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Game reviews for action/adventure, parents recommend

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  • Review
    Terraria

    Finicky but fun Minecraft-style game set in a 2D world.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging comic book adventure has some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kid Icarus: Uprising

    Frenetic action with constant but mild fantasy violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

    Beloved series delivers cleverly crafted adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Rayman Origins

    Great multiplayer platforming romp with slapstick violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Super Mario 3D Land

    Newest Mario game continues the platforming magic.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

    Exciting Indiana Jones-like action with lots of violence.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

    Platformer provides cooperative fun for up to four players.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City

    While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

    Ingenious technology use where your character's stats are kept in the toy figurine so you can play with friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Infamous 2

    Superhero sequel lets players choose to be good or evil.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

    Extraordinary remake of a classic adventure -- now for 3DS.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean

    Explore all four movies' worlds, with unique LEGO humor.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
    Great fun, but more intense violence than most LEGO games.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet 2
    Fun platfomer has amazing creation mode.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Donkey Kong Country Returns

    Highly enjoyable new spin on a classic, now with co-op.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Sonic Colors
    Fast (too fast?), exciting chapter in this hedgehog story.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Sly Collection
    Value-priced trilogy of PS2 games, now for the PS3.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction

    Frantic sci-fi brawling meets brainy strategy.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Metroid: Other M

    Fun, retro-style game with some fantasy violence.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Transformers: War for Cybertron
    Toy-based sci-fi robotic brawler gets repetitive.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

    Magical adventure is fun, funny, and fantastic.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Toy Story 3 (DS)

    Less violent than the console games and heavy on strategy.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Toy Story 3
    Phenomenal game with action too intense for younger kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

    Action game features bloodless violence, parkour stunts.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)