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Game reviews for action/adventure, magic and fantasy

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  • Review
    Terraria

    Finicky but fun Minecraft-style game set in a 2D world.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    God of War: Ascension

    Supremely violent action game has strong sexual themes.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Fast pace, intense violence/gore take series on new course.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Dead Space 3

    Bloody, gory sci-fi action sequel, now with co-op support.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Raccoon thief stars in fun adventure with cartoon violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    DmC Devil May Cry

    Rebirth of aging franchise, still filled with gore and sex.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Anarchy Reigns

    Post-apocalyptic fighting game with violence and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Super Samurai

    Kids mimic fighting on Kinect; filled with fantasy violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

    Fast-paced action romp with cartoony violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rise of the Guardians

    Santa wields sword in combat-heavy, RPG-like action game.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

    Combative Dark Knight game has some blood and death.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!

    Quirky platform adventure with tween boy humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

    Gorgeous, nostalgic, but sadly frustrating Disney adventure.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LEGO Lord of the Rings

    Action and humor abound in funny rendition of LOTR films.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

    Bloody Revolutionary War adventure best for mature gamers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime: The Game

    Ideal for fans of the TV show, packed with frenetic action.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Fable: The Journey

    Fun fantasy actioner marred by troublesome motion controls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

    With five different princess adventures and great help built in, this is a perfect game to teach young girls how to play video games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet - PS Vita

    Kids can play a wildly creative platformer and then learn how to make their own games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Dust: An Elysian Tale

    Pretty side-scroller has mild but frequent violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Darksiders II

    Violent action RPG tracks gallons of blood spilled.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging comic book adventure has some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Brave: The Video Game

    Average movie spin-off has mild but persistent violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Gravity Rush

    Quirky and fun gravity-shifting game has strong heroine.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)