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Parents' Guide to

Yumi's Odd Odyssey

By Erin Bell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Surreal, unforgiving platfomer may frustrate young players.

Game Nintendo 3DS 2014
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What’s It About?

In YUMI'S ODD ODYSSEY, a schoolgirl named Yumi must navigate through a series of platform-based obstacles using only the ability to run, jump, and cast her fishing lure, which she can use to latch onto objects, swing, rappel, and pull herself forward. She'll have to steer clear of environmental hazards like icy walls, pools of water, and freaky-looking fish with human legs, in order to reach the door that takes her to the next level. Players' scores are ranked on a global leaderboard.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

Yumi's Odd Odyssey's controls are simple to learn but tricky to master, and the levels are very unforgiving of mistakes and don't leave much room for experimentation. If you misjudge a jump or otherwise cause Yumi's demise, you'll have to restart the level from the very beginning. Argh! The game also keeps a tally of how many times you've failed the level, which is the opposite of motivating. Yumi's Odd Odyssey is for serious platform game fans who don't mind a hefty challenge.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the meaning of the word "odyssey." Make up your own story about going on an odyssey and seeing amazing places and creatures.

  • Discuss examples of physics in action, both in the game and in real life.

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