Parents need to know that this innovative game has a very positive environmental bent. Players control a robot whose sole goal is to restore a dilapidated urban park to a greener state, which is mostly done by tilling the earth and planting flowers. There is little here that could conceivably offend; no real violence other than a couple of birds that sometimes slap each other, and no sexuality, save a bit of puppy love expressed by a pink toy car for other playthings. Still, the gameplay is complicated enough that it's best for kids ages 10 and up.
Educational value:The overarching theme is environmental protection. Players don't learn much about real-world conservationism other than simple concepts like "smog is bad" and "plants are good," but there are plenty of green topics -- including energy conservation and showing reverence for the Earth's leafier life-forms -- that may help to instill a healthy respect for the environment.
Positive messages:The object of the game is to restore a ruined park to its formerly lush state by planting flowers and shrubs and building welcoming infrastructure, such as paths, benches, and water fountains. Games don't get much greener.