Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky but fun gridiron sim played with dogs and humans.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football
What's It About?
JERRY RICE AND NITUS' DOG FOOTBALL challenges players to take a team of seven dogs and one human (who only throws or kicks the ball; he or she does not run with it) through individual games or to compete over a season on 12 interactive playing fields (featuring not only static things such as ramps, but moving characters like cows). There are dog breeds and human characters to unlock and the customization extends to colors and dog breeds when building a team. The title offers solo play as well as 1-4 players participating on the same machine.
Is It Any Good?
There are definitely some puns that are groan-worthy, and some animations that last a little longer than necessary, but Jerry Rice and Nitus' Dog Football is not targeting the die-hard Madden fans; rather, this is a football sim game for kids. It focuses on kids having fun (there are playing with dogs as teammates!) in a manner that will appeal to younger players. The graphics are not stellar, and the audio seems a little too piecemeal at times (Jerry Rice's voice goes into a monotone and lacks any sincerity), but the game does teach the basics of football and aims solidly at having fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to play games that are motion controlled in a safe manner.
Families can also talk about what games are the best choices for individuals and for the family as a whole.
A discussion can be held on how to play fair and enjoy the game regardless of who wins or loses.
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , Windows
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : JUDOBABY Inc.
- Release date : August 16, 2011
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : January 26, 2022
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