| | |  | More Systems | Home » » » Da Vinci Code (Xbox) | | | | | | | Description: | | The Da Vinci Code is based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel & Ron Howard's film. A strange murder at Paris' famous museum, the Louvre, leads two investigators to a great secret hidden in the paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci. Explore massive conspiracies and shadowy groups -- while solving mysteries and puzzles that go beyond anything you have seen or read. Elude danger and stay one step ahead of enemies that will stop at nothing to protect their secret. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.75 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Release Date:
| May 19, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| Xbox | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Mmmmm.....FOOD FOR BRAIN!!May 26, 2006
By SaraJaneSteel
"lostsoul79"
Wow....I just finished beating the game and it was quite a thrill ride!! It's got drama, suspense, fighting and PUZZLES!! Oh, the puzzles!! Makes me feel like a kid on an easter egg hunt! My particular faves were the cryptography puzzles...Brings back memories of when I was a child...Where I lived in a place where the invasion of my diary (or anything private) was never a question of 'if' but 'WHEN', so I came to learn cryptography all TOO quickly (before I even learned there was a name for it, matter of fact).
These puzzles aren't brainbusters mind you, but it gives your mind a brisk little workout. Be advised: keep a notepad beside you as you'd most likely need it (to store clues as you play). And for those whose brainpower's a little on the flabby side: keep ASPIRIN handy.
In case you might wonder why I don't give this game a perfect 5:
The movements on this game can be a bit of a problem...For instance, if you may walk up to a door (which requires a key) and attempt to unlock it with your key, it MAY NOT work, which sends you on an exasperating search of the area for what to do next since that "apparently" isn't it...Out of desperation/curiosity/frustration you happen to try the door w/ key again and IT WORKS?? Why didn't it the 1st time?? Not a worry if it happened once, but it to me happened several times throughout the game. The other thing is, how you can pore over vast expanses of houses,buildings etc. with many rooms going, inch by inch only to realize there was 1 item to find?? And having your partner walk so close to you can really aggravate you sometimes (like if you're trying to make a sneak attack on an enemy or even WALKING OUT THE DOOR!!) Or walking for (seemingly) miles to your next objective only to have go way out of your way (again) just to fetch ONE item that you need to proceed (like at Westminster Abbey)...That can be a bit tedious....But then again, if the dots were close enough together, there'd be no mystery to solve, right?
So, for a stimulating change from the mindless, all-too-common BUTTON-MASHER games out there, The Da Vinci code is the one you may have been waiting for...
...It may even interest people who are not normally interested in playing video games, it's just that appealing and engaging.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 I'm done w/ Xbox!Dec 11, 2006
By Nik
I'm a huge fan of the book. I enjoyed the film. But man this game sucks. It had so much potential to be great. I played it and got through maybe 4 or 5 levels and then got stuck on some stupid f-ing bridge, the DaVinci Bridge to be exact. I was there for hours and hours trying to make the dam thing connect with the other side. I exhausted all possibilities over and over again until finally giving up. I hate this! And this isn't the first Xbox game to screw up like this. I'm not asking for much here its just if you spend 40 or 50 bucks on a game you should get a playable game at least. I'm not even saying it has to be a great game or anything just f-ing work! I'm pissed and frustrated. I think I'm done with Xbox.
very good, but the puzzles are not what i expected.Feb 21, 2010
By Jeffrey Lucas
I havent gotten very far into the game, and i have to admit i did have to cheat and go online for some help in some of the puzzles. Other than that, its what i expected, only thing i can say is that, the puzzles are..... be ready for the puzzles- or should i say, have a cheatsite ready for the puzzles.
 A unique game that's enjoyable from start to finishAug 02, 2007
By Daedalus
"Genius is eternal patience. - Michelangelo"
I enjoyed this game, all in all it had some issues but they are easily overlooked and I've seen far worse. I wish we would see more games of this kind, reminiscent of "Syberia" and "Post Mortem" on the PC. Keeping this short and concise, The graphics were above average, the music was fitting and engrossing and the challenge is worthwhile. The replay value is only to challenge the Hard difficulty if nothing else. I also thought the combat system was fitting and intuitive but a bit unpolished. If you loved the book and or the movie then I think it's worth the money to buy this gem and relive it all over again and with some new twists.
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 A Must-Have for Puzzle FansAug 05, 2006
By Gamer
"Gamer"
I'm not going to go into the religious aspects of this game like I've seen in some reviews. I don't understand why anyone would pick up this game and then spaz out that it conflicts with their beliefs. Hello? Do you live in a cave? How could you not know what the basis of this game, the novel and the film are about at this point with all of the controversy surrounding it.
Aside from the religious overtones, this game has quite a bit to offer for those that are fans of puzzles. This game is chock full of puzzles. Most make sense but there are a few that seem a bit contrived and actually bog the game down. If you are not a fan of puzzle games, then avoid this thing like the plague. The graphics are good but at times, the camera angles get in the way but I guess we should all be used to that by now. The voice work is also good although nothing stellar. Controls are fair. The action sequences, which mostly involve fist-fights are a bit strange. Once engaged in battle, a series of button symbols appear at the bottom of the screen and you push those button in that order to accomplish the task. This is similar to the game "Indigo Prophesy" which used the same technique. My complaint with this system is that you end up staring at the buttons at the bottom of the screen and miss what is actually going on. While this is not as big of a deal with this game since there isn't much to miss, it is still a bit annoying. You basically (and at times literally) fight the same "minion" over and over again. It would have been nice for the designers to add a bit more variety. The action/fight sequences are by far the weakest part of the game.
Ok, back to the bulk of this game, the plot. This is the area that apparently stirs up controversy however, if your beliefs are so easily swayed by a video game, you probably have a whole set of issues that need to be addressed. The storyline is interesting and moves right along, getting you hooked early. The puzzles are at times, quite difficult but if you pay attention as you move through the game, you are given the clues to solve each one. As I stated earlier, there are a few puzzles that seem contrived, like searching all over the place for fuses to operate a door. In fact there is quite a bit of searching in general so if that type of game annoys you, forget this one cause you will be wandering all over the place for most of it. Definitely a non-linear game that requires you to pay attention constantly.
The main complaint of the game is that it is short. Incredibly short and I can't imagine it would have much replay value unless you are just a puzzle junkie. There are only 9 levels of the game and it seems the designers counted on the fact that some of the puzzles would take a while to solve so they used that as an excuse to short cut the game.
Bottom line, if you are going to be offended by the alternate theories presented in this game then don't bother renting/buying it. The game is interesting and creative and sticks fairly close to the novel. It's definitely a puzzle game and not an action game in the traditional sense so if you like to blow things up or shoot at things, then this probably isn't the game for you (although there is one explosion cut scene if you simply must see something burn). The graphics are decent, the controls are good with the possible exception of the fighting scenes and even they are ok, just odd. Overall, a decent game and a must-have for puzzle fans. Otherwise, rent before buying it.
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