Gummy Bears Magical Medallion
Platformer game has neat aesthetic, little substance.
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Gummy Bears Magical Medallion
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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 Gummy Bears Magical Medallion is a "platformer" game in which players control a gummy bear character who must make his way through the magic gummy kingdom to reach evil King Sour Berry, who threatens the long-running peace and prosperity of the kingdom. Throughout the game, players traverse chocolate platforms, licorice rollers, and all sorts of confection-themed environments while solving puzzles and jumping on nefarious candy creatures. It is a fun, casual game designed to be accessible to younger players. Note, though, that the depiction of recognizable confections could cause candy cravings.
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What’s It About?
In GUMMY BEARS MAGICAL MEDALLION, players take the role of a gummy bear who has to chase after the evil King Sour Berry and make sure the kingdom remains strong and prosperous. The story is not a pivotal part of the game. Instead, players mostly focus on traveling through colorful environments and managing the platforms and puzzles found throughout the kingdom. There are 12 different levels to explore, and each is filled with a unique set of confections and a sugary landscape.
Is It Any Good?
Gummy Bears Magical Medallion functions like a standard platformer game. It has all the requisite elements, including: a good number of levels; a mix of straightforward walking/exploring and puzzle-solving; and a practice-makes-perfect style of gameplay. In addition, the aesthetic of the candy and chocolate world is both fun and unique.
However, the actual gameplay feels formulaic and unoriginal and doesn't do much to inspire or challenge players. The end result is a game that's fun and interesting but not overly exciting or rewarding. Amateur players will likely get some enjoyment from this title, but more seasoned players may leave feeling unfulfilled.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the minor element of violence in this game. What do you think of King Sour Berry?
Families can also discuss overcoming adversity. Are you able to easily complete the puzzles in this game?
Game Details
- Platform: Nintendo Wii
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Storm City Games
- Release date: June 21, 2011
- Genre: Adventure
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy
- ESRB rating: E for Comic Mischief
- Last updated: August 29, 2016
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