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Konami Europe has announced it will be publishing the official game based on the upcoming movie, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The game is to closely follow events in the film, with co-operative gameplay the key to success. Players must guide Wallace, Gromit and their rabbit friend, Hutch, through four huge areas. The game is free-roaming with missions taking the lovable duo (and rabbit) to the seaside and suburbia.
Wallace’s skills with gadgets are vital to solving puzzles in the game, with devices such as Electric Screwdrivers, Harvesters and Grapplers making an appearance.
“The game has given us the opportunity to create a more adventurous environment for the characters. Deeper storylines, that couldn’t be accommodated in the film, have been developed and are there ready to be explored,” commented Nick Park, Creator and Director of Wallace & Gromit. “The Were-creatures, for example, was a theme we would have loved to have included in the film, I’m delighted to say that they are here in the game.“
“We are delighted that our video game interpretation of Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit will be released alongside the film,” commented Kunio Neo, President of Konami of Europe. “The film is certain to be a massive success and we look forward to its fans playing this fun and enjoyable game. We are certain they will love its inventiveness and the chance to interact and further enjoy the unique humour of Wallace & Gromit within its many stages.“
The game, due on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and the movie are due for release in October to tie in with Halloween.
