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Game reviews for superheroes & magic and fantasy, science

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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
    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
    Power Rangers Super Samurai

    Kids mimic fighting on Kinect; filled with fantasy violence.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (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
    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
    Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set

    Set of classic fighting games has lots of violent content.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Tekken Tag Tournament 2

    Feature-rich fighting contest is violent, with mild blood.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Trilogy

    Puzzle compilation for consoles is fun but too pricey.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet - PS Vita

    Kids can play a wildly creative platformer and then learn how to make their own games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Symphony

    Fun arcade space shooter set to your own music collection.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Windows
    (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)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Age: Continental Drift: Arctic Games

    Amusing collection of mini-games for two-player fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Brave

    Adventure game challenges your knowledge of flora and fauna.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging comic book adventure has some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: The Magic School Bus: Oceans

    This deep sea dive is teeming with fish and education.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer, LeapsterGS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Gravity Rush

    Quirky and fun gravity-shifting game has strong heroine.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Mortal Kombat (PS Vita)

    Very violent and graphic fighting game now on handheld.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Splatters

    Fun physics-based puzzler about flinging blobs of paint.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Armored Core V

    Run 'n' gun in mechanized suit; primarily for existing fans.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

    Beloved series delivers cleverly crafted adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)