Parents' Guide to Spitlings

Sometimes a game comes along that has some teeth. Spitlings delivers on that in multiple ways. With characters that literally spit their teeth at enemies, the game is not exactly a testament to proper dental hygiene, but it's a heck of a lot of fun to play. The controls are easy to pick up and play, but at the same time, it can take some practice before you really get the hang of how to navigate the game. Instead of a jump, Spitlings shoot teeth down to launch themselves up. And with a limited number of shots available before they have to either pick up their teeth or leave themselves vulnerable while recharging and regrowing teeth, there's a lot more on-the-fly strategy involved than you might expect.

Once you get comfortable with the basic mechanics of Spitlings, it's a hard game to put down. The single-player mode is a real challenge, especially at higher levels, requiring deft dodging skills, lightning-fast reflexes, and sharp aim. But multiplayer is where Spitlings really shines. The action gets absolutely chaotic with four players trying to work together on one screen in couch co-op play. While the lack of online play means you won't be setting up matches with friends and family around the globe, the local co-op is perfect for when you have a few friends over or want to get in a family game night. And since all it takes is one player getting hit by the alien goo to restart the stage for everyone, there's still that competitive feeling even while teamwork is the main focus.