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Game reviews for ages 5 & 11, thinking & reasoning

24 results

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  • 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
    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
    Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends

    Colorful platformer featuring collectible doll characters.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (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
    VTech InnoTab Software - Madagascar 3

    Join the circus and learn with familiar animal friends.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Innovative space strategy game rewards thoughtful play.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

    With five different princess adventures and great help built in, this is a perfect game to teach young girls how to play video games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition

    Polished mini-game collection is good fun for younger kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Dust: An Elysian Tale

    Pretty side-scroller has mild but frequent violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Papo & Yo

    Dramatic and affecting puzzler about alcoholism and abuse.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Political Machine 2012

    Kids experience civics by building a dream candidate.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Planet Crashers

    Enjoyable role-playing game encourages the use of strategy.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance: Greatest Hits

    Fun collection of dance songs from previous games.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings

    This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    DiRT Showdown

    Offroad racing and bumper-busting fun with no consequences.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Roly Poly 2: Treasure Hunt

    Simple and fun picnic prep reinforces math skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Star Wars

    For sci-fi fans it's fun and physical but inconsistent.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Silverlicious

    Sweet game teaches Pinkalicious fans how to platform-puzzle.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Trine 2

    Spectacular looking, this side-scrolling puzzler offers varied gameplay and the ability to play with friends.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Bastion

    Fun action RPG has mild violence and a memorable narrator.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Minecraft

    Sandbox-style game with open online play fosters creativity.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V

    Players learn a lot about real-world figures, as well as the effect of geo-political forces on world history.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Branches of Power

    Creative simulation teaches kids the legislative process.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    DreamBox Learning Math

    Kids can keep their math skills sharp with this fee-based site that adjusts as your child masters new concepts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2009)