Little Player - Video Game Magazine for Kids - 12 Digital Edition

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Our Mission Statement

Little Player Magazine’s mission is to provide a safe, fun and advertising-free reading experience that parents can feel good about giving to their kids.

We also want to inspire and teach kids to make good gaming choices and play what is appropriate for their age group. We only cover and review games that are rated EC, E, and E10+ to ensure that young children are not exposed to content meant for teens or mature audiences.

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How playing video games taught me perseverance and to never give up.

Even at a young age, life can have its challenges.

To overcome these obstacles, we must learn to persevere, which simply means to never give up or quit when things are difficult. This is one of the most important life lessons I learned from playing video games as a young person. Many of my favorite games such as the original Super Mario Bros., Castlevania and Mega Man required hours of practice to complete. These games were extremely challenging and there were no cheat codes or easy modes to make things less difficult. Only through practice and perseverance did I finally beat those games and many others. I even earned my first official video game world record at the age of 15! With the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Switch, I am reminded of the good times I had with the original Donkey Kong Country for Super NES. There were many intense challenges in DKC and it really pushed the limits of both the Super NES and players of that time. Even though the new version of the game has Funky Kong, who makes the game much easier, I encourage you to play the game as intended and face the challenges it brings. You’ll find in life and in gaming, the best rewards are earned through hard work and persistence.

Martin Alessi Publisher / EIC

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Mar./Apr. 2018, Issue 12 Volume 3, Issue 2 - 1st Printing

Publishers Martin Alessi & Shelly Alessi Editor-in-Chief / Creative Director Martin Alessi Managing Editor Shelly Alessi Senior Editors Jason Kaplan Tim Wilkus Todd Friedman Associate Editor Nathan Alessi Junior Editors Isabella Ocampo, Brody Patterson Hannah Friedman, Aiden Friedman Copy Editor Jenny Kaplan Industry Correspondant Patrick Scott Patterson Art Director / 3D Artist Allen Forbes Illustration Artist Thor Thorvaldson Video Capture Technician Pete Hahn Creative Consultant David Ray Siller Legal Counsel Erich G. Monzon

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COVER STORY

Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 5/4/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence

This is no time to monkey around...

Join Funky Kong and save the day!

By Tim Wilkus

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was an amazing, yet challenging platformer from the Wii U that is making its way over to the Nintendo Switch for anyone that might have missed it.

However, it is not just a port of the original game. Nintendo has included some new features to its gameplay to make revisiting it even more fun! One of its newest features is the addition of an all-new character Funky Kong, who will definitely make the game a little easier and enjoyable for younger players. Of course, if you want to experience the original challenge of the game, that option is there too with the use of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong. We love that Nintendo has catered to both younger and older players with the Switch release.

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Play as Funky Kong who makes the game easier in many ways!

The entire family of Kongs is ready for a new adventure!

Donkey Kong

Dixie Kong

Cranky Kong

Diddy Kong

Donkey Kong is the most powerful character in the game. He moves at a slower pace than the other characters and doesn’t have the ability to throw projectiles. His only abilities are rolling and plucking items from the ground.

Dixie Kong’s most useful feature is her ability to double jump. This can be extremely helpful in the game’s most difficult areas. Being able to shoot projectiles from her bubble gum dispenser is useful too.

Cranky Kong has the unique ability to bounce over treacherous terrain with his cane. This makes clearing those spiked areas a breeze. He can also project his dentures out towards enemies.

Diddy Kong is smaller and much faster than the other Kongs in the game and packs the Kong Pow Ability! Collect 100 bananas and activate this ability and all the enemies on screen will turn into red balloons.

Funky Kong Funky Kong is definitely the most well-rounded character of the bunch and is intended to ease the difficulty of the game. Funky Kong has the ability to double jump, hover, perform infinite rolls, and infinite underwater corkscrews.

Even spikes are no match for him and his surfboard!

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You can team up with a friend for more fun in Multiplayer mode!

If playing solo isn’t your idea of a great way to game, players will be happy to know there is a two-player mode in Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze. The idea is very simple.

One player will control Donkey Kong, while the other will control either Dixie Kong, Diddy Kong, or Cranky Kong and use their abilities to aide in level completion.

Go for a wild ride and the action gets even more intense!

Rambi the Rhino

Rocket Barrel

Minecart

Rambi the rhinoceros, the Kong’s longtime friend, makes an appearance again. He can run across spikes with ease and help players find secret areas as he destroys rocks in his path! Jump in the Rocket Barrels to fly through the levels with ease! Minecart levels are back as well.

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Watch out for the Bosses guarding the end of each level!

There are a number of boss battles awaiting players at the completion of each world. Be careful. After only a few hits, each boss will morph into another phase. Learning the patterns of the bosses will be key in making your way past them. There are a total of six in all. Patience is the key to success.

Get ready for funky fun gameplay, perfect for all ages!

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is shaping up to be another great addition to the Switch library. Nintendo really listened to its fans and made the necessary changes to the gameplay to make the game more accessible to all players, young and old.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will launch exclusively for the Switch on May 4, 2018.

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FEATURE STORY Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 4/20/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: Mild Violence, Fantasy Violence

Experience a whole to way to craft and play with Labo!

By Tim Wilkus & Martin Alessi

If you’ve ever dreamed about seeing your creations come to life, Nintendo just might have something to get your wheels turning.

Launching this April, is Nintendo Labo. It’s Nintendo’s first attempt at what they’re calling an interactive build-to-play experience. It really is unlike anything you have ever seen, and it works in conjunction with the Nintendo Switch.

So what exactly is Nintendo Labo?

Basically, they are kits with specifically designed sheets of cardboard that transform into creations called Toy-Con. Each kit will require the player to insert one or both JoyCon into the Toy-Con to bring it to life on the Nintendo Switch’s screen. Creations can range from a 13-key Piano, to a Motorbike or RC Car, a Fishing Rod or House, and even a Robot Suit you can wear! The first two kits Nintendo is planning to release is a Variety Kit which will retail for $69.99 and a Robot Kit which will retail for $79.99. Both kits will include the required Nintendo Switch software to bring your creations to life.

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Start building your creations by following on-screen instructions.

Work by yourself or with a parent or partner for even more fun!

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Build and play with 5 awesome projects in the Variety Kit!

House

Fishing Rod

Piano

Motorbike

RC Car

Suit up for fun and action with the Robot Kit!

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Use your imagination and creativity like never before!

So many ways to make, play and discover!

VARIETY KIT The Variety Kit will allow players to assemble five different creations such as a Toy-Con RC Car, ToyCon Fishing Rod,Toy-Con House, Toy-Con Motorbike, and Toy-Con Piano. The Variety Kit will retail for $69.99 when it releases in April.

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ROBOT KIT The Robot Kit will allow players to build a Toy-Con Robot. What we find really exciting about this kit is that it actually allows the player to become a robot! You wear the Toy-Con Robot and become part of the game!

The Robot Kit will retail for $79.99.

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CUSTOMIZATION SET This set comes with two stencil sheets, two sticker sheets and two rolls of tape to customize your Labo creations.

It will retail for $9.99.

Build amazing creations while building great memories!

One of the greatest joys of Nintendo Labo is that it brings together the entire family to take part in the building experience of each specific Toy-Con. Some kits are easier than others to construct, so having an adult nearby is certainly helpful. Once built, players can customize each Toy-Con using markers, crayons, and stickers. The possibilities are endless and no two Toy-Con will look alike. Nintendo is also releasing kits to help customize each Toy-Con as well.

Several families got a chance to try out a sneak preview of Nintendo Labo at a special event in New York City!

Photos provided by Nintendo of America. Nintendo Labo kits offer interactive build-and-play experiences designed to inspire creativity and discovery.

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BLAST.FROM.THE.PAST! Publisher: Nintendo Developer: RARE Systems: Super NES Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 11/24/1994 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: N/A

In 1994, Donkey and Diddy Kong rocked the Super NES!

By Todd Friedman

In preparation for the new Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Switch, we look back at where the series started. In 1994 the first Donkey Kong Country came out on the Super NES. The game focuses on Donkey Kong and his nephew Diddy Kong, who must recover their stolen bananas from King K. Rool and the Kremlings. Each level is uniquely themed and consists of varying tasks such as swimming, riding in mine carts, launching out of barrel cannons, or swinging from vine to vine. Players control one of two characters: Donkey Kong or his nephew Diddy. The player can switch between characters when they are both available. The game offers single-player and multiplayer game modes. Multiplayer allows two players to play alternatively in one of two different modes: the competitive “Contest” mode or the cooperative “Team” mode.

Donkey Kong Country sold six million units in its first holiday season.

This is one of my favorite titles for the SNES and is still a fan favorite amongst the older and younger generations.

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PREVIEW

Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Camelot Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: Spring 2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A

Take to the court for the ultimate competition!

By Tim Wilkus

Mario Tennis Aces is making its way to the Nintendo Switch this spring and promises to be packed with loads of features and game modes. One mode we are really excited about is the all-new story mode which hasn’t been included since the Game Boy Advance!

Nintendo has hinted this mode will even include boss battles! All your favorite characters will be included such as Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, and more.

This is the first new addition to the franchise since Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was released for the Wii U back in 2015. Based on what we’ve seen so far, Mario Tennis Aces is sure to be a grand slam!

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A new aspect of the game play allows you to better read your opponents stroke to get the advantage.

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Here are some of the playable characters that you can choose!

Mario

Luigi

Wario

Waluigi

Face Boss battles and other challenges in a new Story Mode!

Mario Tennis Aces will feature a new and excting Story Mode that enhances the gameplay with fresh and fun adventures.

As you progress through the map you will find yourself in for unique challenges that make a nice diversion from the typical sports game.

Fight your way against a horde of Piranha plants or other familiar foes. There are even epic Boss battles that pit you against some of the toughest bad guys from the Mario universe!

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CLOSER LOOK

Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Zoink Systems: Switch, PS4, XO Players: Single-player Release Date: 2/16/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Fantasy Violence

Rescue the creatures of the forest at once!

By Tim Wilkus & Jenny Kaplan

Dive into the world of Fe, a new action platformer for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

This is a beautiful game, it’s like taking a walk through an oil painting which has come to life. The world that EA has created for us is gorgeous, and we can’t wait to explore it. We are introduced to a cub, who has the gift of song. Through it, we are left to uncover the mysteries of the forest and uncover the secrets of the Silent ones. As you travel through the game, undertaking quests and rescuing the creatures of the forest, your powers grow.

The creatures you meet teach you new languages which will help you venture further into the story. As you climb, dig, and fly your way through the different enjoinments, you’ll notice that this game is much different than many others we’ve played. This game is your playground and you will find that there is little in the way of instructions. Instead, you will learn by trial and error.

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Encounter helpful creatures throughout your adventure!

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Exciting off-road action for the next generation!

By Todd Friedman

MX vs ATV All Out is the complete off-road racing and lifestyle experience. Choose between bikes, ATVs and UTVs, refine your rider style at your private compound, blast across massive open worlds and compete head to head in various game modes. All the bikes, tracks, gear, music, riders, personalities, and even UTV’s are packed in. The all new Freestyle mode allows you to win with style and do some crazy stunts. Or go all out and show your riding skills in Multiplayer. Turn your garage into a show room for all of your customized vehicles. Upgrade and tune your vehicles with original performance parts. If you were a fan of the previous MX vs ATV then this game will not disappoint. This game has been upgraded to the fullest and the gameplay looks to be even more impressive. Online mode is sure to keep you busy competing for months on end. This game is scheduled to be released on March 27th, 2018 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

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Publisher: THQ Nordic Developer: Rainbow Studios Systems: PS4, XO Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 3/23/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

First Person View

Third Person View

Choose to race with Bikes, ATVs, or UTVs!

Bike

ATV

UTV

Each vehicle in this game has unique advantages and sometimes disadvantages. Bikes are super fast and highly manueverable yet they lose control more easily. UTVs are rugged, steady and powerful, but can be a bit slower. AATVs are truly the best of both worlds, but you still can wipe out and lose precious seconds on the clock. You can customize and tune up your vehicles in your garage and make them even faster and greatly improve their cornering and handling. Any vehicle you choose will deliver an exciting off-road adventure like you’ve never experienced before!

Get ready for extreme action and excitement!

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PREVIEW

Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Creatures Inc. Systems: 3DS Players: Single-player Release Date: 3/23/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence

Investigate the scene and crack the case with Pikachu!

By Todd Friedman

Coming this March to the Nintendo 3DS is a game with a unique spin on the Pokémon series. Detective Pikachu goes in a different direction from his normal duties in the Pokémon games of the past. He also wears a hat and talks for one of the first times ever.

This adventure game puts the players and Pikachu on missions to solve mysteries. This is accomplished by walking around scenes, finding potential clues, and speaking with people and Pokémon to uncover new information. You and the talking Pikachu will team up to check out Ryme City and question witnesses.

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Detective Pikachu uses quick-time events in which you must press the button to interact with the story during cutscenes to figure out the mysteries that surround Ryme City.

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Detective Pikachu follows a new character who goes by the name of Tim Goodman, who’s trying to crack the case behind the disappearance of his missing father. He isn’t doing it alone, of course, with Detective Pikachu at his side.

This is done by getting clues from the various people and Pokémon throughout the city and then piecing together the clues based on what has been said. The game also has various quick-time events where you must press the A button at the right time, or enough times, in order for the story to proceed.

If you fail, the story continues but the animations are slightly different. Experience over 150 animated cutscenes of fun!

You’ll have to put your detective skills to the test to foil the mastermind behind the disturbances in Ryme City. This version also comes with an Easy Mode where Detective Pikachu can offer up helpful hints.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

Tim & Pikachu

Amanda & Fletchling

Brad & Manectric

Aipom

Emilia

Frillish

Machamp

There are so many interesting and colorful characters to meet along your adventure. Some are truly helpful and others, well, we’ll just say not everyone in Ryme city is happy about Pickachu and Tim snooping around. Here are just some of the people and creatures you will meet and interact with in your quest to find Tim’s missing father.

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Mike & Accelgor

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Yanma

If you are into PokĂŠmon games then this refreshing spin on the series featuring the most famous of them all is sure to please. With an engaging story and plenty of mystery to keep you guessing from start to finish, Detective Pikachu gives PokĂŠmon and 3DS fans a lot to look forward to when it releases on March 27th, 2018.

A Detective Pikachu amiibo is coming soon alongside the game when it launches. It’s a little bigger than a regular amiibo figure and can help unlock content in-game to assist you in solving cases.

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SWITCH DLC UPDATE! Super Mario Odyssey Super Mario Odyssey will get a free new update which will add some new elements and costumes to the game. If you have completed the story mode and you run the new update, there will be a new mode called Balloon World. In Balloon World you hide balloons within stages that other players must race to find. You can also compete while racing to find other balloons hidden by players from across the globe!

Everyone’s performances are ranked online as well. The new update will also allow the player to have three new costumes plus other cool bonus content!

Pokkén Tournament DX Pokkén Tournament DX will have a few waves of updates in 2018. The first will be a Deluxe Battle Pack featuring Aegislash, Mega Rayquaza, and Mimikyu. Each character will have new abilities to enhance gameplay for your tournaments. Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu will both act as support fighters and Aegislash can battle using both forms. There is a cost for this update but is well worth it if you are wanting an extra advantage and more Pokémon abilities.

The second update of the pack will launch March 23rd, and features Blastoise, Mew, Celebi, and even more avatar items.

Mario + Rabbids

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The new Ultra Challenge Pack includes the following updates: Eight new ultra-hard challenges inside each world’s secret chapter, giving players a chance to gather heroes and prove their skill. Five exclusive co-op maps. A gust of chaos has brought a frenzy of Chain Chomps, Tornados, Boos, and Pyroclasts to these maps. Also, if you would like to continue your journey of the Kingdom Battle, there will be a Season Pass offer. The Steampunk Pack, which is only available with the season pass, includes an exclusive steampunk-style weapon for all eight heroes.

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little REVIEW ISAAC P. (10yo)

8.3

Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 3DS Do you like solving puzzles and fighting?

Well if you do, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is the perfect game for you. I like this game because the graphics look really good, and the puzzles are very challenging. I recommend this game for everyone!

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BIG & little Reviews Meet the Crew

BIG Players

little Players

SHELLY ALESSI

ISABELLA OCAMPO

JASON KAPLAN

HANNAH FRIEDMAN

TIM WILKUS

BRODY PATTERSON

MARTIN ALESSI

AIDEN FRIEDMAN

Shelly has really been enjoying the newest downloadable releases on the Switch eShop. She is also having a blast finding and hiding balloons in the free DLC update for Super Mario Odyssey!

Jason really thinks Labo looks awesome and has great potential. He is also a big fan of all things Nintendo and appreciates them innovating new ways to game for players young and old.

Tim continues to enjoy gaming challenges on his Switch and Xbox One X. He’s very excited about the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and plans to get 100% without using Funky Kong.

Martin is feeling 2018 will be strong year for the Switch and we haven’t even seen the lineup for E3! He’s keeping busy with Kirby Star Allies, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and tons of great indie eShop games.

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Isabella favors the Switch over other systems because of the upcoming Kirby and Donkey Kong Country titles. She is also into mobile gaming at the moment as she recently got a new tablet.

Hannah is currently in ballet. Hannah welcomed a new hamster named Jingle into her life. She is currently playing Minecraft on Switch and absolutely loving Seeker’s Note: Hidden Mystery on her tablet.

Brody is managing to find a good balance between school, after school activities, work with the Boy Scouts and fun things like video games. He is also helping his dad find retrogaming goodies in storage lockers.

Aiden’s currently playing basketball for the park district. He was also super excited to receive a new hamster named Jingle. He is still on a mission to find all the shrines in Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

BIG & little Reviews Embers of Mirrim Publisher: Creative Bytes Developer: Creative Bytes Systems: Switch, PS4, XO Players: Single-player Release Date: 12/7/2017 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Fantasy Violence

7.9 BIG REVIEW SHELLY

7.5

little REVIEW

8.5

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Embers of Mirrim is a challenging game, with a fun twist! You must split into two elements, light and dark, and solve puzzles to progress in the game. This game was a little difficult at first, because you use both thumbs to move the split elements, and there is a timer involved. The graphics are great, and the music was cool.

BIG REVIEW JASON

Your interest and longevity on this title will vary based on how coordinated you are. Instead of just running and jumping like regular platformers, this one lets you split into two differently colored halves. It adds a puzzle solving element in how you get through the levels which is cool. That makes it a little tricky because you control both halves at the same time.

AIDEN

Average Score

9.0

This game is exciting to play. My favorite part of this game is when the two cats come together as one and become a team. The controls are easy to use on the Switch and the graphics are fun to look at. I recommend this game to players who love puzzle games and love to play on the Nintendo Switch.

ISABELLA

6.8

Beautiful environments and clever mechanics make up the whole of the experience, however the fantastic art design is weighed down by how unpolished the experience seems to be. Character animations are stilted and repetitive, cutscenes are jumpy and transition awkwardly. However, the introduction to the new mechanics, though at first difficult, eases into being able to properly play.

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BIG & little Reviews Kirby Battle Royale Publisher: Nintendo Developer: HAL Laboratory Systems: 3DS Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 1/19/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence

7.8 BIG REVIEW MARTIN

8.3

little REVIEW

7.5

little REVIEW

This fun and feature-packed 3DS title has enough action to please Kirby and Smash Bros. fans alike. The single player mode is a bit easier than I expected and you should be able to unlock everything in no time. Kirby battle Royale really shines in multiplayer mode which is the best part of the game in my opinion.

BIG REVIEW JASON

The latest Kirby game feels a lot like Smash Bros. You get multiple battle modes, unlockables, and you can play online just like Smash. The story mode isn’t very long though and getting everything unlocked is quick as well. The game is at its best when you’re playing online. Fortunately, the controls are easy to learn and work well, so you only need to battle your opponents.

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HANNAH

Average Score

8.0

Kirby Battle Royale is a very challenging game. Kirby has many abilities to choose from. The point of this game is to Battle, Fight and Win. I played the multiplayer game with my brother and it was exciting.

There is a solo adventure too which makes the game fun to play alone, but playing multiplayer makes the game well worth it.

AIDEN

7.5

This game is fun because I like how you can battle with AI’s against deadly bosses. The graphics are cool. The controls are easy and fun to use when battling. I would recommend practicing a lot to get better at this game. Overall, this game is fun to play, and Kirby does a great job in this latest installment.

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Seeker’s Note: Hidden Mystery Publisher: MyTona Developer: MyTona Systems: Android, iOS Players: Single-player Release Date: Updated 2/12/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: N/A

8.0 BIG REVIEW SHELLY

7.0

This game was fun to play because you must find the hidden objects in different rooms. As you complete the levels, the story line progresses to meeting new and interesting characters. You also need to solve the puzzles to unlock new rooms and passages. A great time waster, not too involved, and you can pick up the game at any time.

BIG REVIEW TIM

7.0

Seeker’s Note is a clever game of hide and seek with some scenes and puzzles being quite difficult to solve at times. The art style and music are immersive. Completing scenes in a timely manner will reward your sleuth skills. I loved the social aspect of the game allowing you to help a friend on their journey to lift the curse of Darkwood.

Seeker’s Note is a great title for puzzle fans!

little REVIEW HANNAH

Average Score

10

Seekers Note is the best game I ever played! It is fun for everyone, all ages and all people of the world! On the screen is a lot of items. You need to find hidden things in the picture. The more you play the better it gets, the farther you get until you solve the mystery. This is a perfect puzzle game for puzzle solvers!

little REVIEW BRODY

8.0

I don’t normally like games like this one but I feel this one is exceptionally good.

You really have to focus and pay attention and it really improves your skills in those areas. The only drawback I had is that you can’t play it at all if it needs an update. I wasn’t on Wi-Fi once when it needed one and it wouldn’t let me play.

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BIG & little Reviews Iron Marines

Publisher: Ironhide Studios Developer: Ironhide Studios Systems: Android, iOS Players: Single-player Release Date: Updated 2/15/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: N/A

8.4 BIG REVIEW MARTIN

9.0

From the creators of Kingdom Rush, my favorite mobile series, comes another action-packed and fun-filled take on tower defense. Quirky alien graphics with humorous sci-fi references and simple gameplay make this title an absolute blast! It starts out easy and gets quite challenging quickly, so don’t get discouraged. Mastering this game is well worth the effort and tons of fun!

BIG REVIEW TIM

8.0

If you enjoy strategy games, Iron Marines definitely deserves a look. The graphics are clean and the game runs smoothly.

Missions are unique and I loved all the different objectives. Each level feels new.

I never felt overwhelmed in Iron Marines.

I thought the game eased me into each aspect of the gameplay which made the game more fun and not frustrating.

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little REVIEW ISABELLA

Average Score

7.5

A bombastic, strategic and polished journey, the systems of strategy are slick and firm, with varying difficulties to ease players into the genre of tactical fighting. The crude nature of the enemies and characters is a wonderful contrast to the smooth, cartoony surroundings. A gap lies in the difficulty upon beating the first few levels, where the original ease of the game spikes.

little REVIEW BRODY

9.0

I feel like Iron Marines is a great game and the mechanics are really cool. The graphics don’t try to be super realistic, which I think makes the game better.

Even in the easiest play mode the game provides a great challenge. I feel like this is a nearly perfect idea for a strategy game and I will keep playing it.

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