Food Fight Frenzy is an educational game based on Phineas and Ferb, developed and published by LeapFrog for the LeapPad and Leapster Explorer on August 1, 2012. It aims to enforce basic STEM competences on children aged 5 to 8.
Plot[]
Phineas and Ferb strive to build the ultimate water balloon launcher, while Doofenshmirtz schemes to infest and conquer Danville with his army of food-throwing robots. It is up to the boys and a confined Perry to deter the meal madness and defeat the evil scientist.
Gameplay[]
The player follows Phineas and Ferb's adventure with the best soaker ever, used to navigate the city in a quest to eliminate the robot epidemic. A shooter activity is the focus of this segment, which comprehends gunning enemies by solving arithmetic problems and avoiding ranged attacks. During the run, springs are collectable for points, medical kits can be picked up to replenish health, and a limited number of gears is obtainable for upgrade parts. Stored enhancements are applicable in a blueprint assemblage test of spatial reasoning.
Meanwhile, Perry is unexplicably stuck on a ball. He has to be guided into his lair through a mechanized ramp system, filled to the brim with various sorts of simple machines and weights movable by the player in an interactive physics experiment. Once inside the tubing, the agent must flesh out electrical circuits adequately with the use of regular utensils. Visiting the headquarters frees the elusive platypus from the trap, leading to him taking over his owners' invention for a final confrontation against Doofenshmirtz, the root of the folly.
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Background Information[]
- Perry's minigame can be freely replayed on the Platyball Run mode acessible from the menu.
- There appear to be badges listed in a menu section, though it is not known what they entail specifically.
- Occasionally, Phineas pops up in a monitor screen to commend the player for a job well done.
- The game's retail description reads as follows:
- Join Phineas and Ferb to create wild inventions on your LeapPad or Leapster Explorer! When Phineas and Ferb decide to build the ultimate water balloon launcher, Dr. Doofensmirtz [sic] has other plans. Get hands-on with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills to make this the best day ever!
*Experiment with Electricity: Complete circuits with different materials that conduct and insulate electricity.
*Thwart Evil with Simple Machines: Learn about different types of simple machines and use them cleverly to guide Agent P to Dr. Doofensmirtz' [sic] hiding place.
*Rebuild Engineering Blueprints: Use logic and spatial reasoning skills to piece together blueprints for the ultimate water balloon launcher.
*Get Ready for Launch with Math: Practice addition, subtraction and multiplication skills to power up the balloon launcher and to deactivate the stinkbots.
This Phineas and Ferb adventure is designed to give children 5 to 8 an exciting introduction to STEM subjects, including physical science, engineering concepts, problem solving, logic and reasoning skills, and mathematics. Early exposure to STEM subjects lays an important foundation for children’s engagement and success in later school years. Not only are STEM subjects critical to the 21st Century curriculum, they also provide a good context for children to practice problem-solving skills.
- Join Phineas and Ferb to create wild inventions on your LeapPad or Leapster Explorer! When Phineas and Ferb decide to build the ultimate water balloon launcher, Dr. Doofensmirtz [sic] has other plans. Get hands-on with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills to make this the best day ever!
- According to the official website, the game's cartridge has default dimensions of 5.37 x 6.37 x 0.7 in (13.64 x 16.18 x 1.78 cm) and weight of 0.21 lbs (463 g).[1]
- Pre-orders for the game started on July 15, 2012,[2] two days after the trailer's release on the 13th, with the earliest shipping landing on August 1.[1]
