Discovery Kids: Spider Quest (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
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Kids collect and play with creepy crawlers in pet sim game.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is an adventure game from the Discovery Kids line of pet simulation video games. While not an educational title per se, kids will learn interesting facts about spiders, snakes, and scorpions. Since kids will spend lots of closeup time with these creatures, kids who don't like spiders and such, might want to steer clear of this game.
Educational value:
Although not an educational title, kids do learn the basics of creating a vivariums and about anti-venom by playing the game.
Positive role models:
The Scientist Mina and Adventurer Blake are positive role models for kids in that they are striving to create a museum that will teach people about spiders, snakes, and scorpions. Players are asked to help by capturing specimens, taking care of them, and creating anti-venom for medical purposes.
Ease of play:
With simple instructions and use of the stylus, kids will pick up the controls of this game very quickly.
Violence:
When trying to capture venomous spiders or snakes, the player can be "stung" with a graphical depiction of the screen flashing red or slash marks appearing for a few moments on the screen. When spiders encounter enemies such as other spiders or scorpions, they can follow combat commands and perform battle moves that are designed by the player.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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