Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks (Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, Nintendo DSi, PlayStation 2)
common sense media says
Puzzle/battle mix makes for a thinking kid's action game.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cartoon-based action game requires a lot more brainwork than one would initially suspect. Not only are there several straightforward puzzle sections in the game, but a good deal of "action" sections involves figuring out which of Ben's ten alien personas is needed to get past a specific obstacle. There is plenty of fighting as well, as this is essentially a sci-fi superhero game, but this adventure requires equal parts brain and brawn.
Educational value:
Much of this game is logic-based and, despite its action veneer, involves a good deal of puzzle-solving.
Positive role models:
Ben is heroic, cares deeply for his grandfather, shows concern for the safety of his friends, and understands the responsibility that comes with his superpowers.
Ease of play:
The action controls are simple to grasp. But, some of the puzzle sections can be quite challenging in that there are no instructions supplied -- the player must not only solve the puzzle, but quickly figure out what needs to be done to solve the puzzle. Once you've determined your course of action, though, the puzzles have an acceptably fun degree of difficulty.
Violence:
In his various alien guises, Ben fights alien, robot, and human enemies. Combat is mostly hand to hand, but also involves blasting with fire, frost, slime, and lasers. There are small explosions and groans of pain can be heard. When defeated, enemies fall down, then disappear. Human enemies, who are boss characters, get up and escape after defeat.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Almost every boss threatens to kill Ben, and uses mild insults against him.
Consumerism:
The game is tied to the popular Ben 10 Alien Force series on Cartoon Network. Other Ben 10 toys are advertised on the back of the instruction booklet.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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darkroses
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i love it is it safe and fun. no worrys
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Dr. Brandon
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kid, 12 years old
I think that this game is super awsome.
Note: This is from one of my friends.
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