Graphically, it is hugely impressive, and the planet, with its lush, alien flora and fauna, is rendered with incredible attention to detail. This really lets you immerse yourself in the Avatar universe, experiencing the struggle between the two sides at first hand.
Avatar is a third-person shooter with some clever touches, most notably a storyline which branches at a crucial point, early in proceedings, letting you choose whether to play as the indigenous Na'vi or the US military-style RDA.
The reality, although not without merit, is ultimately faintly disappointing. This raised hopes that Avatar (the game) could strike a blow against the poor esteem in which games-of-films are held. J ames Cameron himself has emphasised the closeness between his first post-Titanic blockbuster and the accompanying game, pinpointing sharing of computer-generated assets and the game's role in fleshing out Avatar's back-story.
