Lupin The Third

THE BAD:
Stiff, stilted controls don't do it any favors

SUMMARY:
As a fan of the Lupin anime for many years, I'm happy to see one of the illustrious thief's gaming romps make it Stateside...even if the game itself is a bit of a letdown. To it's credit, Treasure offers a well-written (if typical) Lupin story, stars the TV show's english dub cast, and matches the visual style of the anime nicely. But i won't be blinded by fanboyism--this is an average adventure game that feels pretty dated by modern standards.
Stiff, robotic controls present the game's biggest hurdle. Most action sequences are a joke, as gun battles consist of standing still while firing at a bad guy who is five feet away. Even a few awkward attempts at stealth fail to add flavor to this bland gameplay stew. Also, the gameplay's too reliant on noggin-scratching puzzles--you'll often wander...

THE BAD:
Sloppy controls.

SUMMARY:
Lupin the Third: Treasure of the Sorcerer King is all a loyal Lupin fan could ask for. The atmosphere, storyline and character interaction is true to the spirit of the anime series. However, the entertainment value of it may be lost on those not familiar with the television show.

You primarily play Lupin, and engage in various missions where you must utilize his various skills, from pickpocketing to disguising yourself as different types of people, but there are also missions here and there where you get the opportunity to play either Goemon the samurai or Jigen the mobster marksman.

The environment and locales may be a bit limited, but it nevertheless doesn't take away from the thrill of trying to guide Lupin and his partners through various...