find reviews

 

browse by learning rating



Register to stay informed about the latest media for your kids with our newsletters.


About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

Game reviews for monsters, ghosts, and vampires & space and aliens, learning potential

18 results

show:


  • Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Finicky but fun Minecraft-style game set in a 2D world.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Light scares, clever puzzles make for a fun adventure.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • "Stellar" sci-fi strategy expansion wows fans of the series.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Entertaining collection of activities gets kids moving.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Quirky platform adventure with tween boy humor.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Popular virtual world now on handheld; has good role models.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Econ becomes interesting when running interstellar company.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Innovative space strategy game rewards thoughtful play.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Dramatic and affecting puzzler about alcoholism and abuse.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Tough, fresh strategy game is like Civilization in space.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Fun fantasy for teens has memorable story and characters.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Great adventure has themes best suited for teens and adults.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • For sci-fi fans it's fun and physical but inconsistent.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • This computer game makes practicing 6th grade math fun.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Exciting-yet-educational games in safe, social world.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)