Parents' Guide to

Wreck-It Ralph

By Chris Morris, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Nice film tie-in with three fun arcade games; some shooting.

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age 6+

Based on 3 parent reviews

age 2+

Yes

I'm still watching it right now but it's already one of my favorite shows ever. Obviously there's some violence, sex, drugs, and swearing, but beautiful.
age 12+

It's awsome

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It's easy to brush off promotional tie-ins with movies, but to do so with Wreck-It Ralph would be a mistake. The app offers a trio of arcade games, each of which is filled with charm. The weakest link is Sweet Climber, which mimics Doodle Jump, but doesn't have its springiness. Hero's Duty is a competent action game with a good claustrophobic element. But it's Fix It Felix Jr. (the game Ralph flees in the movie) that's the real star of the show. It's simple, lighthearted, and utterly adorable in an 8-bit retro way. It is a bit, sad, though, that the game lacks Ralph's signature "I'm Gonna Wreck It!" tagline from the film.

While it's definitely a marketing vehicle, there's plenty to enjoy here -- and at a very affordable price.

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
  • Release date: November 1, 2012
  • Category: Arcade Games
  • Publisher: Disney
  • Version: 1.0
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.3 or later; Android 2.3 and up
  • Last updated: July 13, 2020

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