Tarzan Untamed Review (no fat)

Game Description

Tarzan Untamed is a creation based on the Disney version of the vine swinging hero. In Tarzan Untamed, a player finds Tarzan living in his jungle home. Unfortunately, Tarzan’s wonderful jungle residence is invaded by a mad scientist and by brutal poachers, all intent on capturing Tarzan’s animal friends.

Tarzan Untamed Gameplay

The game revolves around the gamer assuming the role of Tarzan and working to protect his animal friends from being kidnapped and harmed. The plot itself is rather intricate and somewhat interesting. Set in the Victorian era (the late 1800s) the game actually follows the plot of the Disney “Tarzan” movie.

As Tarzan, you have the chance to engage in a wide array of action sequences in the defense of the animal friends, including expected vine swinging, but also water skiing, power sliding and bungee jumping…Tarzan even has the chance to surf during the course of gameplay.

The game is divided into fifteen different levels. The game can be enjoyed by everyone but it really is geared to captivate an audience full of kids. More advanced gamers will be able to advance from one level to another with ease.

To put it simply, this is a standard 3-D action adventure offering that won’t occupy more than 2-3 hours of a typical gamer’s time. The replay is not significant either, so, Tarzan Untamed is well suited for the younger gamers who can spend more time at the game, or for a one-time rental and a quick afternoon of moderately challenging action.

Tarzan Untamed Visuals and Graphics

When it comes to the visuals and graphics, nothing in Tarzan Untamed really jumps out, up or otherwise as special or wonderful. Indeed, the graphics and visuals are less than spectacular. Some might even suggest that in many ways the visuals and graphics are reminiscent of Disney animated fare from twenty years ago.

Perhaps many people who favored those older Disney clips of the 1980s will find the visuals and the graphics as quaint. However, an experienced 21st century gamer of an older age will find the visuals and graphics less than gratifying.

Tarzan Untamed Sound Quality

Quite like the visuals and graphics, the sound quality is acceptable but not outstanding. The soundtrack and special effects are appropriate to the action and generally realistic. But, again, there is nothing stellar and captivating about the sounds and soundtrack to really make you feel bad when the whole thing ends.

Tarzan Untamed Summary

When the jungle vines are cleared away, Tarzan Untamed is a decent game. Moderately challenging with acceptable graphics and sound, the game is a solid choice for kids. When it comes to older children or adults, Tarzan Untamed has limitations.

If you are really interested in giving this game a try, it may actually be a wise decision to rent it for the afternoon rather than in invest in a personal copy of the game… yup, its that short.

Tarzan Untamed Price

The game, for GameCube, retails for $15.99US at the time of this review.