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Game reviews for ages 4 & 7, simulation

19 results

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  • Review
    Zoo Resort

    Fun sim focuses on collecting animals and snapping photos.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kinectimals: Now with Bears!

    New content adds hours more fun to kid-friendly Kinect game.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Nintendogs + Cats
    Super pet sim adds cats, 3D, and other new features.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Marine Rescue
    Veterinarian simulation game has positive role models.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kinectimals

    Fab lion cub pet sim with treasure hunt theme for Kinect.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    My Baby 3 & Friends
    All-ages parenthood simulation game is polished and fun.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    A Sailor's Life for Me

    Informative history title is more text than game.
    AGE
    7
     
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    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Pony Friends 2

    For kids who love -- really, really love -- ponies, this virtual pet sim is an outstanding game.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Petz Fashion: Dogz & Catz
    Cute, fun pet simulator has mild consumerism theme.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Discovery Kids Dolphin Discovery

    Slow-paced dolphin training sim is light on fun.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    SimAnimals

    Kids learn about the interconnectivity of the natural world while they control the forest’s flora and fauna.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Hotel for Dogs

    Movie-based game is hybrid of gameplay, but it's no "woof."
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Pampered Pets
    Grooming game teaches the basics about cats, dogs, business.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Pet Resort
    Inexpensive pet sim game is surprisingly sophisticated.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Imagine: Teacher

    Well-balanced look at a teaching career.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Pet Vet Australian Adventures
    A fun but repetitive outback veterinary sim.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Disney Friends

    Nintendogs-like life sim with Disney characters.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys
    Nintendogs-like babysit sim set in Shrek world.
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    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2007)
  • Review
    Pet Vet 3D: Wild Animal Hospital
    Kids heal sick African animals in easy vet sim.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2007)