Animal Genius (DS) (Nintendo DS)
common sense media says
Talking DS game is fun romp with animals.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is one of very few Nintendo DS games that actually talk to kids. They do not need to read to play this game, making it accessible to children as young as 4 but will be fun even for 10-year-olds. Parents of the youngest gamers should gauge their child's ability to play a game where a lion jumps on a zebra in a maze to devour it. There is no blood (the zebra just disappears) but the lion roars before it pounces. You can steer clear of this version of the "Maze Munch," choosing to play as a clownfish, skunk, or chameleon instead.
Educational value:
Kids learn about animals' habitats, characteristics, and behavior. Kids must also use skills -- such as deduction -- to win games.
Violence & scariness:
In the "Maze Munch" game, a game that teaches about the food chain, you can be a lion who pounces on zebras to devour them. No blood is shown and the zebras simply fade away, but the lion roars ferociously before he pounces.
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rayshine
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
Great for a first gaming experience
My son loves this game and is able to play all of the games as it asks the questions out loud. I would love to find another game similar to this for him as he enjoys it so much. He just turned 4 at it is exactly the right level for him
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tnjsmom
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
Good introductory game for children
My 5 year old son loved this Nintendo DS game, but he acquired all 25 animals in three days. As this was his first "gaming" experience, it was not very challenging. "Maze Munch" is the only questionable content (i.e., lions eat/pounce on zebras...no blood), but my son did not want to play the maze games where his character was chased (i.e, grouper catches/eats clown fish, fox catches skunk)...also, some intimidating music with the grouper/clown fish. Very educational...lots of fun animal facts...very enjoyable!
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