Parents' Guide to

Disney Crossy Road

By Galen McQuillen, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Mickey and the gang take over the smash-hit endless jumper.

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What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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January 17, 2022
age 6+

Italian live-action version has mild scares and peril.

This movie comes from the creative mind of director Matteo Garrone who brings his distinctive surrealist and dark cinematic style to a much known and loved tale. This live-action version of Pinocchio -- in Italian with English subtitles -- is very much a retelling of the original Carlo Collodi story as opposed to the 1940 Disney animation, and it thrives in the absurd world that's spawned from the writer's mind. Garrone doesn't shy away from being strange, and this movie wears it's bizarre tone and aesthetic like a badge of honor. The look is somewhat unsettling though, and what transpires is quite a scary film. Even though it remains accessible to all the family, the sheer oddity of it may well lead to a restless night, even for adults. Benigni -- who played Pinocchio in a terrible 2002 live-action version -- is brilliant as Geppetto. In fact one of the downsides is that he's not given more screen time, as he's undoubtedly the best thing about the film. While Pinocchio's adventures are more integral to the plot, it's a joy when back in the presence of the aforementioned woodcarver.
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What’s It About?

DISNEY CROSSY ROAD is an arcade game that will remind older gamers of the classic Frogger and put Disney's library of characters into a totally new world. Using simple tapping and finger sliding, you help a character -- such as Mickey Mouse, Rapunzel, Buzz Lightyear, or over 100 more -- to cross the road, which would probably be easier if there weren’t so much traffic. You also have to cross rivers by jumping on lily pads and logs that are floating by and on train tracks when they’re not being used. If you wait too long to make a move, enemies swoop down to carry your character away. Unlike in the original, all of the game environments and traffic are inspired by Disney worlds, such as the savannah of The Lion King or the racetracks from Wreck-It Ralph. When a character dies (in a totally cartoonish fashion), you are prompted by opportunities to redeem a free gift, spend some in-game coins on a new character, or watch an ad to earn coins. You also can purchase new characters for $0.99 to $4.99 each and share pictures or video of your game through email or social media.

Is It Any Good?

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Like in the original, it's a fun and enticing arcade game, but familiar characters add a bit of a new twist. The blocky, old-school style is appealing, and it strikes a balance between simplicity and challenge, which makes it addicting but never frustrating. Since each character comes with its own setting and fun elements, kids will want to play with their favorites; though this is a cool feature of the game, it's also something parents will want to talk about with kids before downloading since new characters either require a lot of time in the app or real money.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about in-app purchases before your kid starts playing. Will they be allowed to buy any characters or only to earn them as they play?

  • Discuss branding that reaches beyond the silver screen or television. Why do some characters from movies or television appear in games or other products? Does it make the game more fun? Why? What do companies get out of it?

  • Talk about why this type of game is fun. If you played Frogger back in the days of Atari, talk about why this type of game might still be fun.

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