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  • Review
    Re-Mission 2

    This clever game teaches kids about cancer and its treatments by putting the information inside six engaging games.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

    "Stellar" sci-fi strategy expansion wows fans of the series.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Brave

    Learning game based on movie has archery target shooting.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Disney Phineas and Ferb

    Battle the evil Dr. Doof with math, science, and technology.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Endless Space

    Tough, fresh strategy game is like Civilization in space.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Brave

    Adventure game challenges your knowledge of flora and fauna.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Quantum Conundrum

    Inventive puzzles about changing physics provide delightful brainteasers.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings

    This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Splice

    Fun but tricky puzzler provides players little guidance.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: The Magic School Bus: Oceans

    This deep sea dive is teeming with fish and education.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, LeapsterGS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Roly Poly 2: Treasure Hunt

    Simple and fun picnic prep reinforces math skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Botanicula

    The ecosystem of a tree serves as the background for this highly imaginative world in which clicking reveals wondrous surprises.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers

    This exciting Facebook game mixes hidden-animal puzzles with zoo-building simulation to teach kids about animals and conservation issues.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Every Body Has a Brain

    Fun characters and exciting mini-games make learning about the brain child's play.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    WolfQuest

    Start your own wolf pack in this realistic adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2007)