The Backyardigans (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
common sense media says
Fine but somewhat repetitive preschool TV show game.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this three-episode collection of Backyardigans adventures freatures the endearing characters from the Nick Jr preschool series and provides players with an opportunity to use basic early-education concepts in order to advance the story. Each adventure can be completed relatively quickly and, while the scenery and storylines change from adventure to adventure, the actions the player must perform remain basically the same.
Educational value:
Preschool concepts -- color and shape identification, number order, rhythm, following directions -- are imparted through the gameplay.
Positive role models:
The Backyardigans are good friends, with powerful imaginations, and they put their creativity to use to dream up fantastic adventures.
Ease of play:
During the steering levels, of which there are three, navigating around obstacles takes a bit more dexterity than anything else in the game and could cause frustration for some very young children. The rest of the controls should pose no difficulty for preschoolers.
Violence & scariness:
During the pirate adventure, Pablo and Austin have a "duel," which consists of shouting "Arrgh!" and shaking spyglasses at one another. In the superhero adventure, the characters playing heroes and villains blast each other with "superpowers." These mostly consist of energy-type rays zooming from one character to another. Being hit by these rays shows no effect whatsoever. Austin throws a shield, Frisbee-style, at the villains; this also does not actually hit anybody and causes no damage.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The booklet contains three pages of ads for other Nick Jr video games.
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Kimmies Mom
parent of 5 year old
parent of 5 year old
Great game for pre-schoolers!!
My daugher really likes this game. I like that she is learning while she is having fun, she likes playing the mini games. She LOVES feeling like she is in the show, helping the charaters solve the problem!
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