Parents' Guide to Doodle Jump

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Arcade Games
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Common Sense Media Review

By Carla Thornton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Simple, engaging game is best for tweens and up.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 8+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 5+

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Based on 47 kid reviews

Kids say that this mobile game is highly addictive and entertaining, making it a great option for killing time when bored. However, some users express frustration with the gameplay mechanics and the game’s aesthetics, suggesting that while it can be fun, it also has its drawbacks, such as difficulty in earning upgrades and repetitive gameplay.

  • addictive gameplay
  • entertaining time killer
  • aesthetic concerns
  • difficulty with upgrades
  • simple mechanics
  • suitable for all ages
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What's It About?

Kids tilt the device to guide the Doodler as he jumps higher and higher, collecting power-ups and avoiding obstacles along the way. The higher up the course The Doodler goes, the deadlier the obstacles, but the better the boosts, such as springs and rocket packs. Kids on an iOS device can play a multiplayer game with Game Center friends, or with a random matchup using Game Center.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 5 ):
Kids say ( 47 ):

In this irresistible game a little green alien -- aka the Doodler -- bounces up a sheet of graph paper from one platform to the next, all while avoiding meanies. The quirky graphics and sound effects are memorable, especially the monsters' funny "rom-de-rom" grumblings. Other players' scores are scribbled in the margins of the game as you fly up the page, which is a great touch. Frequent updates keep the game fresh with new creatures to avoid.

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