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Game reviews for adventures, bugs & science and nature, collaboration

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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
    Dead Island: Riptide

    Gory, bloody zombie shooter sequel with co-op play.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (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
    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
    Dead Space 3

    Bloody, gory sci-fi action sequel, now with co-op support.
    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
    Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse

    TV show shown as violent game pushes cultural insensitivity.
    AGE
    16
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    New Super Mario Bros. U

    Everyone's favorite plumber is back in a Wii U game that's playable with up to four other friends, as the gang once again rescues Princess Peach.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (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
    Poptropica Adventures

    Popular virtual world now on handheld; has good role models.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (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
    Skylanders Giants

    Scan your Giant figurine into the game for a stomping good time that is sprinkled with humor and good storytelling.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    New Super Mario Bros. 2

    This Mario doubles the fun by letting two players explore the whole game together in a cooperative way.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Last Story

    Deep, engrossing RPG with violence and teen themes.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Heroes of Ruin

    Solid dungeon crawler with a focus on fantasy fighting.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Spelunky

    Highly challenging platformer rewards dogged determination.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Secret World

    Violent MMO has drugs, sex, and cursing; for mature players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Brave: The Video Game

    Average movie spin-off has mild but persistent violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)