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App reviews for simulation games

68 results
  • Review
    Mini Empires Plus

    A lot of depth in strategy game; heavy in-app purchase push.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Hello Kitty Cafe!

    Speedy cafe sim may be too much work for Hello Kitty fans.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Monsters

    Cute breeding sim is playable without in-app buys.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Plague Inc.

    Slow & steady kills the (human) race in disease-design app.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandemic 2.5

    Aim is to kill off humans with disease in slow, passive app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Sims FreePlay

    Freemium sim both enjoyable and playable without spending.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Stardom: The A-List

    No big thrills, but celebrity life sim can be hypnotic.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bistro Cook

    Kitchen time-management sim an engaging time-killer.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tiny Tower

    Adorable sim playable without in-app buys -- with patience.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Battle Nations

    In-app pushiness mars otherwise fun strategy game.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Snoopy's Street Fair

    Fine simulation aggressively pushes players to buy more.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Minecraft - Pocket Edition

    Worthy spin-off of popular PC game encourages creativity.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The Oregon Trail: American Settler

    Frontier building sim a fun, entertainment-focused sequel.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    DragonVale

    Entertaining sim experience requires patience -- or cash.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Grand Prix Story

    Sim app has quirky charm but lacks strong tutorial.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tiny Zoo Friends

    Run-of-the-mill zoo sim puts heavy emphasis on purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Animal Academy

    Addictive sim pushes connecting to FB, in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The Sims 3 Ambitions

    Feature-rich life sim adds babies, entrepreneurship.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Taco Master

    Restaurant sim feels like a treadmill of making orders.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tap Pet Hotel

    Fun, addictive, but potentially costly building sim.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Trainz Simulator

    Complicated app best for hardcore railroad enthusiasts.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    DinerTown Zoo

    Cute but superficial sim encourages in-app purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dress Up Rush HD

    OK -- but not fabulous -- fashion time-management sim.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pocket God: Journey to Uranus

    New torture for pygmies in so-so expansion to iPhone smash.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Fashion Story

    Cute sim, but requires too much attention and real money.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)