There are collectables to gather and trophies to earn for your display case, but there's very little reason to return to Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian once you're done, which means that you've just relived the film in about the same amount of time it takes to watch, but at four times the cost. It's too bad that the game offers so little value for its price (it would have worked far better as a less expensive downloadable product), because it features some nice ideas that should have been taken even further.
TGH Writes:
"Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian (NATM2 for short) is based off the movie of the same name and takes a lot of great things from the movie and turns it over to the game. In the end the question has to be asked, is this a game for the hardcore gamer, or just one for the family/casual gamer looking for a fun time."
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, aimed to the youngest of the house, is a game for those who loved the film and for parents to enjoy along with their children. The game offers a simple diversion, educational and without much action, that follows the goal of entertaining without having the ambition of going for more. Sadly, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is another point for the argument that games based on films aren't the best choice for your catalog. At least the experience here is not frustrating, and is over in less than the time it takes to blink of an eye.
DreamStation writes: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is the video game adaptation of the movie with the same name. It uses many of the same characters and locations and many of the same story telling elements as the movie. Most games that are based off movies tend to fall short however. Will this be the same? I grabbed my keys and my flashlight and set off to find the answer."
