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ESRB Rating: Everyone
Scooby-Doo! Unmasked
(THQ) $29.99
Our testers have had fun playing this game. As fans of Scooby-Doo they
were excited to get their hands on this game, however they have commented that
it's hard. They have found it hard to master some of the maneuvers - which
isn't a bad thing! The story behind the game is that Fred’s cousin, Jed, is
missing and Scooby and Mystery, Inc. have to find him. Kids will have fun
collecting different costumes for Scooby that give him special powers they will
also appreciate the authentic voices. Platforms: PS2, Xbox,
GameCube, GBA
Tak:
The Great Juju Challenge
(THQ) $39.99
This is the third installation of the Tak games. It is about a
boy named Tak and his buddy Lok. The story is about a competition, The Great Juju Challenge,
which requires completing various levels, challenges, races against the clock,
and high score requirements. According to our tester it was
challenging, but fun. He has played the previous Tak games and likes
the character. This game has four worlds and various levels.
He said it was really challenging and liked the score and time
requirements. Platforms: PS2,
Xbox, GameCube, GBA, Nintendo DS
Danny
Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy
(THQ) $29.99
Our tester, a fan of Danny Phantom, the Nickelodon cartoon, thought that
this game was a blast. Danny Phantom, is a half-ghost with
paranormal powers. He is responsible for capturing ghosts and
monsters roaming the earth. Our
tester liked the story, enjoyed Danny's special skills which include walking
through walls and shooting beams. He thought it was a fun game that
fans of the show would enjoy. Platform:
GBA
Fairly Odd Parents: Clash with the Anti-World
(THQ)
$19.99
This game is based on the hugely popular TV show on Nickelodeon. Cosmo, Wanda
(the Fairy God Parents) and Timmy Turner go up against Mr. Crocker, and evil anti-fairies who have broken into
Dimmsdale (where Timmy lives). It's up to Timmy and his Fairy God Parents have to defeat the anti-fairies
and Mr. Crocker in their plan to take over the world. Our tester thought that
this was a fun game, but short, he said that fans of the show would enjoy
playing it. Platform: Game Boy
Advance
Bratz
Rock Angelz (THQ)
$39.99
Our two testers, aged 7 and 9 just loved this game. They reported
that they really liked the fact that they could be any character they wanted
to. They liked that they could change their clothes, make new friends,
have pets etc. They get to do the makeup on their girls which was a big
plus - since according to their moms they are REALLY into now. They
liked that it included characters that they are familiar with including Roxxi,
Meygan and some of the boys like Dylan. They also had fun traveling and
creating their own fashion magazine. Platforms:
PS2, GameCube,
GBA, PC
evergirl
... your way to play! (THQ)
$29.99
Fans of evergirl will enjoy this game. Our 9-year-old review had fun
customize her character with clothing, choosing a sport, etc. It's
geared towards tweens and evergirl has a website, dolls, outfits
etc. Our tester thought it was fairly easy to learn and play and was
fun. Platform: Game Boy Advance
Lights,
Camera, Pants! (THQ)
$39.99
Our SpongeBob fans just had a blast testing this game on both PS2 and for
PC. In the PS2 version of the game the producers of everyone's favorite superhero show, "The Adventures of Mermaidman & Barnacleboy," are filming a special episode in Bikini Bottom and using the locals as actors.
SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabas and Plankton compete for 10 different
roles through mini-games to win different roles. According to our
testers, the game is fun for a group to play and isn't too
difficult. The kids thought the graphics were good and it was a good
game. Since they are all SpongeBob fans they were easy to please. Platforms:
PS2, XBox, Game Boy Advance, PC
The
Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer (THQ)
$39.99
Picking up where the movie left off this fast paced PS2 game has
multi-player action, upgradeable moves and super powers and more.
The story has the characters challenge the evil Underminer and his legion
of robots bent on taking over the world of the Incredibles. Our
11-year-old tester thought it was a fun game. He liked the clips
that were featured in between mini-games although he commented that some
were a bit easy. The PC version of the game was tried by an
8-year-old but they quickly agreed that it was too difficult and more
suited for 10+ as the box recommends. The game allows you to be
either Mr. Incredible or Frozone and each has their own powers.
According to our reviewer the graphics are good, the game is fun and they
enjoyed it. Platforms: PS2, Xbox,
GameCube, GBA, NDS, PSP, PC/Mac
ESRB
Rating: Teen
L.A.
Rush (Midway)
$49.99
Our tester had fun with this game which has fast paced driving through Los
Angeles, lots of crashes and great visuals. You can customize your
"rides" with the crew at West Coast Customs one of the content
partners which was fun according to our tester. Although he wished
he could customize the car himself he wasn't upset that it was done for
him. You can also race in over 35 vehicles. Overall the comment that
it was a fun game even if it took a long time to get to a good car!
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