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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for magic and fantasy, self-direction

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  • Review
    Soul Sacrifice

    Solid action RPG leaks blood at every turn.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Star Trek

    So-so sci-fi shooter based on rebooted movie series.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • 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
    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
    Gears of War: Judgment

    Bloody sci-fi shoot 'em up is laced with profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

    TV-based horror game is violent, gory, and profanity laden.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

    "Stellar" sci-fi strategy expansion wows fans of the series.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

    Fast pace, intense violence/gore take series on new course.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (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
    DmC Devil May Cry

    Rebirth of aging franchise, still filled with gore and sex.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Anarchy Reigns

    Post-apocalyptic fighting game with violence and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Power Rangers Super Samurai

    Kids mimic fighting on Kinect; filled with fantasy violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

    Fast-paced action romp with cartoony violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (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
    Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!!

    Quirky platform adventure with tween boy humor.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Wizard of Oz Facebook Game

    Film-based 3D building sim encourages Facebook friending.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

    Bloody Revolutionary War adventure best for mature gamers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime: The Game

    Ideal for fans of the TV show, packed with frenetic action.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    XCOM: Enemy Unknown

    Thrilling sci-fi strategy game with violence and gore.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Guild Wars 2

    Beautiful fantasy MMO with rich story but violent combat.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Darksiders II

    Violent action RPG tracks gallons of blood spilled.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

    Disney characters star in fight-filled role-playing game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Wreckateer

    In this Angry Birds-type game, kids move their bodies to direct projectiles to hit goblin-infested castles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)