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Dawn of Discovery
(2009, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Civilization-style game teaches about life in 1400 A.D.
In this game kids can: battle others, be creative, live vicariously, strategize
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Dawn of Discovery was written by Harold Goldberg
Parents need to know that this fun adventure game has a pirate theme, and thus there is rum and other alcohol references in the game. While it is about civilization-building, there is a gallows in your town and you'll see some bloodstains on it. Language such as 'damn' is employed, and you'll be exposed to cannonballs hitting ships and then sinking. When the credits roll, you'll hear someone talk about smoking hemp.
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What’s the Story?
In DAWN OF DISCOVERY, just as in Civilization games, you'll learn a bit about history as you check out various civilizations and cultures. Here, you're the good son of England's King George. Your goal? Colonize the world and pack riches onto your ship to save the formerly merry ole England. The game’s graphics are presented as a graphic
novel, and sometimes, they really seem 3D. Your
first hours will include story mode missions featuring tutorials and banal, if
necessary, dialog. In the process, you will build farms, warehouses, and ships and send back food to the homeland’s starving waifs. You’ll upgrade your villages all the way up to elite metropolitan centers. Just don’t raise taxes too much: as in real life, your population moans and groans about it. The main goal here: a gentle balance so all kinds of people thrive.
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Is It Any Good?
Dawn of Discovery is a multi-layered game, one that will keep you
occupied (and frantic) for hours upon hours. You can even play this game with friend using two Wii remotes. As you progress, you’re put in competition with
your evil brother, and your missions get harder and seem timed. You will be motivated to succeed because if you don’t grow enough food for your settlers,
they die with a sad smiley face. Despite some problems with graphics and poor drop-down menu placement, this is a fun strategy game to explore. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 6/23/2009, price $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Violence)
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Violence)
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- I rate this title off for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
lelyte
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