the world of Underland while unraveling the game's many twisted mysteries. Along the way, players call on a diverse cast of characters such as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat who each have unique abilities to help evade traps and solve puzzles. The Mad Hatter can help Alice alter her perception of Underland and take advantage of optical illusions to open up places in the world the player alone would not have noticed. Meanwhile, the Cheshire Cat can use his ability to make himself and objects appear and disappear helping Alice through this strange world. Players must choose wisely when using each of the characters' powers and combine the abilities to solve more complex puzzles.

PC screenshot of Alice in Wonderland

The Wii and PC versions follow the film's epic storyline and introduce new fiction and locations. With an upgradeable combat system, players collect "impossible ideas" to replay levels and unlock Underland's secrets. Players must carefully select the supporting characters and their abilities to defeat the numerous enemies set forth by the Red Queen and her army of cards, destroy the Jabberwocky and restore Underland back into Wonderland.

Developed by Etranges Libellules in France, Alice in Wonderland will be available for Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC with the same week as the film release in early 2010.

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At first we were very excited to learn about an upcoming video game adaptation of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland film. But then, our hearts quickly sank when we realized that the game will have nothing in common with American McGee's amazing and gothic Alice PC game.\n\nDisney Interactive studios have announced that they will be in charge of the video game adaptations of the film on Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC platforms. The video games, inspired by Tim Burton's movie starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Mia Wasikowska, find Alice several years after the original \"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\" and \"Through the Looking Glass\" stories. \n\nAccording to the publisher, \"Alice in Wonderland for takes players on a topsy-turvy and immersive journey in Underland as Alice finds herself in a world of illusion and magic where nothing is quite like it seems. Alongside her endearing friends -Mad Hatter, March Hare, Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit - players aid Alice to defeat the Red Queen and Jabberwocky.\"\n\nNot wanting to leave any potential revenue stream untapped, Disney also announced that Alice in Wonderland mobile games will begin launching later this year.\n\nA spokesperson for Disney said that all of the games will be designed to appeal to \"the younger crowd\".\n\nAlice in Wonderland requires players to guide, protect and aid Alice as she journeys through the world of Underland while unraveling the game's many twisted mysteries. Along the way, players call on a diverse cast of characters such as the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat who each have unique abilities to help evade traps and solve puzzles. The Mad Hatter can help Alice alter her perception of Underland and take advantage of optical illusions to open up places in the world the player alone would not have noticed. Meanwhile, the Cheshire Cat can use his ability to make himself and objects appear and disappear helping Alice through this strange world. Players must choose wisely when using each of the characters' powers and combine the abilities to solve more complex puzzles.\n\n\n\n $\"alice_wonderland_wii.jpg\"$ \n\nPC screenshot of Alice in Wonderland\n\n\n\nThe Wii and PC versions follow the film's epic storyline and introduce new fiction and locations. With an upgradeable combat system, players collect \"impossible ideas\" to replay levels and unlock Underland's secrets. Players must carefully select the supporting characters and their abilities to defeat the numerous enemies set forth by the Red Queen and her army of cards, destroy the Jabberwocky and restore Underland back into Wonderland.\n\nDeveloped by Etranges Libellules in France, Alice in Wonderland will be available for Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC with the same week as the film release in early 2010.