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Game reviews for ages 7 & 12, adventure

14 results

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  • Review
    Poptropica Adventures

    Popular virtual world now on handheld; has good role models.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Gemini Rue

    Action game with retro graphics has captivating story.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Echo: Secret of the Lost Cavern

    Historical adventure explores prehistoric art and culture.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Kid Adventures: Sky Captain

    Kids take to the friendly skies in this flight sim where players progress by completing fun and challenging missions.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Super Mario Galaxy 2

    Brilliant platformer a surefire hit for virtually all ages.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Build-a-Bear: Welcome to Hugsville

    Fun mini-games, but website codes as rewards are troubling.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver Versions

    Collect & battle game uses a pedometer to get kids walking.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Tales of Monkey Island

    Control a bumbling pirate hero on a quest for riches and glory, solving puzzles and laughing all the way.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Flower
    Stunningly beautiful, warm-hearted game has a green message.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Phineas and Ferb

    Game based on Disney show is fun and creative.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Emma in the Mountains
    Interactive nature story with pro-environment minigames.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    George of the Jungle and the Search for the Secret
    A flat adaptation of a so-so cartoon.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
    Nightmarish adventure with frustrating controls.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    Sam & Max: Season 1
    A hilarious "old-school" detective-spoof game.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2007)