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App reviews for simulation games, android

21 results
  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Taco Master

    Restaurant sim feels like a treadmill of making orders.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, 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
    KG Dogfighting
    Illegal activity glorified in tedious, buggy app.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Virtual City

    Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Game Dev Story

    Hidden instructions hamper fun in video-game company sim.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Pocket Frogs

    Fun, pretty frog sim could tempt kids to spend real money.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Tap Zoo

    Lackluster zoo sim entices you to spend real money.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    SimCity Deluxe

    Updated classic urban-building sim shines as an app.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    The Settlers HD

    In-depth colonization sim offers deep, engrossing play.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Paper Toss: World Tour
    Classic time-waster is OK for kids with adult supervision.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Flight Control

    Landing planes is fun but harder than it looks.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Surviving High School

    Tweens experience high school in an age-appropriate way.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sims 3

    Riveting, complicated simulation game reflects life.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)