By bringing together several timeless classic stories and putting an innovative interactive twist on them, young children will expand their minds and imaginations, as the stories come to life like never before. Utilizing the unique features of the Nintendo DS, along with several fun and educational mini-games that are linked to the stories, and you got yourself a gift that will lead your loved ones on a path to learning! ESRB Rated E for Everyone
REVIEW
Great for the 3-5 crowd. Most of the games are the same between 1, 2, and 3 - only the stories change. You can't save anything from session to session. She is not thrown off by the inappropriate asian symbols that are sprinkled throughout, or oddly-placed back/next buttons, though I wondered why these things weren't fixed when they localized for the US market.
My 4 year old daughter really enjoys this title. She loves the coloring book and free-coloring - these features sold me on the first Interactive Storybook when she was 3. The music portion is bland but she likes it and just figured out how to record a song and play it back. One of her favorite games is the counting game - she figured out how to do this early and still loves it.
She enjoyed all the stories and I found them to be age-appropriate and culturally familiar.
Great for preschoolers. My 4 year old got this for Christmas and LOVES it. He easily plays all the games without constantly having to ask for adult help. We also have the "Smart Kids" which has boy and girl games. He prefers this one.
Amazon.com Rated as one of the only developmentally appropriate preschool games for the Nintendo DS by the Children's Technology Review, Smart Boy's Gameroom is the perfect choice for parents looking for the right opportunity to safely and responsibly introduce their son to the exciting and educational world of gaming.
Your Son's First Video Game Packed with more than 12 fun, exciting,and interactive mini-games tailored to both appeal to, and spark the curiosity of young boys, Smart Boy's Gameroom provides a challenging, rewarding and entertaining first experience with technology that boys with carry with them for a lifetime. Mini-games within it allow children to use their fingers or the DS stylus to direct action and concentrate on puzzle-solving and the development of rudimentary critical thinking skills through gameplay involving child-familiar activities like music, memorization, counting and coloring. The result is a teaching tool that also provides a fun, wholesome first gaming experience that children can take with them anywhere. Key Game Features:
Fun For Boys - An assortment of mini-games specifically made for boys.
Wholesome Mini-games - With over 12 mini-games that bring out your child's talents, this title will keep your little ones preoccupied for hours.
Great Entry Point - Aimed at parents who are conscious of the plethora of inappropriate content for children, this title aims to give child and parent a great alternative into the world of casual video games
Nintendo DS Functions - Using the functions of the DS, your child can interact with the games, bringing them into the world of learning and fun.
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REVIEW
great game! My five year old son loves this game! We need to limit the amount of time he can play it he loves it so much. It is very creative and not your typical video game. A+
Underwater Attack takes the gameplay from classic outer space shooters and transports it underwater for more than 20 levels of intense side-scrolling action. Touch screen controls give players 360-degree range to attack enemies, and an arsenal of ten weapons -- like underwater mines, homing missiles, and lasers -- means that gamers are well-equipped to take on the Chaos Empire and their Crimson Star war machine. Multiple game modes allow players to progress through the story or simply try to best their top scores.
The shooter fan's Ultimate Collection has arrived. Packing three great titles into one disc, this collection of shoot'em ups contain some never before seen titles that are sure to please casual and hardcore fans of this genre. The Ultimate Shooting Collection is a must have for fans ofthe arcade shooter and brings the classic arcade feel to your living room.
Amazon.comThe infamous balloon thief has stolen the Earth's life blood, it precious seasons and sealed them away in the most unlikely place, in his magical balloons. It is up to you to release the magic stored inside and bring life back to your planet one season at a time!.
Balloon popping fun
A revolutionary puzzle game that is fit for all ages, in Balloon Pop all you have to do is point the Wii Remote at the screen to aim and link a series of balloons to create satisfying combos. Watch as rich graphical elements appear as each season is released bringing the planet back to life, releasing different graphical elements to represent each month.Key Features:
Revolutionary Controls – The first puzzle game for the Nintendo Wii to offer a series of control schemes. Utilize the Wii Remote to point, link and shoot the balloons with pinpoint accuracy. Play with classic controls by turning the Wii Remote horizontally and using a conventional control option with the +Control Pad.
Modes – Puzzle game fanatics will enjoy these various modes.
Play the intense Story Mode and survive through all of the seasons.
The Puzzle mode offers 200 mind-boggling puzzles that will surely test your thinking abilities.
The VS CPU mode will let you test your speed against a computer-controlled opponent.
REVIEW
Bang for your buck! I know UFO has been known to publish horrible budget games for the Wii (I'm looking at you, ANUBIS 2!). But don't let this stop you from checking out BALLOON POP! I was pleasantly surprised by this game. It's a variation on the old "match 3 of the same color" puzzle type game but it does things right. It's easy to learn and the game is simple. Wait until you get to higher levels where the action gets frantic! The Wii remote was made for this type of game as you cascade the pointer over all the different balloons. Two player versus mode is a welcome addition and adds value and longevity to the game. Colorful graphics and bouncy music round out the package. Worth your twenty bones!
The Snow Fairy Sayuki is on a quest to save her beloved from the evil curse of the demons plaguing her land. In order to save her companion's life, she must travel through the far reaches of ancient Japan and battle mythological creatures in her pursuit of a secret remedy. Heavenly Guardian embodies the fast paced fun and adventure of the classic arcade shooter with added new thrills. Journey through various environments and fight through a variety of mythological creatures. Fight the journey solo, or gain the aid of your companions in cooperative two-player action. Search for power-ups and special items to vanquish the evil gods and save your love from death.
REVIEW
Awful Feeling nostalgiac? Heavenly Guardian may seem as if it may quench the need for some brainless, old school shooter action a la Pocky & Rocky if you want to get specific, but the game is so dated that it detracts from the gameplay. Then again, the gameplay doesn't have much going for it in the first place, based on the fact that the game just isn't all that fun. Heavenly Guardian's gameplay mechanics are basically broken to boot, and the co-op gameplay isn't much better. Not to mention that if you manage to play Heavenly Guardian for any substancial amount of time, you'll find that the game as a whole is quite short. All in all, Heavenly Guardian carries a budget price tag for a reason, and no matter how the game may look to you, you are much better off leaving the game on the shelf.
Long ago, an evil spirit known as Mumm'hotep plunged the Land of Egypt into Darkness. The Gods have called on the only one that could save Egypt and rid the sands of evil monsters... The mighty Anubis, Guardian of the Underworld!
REVIEW
The worst game yet for the Wii, avoid Anubis II has a budget price for a reason. This is above all the worst game to see the light of day for the Wii yet, thanks to it's unresponsive controls, ugly visuals, boring gameplay, and a grating soundtrack all combine to help Anubis II claim the aforementioned title. You play as the savior of ancient Egypt, or something, in what would otherwise be called a platformer. As anyone who has played a video game in their life will know, jumping is key to any platformer, which Anubis II attempts to use with the Wii-mote and nunchuk, and this is where the game fails the most. Raising up the nunchuk barely works (and in some cases, it just doesn't), while the tedious combat illustrates the game's broken controls and boring gameplay all the more thanks to just plain bad movement. As far as the game's graphics go, the Wii is far from a technical powerhouse, but Anubis II looks like it was emulated from a first generation PS1 platformer. In case you haven't gotten the idea yet, Anubis II is by far and large the worst game to hit the Wii yet, and should be avoided at all costs.
