Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Arena brawler with mini-games and crude, slapstick humor.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Rabbids Rumble
What's It About?
In RABBIDS RUMBLE players seek to capture 102 Rabbids that have \"escaped\" from the 3DS by unlocking them in Story mode and Multiplayer mode, using StreetPass and SpotPass to exchange Rabbids with friends, and by scanning QR codes. By completing mini-games in the Story mode, players gain access to the Battle Arena where they can send Rabbids to battle each other either against friends (via multiplayer) or the computer via turn-based 3-on-3 battles.
Is It Any Good?
Given the Rabbids' penchant for mayhem and slapstick violence, a game such as this that incorporates one-on-one arena battles is a great fit. Much of the game's humor is derived from watching the Rabbids beat on each other with over-the-top attacks. There are also dozens of mini-games that exploit the system's 3D effects, camera, wireless connectivity, and microphone. Gameplay is fun -- for a while -- but ultimately the experience is superficial and a little too easy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about slapstick humor. Does the cartoonish nature of the violence make it OK to laugh at? Where do you draw the line?
Do you enjoy the game's 3D effects? Do you think more games should use this technology? What other kinds of entertainment can you find in 3D?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo 3DS
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , Hobbies : collecting , Arts : rhythm
- Skills : Collaboration : cooperation , Self-Direction : work to achieve goals
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : November 13, 2012
- Genre : Mini-games
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 26, 2022
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