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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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Game reviews for ages 11, 13 & 15, thinking & reasoning

67 results

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  • Review
    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    DC Comics characters pummel each other -- with some blood.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons

    Terrible remake of a mindlessly violent 1980s arcade game.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Motocross Madness

    So-so dirt bike racer downplays effects of violent crashes.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    BattleBlock Theater

    Raucous co-op platformer with lots of cartoony death.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Terraria

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

    Excellent strategy RPG skews older because characters die.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff

    Let your Sims relive earlier eras with this decent add-on.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Endgame: Syria

    Political events play out in one-sided, provocative game.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Guardians of Middle-earth

    Online multiplayer fantasy game with a focus on fighting.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Criminal Case

    Gruesome crime scenes become Facebook hidden-object puzzles.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rise of the Guardians

    Santa wields sword in combat-heavy, RPG-like action game.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

    Combative Dark Knight game has some blood and death.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

    Cross-platform brawler stars hodgepodge of game characters.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    History: Legends of War: Patton

    World War II simulation focuses on history, strategy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Little Inferno

    Players burn possessions in dark, anti-consumerism puzzler.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Wii U, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Midway Arcade Origins

    Travel back in time with collection of fun '80s games.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Hip Hop Dance Experience

    Fun, vigorous movement, with sexy lyrics and dance moves.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

    Fun superhero brawler on Kinect with no blood or gore.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Torchlight II

    Excellent fantasy RPG is too bloody for younger players.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Forza Horizon

    Deep, compelling car game glamorizes illicit street racing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Fable: The Journey

    Fun fantasy actioner marred by troublesome motion controls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance 4

    Popular dancing game continues to entertain with new music.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

    New, cute panda-like race packs a punch into violent WoW.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Innovative space strategy game rewards thoughtful play.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rock Band Blitz

    Downloadable music game delivers simple, rhythmic fun.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)