Aliens in the Attic (Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Windows)
common sense media says
Movie-based game has mildly humorous mayhem.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this action/adventure game is based on the Aliens in the Attic movie. It contains some mild fantasy violence as each of the four aliens has its own special attack. Kids play from the perspective of the aliens trying to take over Earth. Some kids may be frustrated at the precision you need to jumpoff of one platform to make it to another platform and the unpredictable controls.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
You are playing as aliens who are trying to take over Earth. Even though they are power-hungry, the aliens work well together to accomplish goals.
Ease of play:
Easy controls, except for when the double-jump button doesn't work. Then, it's challenging because there is a lot of platform puzzling and it becomes difficult to jump up onto the platforms. The game has frequent check-points which is good, but it ramps up in difficulty too quickly.
Violence:
You play from the perspective of the aliens and use fantasy violence. You can scratch, punch, stun, throw grenades, and fire guns. There is no blood. When you fall into a fiery canyon, you'll moan and there will be stars around your head from boinking it. Then you begin again from the last checkpoint. You never really die.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
This video game is based on the movie of the same name.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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