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Game reviews for adventure, magic and fantasy & monsters, ghosts, and vampires

11 results

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  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Slender: The Arrival

    Terrifyingly spooky indie game delivers blood-free horror.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series

    Extremely violent, profanity-filled zombie adventure.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Wonderbook: Book of Spells

    With new technology, kids watch a plain book magically morph into an ancient spell book and then play inside the book as it teaches them Harry Potter's spells. It's enchanting.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Papo & Yo

    Dramatic and affecting puzzler about alcoholism and abuse.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

    Augmented reality horror game fascinates but lacks depth.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Pillow Pets

    Puzzle game based on popular brand is colorful, simple.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Gummy Bears Magical Medallion

    Platformer game has neat aesthetic, little substance.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Magician's Quest Mysterious Times

    Send your kid to Magic School -- at the end, you'll have a certified wizard on your hands.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    The Princess Bride Game

    Same charm as the film, but play is hit and miss.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)