Parents' Guide to James Cameron's Avatar

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Common Sense Media Review

By Carla Thornton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Expensive companion game is tamer than the movie.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 12+

Based on 2 parent reviews

age 11+

Based on 5 kid reviews

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Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say ( 5 ):

This game is a romp for movie fans, but even they might want to think twice before parting with seven bucks to add this one to their action collection. The still backgrounds and avatars are smashing, and the 3D animation is fairly fluid, especially in the opening chapter. But the quality goes a bit downhill after that. The bioluminescent jungle looks half finished in places, and interactions with the animals are disappointing. Still, it's fun to make the tall blue humanoid run, jump, and explore.

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