BEN 10 Galactic Racing

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Frustrating racing game with no tutorial or help.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that BEN 10 Galactic Racing is a racing kart title where kids race with aliens, obtaining and using power-ups to get ahead. The game has multiple modes, including general racing, a game of racing tag, time trials, and elimination racing. The game is highly competitive by nature, although players can turn on an option that that allows them to compete as a team. 

  • Positive messages0
    This racing game allows players to use power-ups to stop or inhibit other racers, so while fun, it is a racing game about how to be sneaky to outfox your opponent.
  • Positive role models1
    Most of the characters applaud the winners during the trophy ceremony, showing what it means to be a good sport. The characters show disappointment when they lose, but they aren't overly negative.
  • Ease of play2
    The game has no tutorial or introductory level. Basic controls are outlined in the printed manual, as well as in the Options menu of the game, but more advanced information is not available. A description of the power-ups, which are essential for winning the game, is only available via random appearance in the loading screens. Although the game has two levels of difficulty, it is overly challenging on the easy levels and will be extremely frustrating for kids hoping to win a race. Computer players can be disabled, which is the only thing that might make it playable for those on the younger end of the target group.
  • Violence1
    Players use special powers to slow other racers or knock them off the track. These include slime puddles and energy pulses.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
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What's it about?

In celebration of a special alignment of planets, one of the alien races hosts a series of races across the galaxy. BEN 10 GALACTIC RACING  brings familiar characters from the Ben 10 television series into a racing kart game with courses set on different planets, each with their own environment. Players can compete in a series of Grand Prix races and try for a trophy. Taking home the trophy also unlocks new tracks.

Is it any good?

 

BEN 10 Galactic Racing will have some appeal to fans of the franchise, although, with the focus on racing, there is little of what kids love about Ben 10 present in this game. Unfortunately, it also offers a frustrating user experience in terms of the difficulty level, poor controls, and lack of tutorial, that even the fun of racing on alien planets is lost. Think twice about this one.

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  • Families can talk about being a good sport. How should you behave when you win a game? How should you behave when you lose? 

  • How does this racing game compare to others you have played? Did you select it because you like the Ben 10 characters?

This review was written by Christy Matte
Parent
December 30, 2011
AGE
18
 
Ben 10 turns villain in this extremely difficult game. 3/10.
FAR FAR too difficult even on Easy mode. The first thing game makers should take into account when producing games for children is the difficulty and ease of gameplay. Both far too hard. Stinks of cashing in on kids without any real thought.
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This review was written by Christy Matte
Platforms:Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Racing
Developer:D3Publisher of America
Release date:October 18, 2011
Price:$Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo 3DS: $39.95, Wii, Nintendo DS: $29.95
ESRB rating:E for Comic Mischief and Mild Cartoon Violence
This review was written by Christy Matte

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