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Genesis Alpha One
age 15+
Ambitious space adventure ultimately disappoints.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
(2019)
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Dactyl Hill Squad
age 9+
Civil War-era kids ride dinos in New York in curious mashup.
By Daniel Jose Older
(2018)
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Muse of Nightmares: Strange the Dreamer, Book 2
age 15+
Absorbing fantasy reckons with trauma's awful impact.
By Laini Taylor
(2018)
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Willa of the Wood
age 9+
Action-packed, violent, absorbing, heartfelt fantasy.
By Robert Beatty
(2018)
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Celebrity Animal Encounters
age 9+
Animated retellings have broad appeal but some iffy stuff.
Network: Animal Planet
(2018)
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Elementals: Ice Wolves
age 9+
Shapeshifting twins tale slow to wow; series has potential.
By Amie Kaufman
(2018)
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Beast of Stone: Wing & Claw, Book 3
age 9+
Animal series finale satisfies with many solid messages.
By Linda Sue Park
(2018)
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Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
age 15+
Intriguing but uneven game about telling stories and lies.
Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows
(2018)
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Monster Hunter: World
age 15+
Fresh take on epic battle between man and beast.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
(2018)
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Nantucket
age 15+
Slow-paced strategy requires patience, luck for success.
Platforms: Windows
(2018)
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The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic
age 9+
Action-packed but scattered tale of magic talking animals.
By Eliot Schrefer
(2018)
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Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic
age 9+
Fab art and cool new world as time periods collide.
By Armand Baltazar
(2017)
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Thrill Ride
age 9+
So-so treasure quest has some mild cursing, potty humor.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2016)
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Catan Stories: Legend of the Sea Robbers
age 9+
Shallow board game add-on makes for boring adventure.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
(2017)
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
age 15+
Immersive adventure experience with side of motion sickness.
Platforms: PlayStation VR
(2017)
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch
age 15+
Skyrim's move to Switch brings huge adventure on the go.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
(2017)
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One Dark Throne: Three Dark Crowns, Book 2
age 15+
Sexier, bloodier sequel full of unexpected twists.
By Kendare Blake
(2017)
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Aniscience
age 9+
Appealing science intro needs more supporting material.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows app
(2017)
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Cavern of Secrets: Wing & Claw, Book 2
age 9+
Well-paced animal-rescue sequel with admirable hero.
By Linda Sue Park
(2017)
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LEGO Life - Create, share & discover
age 9+
Brand-heavy platform leaves little room to build community.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
(2017)
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