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action-adventure game
Bolt
By Avalanche Software, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- PlayStation 3
- Nintendo DS
What it is
Bolt is an action-adventure game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney. Based on the film, it lets players take the roles of Bolt and Penny, characters from the television series featured within the movie. As Bolt, players can use laser vision and a superbark that sends out a sonic blast against opponents. Penny’s sections call for stealth and hacking skills, along with a wheelbar inspired by her movie scooter, to outwit enemies.
The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, Wii, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo DS; its Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and partial controller support. Bolt was released in 2008, with the listed Steam release date in 2015. Its action-adventure setup splits play between Bolt’s superpowers and Penny’s tools, giving each character a different way to deal with opponents and obstacles.
What players like, and what they don't
- Play as both Bolt and Penny
- Bolt has laser vision and superbark
- Penny uses stealth and hacking
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Partial controller support is listed
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows
Who it suits
Bolt may suit players who want a single-player adventure based on the film and its characters. Its two playable roles offer different approaches: Bolt’s powers and Penny’s stealth and hacking.
Bolt builds its play around two characters with different abilities: Bolt attacks with superpowers, while Penny relies on stealth and hacking. It is a single-player action-adventure with Steam Cloud and Family Sharing features.
