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Carnival Island
- PlayStation 3
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Mini-games
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Move controller makes all the fun of a carnival feel real.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Carnival Island is PS3 game that requires the use of the Move Controller. It is a collection of over 35 mini-games revolving around a carnival theme, including skee ball, hoop toss, and knocking down milk bottles. Each game also has variations on the theme to keep gameplay lively. (For instance, the ring toss game has a mode where rockets fire when you toss a ring around them.) There's very mild violence in a couple of the games, but nothing parents need to be concerned about. And the game's characters are both supportive and eternally friendly.
What's it about?
When two unnamed children find a pair of tickets to an island carnival, they discover it is in a state of disrepair, having lost its color and liveliness. As they play the mini-games, however, they restore the carnival to its previous magical state. Visually, this is shown by transforming it from a black and white (and grey) state to a colorful one that feels more alive. As players win stuffed animals, those companions come to life to cheer them on. Players can also play any game that supports multiple players from the Party mode (with up to four able to play at once).
Is it any good?
The Midway makes a smooth transition to the PlayStation 3 in CARNIVAL ISLAND, with some familiar favorite games as well as modern spins on them to make them a bit livelier. The game is incredibly upbeat, which is a nice change of pace, but it's also a lot of fun for both kids and adults, making it a great family gaming choice. Instructions are spoken aloud, so kids who can't read still know what to do if they play by themselves, also. While it's easy to play for long stretches, adults might find the games to be a bit repetitive, even with the variations, but kids won't be able to get enough.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about which style of the classic carnival games do they like more -- the original version or the variations? Also, are the games more fun in a video game or when you're playing in real life?
Families can also talk about how these games cost money at a real carnival and why parents can't pay for endless replays, as is possible in this game.
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February 4, 2012
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Great Game
This is a great game that our whole family enjoys. It's a nice change from others games offered for PS3.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 3 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Mini-games |
| Developer: | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Release date: | November 15, 2011 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Comic Mischief |
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