Playmobil Circus (Wii)
common sense media says
Top-notch mini-games for families to play together.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fun collection of circus-themed mini-games has easy to pick up controls and a great cooperative multiplayer mode, all of which makes it a good choice for family gaming. There is a mischievous sense of humor behind much of the action, but nothing that should be inappropriate for young kids. Parents to need to be fully aware, though, that the game is also likely to inspire requests for the purchase of Playmobil toys.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
All the characters are shown laughing and having fun -- no one in the game is depressed, upset, or angry at any time. With only a few possible exceptions (the monkeys are mischievous, and the lion tamer -- who puts a lollipop in and out of the lion's mouth, not his head -- teases the animal a bit), the characters are hard-working, fun-loving, likable performers.
Ease of play:
Some acts are easier to perform than others, but the controls for most work incredibly well. On the whole, they're better than those in other circus games.
Violence & scariness:
The horse trainer "gently" wakes sleeping horses with a whip (they don't seem to be hurt by it). A clown dives through flaming hoops and gets slightly singed if he hits the fire. There is also a magic act, in which two clowns saw through a box with a magician inside it, but his act is clearly meant to be a trick and the magician giggles while being cut in half to show he is not being hurt. In another magic act, the magician "zaps" rabbits with his wand as they pop out of hats, casting spells to make them disappear. Beyond that, the only other violence is of a slapstick nature (e.g., a monkey throws a banana at a man and knocks him off a pedestal), but that all occurs in cinematic scenes, rather than player-controled parts.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The game is based on and features Playmobil toys.
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broarkschulz
parent of 7 year old
parent of 7 year old
perfect for parent, teens, tweens and youngesters, but not for children under 5.
Talking to your child(children) about fantesy and reality is important. I think they need to know what is safe and unsafe. My son is 7 and he gets it. We love to play these games. And when my grandsons play the game; we discuss the values of the game. We all have enjoyed it.
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