Set in a mythological prehistoric world, this adventure follows Kenai, a headstrong teenager transformed into a bear by the Great Spirits after he kills his brother's beloved bear in a fit of rage. To regain his human form, the player must guide Kenai on a perilous journey to a mystical location while learning the true meaning of balance and brotherhood with the help of a young cub named
Koda.
Mythological Background
Long ago, when the Earth was young and ice still covered the land, the Great Spirits of the Northern Lights wielded the power of transformation.
During this time, man and animal lived on equal terms, competing for land and food.
Plot Summary
Kenai is a headstrong teenager who does not understand the need for balance in nature.
Driven by emotion after losing his oldest brother to a bear, he seeks revenge. The Great Spirits intervene and help Kenai learn about balance by miraculously transforming him into a bear.
The Journey
Now that Kenai is a bear, he is hunted by his remaining brother, Denahi.
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Kenai must reach the mystical place where the lights meet the Earth, the home of the Great Spirits, to regain his human form.
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Not knowing the way himself, Kenai enlists the help of a pesky cub named Koda. Character Development
Over the course of his perilous journey with Koda, Kenai is forced to question everything he knows about the meaning of brotherhood. Ultimately, he realizes that his physical transformation from a man to a bear is insignificant compared to the change that has occurred within himself.
Getting Started
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Make sure the POWER switch is OFF.
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Insert the Disney's Brother Bear Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance slot as described in your Nintendo Game Boy® Advance instruction manual.
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Turn the POWER switch ON.
Note: The Disney's Brother Bear Game Pak is for the Game Boy® Advance system only.
Title Screen
After the legal information, you will see screens for Disney Interactive, Vicarious Visions®, Inc. and Disney's Brother Bear. Press Start to proceed to the Main Menu.
Main Menu
Use the Control Pad Up and Down to highlight one of the 4 New Game slots or Erase to delete an existing game. Press the A Button to select.
Level Selection Screen
After selecting a previously saved or new game slot, you will be taken to the Level Map screen.
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Your path through the game is shown by a map, leading from the Snow Forest to the Ice Caves, through the Valley of Fire, and eventually to the Mountain.
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Use the Control Pad to move Kenai and Koda from one map reference point to another. •
Before you can make your way down the next path, you must first collect all of the level's Totems (see Collectibles section for more details). •
You may go back and replay previous levels at any time.