Eragon
Developer(s)	Stormfront Studios / Amaze Entertainment
Publisher(s)	Vivendi Universal Games
Release date(s)	November 14, 2006 November 23, 2006 November 24, 2006
Genre(s)	Action, Adventure
Mode(s)	Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB Teen PEGI 12+
Platform(s)	Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox. Windows, Nintendo DS, PSP, GBA
Media	DVD, CD (PC), UMD Cartridge
System requirements	1.4 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB graphics card, DirectX 9.0c[1]

Eragon is a third-person video game released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows, developed by Stormfront Studios. Also released are unique versions of Eragon for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PSP, and mobile phone handheld gaming systems, primarily developed by Amaze Entertainment.^[2] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (640x903, 303 KB) Cover of the Eragon video game. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... Stormfront Studios is a video game developer based in San Rafael, California, and has one of the longest creative histories in the industry. ... Amaze Entertainments logo Amaze Entertainment is a video game developer for several video game platforms, with headquarters located in Kirkland, Washington. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 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The game is based upon the recent Eragon film, which is in turn based on the book Eragon, by Christopher Paolini. The games were released on November 14th 2006 in the United States of America, on November 24th 2006 in the European Union^[3] and on November 23rd 2006 in Australia^[4] in order to coincide with the release of the aforementioned film. In the game the player takes on the role of the main protagonist from the book and film, Eragon, and occasionally takes control of his dragon Saphira. Eragon is a fantasy/adventure movie based on the novel of the same name by author Christopher Paolini. ... (first in series) | Eldest >> This article is about the book. ... Christopher Paolini (born November 17, 1983) is an American writer. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Eragon is the main protagonist of the Inheritance trilogy, written by Christopher Paolini. ... Spoiler warning: Saphira BjartskulIar (which means Saphira Brightscales) is a female sapphire-blue dragon from Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ...

The game was received poorly by critics, usually receiving press and user rating averages around the 4-6 out of 10 region (or the equivalent).^[5][6]

Gameplay

The majority of the game is taken up by third-person combat, usually on foot. At the start of the game the player can use four "combo" attacks. Additionally, they can use four basic magic attacks: magic push/pull (Thrysta Vindr), magic shield (Skölir), and magic fire (Brisingr). These four magic attacks can be utilised in different ways (for example, brisingr arrows, or throwing spears in baskets magically.) Grammatical person, in linguistics, is used for the grammatical categories a language uses to describe the relationship between the speaker and the persons or things she is talking about. ... Combo: combo box (a widget) No WTO Combo (a punk rock band) El Gran Combo (a Salsa band) Peregoyo y su Combo Vacano (a Salsa band) Combo Waterhole This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

On the PC and console versions (excluding the Xbox 360 version) there are sixteen levels. According to IGN the game can be completed within six hours.^[7] IGN is a multimedia news and reviews website that focuses heavily on video games. ...

Some missions permit the player to use Saphira in combat. The gameplay mechanics within these levels are largely similar to those in ground-based levels, with the exception of some different attack moves (such as tail attacks). Eragon sits on Saphira's back during these sections, and can be made to fire magic arrows. The player has no choice as to whether or not they use Saphira. Similarly, the player cannot use Saphira in ground-based levels: they can call for her and she will swoop past, but it is not possible to use this feature to ride Saphira.

There is a multiplayer co-op mode which allows two people to play through the main storyline. This can only be done on one computer or console: there are no Internet multiplayer options. It is possible to switch from playing a one-player game to a two-player game at any time.^[8]

Plot

Whilst hunting in The Spine, fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a mysterious blue stone. He keeps it, thinking that it can be sold or bartered. However, the egg turns out to be that of a dragon. After the egg has hatched as Saphira, Eragon's discovery attracts the attention of the cruel king Galbatorix. The king's servants kill Eragon's uncle and burn his home. Brom, whom Eragon considers as nothing more than an old storyteller, helps him fight his way out of the village. He then gives Eragon an old sword. In the Inheritance Trilogy, the Empire is the major power on the fictional continent of Alagaesia. ... Eragon is the main protagonist of the Inheritance trilogy, written by Christopher Paolini. ... Galbatorix is the primary antagonist of Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ... Brom is a fictional character in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ...

Eragon, Brom and Saphira make their way to Daret, where they are attacked in the docks. They find the rest of the town on fire and hold off a swarm of the king's servants as the villagers try to put out these fires. After leaving Daret the threesome are pursued by a group of Ra'zac. Saphira becomes trapped under debris and Eragon must both try to free her and hold off the Ra'zac. After defeating the nearby enemies, the group make their way to Gil'ead, where Eragon and Brom sneak through the city and keep to try and free Arya. After a lengthy battle through Durza's fortress (resulting in the death of Brom), Eragon meets Arya and Murtagh, who now join the group in the absence of Brom. Daret is a village in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ... Razac are superhuman beings in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance trilogy. ... Gilead,pronounced gi-lee-ed is a city in the book Eragon. ... Inheritance Trilogy character. ... Durza (pronounced dehr-ZA) is a Shade, one of the antagonists of Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ... Murtagh is a major supporting character in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy and the son of Morzan and the brother of Eragon. ...

The group escape from Gil'ead on Saphira's back, but face some Kull in the ruins of Orthiad. After defeating many Kull and Urgals they make their way to the Beor Mountains, where more Urgals lie in wait. They then sneak through an Urgal encampment, and make their way through a misty gorge. The group get to the Varden's hideout and defend it against hoardes of Urgals. Eragon and Saphira then face Durza a second time, eventually killing him.^[9] Kull are the fictional elite warriors of the Urgals in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance trilogy. ... The Beor Mountains are part of a mountain range in the fictional world of Alagaësia, the setting for the Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini. ... The Varden are a group of fictional rebels in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance trilogy. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

Development and previews

On April 18th 2006 Vivendi Universal Games announced that they were to publish a video game adaptation of the Eragon film to be released in December of the same year. It was slated to appear on most of the major game platforms (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, DS, PSP and PC). The console versions were set to be developed by Stormfront Studios, who had previously worked on the game adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.^[10] Amaze Entertainment, who had previously worked on the game versions of Pirates of the Caribbean and Over the Hedge, were to develop the handheld versions.^[11] A Gamecube version was planned but it was later cancelled.^[12] On the same day Vivendi announced that the first possible chance to see the game would be at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in May 2006.^[13] April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Vivendi Universal (VU) is a French company active in media and communications with activities in music, television and film, publishing, telecommunications and the Internet. ... Stormfront Studios is a video game developer based in San Rafael, California, and has one of the longest creative histories in the industry. ... Amaze Entertainments logo Amaze Entertainment is a video game developer for several video game platforms, with headquarters located in Kirkland, Washington. ... For the real world pirates, see Piracy in the Caribbean. ... This article is about the comic strip. ... The Nintendo GameCube (Japanese: ゲームキューブ; originally code-named Dolphin during development; abbreviated as GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the 128-bit era; the same generation as Segas Dreamcast, Sonys PlayStation 2, and Microsofts Xbox. ... E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo (or Exposition), commonly known as E³ or E3, is an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry. ... May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

On May 11th 2006 it was confirmed by Yahoo that the game had been in development since pre-production of the film.^[14] May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Yahoo! - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

The Game was previewed at Comic-Con 2006, where the public was allowed to play only one level named the Daret Bridge. The enemies consisted entirely of Urgals, and the player had to overcome several obstacles using magic and Saphira. Christopher Paolini played other levels at Comic-Con, such as Spine Mountains. The game was also shown at the 2006 Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.^[15] Actress Sienna Guillory, who plays the elf Arya in the film, made personal appearances at the Vivendi stand to promote the game.^[16] Comic-Con International is an annual comic book convention held in San Diego, California. ... Christopher Paolini (born November 17, 1983) is an American writer. ... The Neue Leipziger Messe The Games Convention, Leipzig Games Convention or short GC is an annual videogame event in Leipzig, Germany, first held in 2002. ...   [] (Sorbian/Lusatian: Lipsk) is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony in Germany with a population of over 504,000. ... Sienna Guillory (born May 31, 1975) is an English actress and model. ...

In October 2006 it was announced that the actors from the Eragon film would lend their voices to the game adaptation.^[17] Specifically, Edward Speleers (playing the title character), Sienna Guillory (Arya), Garrett Hedlund (Murtagh) and Robert Carlyle (Durza) were slated to lend their voices.^[18] The main theme music for the Eragon game was released on Shur'tugal.com on November 2nd, 2006 and can be downloaded from the news story on Shurtugal.^[19] Edward Speleers Edward Speleers (often shortened to Ed) (born December 21 1987 in Chichester, West Sussex, England [1] [2] ) is an English actor. ... Sienna Guillory (born May 31, 1975) is an English actress and model. ... Ārya is a Sanskrit (आर्य) and Avestan word used by Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians and Buddhists. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Murtagh is a major supporting character in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy and the son of Morzan and the brother of Eragon. ... Robert Carlyle OBE (born April 14, 1961 in Glasgow) is a Scottish movie actor. ... Durza (pronounced dehr-ZA) is a Shade, one of the antagonists of Christopher Paolinis Inheritance Trilogy. ...

Releases

An in-game screenshot from the PC version.

The console and PC versions of the game are very similar, focusing on the same style of gameplay. However, the Xbox 360 edition features two exclusive levels. One is on foot as Eragon, and Saphira is controlled in the second mission. It also features the Kull: an enemy from the novels. However, there are differences between their description in the novels and their appearance in the games. In the books they are eight feet tall and wield the same weapons as other Urgals, but the game portrays them as twelve-foot brutes wielding flaming clubs. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 600 pixel, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Screenshot taken by me from the Eragon PC demo. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 600 pixel, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Screenshot taken by me from the Eragon PC demo. ... Kull are the fictional elite warriors of the Urgals in Christopher Paolinis Inheritance trilogy. ...

The handheld games are significantly different from the PC and console versions. The Gameboy Advance game centers on role-playing rather than combat, whilst the PSP game focuses on multiplayer action and aerial dragon levels. The DS edition uses its touch screen in the battle system.

A version was released for the mobile phone. It allows alternate control of Eragon and Saphira, but unlike the console versions it allows multiple paths to be taken whilst still following the main storyline and allows customisation of the playable character (in terms of skills which can be selected). The mobile game also provides a cheat code which, when entered into the console versions, will make the "fury mode" become available.^[20]

The Official Strategy Guide was published by Primagames and authored by Eric Mylonas. On December 6th 2006 a preview of the guide was made available from the Sierra webpage.^[14] December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Look up sierra in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Critical reception

The game has received generally negative reviews. (5.0-5.5 out of 10) according to review aggregator sites Metacritic^[6] and Game Rankings^[21]. Metacritic is an Internet website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ... Game Rankings is a website which keeps track of video game reviews from other sites, and combines them to present an average rating for each game. ...

GameSpot rated the game 4.2 out of 10, and GameSpy gave it a similar score of 2 out of 5. PC Gamer UK slated the PC version of the game, describing the plot as "thinner than hospital undies", complaining about the tedious and repetitive side-scrolling action. They ended up summarising it as "a profoundly uninspiring tie-in" and gave it 53%.^[1] IGN came to a similar conclusion, primarily criticising the poor camera, unsophisticated combat and shortness. They rated the game 4.7 out of a possible 10 ^[7]. Gamestyle describe the title as "One half high-return investment bond, one half tedious waste of time, its place as part of the film's marketing campaign [...] more important than it actually being playable" with a cast whose faces "appear to have been variously grafted onto misshapen potatoes and blind robots carved from meat."^[22] Something Awful's "one sentence review" is scathing: "This is what happens when everyone at the office works on a game for 2 months then decides to have pizza parties every day until the budget runs out. 1/10" ^[23] GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. ... GameSpy, also known as GameSpy Industries, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game Web sites and provides online video game-related services and software. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled PC Gamer US and PC Gamer UK. (Discuss) PC Gamer US April 2005 cover covering Call of Duty 2 PC Gamer is a computer games magazine, founded in 1993. ... While being one of the first personal computers, the Altair 8800 was considered a mere toy due its lack of abilities. ... Gamestyle is a UK-based independent computer and video gaming website that was launched in 1999 by Dean Swain, under the name Dreamers128. ... Something Awful, often abbreviated to SA, is a comedy website housing a wide variety of content, including instant messaging pranks, digitally edited pictures, and humorous media reviews. ...

However, the handheld versions of the game generally received slightly more positive reviews. The Gameboy Advance version received a positive review from IGN, who praised it for its "solid gameplay, enjoyable quests, being long for a movie license, and having thorough menu and tutorial system". It received 7.5 out of a possible 10.^[24]

References

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External links

• Official website
• Eragon Game Information page on Shurtugal.com
• IGN.com page for Eragon