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  • Review
    Metro: Last Light

    Dark, fascinating sci-fi shooter definitely for adults only.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins

    Mediocre LEGO game with minor violence and reckless driving.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    BioShock Infinite

    Provocative, violent shooter tackles complex ideas.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

    Dissatisfying shooter with strong violence, profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

    Engaging sports sim celebrates golf history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, 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
    God of War: Ascension

    Supremely violent action game has strong sexual themes.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (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
    Tomb Raider

    M-rated reboot of usually T-rated series is super violent.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Time Tribe

    Slow-paced adventure introduces players to history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (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
    The Underground Railroad: In the Ohio River Valley

    Student-made game depicts dangers faced by escaping slaves.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Megapolis

    Cross-platform building sim shines with real-world graphics.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, iPhone
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Mayan Mysteries

    Cartoony learning adventure about ancient Mayan culture.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Far Cry 3

    Violent, bloody first-person shooter has sex and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (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
    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
    ZombiU

    Extremely violent survival horror game flowing in blood.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Call of Duty: Black Ops II

    Extremely violent military shooter with profanity, drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Team Umizoomi & Dora's Fantastic Flight

    Huge cast of Nick Jr. stars jump platforms and do some math.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)