Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
TV-based action game with puzzles, some fantasy battles.
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Ben 10 Omniverse
What's It About?
In BEN 10 OMNIVERSE, players follow the central character Ben Tennyson as he tries to save the world from an evil force. Over the years, Ben has grown from a 10-year-old kid with superpowers to an even more powerful teenager, but in this game, players are thrust back in time to when Ben was just discovering his newfound abilities. Players alternate back-and-forth between \"past Ben\" and \"present Ben\" as they try to track down a mad scientist bent on global destruction. Players use Ben's patented ability to transform into various aliens in order to attack a variety of creatures and to eventually foil the evil scientist's plans.
Is It Any Good?
Ben 10 Omniverse should have no problems appealing to fans of the TV show. Knowledge of the Ben 10 franchise is not necessary, however, since the message within the storyline is universal and the gameplay mechanics can be easily learned. The time travel aspect is interesting because it requires players to go back-and-forth between two different sets of skills and abilities. Long-time fans of the series will appreciate going "back in time" and remembering when Ben was just a little kid. There is enough of a challenge in the game to keep players engaged and satisfied, but not too much to frustrate them. All in all, it is a fine addition to the Ben 10 franchise and one that any fan should enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fantastical violence in this game and its impact. What makes the violence in this game more tolerable than other depictions of violence?
Do you think it's possible for kids and adults alike to make a difference in the world?
If you could have one special power, what would it be and why?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo 3DS , Nintendo DS , Nintendo Wii , Nintendo Wii U , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , reading
- Skills : Responsibility & Ethics : honoring the community , integrity , Emotional Development : moving beyond obstacles , persevering , Thinking & Reasoning : logic , solving puzzles
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : D3Publisher of America
- Release date : November 13, 2012
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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