We tried the Kinect version of Puss in Boots: The Video Game, and quickly became exhausted — in a good way — as we kicked, waved our arms, balanced, strummed a guitar, clawed and snuck our way through the first of what looked to be about four levels (we cannot confirm this). We also did not try the two player features. The PS3 Move compatible version lets you use your controller, or choose to use the Move remote and transform the gameplay into a full-motion sword fighting experience. In the Wii version, you use the Wii Remote to slash with Puss’ sword, the Nunchuk to dodge attacks, and button combinations to deliver damage to enemies. The handheld DS/DSi version continues the movie’s storyline with a new plot that has Puss engaging in swordfights, flamenco style dance battles, dozens of mini games, and rhythm-based activities. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
This is the second Phineas and Ferb adventure for the Nintendo DS we’ve reviewed. Like the first, you can swap between characters to work your way through each level. Play patterns include skating, riding in mine carts, fighting aliens, and do surfboard tricks. Minigames include jet pack and X-ray goggles, along with a DSi specific camera controlled minigame. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
The twin title to Pokémon Black this 2011 edition of Pokémon has an identical design and features, but different content, including a lush area called White Forest and 150 new Pokémon. Sharing features let you save game information to a remote server (in the cloud). When playing locally, you can also connect via video chat using the system’s camera. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
The legacy continues, with two more Pokémon adventures: Black and White. They share a nearly identical design, but offer different areas to explore. This version features a metropolitan area called Black City. Sharing features let you save game information to a remote server (in the cloud). When playing locally, you can also connect via video chat using the system’s camera. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
This collection of 20 action, strategy, puzzle, trivia and card games has something for everyone. Most are variations on a theme of familiar casual games. In Feeding Frosty you move a snowman around the screen to see how big you can grow it, while avoiding bad guys. In Boxdrop, you create stacks of number blocks that add up to 21. If you don’t like a game, it’s easy to exit and play something else. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
This maze game features four penguin characters featured in the TV series from Nickelodeon and DreamWorks (Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private). You start by picking one of three game save slots (progress is saved automatically) and then start with an easy maze, set inside a zoo. The idea is to get all four penguins in the same place in the maze. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
Turn your Nintendo DS into a serious artist tool with this new $20 cartridge from Nintendo. Using the DS stylus as a pencil or paint brush, you can choose to work through a series of ten step-by-step tutorials, or freely draw using the selection of pencils and/or paint tools. There are two parts: Art Academy First Semester and Art Academy Second Semester, both of which were previously available as Nintendo DSiWare downloads. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our Editor’s Choice Award.
This one player scavenger hunt/platformer lets you assume the role of Fancy Nancy — a ballerina- like avatar who dances her way through different levels to help her neighbor get ready for a tea party. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you will collect tea sets, stickers and other items that you can bring to the party. When using the DSi, you can also take pictures of yourself or friends using the camera function and create fancy stickers to post in the Sticker Album or insert into the game and become a guest at Mrs. DeVine’s tea party. Content includes five mini-games. Created by Webfoot Technologies for THQ. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating.
Turn your Nintendo DSi into an ebook, with this series of six titles, found in Nintendo’s DSiWare store for 500 points (roughly $5). To buy the book, you must locate the store from your DSi or DSi XL (wireless Internet connection required) and select one of the titles. After you download the title from the DSi Store, you turn the DSi sideways, to open like a book. You can flip the pages by swiping across a page, or by using the arrow keys. Other features include the ability to unlock an additional bonus story, and the ability to beam a book to a nearby DSi owner, for sharing. The print version of the book was published by Egmont. The FLIPs title was created by EA’s Bright Light Studio. Subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating.