The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

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  • Summary: The Wizard of OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road. The game takes players through the endearingThe Wizard of OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road. The game takes players through the endearing adventure of protagonist Dorothy and her lovely dog, Toto, turning these charming characters into classic RPG heroes. A tornado suddenly strikes a small farm in Kansas, savagely uprooting Dorothy and Toto with just one gust. After hours of dancing around in the bushel of wind, the pair eventually settles in an unfamiliar countryside. It is here Dorothy learns that the only way to return home is by following the ominous voice calling out to her to the end of the Yellow Brick Road. On her journey, Dorothy encounters some unlikely characters who eventually decide to join her on her quest. Dorothy and Toto, together with their newfound companions - the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man- embark on an enchanting voyage filled with many obstacles. Upon reaching the castle at the end of the Yellow Brick Road, the group learns from a mysterious wizard that the magical land has been taken over by four evil witches that are running amuck. Dorothy and her friends are tasked with defeating the witches with a return trip to Kansas as the reward, but is this new mission beyond the Yellow Brick Road everything it appears to be? [XSeed Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. RPG Fan
    85
    The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is not a perfect game; however, it takes you on a fun enough journey that you'll most likely overlook any imperfections that you may find.
  2. Play Magazine
    80
    Though its dungeons could have benefited from smarter design, I found Wizard of Oz to be a beautiful, whimsical adventure.
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  3. AtomicGamer
    78
    In closing, I have to say that despite the beautiful graphics, it's hard to ignore the game's shallow narrative which fails to take advantage of its rich, original literary source. That said, RPG fans may overlook this marked lack of fictional creativity and the game's few monotonous aspects, to enjoy its considerable hours of solid RPG play.
  4. RPGamer
    70
    It's a shame that the battle system is as simplistic as it is, because the game has so much going for it, including a great plot twist, fantastic art direction and an ending that is a real tearjerker.
  5. Nintendo Power
    65
    A cinch to pick up and play, but will be just as easily forgotten. [Oct 2009, p.90]
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  6. GameSpot
    55
    Beyond the Yellow Brick Road has its moments, but the novelty of strolling through the land of Oz soon wears thin.
  7. Thunderbolt
    40
    The new story is generic, the exploration hampered by unnecessary backtracking and the dreaded locked door puzzles.

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  1. GVirus16
    Oct 30, 2010
    8
    "The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road" (also known as "RIZ-ZOAWD") is a Japanese-made, anime-style, and relatively faithful"The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road" (also known as "RIZ-ZOAWD") is a Japanese-made, anime-style, and relatively faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic tale, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", and despite the slight repetition of battle mechanics, it is definitely a game to experience if you are a fan of the Oz stories.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best DS Game of 2009
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#92 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009