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Go Play Circus Star

(2009, Video Games - Mini Games, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Step right up, folks, to a fun but creepy big-top game.

In this game kids can:   become a hero, get active, improve hand-eye coordination, play with others

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Ease of play:

    These minigames hit the right balance: they aren't too easy but not too hard either.

  • Messages:

    This game shows that if you work hard, you can become successful at what you do, in this case, circus stardom.

  • Role models:

    All of the playable characters, though quirky, are nose to the grindstone types who want to get things done. The circus barker, though, can be a little grating and occasioanally insulting.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In the knife-throwing mini game, you sometimes hit a scarecrow instead of balloons. His stuffing comes out when you hit. Tigers may pounce on you in the tiger-taming mini game. No blood is displayed.

  • Sex:

    You'll see some jiggling of partially covered breasts and some tight circus outfits as well.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Go Play Circus Star was written by Harold Goldberg

Parents need to know that this circus-themed compilation of minigames is equally fun when using the Wii remote or the Wii balance board. The characters can be a little quirky and even creepy, but nothing that'll scare the targeted audiance of anyone who's 10 years old or older.

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  • Did you find moving up the ranks from tent to stadium enjoyable or did you like playing to the crowds in the tent better? Why?
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What’s the Story?

There have been so many bad or clone collections of minigames for the Wii. But GO PLAY CIRCUS STAR bucks the trend by serving up a generally compelling bunch of minigames that let you feel some of the tantalising excitement of being a performer under the big top. Here, you'll do everything from avoiding pie-throwing monkeys to flying through the air like a human cannonball to walking a circus tightrope. You'll use the Wii remote or the balance board to, say, balance on a tightrope, even when the wind tries to blow you off. Close

Is It Any Good?

This circus game isn't perfect since the graphics are sometimes muddy and jaggy, and the syncing of characters' lips with audio is almost always off. However, it does an admirable job of giving you a true circus experience, perhaps due to some savvy use of the Wii balance board. But even if you don't have the balance board, you be submersed in a world of crazy games where you yearn for audience approval as you climb up the ranks to worldwide fame. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 6/23/2009, price $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes)

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