I bought this for my 8yo who wanted to play his much older brother's Call To Duty. This was my replacement and he really likes it and is very happy with it.It only contains fantasy violence and that's something that my particular 8yo can handle so it has worked out good.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009, Video Games - Action/adventure, Rated T, Play it on: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360)
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Decent movie game delivers cooperative bloodless shooting.
In this game kids can: battle others, kill humans (without blood), kill non-humans (without blood), play multiplayer games, solve puzzles, strategize
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for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know this action/adventure game is based on the movie of the same name and lets players fight against a terrorist organization known as COBRA. The graphics are cartoon-like and the weapons, firepower, and vehicles are over-the-top. In fact, players can enter a super fighting mode, with temporary invincibility and enhanced speed, which resembles a cartoon.
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What’s the Story?
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA is based on the highly-publicized Paramount Pictures flick of the same name (and of course, Hasbro's 45-year-old toy line) and starts where the movie leaves off. Available for multiple consoles and handheld systems, G.I. JOE: The Rise of COBRA introduces players to the G.I. ("Government Issue") JOE team of elite military fighters who protect the world from ruthless terrorists, such as the nefarious COBRA organization. In this third-person action game, gamers can climb into the boots of familiar G.I. JOE characters -- such as Duke, Heavy Duty, Ripcord, Scarlett and Snake Eyes -- as well as some unlockable COBRA fighters, too. Each character has his or her own unique weapon and special move: Snake Eyes, for example, uses a katana for close-combat attacks (with super stealth as his special move). Before every mission (and sometimes during them), you pick which two characters you want to lead the fight. If you're playing alone, the secondary character will be controlled by the game's A.I. But, you can also engage in two-player drop-in-drop-out co-op play with a friend.
Is It Any Good?
You never know what you're going to get when you buy a movie-based video game. On one hand, you might be pleasantly surprised with the results (Disney Interactive Studios' G-Force), but more often than not the game feels like a shameless marketing tie-in or was rushed out the door to be released in time with the film (Warner Bros. Interactive's Watchmen: The End is Nigh). G.I. Joe is somewhere in-between. While not a flawless game, this arcade shooter delivers a fun experience -- especially for younger players. It offers an all-new storyline, but provides players with an opportunity to replay some of the biggest moments from the film, as well as relive story threads from G.I. JOE comics, cartoons, and toys.
The game is fun romp but there are a few nagging issues such as the inability to control the camera and frequent load screens. Shortcomings aside, the game will likely appeal to young teenagers who want an enjoyable co-op action experience alongside a friend.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Electronic Arts
Released on: 8/4/2009, Price: $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: T for Fantasy Violence
Released on: 8/4/2009, Price: $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: T for Fantasy Violence
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Kids ages: 6, 8, 10, 13
I rate this title on for age 8 and give it- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
8yo needed a game that had fighting
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Kids ages: 6, 10, 13
I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
If you love your kids dont buy this game
this is possibly the worst game of 2009 the controls are clunky the graphics are very 90's, the gameplay holds your hand there is no challenge to the game at all. If you love your kids dont buy this game
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I rate this title for age 2 and give it
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- Easy to play
DO NOT BUY THIS
I HATE THIS GAME MOVIE GAMES ARE BAD!
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Safety is an issue
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- Good role models
it good love it
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Horrid
Absolutely horrible game. COntrols are unresponsive, camera is awful and the graphics appear to be from the 1990s. If you're REALLY into G.I. Joe, then I'd recommend this because it has the theme music and some clips from the show. BUt otherwise PLEASE Stay away from this game. You'll find yourself in a suicidal after playing just 10 minutes of this atrocity.
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