Parents' Guide to Dumb Ways to Die 2: The Games

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free Arcade Games
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Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

Silly, difficult game buries safety message a bit too deep.

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Why Age 12+?

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age 11+

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age 11+

Based on 22 kid reviews

Kids say the game is fun and hilarious, but many find its cartoonish violence and gore concerning, with recommendations for parental guidance especially for younger children. While it conveys good safety messages and some users enjoy the humor, others feel it may be too inappropriate for kids under a certain age due to its gruesome content.

  • fun gameplay
  • cartoon violence
  • parental guidance needed
  • good safety messages
  • inappropriate for young kids
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What's It About?

Players compete in a wide variety of "sports," ranging from the dynamite relay race to javelin catching, hoping to avoid death. After you die three times, the game is over. The game has several themed locations -- including winter, water, and track -- and the games are usually controlled via tapping or rubbing the screen (for example, tapping to jump over sharks or rubbing to brush a killer whale's teeth). Occasionally, players will receive train safety tips in the form of games, such as clearing the doors or staying off the track.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 22 ):

DUMB WAYS TO DIE 2: THE GAMES is one of those apps that seems mindless on the surface but is actually trying to teach a lesson. The goofy, instantly forgettable (but fun) games are the draw, but the app's ultimate goal is that people will learn to be safer around commuter trains. It's a good lesson, but with so many ridiculous mini-games to play, it can get lost in the shuffle.

The games themselves? They're best described as short-term time-wasters: not too challenging, until they ramp up the speed to a point where they're virtually impossible. Neither the games nor their message will stick with you mentally, but you'll have a good time as you play.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how common sense can be a lifesaver sometimes.

  • Families also can talk about how to act on public transportation. What safety concerns do you need to think about when riding a train, bus, or subway?

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