This game is for 7 and up. The challenges get pretty tricky as the game progresses. The 2nd player option allowed my younger children to play (4 and 6) with the 8 year olds. Everyone enjoyed watching the game and cheering the players on.
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Super Mario Galaxy
(2007, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Common Sense says
Fantastic outer space odyssey with coop play.
updated 07.04.08
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for Ages 7 and Up
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About Super Mario Galaxy
Parents need to know that this game is an enjoyable adventure for just about any age. Younger kids may have more difficulty with some of the challenges, but if they play in the Co-Star Mode, they can join with a more experienced player in a series of simple tasks. Inexperienced parents could also use this mode as a way to play the game with more experienced children because on the Wii, you don't have to know a complex set of controls.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give itLots of fun!
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Good game anf fun to play!!!!
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My favorite video game tied with Super Mario 64.
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