Parents' Guide to

WireWay

By Alex Porter, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Puzzles about flinging an alien around a cartoony world.

Game Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi 2009
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What’s It About?

In WIREWAY, players assume the role of Wiley Springer, a mischievous alien trying to find his way home. The object is to slingshot Wiley from one wire to another until he gets to the end of the stage. Upon completion of each of the 60 stages, players are given a score based on time used to complete the level and the number of stars collected along the way. Using the DS stylus, you pull back on the black wires and fling Wiley to the next one. The thicker the wire, the more height you're going to get, and there's a helpful dotted line to indicate your trajectory. The levels get trickier as you progress because you'll also be dodging rocks and avoiding spiky floors. In the \"strategery\" mode, can also create your own wires by drawing on the screen and place bumpers around the levels that Wiley can bounce off of. You can share your creations with friends, and you can also race against three other players locally.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say (1):

WireWay's central game mechanic is fun and imaginative, and it's characters and story are appealing. However, completing levels can be too challenging in places, and the game doesn't offer enough instruction. What's more, the screens offer a limited view of the stages, making strategy and direction tricky. Lastly, the gameplay can get a bit repetitive. Overall, a decent, safe choice, with a unique gameplay mechanic. It's good but not great.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about their favorite modes in the game. There's a quest mode that follows a story, and a "strategery" option as well, each with different challenges. Players can also create their own puzzles and share them with friends.

  • WireWay uses the DS touch screen in an interesting way by letting players drag and release "wires" to project their character. What are some other ways that the touch screen can be used?

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