Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (DS)

The main characters Phineas and Ferb are best friends who work together to have fun and get through tough situations. In this game, they have the ambitious task of saving the tri-state area from certain doom. While there is an overarching theme of conflict and looming violence, it is the bond between Phineas and Ferb that takes the front stage.

This is a standard platformer game in which players have to jump around obstacles, maneuver through various hazards, and blast away creatures along the way. It is an accessible title that will challenge players but leave most of them feeling they can get through it if they keep trying. It requires dexterity and spatial recognition, along with good strategic skills to keep from losing too much health, but if players make a mistake they are usually sent back to a recent point in the same level, allowing them to keep attempting until they get it right.