It seems that any movie these days ought to come with a video game release in one big party, but more often than not, the movie would be more successful than the game itself, even though it might tank at the box office. The trend continues with Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief which will be arriving on the Nintendo DS platform, thanks to the efforts of Activision Publishing and Twentieth Century Fox. This title which will follow the movie’s storyline closely is touted to be a “thrilling and addictive tactical role-playing game”. The movie itself would already be in the theaters for a couple of days already, so folks who have already watched it might want to see what it offers digitally.

Based on the first novel in the best-selling book series, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief is set in a modern world where the twelve gods of Mount Olympus are alive and Percy Jackson, the teenage son of Poseidon, is suspected by Zeus of stealing his lightning bolt, the universe’s most powerful weapon. Percy must prove his innocence, save his mother, and avoid a devastating war among the gods. Players will need to employ all the spells and strategies at their disposal as they lead Percy and his friends, Annabeth and Grover, through every exciting scenario. As they overcome enemies they will grow more powerful and learn new skills to aid them as they search for the lost lighting bolt. Planning which team member to take into battle is key to survival – certain combinations of characters boost their effectiveness.

Too bad you can’t just fast forward the game to the end, just like how one can with a DVD or Blu-ray disc. Well, where would the joy in gaming be then, eh? Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief can now be purchased if you own the Nintendo DS for a regular $29.99 price point. Any takers?

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