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Last week, we called for your questions to be asked to the development team behind the upcoming Princess Bride downloadable game, and today, we have the answers for you.

TheFeed: By far the most popular question from our readers about the Princess Bride game is a simple one: Could you describe the gameplay? Is it a collection of mini-games? A point-and-click adventure?

A casual, narrative adventure game (controlled via mouse and spacebar) with elements and influences such as cartoons, platformers, management systems, quests, puzzles, carnival and rhythm games, unique inventory system and lots of great characters and story.

In making a videogame version of a movie as beloved as The Princess Bride, you’re opening yourself up to a lot of criticism from fans of the film. People have a real emotional attachment to it... Will this game destroy people’s cherished childhood memories like other shlocky videogame versions of classics have in the past? If not, why not?

No childhood memories will be harmed in the playing of this game! We certainly understand the expectations and as fans of the book and film, we share these same expectations. We strive to deliver a new kind of game that breaks the mold and delivers on the expectations of fans.

The game will feature dynamic animated versions of all your favorite characters, professional sound-alike voices, excellent writing, dialogue and storytelling – and most importantly emotionally engaging and addictive gameplay.

Will any of the cast of the movie have anything to do with the game?

Hopefullly…we are working on it.

What was one of the biggest hurdles you had to overcome in the development of this game?

Translating the story into fun gameplay while keeping the narrative.

To which audience do you intend to cater to? The thirty something crowd that will remember this as a cult classic from their childhood or their children who are seeing the movie for first time?

Both! In the spirit of the best of cartoons that cater to both children and adults, our game combines the best elements of casual and narrative gaming with the wonderful characters and adventures from the film. We believe this will deliver fun gameplay experiences for kids 8-13 years old as well as young adults 25-50 years old.

Is it possible to develop a game that's truly enticing to both those segments?

We certainly hope so and we are working very hard to find the magical mix between casual and narrative gaming using various game engines with movie-quality animation to create a brand new kind of product. It may take a miracle, but thankfully we have Max on our side : )

How many "incothevable" jokes are in the game?

Quite a few…and they are pretty funny. At least if you mean what I think you mean?!

Is there a rhyming mini-game?

Check out the 20th Anniversary DVD from Fox (www.theprincessbride.com) for a fun Rhyming Game with Fezzik. Let us know what you think and maybe we will update the game with new questions on our website at princessbridegame.com

Can we play as Andre the Giant in a giant royal rumble against 30 men?

While we are still finalizing some level designs, if someone has to clear The Thieves Forest it will be Fezzik…he is the Brute Squad after all.

Well, thanks a lot!

The Princess Bride Game comes out in Spring of 2008, and is available for pre-order now.  For more info e, visit the official site.