Franklin's Great Adventures
(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Otaboo
Published by:
American Game Factory Inc. The
Released On:
01 Jan 2006
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Franklin's Great Adventures is an educational game for children under 8 years old starring Franklin the Turtle from the Canadian animated TV series Franklin . Kids can play as three playable characters: Franklin, Bird, or Bear. Over the span of three episodes the three friends help the townspeople in various ways. The game features 8 levels mixing exploration and puzzles with quick-reflex action, and you can change your character at any time strategically to better solve the puzzles presented. Additionally, there are 16 unlockable mini-games.
The gameplay is action-packed as kids navigate through levels, solving puzzles and collecting items while avoiding obstacles. The game's pace is fast-moving, requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking to overcome challenges.
eBay Product ID:
48674159 (United States)
UPC-A:
855433001038 (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-BFLE-USA (United States)
ASIN:
B000BPEL3Q (United States)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this platforming adventure, players guide Benjamin through magical levels in Boisville, assisted by his friends Martin and Lili. The game revolves around completing mini-games and navigating diverse environments like forests and beaches while solving specific tasks. Players can freely switch between Benjamin and his companions to utilize their unique abilities in overcoming challenges.
Story
The Story
School is out! Franklin and his friends can now enjoy their summer vacation and have a lot of things to do.
Come play in Woodland with Franklin and his friends. You will be able to participate in many mini-games and travel through various magical levels with Bear or with Beaver.
Characters
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Franklin: Lives with his parents and his little sister. He loves riding his bicycle and his skateboard with his friends.
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Bear: Franklin's best friend. He is a little bigger and stronger than Franklin.
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Beaver: A very good friend of Franklin. Sometimes he is a little bossy, but he is very kind and loves his little friends a lot. He loves organizing things.
Benjamin's Adventure
The Story
School is out! Benjamin and his friends can now enjoy the big holidays and are not going to get bored.
Come play in Boisville with Benjamin and his friends. You will be able to participate in their mini-games and cross several magical levels with Martin and Lili.
Characters
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Benjamin: Lives with his parents and his little sister. He really likes to ride his bike or his skateboard with his friends.
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Martin: Benjamin's best friend. He is a little bigger and stronger than Benjamin.
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Lili: A very good friend of Benjamin. She sometimes likes to give orders, but she is very kind and appreciates her friends a lot. What she loves above all else is organizing things.
Locations
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The Hill: Go to the hill with Martin and pick some pretty flowers for Odile.
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The Beach: Go searching for shells for Béatrice, with Lili.
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The Forest: Go to the forest with Martin to build a cabin.
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The Cave: Martin got lost in the cave! Hurry and go find him with Lili.
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The Autumn Forest: A canoe race is being organized not far from Boisville. Cross the forest with Martin to participate.
Switching Partner
In the platforming sections, Benjamin is joined by a friend, either Martin or Lili.
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You can switch from one character to the other at any time using the R Button.
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Choose the character best suited to the situation.
How to Play
Main Menu
Navigate the menu using the + Control Pad. Select an option by pressing the A Button, and return to the previous screen by pressing the B Button.
Story Mode
Choose this mode to follow Franklin's great adventures. You will accompany Franklin on his journey through the various levels.
Mini-Games Mode
Choose this mode to replay all the mini-games unlocked in Story Mode. Try to beat your own records in each challenge.
Exploration: Woodland/Boisville
Control Franklin (or Benjamin) and explore Woodland (Boisville) to talk and interact with its inhabitants.
Objectives
A directional arrow on the screen indicates the place or character you need to reach. You can walk anywhere you like, but you must follow the arrow to progress in the story.
Friendship Gauge
When you help inhabitants or give them presents, their Friendship Gauge goes up. Fill the gauges of all inhabitants for a surprise at the end of the game. You can revisit previously completed levels to collect remaining apples and objects.
Mini-Games Overview
Your character can play many mini-games during the adventure. Each game has different objectives and controls, so read on-screen instructions carefully. Mini-games unlocked in Story Mode become available in Mini-Games Mode.
Mini-Game: Clean Up Your Room
Put all of Franklin's things in the right place: clothes in the dresser, toys in the toy box, and kite pieces in its bag.
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Controls: Move the desired object with the + Control Pad, then put it away with the A Button.
Mini-Game: Fly, Kite, Fly!
Keep the kite in the air for as long as possible without hitting the trees.
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Controls: Press the A Button very quickly to keep the kite in the air.
Mini-Game: The Bike Race
Race with Rabbit (Basile) on your bike and reach the finish line before he does.
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Controls: Press the A Button quickly to pedal.
Mini-Game: The Sailboat
Control the speed of the sailboat to avoid obstacles.
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Controls: Press the A Button to fill the sails with wind and make the boat go.
Mini-Game: The Coloring Book
Color in objects by copying the model. Make sure to use the correct color.
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Controls: Move the brush with the + Control Pad. Dip it into paint pots by pressing the A Button to choose the color, then press the A Button on the area you want to paint.
Mini-Game: Pick Up the Branches
Use the cart to pick up branches falling from the tree.
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Controls: Move the cart under the branches with the + Control Pad.
Mini-Game: Mr. Marmot's Vegetable Garden
Pick the ripe vegetables from the garden. Do not pick any green ones.
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Controls: Select a vegetable with the + Control Pad, then pick it with the A Button.
Mini-Game: Downhill on Skateboard
Go down the hill avoiding obstacles. If you drop too many flowers, you must start over.
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Controls: Press the A Button to jump and + Control Pad Down to duck.
Mini-Game: The Paper Airplane
Control the altitude of the airplane until you reach the end. Going outside the red zone costs time.
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Controls: Press the A Button very quickly to straighten the plane.
Mini-Game: The Sand Castle
Stop crabs from taking the shells decorating the castle by blocking them with a rake.
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Controls: Move the rake right and left with the + Control Pad.
Mini-Game: The Butterfly Hunt
Catch butterflies for Mr. Mole, but be careful not to catch bumblebees.
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Controls: Use the + Control Pad to move the net. Press the A Button quickly to get rid of bumblebees caught in the net.
Mini-Game: Building a Tree House
Put boards into a box to help Bear (Martin) build a tree house (cabin).
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Controls: Press the A Button as soon as the box is in front of you to insert a board.
Mini-Game: Playing Hide-and-Seek
Find all your friends who are hiding in Woodland (Boisville).
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Controls: Move the character with the + Control Pad to find friends and make them come out of hiding.
Mini-Game: Find Bear/Oso!
Find the lost bear in the cave before it gets too dark.
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Controls: Move the character with the + Control Pad.
Mini-Game: Franklin the Knight
Hit all the targets that appear in front of you.
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Controls: Choose a target with the + Control Pad and hit it with the A Button.
Mini-Game: The Canoe Race
Go down the river in a canoe avoiding obstacles.
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Controls: Press the L and R Buttons to paddle left and right. Switch between L and R quickly to go straight.
Platform Phases
During platform phases, the character is joined by a friend, either Bear or Beaver (Martin/Lili). You can switch characters using the R Button at any time. Choose the right character for each situation.
Basic Controls
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Use the + Control Pad to move, crouch, or climb.
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Use the A Button to jump.
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Use the B Button to activate a switch.
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Use the R Button
Enemies & Characters
Franklin
Franklin can slide through very narrow spaces and can jump very high by bouncing on balloons.
Bear
Bear can grab onto posts, trees or ropes, climb them using the control pad, and push very heavy logs.
Beaver
Beaver can dive underwater and pull a raft by pressing the B button and moving with the control pad.
Benjamin
Benjamin can sneak into small spaces and jump very high by bouncing on balloons.
Martin
Martin knows how to climb poles, trees, and ropes, and is capable of pushing very heavy tree trunks.
Lili
Lili can swim underwater and pull a raft by positioning herself underneath it and using the control pad.
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