Parents' Guide to

Scribble Hero

By Chris Morris, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Well-done cartoonish shooter avoids gore.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Free Action Games
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A Lot or a Little?

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

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age 8+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Cyankush
Cyankush Adult
October 22, 2018
age 10+

Not for littles!

The game is easy and my 5yo loves it, however, I feel it has a bit too much shooting. After playing my son runs around pretending to shoot everyone and everything to an extreme.

This title has:

Easy to play/use
Too much violence
Theo D.
Theo D. Adult
September 24, 2018
age 6+

What happened to this game?!

This title has:

Easy to play/use
Too much violence
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What’s It About?

As Sketch, the hand-drawn hero, players attempt to rescue a kidnapped princess by fighting their way through waves of enemies and bosses, most of which are showcased as doodles. Slain monsters drop extra-life hearts, shields, coins, and other items (which can be upgraded using in-game currency). Sidekicks can assist you, and when players die, they can still be useful -- letting you reverse time and play with the assistance of your ghost.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (1 ):

SCRIBBLE HERO is one of those terrific games that takes a well-known formula and makes it much, much better with some imaginative extras. From the weapons to the sidekicks to the ability to play with one (or more) of your ghosts, the game takes pains to be challenging but not frustrating -- and never impossible.

The game's animations are charming, and, although the violence is too much for very young players, it's OK for most older kids, since it's blood-free and cartoonish. The layout of some buttons is awkward, but that's a minor gripe. Players instead will be too busy having fun blasting their way through the game.

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