Has it really been 20 years since Rob Reiner's classic fantasy film The Princess Bride was released? Inconceivable! But it's true – and to commemorate the anniversary, newcomer Worldwide Biggies has created The Princess Bride Game, a title that uses a mash-up of popular casual game styles – including time management and seek-and-find – to retell the story of the maiden Buttercup and her true love Westley.
First, a disclaimer: don't be put off by the completely out of place 'tweeny-bopper pop song that crashes out over the title screen. If you hurry through the sign-up process you'll emerge into the familiar tender theme from the film and be treated to an opening introduction from Grandpa, who, like in the film, serves as narrator and guides you through the five episodes of the story.
The game's plot sticks closely to that of the movie. In a nutshell, for those who haven't seen the film or need a refresher, Buttercup falls in love with Westley, but being a poor farm hand, Westley has no money for marriage and goes off to seek his fortune. When Westley's ship is attacked and he is presumed dead, a grieving Buttercup agrees to marry the evil Prince Humperdinck. To make a long story short, Westley returns, Buttercup is captured, and Westley must save her from Humperdinck's clutches with the help of a few friends.
There are a lot of classic moments in The Princess Bride, and the game highlights five of the most memorable ones. The twist, though, is that the gameplay for each episode is completely different.


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