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Barnyard
Developer(s) Blue Tongue Entertainment
Halfbrick (GBA version)
Publisher(s) THQ
Platform(s) Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Wii
Release date(s) Game Boy Advance, Windows, & PlayStation 2
  • PAL October 13, 2006
GameCube
Wii
  • PAL February 9, 2007
  • JP April 5, 2007
Genre(s) Party
Mode(s) Single-player

Barnyard is a fun video game released in 2006. It's a "party game" based on the popular animated movie of the same name. The game lets you experience life on a farm from an animal's point of view. It was made for many different game systems. These include the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PC, and the Wii.

About the Barnyard Game

This game lets you step into the hooves of a new cow on the farm. You get to explore the world of Barnyard. The main goal is to have fun and keep the secret of the animals safe. Humans must never know that the animals can talk and walk on two legs!

Your Farm Adventure

In Barnyard, you create your own cow character. You can choose if it's a boy or a girl. Then, you get to explore the entire farm. The game is like an "open world" adventure. This means you can go almost anywhere you want on the farm. You can run around fields, visit the barn, and discover hidden spots.

Fun Farm Activities

The game is packed with different activities and mini-games. These are often called "party games" because they are quick and fun. You can do many things that animals in the movie do.

  • Racing: Compete against other animals in exciting races around the farm.
  • Pranks: Play funny tricks on humans and other animals. Just like in the movie!
  • Dancing: Show off your moves in dance-offs.
  • Collecting: Find hidden items and complete tasks for other animals.
  • Helping Out: Sometimes you'll help your animal friends with their problems.

These activities help you earn "respect" from the other animals. As you gain respect, you unlock new areas and challenges.

Living the Animal Life

One of the coolest parts of Barnyard is living like an animal. You get to experience day and night cycles on the farm. You also learn how to avoid humans. When a human comes near, you have to quickly drop to all fours. This keeps the animals' big secret safe. The game is all about friendship, fun, and keeping the farm a happy place.

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