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| Console | Game Boy Advance (GBA) |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Developer | Vicarious Visions |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Region | World |
| Size | 4 MB |
Overview
Finding Nemo on the Game Boy Advance is a side-scrolling action platformer based on the 2003 Pixar animated film of the same name. THQ published the title while Vicarious Visions handled development, bringing the colorful underwater world of the movie to Nintendo’s handheld console. Players take control of three main characters from the film, including Nemo, Marlin, and Dory, as they swim through the ocean in search of a lost family. The game follows the plot of the movie closely, with cutscenes and dialogue that retell the famous story of a clownfish father trying to find his son. The visuals use bright, cartoon-style sprites that capture the look of the film, and the music includes tunes inspired by the original score. Each character has slightly different abilities, which keeps the gameplay fresh as players move from one level to the next. Young fans of the movie and casual gamers will find the controls easy to pick up, while the short stages make it a good fit for handheld play sessions on the go.
The game features twelve stages spread across familiar locations from the film, such as the coral reef, the open ocean, the East Australian Current, and the dentist’s fish tank in Sydney. Players swim, dash, and dodge through each area while avoiding sharks, jellyfish, and other sea creatures. Mini-games break up the platforming sections and include puzzles, racing challenges, and timed escape sequences. The combat system stays simple, with light tail attacks and the ability to hide behind objects to avoid danger. Collectible items hidden in each level add some replay value for players who want to find every secret. Boss fights against larger enemies appear at key points in the story, giving the adventure clear milestones. The save system uses battery backup, which lets kids return to the game without losing progress. While the difficulty stays low and the campaign can be finished in a few hours, Finding Nemo offers a charming handheld experience that stays true to its source material from start to finish.
