Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Lafferty
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Challenging stunt driving with lots of crunched cars.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
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Monster Jam: Path of Destruction
What's It About?
In MONSTER JAM: PATH OF DESTRUCTION, players embark on a career in the single-player mode that begins in lower-profile events and leads up to the World Finals. In split-screen multiplayer, two players can compete in head-to-head competitions to score points by performing stunts or racing around tracks in the quickest time. The game features eight real-world venues, 32 racing events, and 24 freestyle events (which involve stunts). Players can level up to unlock more vehicles and customization parts.
Is It Any Good?
Monster Jam: Path of Destruction's controls can be tough to learn; younger players may find success evasive. The game sports solid graphics -- including realistic tracks and vehicles -- and the sound effects accompanying each event create a nice ambience. However, the bottom line is that there is simply not a lot of racing diversity here. There are plenty of events, but they begin to feel a bit redundant after a couple of levels.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the difference between driving in a game and in a real-world setting. Why are games that involve performing dangerous stunts often fun and appealing?
Families can also discuss how signs on vehicles and within stadiums are often tools used by advertisers.
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi , Nintendo Wii , PSP , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Activision
- Release date : November 23, 2010
- Genre : Racing
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 23, 2022
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