1999 · Danger Close Games · Platformer

Antz

Nintendo exclusive

Antz is a side-scrolling platformer based on the movie of the same name. You take the role of Z, and you set out to win the heart of Princess Bala. Each of the 19 levels is based on situations in the movie. Your character has a variety of actions: crouching down, going through tunnels, hiding from enemies, jumping over obstacles, hanging from trees, climbing ropes and more. You also encounter boss characters.

Released: 30 September 1999
Platforms: Game Boy Color
Genres: Platformer
Developers: Danger Close Games
Publishers: —
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action
Country: France
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Antz is a video game developed by French studio Planet Interactive and released in 1999 by Infogrames for the Game Boy Color. It is based on the film of the same name.

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Reception

The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.

Lauren Fielder, writing for GameSpot, concluded that "Antz on the GBC is another platform game that will amuse those who find the genre enjoyable in small scale 8-bit." IGN said, "This game is perfect for kids -- and I'm sure this game was aimed for that market: parents head to the store, see a name they recognize (Antz), pick up the game and give it to their Game Boy-playing child. The kid likes the game because it's easy to control and play. My problem is this: Antz really wasn't a kids' movie -- it was a Woody Allen flick.