Silverlicious

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Sweet game teaches Pinkalicious fans how to platform-puzzle.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Silverlicious is a platform-jumping adventure game based on a popular children's picture book of the same name. It has a good-hearted and helpful young female protagonist who, in this particular story, just happens to be gathering lots of sweet treats. She also does a ton of good deeds along the way, though. Aside from an overabundance of sugar, there's not much for parents to be concerned about here.

  • If you overlook the story's main plot -- about Pinkalicious trying to regain her sweet tooth by gathering tons of cakes and candies -- the game is full of nice moments of sharing, helping, and general good manners.
  • Pinkalicious is a sweet girl (even if she's got a big sweet tooth). She's friendly, generous, and always ready to help a friend in need.
  • Anyone over age 6 shouldn't have much difficulty with the simple run-and-jump controls, but since you do need to use two hands at once, kindergartners and preschoolers (who may be fans of the character) could potentially have some trouble. The game is a good way for kids who are new to video games to learn how to play a platform puzzler.
  • During the Valentine's Day levels, cupids shoot Pinkalicious with arrows, but they only cause her to pause for a second as she is filled with love. They're in the game as an obstacle to slow you down, not as an enemy to be defeated.

What kids can learn

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Kids can learn how to make decisions that demonstrate kindness and respect for others, just as they can get lessons in empathy and generosity. Helping people in the game, even if it creates extra work for you and causes you to go out of your way, earns you points. In addition to these emotional and social lessons, kids must also use some logic and strategic thinking to figure out which special outfit must be worn to achieve certain goals. Kids will spend most of their time jumping on platforms, but a secondary theme is that being nice to others has rewards.

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  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Arts
  • Hobbies
Skills

What's it about?

Silverlicious, the game, is based on the children's picture book of the same name. In the story, young heroine Pinkalicious (a girl obsessed with pink) loses a tooth, which gets taken away by the Tooth Fairy -- only it happens to be Pinkalicious's "sweet tooth." Without it, desserts have no flavor! So, Pinkalicious sets pen to paper, asking the Tooth Fairy to provide her with treats and goodies that taste sugary. The game follows her through various holidays (Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas) on her quest to collect the requested treats from the Tooth Fairy's friends (Cupid, Easter Bunny, etc.). Along the way, she runs various errands for her friends and family members (because she's that kind of gal).


Is it any good?

 

It would be easy to dismiss Silverlicious as a generic platformer, but this is a very specific game, with a very specific target audience (magic-and-fairy-loving kids like Pinkalicious herself). And for those kids, this is a great game. It's got a fun, sweet-hearted story, easy play controls, collectible trophies (which become animated in special "exploration" section of the game), and bonus costumes which each provide their own special powers (ballerina slippers that help you slide under low area, a twirling skirt for launching upward like a rocket, etc.). There's even great replay value in that you'll pass prizes that are unreachable the first time through. If you go back to an earlier level later in the game, after you've unlocked the appropriate costume, you will now be able to reach the prizes. All in all, this is a very nice game adaptation of this particular book.


Explore, discuss, enjoy

  • Families can talk about eating sweets in real life. How much is too much?

  • Combine this with talk with a discussion about proper tooth care.

  • This game features Pinkalicious, who stars in a series of picture books and another video game. Did you play this game because you already knew of the Pinkalicous books? Is that smart marketing?


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What kids can learn

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Kids can learn how to make decisions that demonstrate kindness and respect for others, just as they can get lessons in empathy and generosity. Helping people in the game, even if it creates extra work for you and causes you to go out of your way, earns you points. In addition to these emotional and social lessons, kids must also use some logic and strategic thinking to figure out which special outfit must be worn to achieve certain goals. Kids will spend most of their time jumping on platforms, but a secondary theme is that being nice to others has rewards.


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  • Thinking & Reasoning: logic
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  • Emotional Development: empathy, persevering
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  • Responsibility & Ethics: making wise decisions, respect for others
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What's it about?

Silverlicious, the game, is based on the children's picture book of the same name. In the story, young heroine Pinkalicious (a girl obsessed with pink) loses a tooth, which gets taken away by the Tooth Fairy -- only it happens to be Pinkalicious's "sweet tooth." Without it, desserts have no flavor! So, Pinkalicious sets pen to paper, asking the Tooth Fairy to provide her with treats and goodies that taste sugary. The game follows her through various holidays (Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas) on her quest to collect the requested treats from the Tooth Fairy's friends (Cupid, Easter Bunny, etc.). Along the way, she runs various errands for her friends and family members (because she's that kind of gal).


How kids will learn

At various points in the game, Pinkalicious writes letters, and each time, players are asked to choose between a kind sentiment and one that sounds bitter or angry. Through this selection process, kids learn that there are different ways of expressing oneself (and that some are better than others). They see the value of helping others by getting literal rewards whenever they complete a side quest for a friend in the game. Their "trophy" area fills up faster when they play with a more generous spirit.


How parents can help

  • Read the book Silverlicious with your child, or any of the other Pinkalicious books. Have your children read the books to you.
  • Encourage your child write real-life thank you notes when they receive gifts.
  • Give your kids tasks to do around the house; show them that helping out in real life has rewards, too.

This review of Silverlicious was written by
Teen, 13 years old
April 8, 2012
 
Silverlicious ???????
Silverlicious has a dirty mouth!!!!!!!!
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Topics:princesses and fairies
Platforms:Nintendo DS
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Girl
Developer:GameMill
Release date:March 26, 2012
Price:$19.99
ESRB rating:E for N/A (Nintendo DS)

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