Avatar: The Last Airbender - hands on

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This action RPG based on a hot cartoon is aimed straight at the kids, but everyone will find something to slash

The camera is perched overhead, which complements The Last Airbender's gameplay. The game is a mildly simplified version of typical action RPGs like Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance or Champions of Norrath. Use martial arts moves to dispatch easier foes, or break out the elemental trump cards when things get rough. You'll level up and unlock new powers through continued elimination of enemy forces.

Aang isn't the only playable character; you'll also be placed in the shoes of several other heroes. Katara is a young girl with waterbending abilities, while Sokka is her magic-less brother who compensates with a devastating boomerang weapon. They will all level up independently, and have unique arsenals that make them better suited for certain conditions.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the few licensed titles that may hold appeal to gamers regardless of their affinity for the show. The lack of multiplayer is a sizeable disappointment, however, as that's how these types of games are best played. Still, Avatar has potential for a weekend gaming bender for solitary individuals.