Deca Sports Extreme
By Mark Raby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Compilation of sports mini-games is fun, accessible.
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What’s It About?
DECA SPORTS FREEDOM has a total of 10 sports mini-games in which players can compete. In addition to standard sports like tennis and ice hockey, there are a few more unique mini-games like professional blowgun shooting and snowmobile racing. While the games are designed to adhere to standard rules and regulations, there are some extras that make playing these games special. For example, players can collect \"power balls\" during each mini-game to unlock a special move -- whether it's a slam dunk in basketball or a guaranteed perfect shot in soccer.
Is It Any Good?
Deca Sports Freedom hits all the right notes. It has a nice, wide selection of mini-games, everything is presented in a bright and fun cartoon aesthetic, and there are flourishes to make this title unique from other sports compilations. For example, the inclusion of "power balls" adds an interesting and exciting dynamic to the experience of each of the 10 mini-games. The graphics don't take full advantage of the 3DS's hardware and the 3D effects are somewhat muted, but in terms of the gameplay experience itself, anyone from a hardcore sports enthusiast to the casual, inexperienced gamer will find something to enjoy here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the difference between violence and friendly competition.
What is your favorite sport to play in real life? Did playing this video game make you want to play a sport in real life?
What other aspects of life involve being competitive?
Game Details
- Platform: Nintendo 3DS
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
- Release date: September 13, 2011
- Genre: Sports
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts
- ESRB rating: E for Mild Cartoon Violence
- Last updated: August 29, 2016
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