Animorphs (video game)

The Animorphs video game refers to multiple games based on the Animorphs book series by K.A. Applegate. The most prominent example is a third-person action-adventure game released in 2000 by Runaway Entertainment and published by Infogrames for the PC and Game Boy Color.

PC Version:

This version follows the plot of the early books in the series, featuring the five Animorphs (Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie, and Marco) as they battle the Yeerks. Gameplay involves controlling the Animorphs in their human and morphed forms, utilizing different animal abilities to solve puzzles and combat enemies. Each character has unique animal forms and associated abilities crucial for overcoming obstacles in the environment. Players must strategically choose which morph to use based on the situation. The game received mixed reviews, often praised for its faithfulness to the book series but criticized for repetitive gameplay and graphical limitations.

Game Boy Color Version:

This version is a side-scrolling platformer. While it shares the same characters and general conflict as the book series and the PC game, the specific storyline and gameplay mechanics are significantly different. The Game Boy Color version also allows players to morph into different animals, each with their own unique abilities to navigate the levels and defeat Yeerk controllers. Like the PC version, it received mixed to average reviews.