I got this last year. I haven't played in awhile but I love it. My favorite is the shipwreck. If you think it is boring you are out of your mind.
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Endless Ocean
(2008, Video Games - Simulation, Rated E)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Engaging scuba-diving simulation with no danger.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Endless Ocean was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this is a scuba-diving simulation game where nothing bad can happen. You can't run out of air, no fish will attack or harm you, and you can't get lost at sea. The game simulates nature and lets children experience what it's like to swim underwater at coral reefs and ancient shipwrecks. The Wii controls are simple enough that even a 5-year-old can play it.
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What’s the Story?
ENDLESS OCEAN is a game for the Nintendo Wii that allows you to go on a series of scuba diving adventures. You can choose to simply dive to explore what this Endless Ocean has to offer, or you can get assignments to dive for a specific reason, including finding a particular species of fish or giving one of your dive customers a lesson. The graphics simulate nature as you encounter hundreds of fish and animals that populate this virtual ocean including sharks, dolphins, humpback wrasses, and blue tangs.
To play, kids simply point the Wii remote at the screen and move it in the direction they want to swim. To swim, they hold down the "B" button. When they encounter a fish they can click on it by pointing at it with the Wii remote and then pushing the "A" button. Thereafter they can interact with the fish by "petting" or feeding it, and when they become familiar enough with it, unlock educational information about the fish.
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The intuitive use of the Wii controls makes this game an excellent choice for families looking to introduce kids to the wonders of the sea. Some of the assignments, like teaching a dolphin tricks, will particularly appeal to kids. But for some, if you stay under for too long, the diving can get tedious.
Endless Ocean makes scuba diving a peaceful, non-threatening adventure. The underwater visuals of this game make you feel as if you are actually in the ocean with sunlight filtering through the water. Kids are never in danger, even when swimming with sharks or whales. Plus, you can never run out of air and returning to your ship is as easy as pushing a button on the Wii remote. While the game can be played by two people, it's unfortunate that it has to be from two different machines. Parents will appreciate that you can only swim with someone with whom you can exchange friend codes using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
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Released on 01/06/2008, price $30, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Sweet
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
do not buy
this game is difficult to play even for adults! and it is very boring! i do not recomend it to anyone of any age!
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
boring.zzzz
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
A Wonderful Game!!!
My daughter loves all things related to the ocean. So for Christmas last year, my son bought her this game. Both of them love playing this!! I even started an account, and played for a while. The game introduces the controls and the environment in a kid-friendly, easy to follow manner. The animals are life-like and friendly. And we all just have fun playing it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Calming Game
If your kids are looking for a game that has no violence or language, buy Endless Ocean. This game has a really soothing tone to it. The point of the game is to swim around and get to know different fish. Your kids don't have to worry about polution and people dumping garbage in the ocean. There is no other sharks eating fish and no blood from ther fish. But if you are religious, there is one song that is religious, but that is the only kinda bad part of the game. My opinion is get the game and enjoy it. If you want to know the it is Amazing Grace. :-)
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| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
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