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App reviews for ages 12, 13 & 14, action games, ipod touch

34 results
  • Review
    Respawnables

    Multiplayer shooter with nonstop violence; no blood or gore.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Shellrazer

    Shoot-'em-up game not afraid to embrace its ridiculousness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Dark Knight Rises

    Repetitive, slow movie tie-in with lots of fighting.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Spy vs Spy

    Polished update of beloved arcade classic; cartoony fights.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    TheEndApp

    Temple Run clone has a Mad Max vibe, mild violence.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging players thwart crime in well-made action app.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Men in Black 3

    Running agency fun at first, but it's easy to lose interest.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Hambo

    Seemingly cute kids app has cartoonish but violent premise.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Real Steel

    Movie tie-in a disappointing, by-the-numbers fighter.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    SoulCalibur

    Best features of popular console game missing from app port.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Mr.Oops!!

    Quick reflexes needed to save stick man from violent demise.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Frontline Commando

    Bloody combat game targets your wallet.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Age of Zombies Anniversary

    Undead shooter isn't as lively as you'd hope.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Zombieville USA 2

    Violence is nonstop but cartoony in zombie shoot-'em-up.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    HighFlyer Death (i4)

    With violence and poor controls, skydiving game falls flat.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Jetpack Joyride

    Fly high on a machine gun while trying not to die.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Zombie Gunship

    Unique, slower-paced zombie shooter played from the air.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Eternity Warriors

    Take out demons in bloody hack-and-slash action game.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Tower Defense: Lost Earth

    Well-done strategy game about defending your base.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2

    Shooter not as graphic as console games, has poor controls.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    MetalStorm: Online

    Fun multiplayer "freemium" game for aerial combat fans.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Star Wars: Imperial Academy
    Violent shooting game offers shallow sci-fi experience.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Monster Dash

    Run fast, kill with crazy weapons, don't fall.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Super Mega Worm
    Giant man-eating monster attacks Earth with kitschy humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Resident Evil 4
    Polished survival horror app is violent but not gory.
    AGE
    14
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)