Common Sense Media Review
By Christopher Healy
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Not a standout book app, but racing game adds interest.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
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Videos and Photos
Cars 2 World Grand Prix Read and Race
Is It Any Good?
As an interactive storybook, CARS 2 WORLD GRAND PRIX READ AND RACE is kind of flat. There are several pages that only introduce you to characters from the film. And the only interactive elements on the story pages are sound effects (revving engines, screeching tires, etc.). The racing game element works a lot better, but would also feel somewhat anemic on its own. You get five cars to customize -- which is very nice -- but only two courses to race on (although those two tracks are both cleverly designed and look great). It's the combination of the book and game elements that make this app most interesting, and which will probably make most kids want to try it. If it were a little more fleshed out on both sides, though, it would feel like a much better purchase.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : June 20, 2011
- Genre : Books
- Publisher : Disney
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later
- Last updated : June 19, 2019
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