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Game reviews for book characters, history & music and sing-along

44 results

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  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (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
    MLB 13 The Show

    Still the best baseball game around, with many modes.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Raccoon thief stars in fun adventure with cartoon violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (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
    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
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sing Party

    Karaoke and dance party game features wide range of music.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nickelodeon Dance 2

    Dance with a Guppy or an Umizoomi for fitness and fun.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

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

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Dance Central 3

    Built from the ground up to use Kinect, this dance game delivers the beat for solo or group play while teaching players how to perform famous dances from the past 40 years.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Just Dance 4

    Popular dancing game continues to entertain with new music.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

    Compelling but gory adventure for mature mystery lovers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NBA Baller Beats

    Rhythm game about dribbling a real basketball to music.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rock Band Blitz

    Downloadable music game delivers simple, rhythmic fun.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sound Shapes

    By playing this platformer game, kids contribute to the game's musical score. Plus, they can create their own musical game levels to share.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Jane Austen's Rogues & Romance

    Hidden object game puts wacky spin on classic novels.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure

    Fun, quirky, beat-based mini-games; some mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Marie Antoinette & The Independence War

    Historical game lets kids play with famous leaders.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (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
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece

    Kids will shake, jump, and tilt while playing games that teach them about music.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

    Learn about ancient Egypt as you solve a mystery set in a lost tomb.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Hunger Games Adventures

    Movie/book spin-off emphasizes survival and building.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)