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Game reviews for ages 2 & 12, puzzle

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  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

    A fantastic mystery mixed with more than 100 brainteasers makes for an armchair sleuth's dream.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Last Specter

    Brilliant puzzle enmeshed in a compelling story makes this thinking game a winner.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

    Full of clever puzzles and brainteasers, plus a twisting plotline that provides a great mental challenge for kids.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Hamlet

    With fun adventure games and challenging puzzles, this time-travel game may get kids interested in Shakespeare.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes 2
    Great hidden-pic mystery game with some creepy details.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Puzzler World

    With over 1,000 word, number, math, and logic games in video-game format, there’s a brainy challenge here for everyone.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

    Cool puzzles work seamlessly inside the larger challenge of solving a mystery, mixing education, logic, and fun.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst

    A fun and sometimes spooky puzzler for the whole family.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Echochrome
    Sophisticated puzzle game with simple visuals.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PSP
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Portal

    If your teen likes shooter games -- but you don’t -- this is a compromise that will satisfy everyone.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Professor Layton and the Curious Village
    Solve brainteasers to get clues to crack mystery.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Magnetica
    Lose your marbles playing tough DS puzzler.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2006)