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Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

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User Score (21)

7.7
Expert Score (23)

7.2
Design (2)

9.7
Gameplay (7)

7.6
Graphics (8)

8.1
Sound (8)

7.6
Control (2)

7.9
Addiction (2)

6.9

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Expert Reviews

Testfreaks blog

8.0/10

11 November 2009
Those who liked the first game will love this sequel. Such focus on user-created content is a freedom incredibly unique in this game – and therefore, incredibly enjoyable. Outside of that creative freedom, the game is easy, can be trite and frequently moves at an unbearable pace. The user-created content is enough to rescue Drawn To Life: TNC and make it an innovative title for children. That said, the target market isn’t just kids, but kids with some patience. Read more
- +Hugely original, +Fun to create your own hero/world elements, +Brilliant sound/visual design, +Responsive input with DS stylus, good control structure
- Terribly slow pacing, No appeal to older crowd, Not a lot of replay value
Modojo

6.0/10

13 November 2009
When THQ released Drawn To Life two years ago, it opened a creative doorway for players, letting them generate characters and other items to interact with. The sequel, , works in the same manner. You battle the evil Wilfre, a lunatic who wants nothing more than to suck the color out of your world. To stop him, you'll not only draw your character's basic design, but also which weapon they'll use and some items they'll interact with. Read more
- Charming presentation, re-coloring worlds and designing your own character and weapons is a delight.
- Conversations take way too long, your creations don't show up that often, platforming is made up of basic moves and lacks creativity.
GameShark

7.3/10

30 August 2009
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, draw a man a fish gun and he shoots fishes forever. Read more
- Drawing is as fun as ever, platforming controls are responsive, difficulty level matches target audience
- No more coloring, pacing issues
WorthPlaying

7.8/10

21 March 2010
Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore. Read more
Cheat Code Central

8.2/10

11 December 2009
Fans of the original game will appreciate the nice visual updates and other minor changes found in The Next Chapter, even if the overall experience isn't drastically different. This sequel is worth sticking with to it's conclusion to wrap up the story between the two games. It's a cute and sometimes touching tale that's light on challenge but heavy on charm. Read more
Game Boyz

7.0/10

10 December 2009
A recipient of critical acclaim at this year’s E3, Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter has hit stores in time for the holiday season. The main draw of the game is the ability to create your own character using the DS stylus. Get it? Get it? The main draw? Boy am I funny. Ahem, Let’s continue on where I’ll “outline” how this game plays. Read more
Cubed³

7.0/10

19 November 2009
Sticking close to a tried and tested formula, The Next Chapter refines what the first Drawn to Life brought to the DS, yet doesn’t solve the all-too basic platforming issue, only makes it more diverse. Tailoring your own game is still the strongest appeal and as such this game is a fitting choice for first time youngsters with new DSes. Read more
Diehard GameFAN

17 November 2009
When I got Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter in the mail, I was certain I was in for a pretty bumpy ride. Instead I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. On the whole, this is a better game than its predecessor in nearly every facet of its design. There are still some problems. The game is short, the ending is extremely unsatisfying, and it’s a bit too easy. Even still, if you liked the first game, you won’t be done wrong by this one. Read more
GameZone

7.9/10

5 November 2009
Once upon a time, a game was made for Nintendo DS that allowed players to draw their own characters. It wasn’t a gimmick – using a template system that allowed players to draw within a predetermined area or a pre-made set of shapes, it was actually possible to make an original game character. That character would then become animated within the template – sort of like magic, but it had more to do with clever game design than something that came from a magician. Read more
Gamers Daily News

27 October 2009
Building on from the original story, you once again take on the role of the Creator and need to send a hero to save the day. This time the evil Wilfre has stolen the color from much of the world and you have to return the color to progress. Read more