Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Superhero-themed Facebook game with positive role models.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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My Superkid
What's It About?
MY SUPERKID is similar to the various pet and monster raising simulations on Facebook, but the difference is that you're "raising" a young human superhero. Players customize a male or female "Superkid" (complete with cape!), then complete quests that involve using superpowers (the game's equivalent of spending energy), collecting special items, and playing mini-games to ultimately come to the rescue of someone in trouble. Upon completing a quest, players get to watch an animated video of their avatar saving the day. Having other Facebook friends who play the game too is very useful but not absolutely essential to enjoying and progressing in the game. Once friends become "neighbors," players can visit each other's hideouts to collect treasures.
Is It Any Good?
My Superkid is a cute social game that boasts wonderful graphics and some extremely entertaining animations that help it stand out among similar titles. Players get to decorate a flying island with a variety of whimsical furniture and items grouped into themes such as Fairy, Magic, Roman, and Technology, then watch as the superhero runs, jumps and flies around it, even interacting directly with certain objects like hot air balloons and flying pirate ships.
Although the social features of My Superkid are rather tepid, there's a solid quest system that adds some structure to the game and gives players concrete goals to complete rather than simply amassing levels and loot. These great features, coupled with an overwhelmingly positive message, make My Superkid a game worth checking out. The game would certainly appeal to younger children, but since Facebook requires its users to be at least 13 we can't recommend the game to kids younger than that.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about qualities that make someone a "superhero." In what ways could someone be considered a hero even if they don't have superpowers?
Families can also discuss how it makes you feel when you help someone in need.
Talk about how to best manage video game playing time limits. In what ways does My Superkid try to entice players to spend more time in the game (like badges that reward days of consecutive play and rewards that expire if not collected in time)?
Game Details
- Platform : Facebook
- Pricing structure : Free
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Plaxie
- Release date : June 1, 2011
- Genre : Simulation
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 20, 2019
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