Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed. As low as $24.99. Availability: In stock. Backed up by some of C.L.O.N.C.' S elite bosses too. Plus you'll need to rescue the other Moshi Monsters and hunt down all the lost World Tablet pieces. Not to mention a whole bunch of Moshlings to collect! Katsuma Unleashed is a side-scrolling, action-adventure platform game rendered in a 3D cartoon style and designed to appeal to Moshi fans of all ages. In a move away from the previous two titles, the game features a stand-alone hero character, Katsuma. As the franchise’s most popular Moshi.
Summary: Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed targets a younger audience but older gamers will also enjoy the side scrolling nature of an earlier time of gaming.
Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed
Developer: Activision
Format: 3DS
Genre: Arcade side scroller
Rating: G
Reviewer: James Wright
Review Date: December 2013
Welcome to the world of Moshi Monsters in Katsuma Unleashed, another whacky adventure in this fun side scrolling arcade game. The story of Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed pits the player against the nefarious Dr. Strangeglove who has kidnapped Elder Furi in an attempt to make him reveal the secrets of Moshi Picchi. If Furi succumbs to Dr. Strangeglove, than he will harness the powers of Moshi Picchi and use it for his own devious plans. Unfortunately Katsuma’s friends have also been kidnapped by the Doctor.
The protagonist of the game is Katsuma, a cute little bunny type monster with fangs and a tail who must complete a set number of objectives in order to rescue Elder Furi and his friends. However this is not an easy task as the Dr. Strangeglove has Robot Moshlings unleashed in order to stop any hero who would get in the way plus his henchmen, Sweet Tooth, Scare Force One and Big Chief Tiny Head. Katsuma must also find and collect the World Tablet pieces which is the key to defeating Dr. Strangeglove.
At its core, Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed is a thoroughly fun, albeit simple side scroller that requires players to defeat enemies, collect gems (rox) and perform other classic archetypes moves in this gaming genre. There are also a variety of bosses along the way and as per usual, each boss has their pros and cons which must be found and then exploited by the player. The game is also reminiscent of those classic side scrollers like Super Mario, especially in the way how you defeat enemies by jumping on their heads. What I did enjoy about the environment of the game was the amount of shortcuts and secrets included in the title so there’s definitely another replay or two to be found in this game.
Katsuma can also jump, spin, dash and bash which combines with navigation and combat in the game. The controls work well on the 3DS, especially when you get your power-ups that make Katsuma considerably more powerful. To activate these powers, you simply tap on the touch screen such as your flying ability and this then allows Katsuma to fly or break through walls etc. Apart from fighting and exploring, you need to find every piece of the World Tablet which once completed will allow you to free Elder Furi from Dr. Strangeglove plus the final boss battle.
In terms of health, Katsuma has 3 hearts which can be topped up as you find health items in the game. There is also a bonus health item which gives you four hearts. The HUB of the game is basically a map which shows you where you have explored and where to go next. It also allows you to retrace your steps in case you have missed something. There are some unlockable levels but these are purchased through the collection of gems. As with most 3DS games, there are a few mini-games in the title and these focuses on one of Moshi’s that you have freed. Freed Moshi’s also gives the player access to the encyclopaedia which gives the player a brief blurb on the monster, including a few codes for online use. It’s a fun distraction to the main game.
Graphically the title looks great on the 3DS with sharp graphics and colourful characters plus diverse worlds. There are 6 worlds in this game. The 3D works well, however the camera is a little too fast at times which did give me some motion sensitivity. You need to disable the 3D feature if you are too sensitive to motion games. The music is brilliant in the game and the sound effects are fun, especially the strange little noises that Katsuma makes.
Final Thoughts?
Even though Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed targets a younger audience, older gamers will enjoy the simplistic side scrolling nature that harkens back to an earlier age of gaming. The gameplay is sturdy, the protagonist is entertaining and all in all, Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed works from start to finish but it is a little on the easy side. It’s definitely a fun game!
Key Features
• 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!
• Epic Boss Battles – Prove your skills as you fight your way through epic boss battles. Topple Sweet Tooth from his 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!
• Super Moshi Powers – Unlock amazing superpowers, rescue your Moshi mates and access hidden hero areas and super short¬cuts! 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!
• 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 practising your monster moves!
Disclosure- I received the item(s) mentioned below to conduct my review. I received no other compensation and my opinions are 100% my own.
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”!
Here’s a special sneak peek trailer, so you can check out the new game in action!
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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.
Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed All Bosses 2
EPIC BOSS BATTLES
Moshi Monsters Katsuma
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!