Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Bell
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun party game for young fans of the movie.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Where to Play
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Rio
What's It About?
Kids play a variety of mini-games inspired by the Rio movie such as marmoset bowling, fruit collecting, and bongo-drum playing. There are five different modes that give you access to the mini-games, including one called "Party" mode. Under "Party" mode there are four sub-modes to choose from, including versus, two team-based play modes, and a quiz mode that asks questions from the movie. If you select the story mode, it narrates the events of the movie as players unlock more locations by winning mini-games. The mini-games are easy to learn and suitable for kids aged 6 to 12 or so.
Is It Any Good?
Rio's lighthearted vibe and fun collection of mini-games make it a great party game for the younger crowd, whether or not they've actually seen the movie. Although there's not as much variety in the mini-games as you would find in a series like Mario Party, none of them are particularly difficulty or tricky, and the controls are straightforward. All in all, this is a very accessible collection that should appeal to kids in the same age range as those who saw the movie.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the multiplayer aspect of the game. Is it more fun to play with friends or the computer? Is it more fun to play against each other, or join forces on the same team?
Do you think the game would have been as much fun if it had been a different genre, such as an action platformer or a music game?
How well did the game represent the movie? Would the game have been as much fun if it wasn't based on the Rio license? Do you think this game is a form of marketing?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : THQ
- Release date : April 12, 2011
- Genre : Party
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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