Remember, the character you draw is 2D. That makes the levels 2D.
Getting into the story, an evil shadow, that used to be a citizen in your town, wants to take over the world, so you have to save it. I found the story quite good to follow as there are some points that keep you very entertained (for example: the mayor dies).
Now we come to the gameplay. Now let me get this straight out of the way - it's 2D. Now, some of you might like 2D games, and when I say that I mean REALLY LIKE IT so if you do you might as well stop reading this review.
I just find 2D gaming on the DS to be a bit of a letdown. And I would've expected a level designer where you can draw your own levels, but there isn't.
Overall, I don't blame THQ for the 2D gameplay. After all, you can't make a drawing 3D!
Or can you?
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