"Telltale Games’ Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures has arrived on Xbox LIVE! Arcade. With the intention of following the same monthly pattern – as opposed to launching in one larger, more expensive package – as the PC releases, we begin with Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees; but while the game may essentially be the same, it remains to be seen whether the Point-N’-Click storytelling really be transferred from the computer to the living room."

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"The immediate structure of the Menu is telling of the mechanics of the Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures – Episode 1: Fright of the Bumblebees. There are no status bars, meters or other informative on-screen furniture, and a player’s inventory is hidden from view by default. Unlike typical Point-N’-Click titles, the player has direct control of their avatar via the arrow or WASD Keys, and interacts with objects by clicking on them. This slight realignment of the control system allows for a ..."

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