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Chibi-Robo
- Nintendo GameCube
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Don't be misled; this isn't a little kid's game.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game presents an uncomfortable family situation. The mom (whose nipples are visible under her tight top) has kicked the father out of the bedroom; she eventually asks for a divorce. The little daughter is so upset that she only speaks in frog language. The mother and father also represent extreme gender stereotyping, which older players may find amusing.
What's it about?
Players take on the role of CHIBI-ROBO, a 4-inch robot, in a house inhabited by 8-year-old Jenny Sanderson, her parents, and their dog. Your goal is to spread happiness, and, as you do, you earn cool new robotic items. At night, quirky toys come alive and need your help to solve problems within their toy world.
Because the player sees the world from the viewpoint of a tiny robot, it takes logic, creativity, and planning to move around. Players quickly learn to climb up electrical cords and hop on drawer knobs. While Chibi-Robo can earn happiness points by cleaning the house, the best way to earn them is to accomplish tasks such as crawling into the drain to retrieve Dad's wedding ring or finding a toy pirate's missing ship. Players must periodically fight Spydorz, spider-shaped robots that, when defeated, provide scrap metal to build Utilibots that in turn form ladders, bridges, and even warp drives to help Chibi-Robo get around the house more quickly.
Is it any good?
Unfortunately, this fascinating puzzle adventure is set in a world fraught with problems that are better dealt with by adults than children. Early on, Chibi-Robo discovers that the Sanderson family is having problems. Mr. Sanderson is unemployed, and Mrs. Sanderson doesn't work outside of the home, so family finances are tight. Mrs. Sanderson has kicked her husband out of the bedroom and later announces that she wants a divorce.
Throughout the game, Jenny is upset and only speaks as if she were a frog. While the game ends with family reconciliation, in large part with the help of Chibi-Robo, this uncomfortable family representation mars what could have been a charming kids' game. This title is best for teens and adults who enjoy puzzle adventures and can better handle the interpersonal problems the game presents.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why the developers of this otherwise kid-appealing game would decide to set it in such a disconcerting, unstable family environment. Who is this game actually for? While the environment allows Chibi-Robo to save the day, how does the player feel about being part of the game's family?
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Chibi-Robo
This is an okay game. For kids 6-9.
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Meh.
It's fun, kinda addictive, and has a Telly Vision who wins Robot Idol. It's good.
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Great for Kids!
I can't believe these people would say
it's inapropriate!
Chibi Robo Is a great game for ages 8-11!
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Okay for children 9 or older
My kids Love it! It's the best!
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I think it is not a game for children under the age of thirteen becouse of all the sex and violince i will not stand for this.
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Fun but kinda iffy on behavior
My sister who just turned 10 got this and she can't stop playing it. I actually played it too and I have to say it is fun. However, the mother is a little wierd. First, her top is WAY too tight. And yes you can see her nipples under the top, which is bad for little kids under 10. Also, the daughter is sad (and only says ribbit) and the parents especially the dad don't really pay attention to her that much. Also the family is poor which may be upsetting to little kids and the dad plays with toys on the couch all day, while the mom is in the kitchen complaining about everything in her life, and the daughter draws on paper all day. I think they should have made this game a little more happy instead of sad and depressing.
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Weird.
Ummm...This is a messed up family. The daughter is mentally insane, (thinks an evil frog wizard put a spell on her)The mom is depressed and is like 24/7 at the dishwasher. The dad thinks he's 5. He plays with ACTION FIGURES! I liked the storyline, being short, but a bit to complicated for anyone under 11 because even i had to refer to a walkthrough multiple times. Overall: Scared Me
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querky...
this game was very weird but enjoyable
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one of the best gamecube games.
This game is fantastic! you play as a little robot named chibi robo that helps the sandersons clean the house, and help people (and toys) with problems. You do good deeds to earn happy points in order to become the best chibi robo. However, that is not how you beat the game. This game has a large area that fans of adventure will love. There is nothing wrong with this game so buy it! you will not regret it.
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Family Conflict
This game's bad content includes some violence and some family conflict which can be depressing, so that's propably why they rated this game E10+.
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| Platforms: | Nintendo GameCube |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Release date: | March 16, 2006 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Crude Humor and Mild Cartoon Violence |
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