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App reviews for arcade games

147 results
  • Review
    Ghostbusters

    Kids capture and collect ghosts in enjoyable arcade game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sonic Dash

    Famous hedgehog a perfect fit for the endless runner craze.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Ski Safari

    Fast pace and cute characters combine for addicting fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Disney Super Speedway

    TV favorites drive your kid's car in fun, easy racer.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Monsters Run, Inc.

    Well-done film tie-in, but a bit difficult for young kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Tiny Fish

    Kids navigate fish around obstacles in fun arcade game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Fix-It Felix Jr.

    Fun visualization of a game from Wreck-It Ralph.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wreck-It Ralph

    Nice film tie-in with three fun arcade games; some shooting.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic Jump

    Best parts of Sonic games meet best parts of Doodle Jump.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Rayman Jungle Run

    Wonderful adaptation of the console classic.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Stickman Base Jumper

    High-flying game challenging but not overwhelming.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PITFALL!

    Classic abandons its roots but one-ups the competition.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition

    Lots of new modes, but the same old game at heart.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Centipede: Origins

    New take on old classic includes aggressive purchase push.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Extinction Squad

    Goofy arcade game surprisingly violent; some blood.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II

    So-so Sonic retread may confound newcomers to franchise.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Skylanders Cloud Patrol

    Cartoonish shooter an addicting companion to console hit.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Madcoaster

    Arcade game is fast-paced fun with tangible goals.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Air Wings

    Voice chat makes paper airplane combat game iffy for kids.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Coco Loco

    Obvious but decent Angry Birds clone adds chocolate to mix.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Zuma's Revenge

    Pitch-perfect port of a popular PC franchise.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Paper Monsters

    Family-friendly platformer with secrets to discover.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Run Roo Run

    Cute, family-friendly platform game loads of fun to play.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Rat On A Snowboard

    Radical rodent squeaks in with a fun time waster.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kick the Buddy HD

    Violent stress-release app lets players assault rag doll.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)