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| − | '''''Scribblenauts''''' is a series of games |
+ | '''''Scribblenauts''''' is a franchise/series of puzzle/adventure games developed by 5th Cell and published by WB Games. Their gameplay revolves around the possibility for the player to summon any object simply by typing their names. The main character of the series is a boy named [[Maxwell]]. |
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| − | *''[[Scribblenauts (video game)|Scribblenauts]]'' (2009) - Nintendo DS |
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+ | *''[[Scribblenauts (video game)|Scribblenauts]]'' (September 15, 2009), Nintendo DS. Known in Japan as ''Flash Puzzle: Maxwell's Mysterious Notebook'') |
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+ | *''[[Super Scribblenauts]]'' (October 12, 2010), Nintendo DS. |
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+ | *''[[Scribblenauts Remix]]'' (October 7, 2011), iOS. It includes levels and gameplay elements from both previous titles. |
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+ | *''[[Scribblenauts Unlimited]]'' (November 13, 2012), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PC. Also released in 2015 for iOS and Android.<ref name="iOs-SU">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.scribblenauts3</ref> |
| + | *''[[Scribblenauts Collection]]'' (March 5, 2013), Nintendo DS. Collection including Scribblenauts and Super Scribblenauts. |
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| + | *''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]'' (September 24, 2013), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PC. |
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| + | *''[[Scribblenauts Showdown]]'' (March 6, 2018), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. |
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| + | *[[Scribblenauts Mega Pack|''Scribblenauts Mega Pack'']] (September 18, 2018), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. |
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==Scribblenauts== |
==Scribblenauts== |
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The very first game introduced players to the concept and had a major impact. It had no story, but the story became more apparent in future games. |
The very first game introduced players to the concept and had a major impact. It had no story, but the story became more apparent in future games. |
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==Super Scribblenauts== |
==Super Scribblenauts== |
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| − | The sequel to ''Scribblenauts''. It now uses adjectives before the usual word. |
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| + | A Nintendo DS sequel to ''Scribblenauts'' titled ''Super Scribblenauts'' was released on October 12, 2010. In addition to addressing issues with the control scheme, Super Scribblenauts includes a larger vocabulary including the use of adjectives to modify nouns, influencing the objects' behavior. |
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==Scribblenauts Remix== |
==Scribblenauts Remix== |
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| − | Third game in the series and first not to be released on Nintendo handhelds. |
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| + | ''Scribblenauts Remix'', a version of Scribblenauts for the iOS platform, was released by Warner Bros. Interactive on October 12, 2011. Ported to the platform by developers Iron Galaxy, the iOS version provides forty levels from both Scribblenauts and its sequel, along with ten new levels for the iOS. The mechanics of the game are based on Super Scribblenauts, allowing for the use of adjectives in addition to nouns. The game uses built-in features of iOS, such as the touch keyboard, and was released simultaneously with iOS version 5, incorporating new features such as cloud storage to play the game across multiple devices. An Android version was released on June 26, 2013.<ref>http://www.ign.com/games/scribblenauts-remix/android-20001652</ref> |
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==Scribblenauts Unlimited== |
==Scribblenauts Unlimited== |
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| − | The fourth game in the series as more words are introduced and the story behind Maxwell's notebook is told, It is also the first game released on a home console |
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| + | A fourth title, Scribblenauts Unlimited, was released for Wii U, PC and Nintendo 3DS on November 13, 2012. The game features multiple worlds which Maxwell must find out how to help various non-player characters to gain Starites, using the extended vocabulary abilities of Super Scribblenauts to solve puzzles. An Android version was released on December 15, 2015.<ref name="iOs-SU" /> |
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| + | ==Scribblenauts Worlds== |
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| − | First to include superheroes like [[Batman]] and second to be released on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. |
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| + | The fifth game in the series, Scribblenauts Worlds was planned to be a 3D Scribblenauts game for Xbox One/PS4 consoles but was cancelled. The only reference of this game is a 2013 concept with screenshots of UI and video made by Ari Bilow on his website, which became password-protected in 2020. Archived version was saved with Wayback Machine.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190629002051if_/http://www.aribilow.com/projects/scribblenauts-worlds</ref> |
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| + | ==Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure== |
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| + | {{Main|Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure}} |
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| + | A sixth game in the franchise, ''Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure'', was announced in development for Wii U, PC and Nintendo 3DS, featuring over 2000 characters from the DC Comics universe. The game was released on September 24, 2013. |
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| + | ==Scribblenauts: Fighting Words== |
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| + | {{Main|Scribblenauts: Fighting Words}} |
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| + | A seventh game in the series, titled ''Scribblenauts: Fighting Words'', was in development for iOS since 2014, but was cancelled in 2016 due to 5th Cell laid off 45 employees, including lead animator Tim Borrelli.<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/21/11279936/developer-5th-cell-lays-off-staff-as-scribblenauts-fighting-words</ref> |
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| + | ==Scribblenauts Showdown== |
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| + | {{Main|Scribblenauts Showdown}} |
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| + | An eighth game in the series, Scribblenauts Showdown is a party game for up to four players, using mini-games based on the Scribblenauts formula. The game is being developed by Shiver Entertainment and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 6, 2018. |
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| + | ==Scribblenauts Mega Pack== |
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| + | {{Main|Scribblenauts Mega Pack}} |
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| + | The ninth game in the series, Scribblenauts Mega Pack is a collection featuring Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure with new objects, characters and levels. The game was developed by 5th Cell and Shiver Entertainment and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on September 18, 2018 |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | *[http://www.scribblenauts.com Official website] |
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Scribblenauts is a franchise/series of puzzle/adventure games developed by 5th Cell and published by WB Games. Their gameplay revolves around the possibility for the player to summon any object simply by typing their names. The main character of the series is a boy named Maxwell.
Games
- Scribblenauts (September 15, 2009), Nintendo DS. Known in Japan as Flash Puzzle: Maxwell's Mysterious Notebook)
- Super Scribblenauts (October 12, 2010), Nintendo DS.
- Scribblenauts Remix (October 7, 2011), iOS. It includes levels and gameplay elements from both previous titles.
- Scribblenauts Unlimited (November 13, 2012), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PC. Also released in 2015 for iOS and Android.[1]
- Scribblenauts Collection (March 5, 2013), Nintendo DS. Collection including Scribblenauts and Super Scribblenauts.
- Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure (September 24, 2013), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PC.
- Scribblenauts Showdown (March 6, 2018), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
- Scribblenauts Mega Pack (September 18, 2018), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Scribblenauts
- Main article: Scribblenauts (video game)
The very first game introduced players to the concept and had a major impact. It had no story, but the story became more apparent in future games.
Super Scribblenauts
- Main article: Super Scribblenauts
A Nintendo DS sequel to Scribblenauts titled Super Scribblenauts was released on October 12, 2010. In addition to addressing issues with the control scheme, Super Scribblenauts includes a larger vocabulary including the use of adjectives to modify nouns, influencing the objects' behavior.
Scribblenauts Remix
- Main article: Scribblenauts Remix
Scribblenauts Remix, a version of Scribblenauts for the iOS platform, was released by Warner Bros. Interactive on October 12, 2011. Ported to the platform by developers Iron Galaxy, the iOS version provides forty levels from both Scribblenauts and its sequel, along with ten new levels for the iOS. The mechanics of the game are based on Super Scribblenauts, allowing for the use of adjectives in addition to nouns. The game uses built-in features of iOS, such as the touch keyboard, and was released simultaneously with iOS version 5, incorporating new features such as cloud storage to play the game across multiple devices. An Android version was released on June 26, 2013.[2]
Scribblenauts Unlimited
- Main article: Scribblenauts Unlimited
A fourth title, Scribblenauts Unlimited, was released for Wii U, PC and Nintendo 3DS on November 13, 2012. The game features multiple worlds which Maxwell must find out how to help various non-player characters to gain Starites, using the extended vocabulary abilities of Super Scribblenauts to solve puzzles. An Android version was released on December 15, 2015.[1]
Scribblenauts Worlds
The fifth game in the series, Scribblenauts Worlds was planned to be a 3D Scribblenauts game for Xbox One/PS4 consoles but was cancelled. The only reference of this game is a 2013 concept with screenshots of UI and video made by Ari Bilow on his website, which became password-protected in 2020. Archived version was saved with Wayback Machine.[3]
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
- Main article: Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
A sixth game in the franchise, Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, was announced in development for Wii U, PC and Nintendo 3DS, featuring over 2000 characters from the DC Comics universe. The game was released on September 24, 2013.
Scribblenauts: Fighting Words
- Main article: Scribblenauts: Fighting Words
A seventh game in the series, titled Scribblenauts: Fighting Words, was in development for iOS since 2014, but was cancelled in 2016 due to 5th Cell laid off 45 employees, including lead animator Tim Borrelli.[4]
Scribblenauts Showdown
- Main article: Scribblenauts Showdown
An eighth game in the series, Scribblenauts Showdown is a party game for up to four players, using mini-games based on the Scribblenauts formula. The game is being developed by Shiver Entertainment and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 6, 2018.
Scribblenauts Mega Pack
- Main article: Scribblenauts Mega Pack
The ninth game in the series, Scribblenauts Mega Pack is a collection featuring Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure with new objects, characters and levels. The game was developed by 5th Cell and Shiver Entertainment and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on September 18, 2018
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.scribblenauts3
- ↑ http://www.ign.com/games/scribblenauts-remix/android-20001652
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20190629002051if_/http://www.aribilow.com/projects/scribblenauts-worlds
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/21/11279936/developer-5th-cell-lays-off-staff-as-scribblenauts-fighting-words