Active Life Explorer

Game review by Christopher Healy, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 8+

Fantastic action that will make you break a sweat.

Nintendo Wii 2010
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Parents say

age 6+

Based on 2 reviews

Kids say

age 5+

Based on 1 review

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this game.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Active Life Explorer is a very physical game. The mini-games here include prolonged periods of running, jumping, and stepping. And up to four players can take part in most of them, playing cooperatively. Be aware, though, that there are moments of cartoony violence, including a plane crash, shark attack, giant squid attack, fire-breathing statues, and booby-traps that shock.

Community Reviews

Groovy Girl
Groovy Girl Adult
January 18, 2011
age 5+
My 5 year old son and I have been playing this game everyday since I picked 4 days ago. It is really fun, and the best part of all....is a good work out! If you want to keep your kids (and yourself) moving while playing something fun...then this is your game. Be prepared with a glass of water near by, and to take a shower after the game. My son and I certainly worked up a sweat! The Adventure hunt part of the game is great for multi players. There were some tasks that we had a hard time doing as a team, so after we tried a couple of times...if we couldn't do them with two players, then we just opted to play that task with one play (sometime it was my 5 year old instead of me as he has faster feet :)). Once that task was completed, then we went back to playing together. I found this extremely helpful. My son also likes playing the Free Play mode on his own. He can play the mini-games he likes over and over, and also at different skill levels. Keeps him challanged, and interested...and IN SHAPE! Great game. Thanks for the recommendation. I only purchased it based on the reviews it received.
masoccer
masoccer Adult
December 25, 2010
age 6+
Kids are truly active and having fun! A great combination.
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What’s It About?

ACTIVE LIFE EXPLORER lets up to four players work together to hunt for treasures in active-play mini-games. Using a floorpad controller, players run, jump, and step on different symbols in order to make their characters rappel down cliffs, jump gorges, flee from monsters, dive underwater, dodge sharks, leap across train cars, and more. The story mode casts you as a novice treasure hunter, mentored by a master explorer, and sent off on a mission to locate a slew of legendary treasures.

Is It Any Good?

To get to the point, Active Life Explorer is one of the best active-play games on the market. The mini-game activities are almost all loads of fun, and all are integrated very well into the game's storyline. They feel like part of the plot instead of random activities. And while many active-play games only require you to swing an arm or wiggle a remote, Active Life Explorer really makes you work out. You can easily break a sweat while playing this game. The co-op play is a blast, too. All in all, if you're looking for a fun game that will keep your kids genuinely active while they play it, this is a fantastic choice.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about active gaming. Can the exercise you get while playing this game be enough to keep you fit? Do you still need exercise outside of this? What else can you do to keep fit?

  • Families can also discuss what they like about playing video games together as a group. What can kids or parents do to help one another feel comfortable?

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo Wii
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: Namco Bandai
  • Release date: October 19, 2010
  • Genre: Exergaming
  • ESRB rating: E for Cartoon Violence
  • Last updated: August 30, 2016

Our Editors Recommend

For kids who love moving about as they play

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