Common Sense Media Review
By Christopher Healy
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Set inside the bloodstream, this sci-fi shooter is unique.
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Microbot
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What's It About?
In MICROBOT, you take control of a microscopic robo-ship that is injected into a human bloodstream (you'll actually get to swim down the syringe, through the skin, and into a vein) in order to zap away armies of cell-mutating nanobots that have infected the mystery patient. The bad bots take over cells and turn them into mini-ships equipped with weapons that will attack your Microbot. You need to take out the bad guys and discover the source of this bizarre infection.
Is It Any Good?
The first thing you'll notice about Microbot is just how gorgeous the visuals are. Then you'll quickly realize how unique and interesting the movement in the game is -- steering through fluids of various densities feels totally different from steering, say, a spaceship in a standard sci-fi shooter. There are lots of power-ups to find, ways to upgrade your weapons and defenses, a nice variety of enemies and obstacles, and even a surprisingly interesting plot. If you're looking for an inexpensive downloadable game, and hope for a unique and exciting experience, Microbot may be just what the doctor ordered.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether a video game can inspire curiosity in the real-world subject that it deals with. Does playing Microbot make you interested in learning more about biology and anatomy? When a new type of cell or anatomical structure appears onscreen, do you want to know what it is?
This is one of the rare E-rated shooting games. How do you feel about violence in video games? Why is this shooting less of a problem than in other games?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Electronic Arts
- Release date : December 29, 2010
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : February 15, 2023
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