The game is pretty fun. Violence is limited to some spinning atacks that put Xs on the sea creature that you balttle when it is defeated and it will just disapear
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The Legendary Starfy
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Cute, surprisingly robust platformer geared for kids.
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for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Legendary Starfy was written by Chad Sapieha
Parents need to know that this is a simple platform adventure geared for kids. There is no coarse language or sexuality, and the violence, while frequent, is quite mild -- Starfy can perform spin attacks and transform into a few different creatures with unique abilities, such as dragon that breathes fire. Parents should also know that there is good gaming value here, thanks to the game's lengthy and highly replayable solo adventure and support for single-card co-operative multiplayer.
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What’s the Story?
Starfy, a cute yellow starfish that can swim, jump, spin, and transform into various creatures, has been around for a while in Japan, but THE LEGENDARY STARFY -- officially his fifth adventure -- is the first Starfy game to make it to North America.
It's a relatively simple platformer that will let junior players get a feel for moving characters around in 2-D environments and contending with conventional bad guys. Hints appear on the bottom screen, there are plenty of arrow signs showing the way to the end of each level, and enemies typically move slowly and in very recognizable patterns. It also introduces kids to traditional features found in more complex platformers, such as secret rooms and unlockable mini-games. Add in the local area network multiplayer features -- a co-op mode lets a second player take control of Starfy's sister, Starly -- and you have a surprisingly lengthy and robust kids game.
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It doesn't break much new ground, but The Legendary Starfy should prove fun for gamers in training. Learning how to control Starfy ought not take more than a few minutes, regardless of the player's experience level, and his various moves -- spinning to attack foes, double-jumping, swimming quickly -- are fun to perform. Plus, you'll rarely go more than a few seconds without finding some new challenge, whether it's breaking open a crack in the wall to find a hidden room or engaging in a brief side mission, such as a race or a scavenger hunt.
The story, which plays out via quick and often confusing still images and exclamation mark-laden text dialogue, is scattershot at best, but you don't need to understand the goofy narrative to enjoy the action. As introductory platformers go, The Legendary Starfy is a keeper.
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Released on 6/8/2009, price $34.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for Mild Cartoon Violence)
ESRB rating: E (for Mild Cartoon Violence)
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
one of those age-appropiate action/adventure games
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Great game!
Great game, and im ten! I like this one, I have played some stuff that is horrible and this is the opposite!There are positive mesages like "once you are bad you can change your way" and more! If you like this you might like: kirby, big bang mini, elibits, elite beat agents, hotel for dogs, and river king mistic valley.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Safety is an issue
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
pretty cool
i put down violence because i am at the boss who throws boulders and bombs at you.and i put down unsecure because you cant write down a password.good game though.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
This is such a great game! I'm 11, and I totally love this game. The story starts when Starfy and his best friend, Moe, fall into the sea below his kingdom in the clouds, Pufftop. They meet a new friend, Bunston, and go on a journey to retrieve his memory and save his kingdom.
- I rate this title off for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
STARFY
I can not figure out how to start the game? What do I do. John Green
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