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Game reviews for simulation

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  • Review
    Science Papa
    Science sim gives kids a glimpse of basic lab processes.
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    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    FarmVille

    Popular farming sim needs Facebook friends or cash to grow.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Petz Fashion: Dogz & Catz
    Cute, fun pet simulator has mild consumerism theme.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    The Sims 3

    This fun Sims game gives players finely nuanced control over the lives of their Sim.
    AGE
    15
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Plan It Green
    Fun, simple, green-themed building simulation game.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Eco Tycoon: Project Green
    Good eco-idea falls short because of poor gameplay.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Discovery Kids Puppy Playtime

    By training a puppy to be a service dog, this game helps teach kids about responsibility, empathy, and goal-setting.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Discovery Kids Dolphin Discovery
    Slow-paced dolphin training sim is light on fun.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Touch Mechanic
    Car mechanic sim with iffy role model, repetitive repairs.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Littlest Pet Shop: Spring
    Latest pet sim adds new pets, accessories, and spring theme.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Petz Horseshoe Ranch
    Horsing around is fun, but pet sim needs more fine tuning.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    SimAnimals

    Kids learn about the interconnectivity of the natural world while they control the forest’s flora and fauna.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Hotel for Dogs
    Movie-based game is hybrid of gameplay, but it's no "woof."
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Pampered Pets
    Grooming game teaches the basics about cats, dogs, business.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Paws & Claws: Pet Resort
    Inexpensive pet sim game is surprisingly sophisticated.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Animal Crossing: City Folk
    Life sim has homey charm, but similar to others in series.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    My Baby Girl
    Polished infant care simulation is surprisingly educational.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Bella Sara
    Card-collecting and horse-riding game for young girls.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Sega Dreamcast, Windows, Xbox
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    MySims Kingdom
    Delightful role-playing game where you build & repair stuff.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    SimCity Creator
    Complex city-building game has fussy controls.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Hell's Kitchen
    Top chef rants as he teaches in cooking game.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise

    For Nintendo DS fans, this game uses lush, colorful graphics to let kids grow and maintain their own ecosystem.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Spore
    This exceptional evolution sim is a masterpiece.
    AGE
    11
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo DS, Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
    Plodding farming sim that's more work than fun.
    AGE
    8
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    The Sims 2: Apartment Life
    Sims move on up, gain good/evil magical powers.
    AGE
    16
     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)