 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Cars
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Racing
Common Sense Media says
Kids will love racing with their favorite cars.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is little to worry about with this racing game. The story mode has two difficulty levels: a shorter game for younger kids, and a more-challenging game for older kids. The movie's youngest fans will have trouble operating the controls; the game is really only operable for players 7 and up. The PC version is available only at Target.
What's it about?
There is some story in CARS, but the core activity is racing and driving cars: Kids put the pedal to the metal in more than 25 races on a variety surfaces. In story mode, players drive and race their way around Radiator Springs and the vast Ornament Valley -- powersliding, jumping, and even driving backward along the way. During pit stops, players race through a variety of Mini games, painting their vehicles or sneaking into the fields with Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) to do "Tractor Tipping," for example. As kids make their way through the story, they unlock content that can thereafter be played separately in the arcade and vs. modes.
Is it any good?
Fans of Disney/Pixar's animated Cars will enjoy this video game of the same name. It's set right after the movie's plot, and kids are sure to delight in recognizing the characters and voices (Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and the rest of the cast reprise their roles). Kid testers spun out occasionally, but in general they thought the race controls were on the money. The two modes (a shorter game for younger kids, and a more-challenging game for older kids) make this a nice choice for families.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about which of the 10 playable characters they like to be. Does this game look like the movie? What's your favorite race, and what's your favorite Mini game? Parents of older kids may want to discuss the appeal of movie-based video games and how these games promote the movie.
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I cry! I laughed
IT was the greatest thing I ever saw because that it relly was nice
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Pretty Dang Good
I used to play this game about 1 or 2 years ago, and now I'm pulling it out to play it again! It is so much fun! Whoo!
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Good movie marredwith a few questionable lines
I watched ths movie a few times, but caught the line "the race was a pisser" when I happened to have the subtitles on.
References to hillbilly hell were also not welcome in a "G" rated movie.
Other than these it was a great movie.
Why Disney/Pixar seem to go out of there way with this kind of nonsense is beyond me.
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It's Fun
This is a great game for 10,11,and 12 year olds, because Its not really what a "teen" game. You go into a Story mode acting like a Cars 2. The Social Behavior is iffy because Lightning and Sally are "love birds" and how they talk. (It's not a problem) The viloence is iffy also because of crashing into each other. The commersalism is the Raceway titles are kinda the same as Nascar Prix names. But overall it's a great game.
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good game!
This is probably the second best game ever. I love this game! Everyone should play it!
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Zip over to Cars
This is a good game based on a great movie. That is truly a rare combination. The game allows free exploration of a world, so even younger kids with less developed motor skills (ahem) can enjoy this one. There is some name calling (like "stupid") in there which is unfortunate, but the rest of the game and all of the mini-games are brilliant. Adults and kids will like this one and can play together.
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this game Stinks
I own it DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Your child will HATE it!!!!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Racing |
| Developer: | THQ |
| Release date: | June 25, 2006 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E |
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