E3 2006: Snoopy vs the Red Baron Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 11, 2006

News: The Flying Ace prepares for battle...

It appears that Namco Bandai has shot down all of their Xbox development and Snoopy vs Red Baron was one of the casualties.

Thankfully, the Flying Ace will still battle the Baron on the PS2, PSP and PC this fall.

So prepare for battle and prepare for these facts:

Publisher: Namco-Bandai Games America Inc.
Developer: SmartBomb Interactive
Release Date: Fall 2006
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PSP and the PC
ESRB Rating: RP (E expected)
Genre: Aerial Adventure
Players: 1-6 (PSP), 1 (PC)
URL: http://www.namco.com/games/snoopy

GAME DESCRIPTION:
Beagle or Baron Ц Who will rule the skies?

While snoozing atop his doghouse one day, Snoopy has a magical dream. Just like in the celebrated Peanuts comic strip, he becomes a virtuoso flying ace, piloting his World War I bi-plane in a heroic attempt to foil the plans of his archenemy, the Red Baron. Join Snoopy and friends as you take on the nefarious Baron and his cohorts in this enchanting aerial adventure.

FEATURES:

Play as WWI Flying Ace Snoopy in an adventure that includes cameo appearances from 12 beloved characters, including Charlie Brown, Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, Marcie and Sally

Barnstorm your way across six vividly rendered worlds and collect clues to reveal the whereabouts of the Red Baron's top secret hideout

Pilot Snoopy's famous Sopwith Camel and other unique aircraft in perilous sky-high dogfights, no-holds-barred air races and heart-pounding missions behind enemy lines

Upgrade your craft with a comical collection of 25 weapons and gadgets, including the lightning fast, player-guided Woodstock missile, the Bee-Shooter and the Potato Cannon

Fight your way through 50+ single-player and co-op missions in a heroic attempt to foil the plans of the Red Baron!

Play in any of five modes: Single-player, Cooperative, Team Multiplayer, Versus Multiplayer and Battle