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Game reviews for action/adventure

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  • Review
    LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

    Darker story is lightened by humor and fun exploration.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

    Exciting Indiana Jones-like action with lots of violence.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Disney Universe

    Good multiplayer co-op has a surprising amount of violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Puss in Boots

    Hilarious action game with great motion controls.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Invizimals: Shadow Zone

    Camera-based creature collection game with mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: PSP
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Generator Rex: Agent of Providence

    Actioner based on cartoon has a good message, some violence.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Pokemon Rumble Blast

    Simpler, streamlined Pokemon shows more violence.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

    Platformer provides cooperative fun for up to four players.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City

    While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

    Actioner with mild violence promotes social, co-op play.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

    Ingenious technology use where your character's stats are kept in the toy figurine so you can play with friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Skylanders Spyro's Adventure (3DS)

    Kids use actual toy figurines to enter the fantasy world and they can jump between this 3DS version and the different console version.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

    Extremely gory adventure uses weapons of mass dismemberment.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Wipeout 2

    Pratfall game based on TV show has some control challenges.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet (3DS)

    Action brawler with fun puzzles and ability to switch hero.
    AGE
    9
     
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    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Rage

    Ambitious but violent action game suitable only for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Spider-Man: Edge of Time

    Fight as two different web-slingers in time-travel romp.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection

    Two classic, artsy games stand the test of time when remastered.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    X-Men: Destiny

    Moral choice aspect is overshadowed by lots of brawling.
    AGE
    12
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Kirby Mass Attack

    This game offers a novel way of playing by controlling up to 10 characters at once.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again! (Wii)

    Use the uDraw tablet for wacky comic adventures.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    LittleBigPlanet 2: Move Pack

    Fun motion controls improve an already great creative game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    God of War: Origins Collection

    Two of the PSP’s most violent games come to PlayStation 3.
    AGE
    17
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again!

    Very active game makes great use of Kinect motion controls.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Select
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Star Fox 64 3D

    Cartoonish space shooter a faithful remake of N64 classic.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)