Bratz Forever Diamondz (Console Version) - E
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this game is based on the new line of Bratz dolls called "Forever Diamondz." The version for the Nintendo DS has the same name, but it's a different game. If parents can get past the shallow emphasis on appearance and fashion, the game has some fun activities for girls, although many of the activities lack depth. The cover picture is the most risque feature of the game -- the Bratz in the game don't look like that.
Families can talk about why the Bratz seem obsessed with clothes and shopping. Do they think these things are that important? Is it fun to go shopping sometimes and buy new things? Is it OK for girls to not like clothes or shopping? Families might want to explore the business aspects of the fashion industry.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Anise Hollingshead
Cloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin, aka the Bratz, star in the console game BRATZ FOREVER DIAMONDZ. The version for the Nintendo DS has the same name, but it's a different game.
While managing their successful magazine, the Bratz enter a fashion competition in hopes of being named the next hot young designers on the scene. Not only do they get to write about the event for their magazine, they also get to model some trendy clothes! Players join the Bratz as they visit three different cities to check out the latest styles. Along the way, the Bratz help out their friends; design cards, posters and shirts; and participate in fun challenges or missions.
The game begins with a tutorial mode, where players learn the basics of the game and how to explore and accomplish various tasks. Once finished, it's off to the cities. Each city location has four main missions, one for each Bratz. Optional side quests unlock after a certain number of Bratz-specific missions have been completed.
The name of this game is exploration, and lots of it. The game is open-ended, and players will have a lot of time and space to explore the many activities and mini games before moving on. However, all activities for each location are only available for that location until the final, Runway mission has been completed. So, players need to do everything they want in each town before starting the Runway show.
Bratz Forever Diamondz provides a wide variety of activities for young girls, including clothes designing, collecting missions, logical-thinking games, and arcade games. The unusual ice-skating activity works well because girls feel as if they are gliding around the ice. There are also lots and lots of things to buy in the stores to dress up the Bratz. In addition, girls can do the Bratz' makeup and then see their handiwork on the Bratz character as she runs around town.
If parents can get past the commercialism and shallowness of the game, this is enjoyable entertainment for girls who will enjoy exploring this game's open-ended environment. However, a flaw in the game is that some of the design activities don't have much content; when creating posters, cards, and t-shirts, the game only has minimal options.
Families looking for games about fashion might want to check out the higher rated Nancy Drew: Danger By Design.
Platform Notes
Nintendo GameCube
In the console version for Nintendo GameCube and for Sony PlayStation 2, the Bratz visit three different cities to help out their friends; design cards, posters and shirts; and participate in fun challenges or missions.
The game begins with a tutorial mode, where players learn the basics of the game and how to explore and accomplish various tasks. Once finished, it's off to the cities. Each city location has four main missions, one for each Bratz. Optional side quests unlock after a certain number of Bratz-specific missions have been completed.
The name of this game is exploration, and lots of it. The game is open-ended, and players will have a lot of time and space to explore the many activities and mini games before moving on. However, all activities for each location are only available for that location until the final, Runway mission has been completed. So, players need to do everything they want in each town before starting the Runway show.
Bratz Forever Diamondz provides a wide variety of activities for young girls, including clothes designing, collecting missions, logical-thinking games, and arcade games. The unusual ice-skating activity works well because girls feel as if they are gliding around the ice. There are also lots and lots of things to buy in the stores to dress up the Bratz. In addition, girls can do the Bratz' makeup and then see their handiwork on the Bratz character as she runs around town.
If parents can get past the commercialism and shallowness of the game, this is enjoyable entertainment for girls who will enjoy exploring this game's open-ended environment. However, a flaw in the game is that some of the design activities don't have much content; when creating posters, cards, and t-shirts, the game only has minimal options.
Families looking for games about fashion might want to check out the higher rated Nancy Drew: Danger By Design.
PlayStation 2
In the console version for Nintendo GameCube and for Sony PlayStation 2, the Bratz visit three different cities to help out their friends; design cards, posters and shirts; and participate in fun challenges or missions.
The game begins with a tutorial mode, where players learn the basics of the game and how to explore and accomplish various tasks. Once finished, it's off to the cities. Each city location has four main missions, one for each Bratz. Optional side quests unlock after a certain number of Bratz-specific missions have been completed.
The name of this game is exploration, and lots of it. The game is open-ended, and players will have a lot of time and space to explore the many activities and mini games before moving on. However, all activities for each location are only available for that location until the final, Runway mission has been completed. So, players need to do everything they want in each town before starting the Runway show.
Bratz Forever Diamondz provides a wide variety of activities for young girls, including clothes designing, collecting missions, logical-thinking games, and arcade games. The unusual ice-skating activity works well because girls feel as if they are gliding around the ice. There are also lots and lots of things to buy in the stores to dress up the Bratz. In addition, girls can do the Bratz' makeup and then see their handiwork on the Bratz character as she runs around town.
If parents can get past the commercialism and shallowness of the game, this is enjoyable entertainment for girls who will enjoy exploring this game's open-ended environment. However, a flaw in the game is that some of the design activities don't have much content; when creating posters, cards, and t-shirts, the game only has minimal options.
Families looking for games about fashion might want to check out the higher rated Nancy Drew: Danger By Design.
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