Parents' Guide to

Rio

By Erin Bell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Fun party game for young fans of the movie.

Game Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2011
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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age 5+

Based on 2 parent reviews

cndgal
cndgal Parent
March 1, 2014
age 7+

Kids like it

Our kids love this movie and the music that is in the movie as well. It's not a musical-type movie but has a few songs that are fun. This movie has some rude moments and words that I would have preferred not to have in here: shut up! Idiot! and a few others. There are a few parts in the movie that our younger son (4) is scared of so we have rated this for our older child's age.

This title has:

Too much swearing
kenis escobar
kenis escobar Parent of 3-year-old
May 19, 2011
age 3+

This title has:

Great messages
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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?

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Parents say (2):
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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
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release date: April 12, 2011
  • Genre: Party
  • ESRB rating: E10+ for Comic Mischief and Mild Violence
  • Last updated: August 30, 2016

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