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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. 2 Little Player Magazine
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Be sure to stay safe while playing online multiplayer games! Many new video games feature some kind of online multiplayer mode. Playing online can be a lot of fun and very rewarding. As with anything online, there are some things you should be aware of and some simple rules to follow to make sure young players are kept from harm. You should read these tips and share them with your parent or guardian before seeking online gaming experiences. 1. Never reveal your real name or use your picture as an avatar 2. Don’t give out your home or email address, school, or any other personal information 3. Report bullying and block the players who are doing it, ask a trusted adult for help 4. Know that not everyone is your age (even if they say they are). Never reveal your age. 5. Do not accept gifts or outside help to win the game, these can be used to get private info Online multiplayer is here to stay. If you play it safe and protect your privacy, you should have a great time connecting with and challenging players from all over the world!
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Video Game Magazine for Kids A Massive Impact, Inc. Periodical ISSN 2572-6145 (Print) ISSN 2572-6153 (Online)
May/June 2018, Issue 13 Volume 3, Issue 3 - 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: Camelot Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 6/22/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence Users Interact
Join Mario for some fun and competition on the court!
By Martin Alessi
After taking a closer look at Mario Tennis Aces, we can’t help but get excited for this innovative and feature-packed sports title! The intuitive gameplay features the basic shots you would expect, plus special shots that bring the sport to a whole new level! You can play single-player mode, up to 4-player local, online multiplayer, or even a Story Mode where you battle bosses from the Mushroom Kingdom. You can even choose to hold your Joy-Con like a real tennis racket in Swing Mode! There are so many characters, options and modes to choose from in Mario Tennis Aces that the possibilties for fun are endless!
Mario‘s moves range from the very basic to advanced techniques that can KO the competition!
Master the basic shots and your game will improve!
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These advanced shots give you the edge over your rivals!
ZONE SHOT You can choose to aim and direct your shot with precision and accuracy.
ZONE SPEED You can slow time down and perform extraordinary defensive and offensive moves.
TRICK SHOT This amazing shot lets you build up energy in your gauge faster than a normal rally. Plus it looks cool!
SPECIAL SHOT The most powerful shot! You will deplete most of your gauge but you can break your rival’s racket!
Check out the Special Shot animations for each character! Performing a Special Shot not only crushes the competition and potentially breaks their racket, it also gives you a super cool animation unique to each character. You can literally knockout your opponent with one wellplaced Special Shot! Be careful though, you will use a good portion of your energy gauge and using Special Shots does not guarantee you will win the rally or the match. DIGITAL EDITION
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There are over 15 playable characters to choose from!
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Try all the different Modes for almost endless gameplay options!
In Swing Mode you can hold the Joy-Con like a tennis racket and actually swing at the ball!
There are many Modes to choose from such as Story Mode, which takes you on an adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom complete with boss battles! Swing Mode lets you use the Joy-Con like a real tennis racket and actually swing at the ball! For novice players, there is a Simple Mode that removes the advanced shots and only allows basic shots for easier gameplay. Last but not least is local and online Multiplayer Mode!
There are so many ways to have fun at home and on the go!
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FEATURE STORY
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: HAL laboratory Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
Get ready to smash your way to the top on Switch! By Shelly Alessi The opening of the trailer for Super Smash Bros. shows the Inklings from Splatoon fighting one another, until a blazing symbol in the distance stops the action to reveal several mysterious characters in darkness. The teaser trailer has left many of us wanting to know more about the much-anticipated Super Smash Bros. game coming to Nintendo Switch. Until Nintendo makes an official announcement at E3, there is little we can confirm. In previous versions, Smash Bros. is a one to eight player fighting game created around Nintendo characters, with a host of other various characters. The game can be played either locally, or online with other players from around the world. The designs for the stages are based on classic Nintendo home console games. We can anticipate that Super Smash Bros. will be a similar Melee fighting game, but the burning question is who are the playable characters going to be?
Bowser Samus
We zoomed in on a still of the trailer so you can see there are so many characters represented! We could recognize Samus and Bowser right away! Who do you think is in this pic? 8 Little Player Magazine
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Mario Mario, Link and the Inklings are the only confirmed characters so far, but who are the others? In the past, Super Smash Bros. has featured Samus, Bowser, Pikachu, Mega Man and many others! At this point, we can only guess as to which characters might be playable. We will be able to tell you much more detailed information in the next issue of Little Player.
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Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Good-Feels Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
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Yoshi’s new adventure is coming soon to a Switch near you!
By Shelly Alessi
Yoshi will soon have his very own Switch game! This 2-player action platformer is similar to Yoshi’s Wooly World and Paper Mario. Graphically speaking, the game looks like a miniature diorama. The backgrounds look like they are made of paper and cardboard. Yoshi swallows enemies to create eggs which can eliminate bad guys, break objects, or allow you to interact with switches and other background elements. But wait, there’s an interesting twist on this Yoshi game: you get to play the back side of the levels as well! There are surprises and different views when you go to the flip side of each level adding a whole new layer of exploration. Be sure to explore the flip side as there will most likely be coins and other items waiting to be had. You can play the game in single player mode or ask a friend to join you on the adventure! A launch date has not been announced just yet, but rest assured, Yoshi will be a fantastic addition to your Nintendo Switch collection when it releases! 10 Little Player Magazine
Yoshi is cuter than ever and the world he lives in looks like it’s made of paper and cardboard. Explore the flip side for more fun!
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Guide Yoshi through a 3D world made of paper and cardboard!
You can play single player or double the fun in 2-player mode!
There are many interesting and challenging worlds in Yoshi’s new adventure on the Switch. The best part of it all is you can share the fun with a friend by playing in 2-player mode! DIGITAL EDITION
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BLAST.FROM.THE.PAST! Publisher: Atari Developer: Atari Systems: Sears Tele-Games Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 1975 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: N/A
Playing tennis on the family TV was just the beginning! By Todd Friedman
As we celebrate the upcoming release of Mario Tennis Aces for the Switch, we thought it would be fun to look back on one of the first video games to emulate the sport of tennis. Pong, which was released by Atari in 1975, was in fact, one of the earliest home video games ever made! Pong is a tennis-like sports game featuring simple two-dimensional graphics. The player controls an ingame paddle by moving it vertically across the left or right side of the screen.You can compete against either a computer-controlled opponent or another player controlling a second paddle on the opposing side of the screen. Players use the paddles to hit the ball back and forth. Points are earned when one fails to return the ball to the other side just like in tennis or ping-pong. The aim is for a player to earn more points than the opponent. It may look simple by today’s standards, but 40 years later this classic video game can still deliver fun times for players of all ages! 12 Little Player Magazine
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PREVIEW
Publisher: Activision Developer: Activision Systems: PS4, XO Players: Single-player Release Date: 9/21/2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
Reignite classic platforming action with Spyro the Dragon! By Tim Wilkus
One of video gaming’s most memorable dragons is back in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy! Players will get a chance to relive the action of PlayStation classics: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. This time with many improvements that go beyond the norm for reboots. All three games are being rebuilt from the ground up! The trilogy is going to include improved environments, updated controls, and all-new lighting. The difference is really going to be night and day for those who remember playing the originals.
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Spyro the Dragon is looking better than ever in these HD remastered editions!
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Check out the enhanced and greatly improved HD graphics!
PS4
PS1 Enjoy new sights, new sounds, and new controls!
The all-new controls really are a big deal. If anyone has played platforming games on a PS1, they would know the controls were usually really clunky. The overhauled control scheme will bring the Spyro series into the modern gaming era with configurations most players are familiar with. The graphics and controls are not the only things getting some attention. The music from the game is also getting a total remix! DIGITAL EDITION
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PREVIEW
Publisher: Warner Bros. Developer: TT Games Systems: NS, PS4, XO Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 6/15/2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
Team up with everyone’s favorite superhero family!
By Todd Friedman
LEGO The Incredibles will feature characters, scenes and moments from the original film and in this summer’s upcoming sequel. This means there will be plenty of content to enjoy for those who are fans of both The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2. This multi-platform game will feature your favorite heroes and villians. Each character will have their own set of unique abilities similar to other LEGO superhero games. One thing the LEGO series can pride itself on is the fact that it’s so accessible to players of all ages. This game should be no different. This title is sure to be packed with plenty of action, adventure, and LEGO’s famous sense of humor. Join the superhero Parr family and friends as they conquer crime and save the day with super family teamwork!
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Mr. Freeze and the entire Incredibles family are all here to save the world from the bad guys!
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Using teamwork is just as important as using super powers!
Team up with the Parr family and rid the city of crime and mayhem in open world gameplay! DIGITAL EDITION
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PREVIEW
Nothing fishy going on here! Just fast, fun puzzle action! By Shelly Alessi
Grab your sushi plates and prepare to learn the Way of Sushido! Coming to the 3DS and Nintendo Switch June 8th is a new game called Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido. In a world where sushi is forbidden by the Empire, Musashi must wage war by becoming a Sushi Striker. Musashi can be either male or female, your choice! Eat more and more sushi from plates on a conveyor belt and match the same colored plates to use as weapons! Pile up large amounts of plates on your table and launch a huge attack against your enemies to win the round. Use your strategy wisely to pile up large amounts of plates and create combos to defeat the evil Empire. Make friends with sushi sprites and use their skills in battle to gain the upper hand. There is also a multiplayer mode available, so you can challenge other sushi strikers online.
Try to match similar plates of sushi for incredible combos and maximum points! This game might make you hungry! 18 Little Player Magazine
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Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: 3DS, NS Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 6/8/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence Mild Suggestive Themes
PREVIEW
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: 3DS, NS Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 7/13/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence
Help Captain Toad find loot in his newest adventure! By Tim Wilkus Those of you not familiar with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker might not know it was a game originally released on the Nintendo Wii U as a spinoff to a mini-game in Super Mario 3D World. Players took control of Captain Toad and tried to solve various puzzles for prizes. Players will rotate the camera to reveal hidden passages and move along platforms from side to side. They can also shoot themselves from a cannon and time their moves on platforms that disappear on particular beats. There are over 70 levels that are shaped like mini dioramas that float in space. The main goal is to collect the stars from each level. There are also other collectible items, such as gems and hidden secrets to find. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker really is a blast to play and we look forward to adding it to our collections on the Nintendo Switch. This would make a perfect game for on the go!
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker has such cute graphics on both the Switch and the 3DS!
Rotate the camera to find all the hidden passages which will reveal more treasure!
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PREVIEW Publisher: Nintendo Developer: AlphaDream Systems: 3DS Players: Single-player Release Date: 2019 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
The Mario Bros. join up with the Bowsers for an incredible journey! By Shelly Alessi
A great new adventure is coming soon to the 3DS. The Mushroom Kingdom has been stricken with a disease called the Blorbs which threaten all life. In a twist of events, Mario and Luigi get swallowed by Bowser, and now it will take some serious teamwork to find the cure! Mario and Luigi must battle their way inside Bowser’s body, while Bowser helps the Mario brothers along the way. Players must swap between Bowser and the Mario brothers in order to overcome challenges and win the game. Bowser gets to fight huge bosses that block the way to the cure!
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In addition to Bowser’s Inside Story, Bowser Jr. gets to tell his story in this game as well.
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PREVIEW
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: 3DS Players: Single-player Release Date: 8/3/2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
Now you can take WarioWare on the go! By Todd Friedman
WarioWare is coming back with a new microgame collection on the 3DS. According to Nintendo, this game is the “most packed� collection of microgames to date. It is the first Nintendo 3DS game in the series. Press buttons, tilt the system, use the Touch Screen, microphone and dig that crazy action. The microgames featured in WarioWare Gold return from previous games in the series, including WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!, WarioWare: Twisted, and WarioWare Touched! In addition to the new and returning games, this title stars many familiar characters from the series, who sport new looks in the upcoming title. WarioWare Gold is similar to Mario Party: The Top 100, in that it is a compilation of the best in the series. It will feature a whopping 300 of the best WarioWare microgames
WarioWare Gold for the 3DS will feature a HUGE selection of 300 fast-paced microgames!
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PREVIEW Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Systems: 3DS Players: TBD Release Date: 2018 ESRB Rating: RP Content Descriptors: N/A
Help Luigi face his fears and rescue Mario! By Isabella Ocampo
Luigi’s Mansion, arguably the best game on the classic Nintendo GameCube, is being remastered for the 3DS. What we can see from the preview footage is it will be a fully-blown, enhanced version of the classic with the lush graphics of the 3DS, perhaps made on the same engine as Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. It contains the same characters from the former title, a new Boss Rush mode to embolden the series beyond its original pretenses, and an all-new in-game map on the lower screen helps you find your way. Unfortunately, no specific release date was announced, leaving us with only a few shreds of information to hang onto. This classic reborn is something special to look forward to later this year!
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PREVIEW Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Developer: Q-Games Systems: Switch, PS4 Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 5/25/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: Fantasy Violence
Tower defense fans can rejoice again! By Shelly Alessi
PixelJunk Monsters 2 is making its way to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on May 25th! This sequel to one of the most beloved tower defense games on the PS3 is unlike any other. Gameplay is presented in the original 3D-style top down view or a brand new 3rd person view. You can play in single-player mode or ask your friends to join in the fun with up to 4 players at the same time! You must race against the clock to build defense towers to protect your Chibis from the monster hordes. A new feature to add to the fun is the ability to customize your Tikiman with different masks and shells to make him one of a kind. The game will be a digital only release for $14.99, which is very reasonably priced, and will make a great addition to your gaming collection!
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Collector’s Corner
By Jason Kaplan
Collecting “Toys-to-Life” figures is really fun! Here is a guide to some of the newest figures that are coming out soon. You can use the check boxes to keep track of your collection.
There’s finally some new amiibo on the way! Pearl and Marina from Splatoon 2’s favorite pop idol-duo “Off the Hook” will be released July 13th. You won’t be able to get them separately. These Inkopolis News Hosts will cost $24.99 and are only available as a 2-pack!
Marina
Pearl
Series: Splatoon Release date: 7/13/2018
Series: Splatoon Release date: 7/13/2018
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little REVIEW KADE G. (11yo)
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Miitopia - 3DS Do you want to play a calm but addicting adventure game? Well, if you said yes, then Miitopia is for you! The game is great with its well composed soundtrack and funny sense of humor. One thing I really like about the game is you can turn your own Miis into characters to battle!
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BIG & little Reviews Meet the Crew
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SHELLY ALESSI
ISABELLA OCAMPO
JASON KAPLAN
HANNAH FRIEDMAN
TIM WILKUS
BRODY PATTERSON
MARTIN ALESSI
AIDEN FRIEDMAN
Shelly has been enjoying the warmer weather outside! She has been having fun with the Super Mario Odyssey DLC balloon game and is really looking forward to playing some PixelJunk Monsters 2! Jason needs more hours in his day to play all the great games coming out this summer. He’s really enjoying Kirby Star Allies for Switch and thinks the creative Nintendo Labo is absolutely amazing!
Tim has really enjoyed some quality time with the Switch in 2018. Kirby Star Allies was a total blast! Now he’s playing through Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze to get 100% over the Summer!
Although Martin has been having loads of fun with Kirby and Donkey Kong, Mario Tennis Aces really has his attention. He also can’t wait for E3 to find out who will be playable in Super Smash Bros.!
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After feeling the excitement of the recent Nintendo Direct, Isabella has been bringing the heat on Kirby Star Allies as well as tearing up the competition as Kid Cobra in her ARMS tournaments. Hannah welcomed a new puppy to the family named Cupcake. She’s taking ballet and looking forward to summer vacation. She is currently playing Roblox, her absolute favorite new game on her tablet.
This summer, Brody will be balancing his video game fun with helping his dad with the new family business. Because of this, his focus is mainly on playing mobile and portable games like his favorite, Pokemon Ultra Sun!
Aiden has started a new season of Soccer and he is still getting used to his braces. He loves his new puppy, Cupcake. His current favorite games are Roblox on the tablet and Kirby Star Allies for Switch.
BIG & little Reviews Kirby Star Allies
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: HAL Laboratory Systems: Switch Players: Single-player, Multiplayer Release Date: 3/16/2018 ESRB Rating: E10+ Content Descriptors: Cartoon Violence
8.8 BIG REVIEW SHELLY
8.8
Kirby Star Allies is a fun game that is great for all ages! You get to team up with a huge cast of characters to help you progress through the levels. You can also change the skills you have by acquiring new allies. Once you have picked up a weapon, you can add an effect to it such as fire or ice to really do some damage. This game is a little on the easy side, but super fun from start to finish!
BIG REVIEW JASON
AIDEN
8.5
Kirby Star Allies is a really fun game! I like that you can throw hearts at enemies and turn them into allies. There are so many weapons and abilities to learn! You can choose the levels on the map and go back to find all the secrets. The difficulty level does get harder the farther you go, but it never is too tough or frustrating. Multiplayer mode is one of the best parts of the game!
9.0
The new Kirby is a blast to play. It’s easy, but not so simplistic that it gets boring. Plus, being able to have your friends (or the computer if nobody is around) play with you is really great. I enjoyed being able to power up abilities too. Kirby turning into a curling stone is awesome! While the main game seems kind of short, there are additional modes to keep you busy.
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little REVIEW ISABELLA
8.7
In one radical and fast-paced venture, Kirby Star Allies delivers a fantastical experience beyond the lush graphics and perky soundtrack! Straightforward level design and clever abilities offer a wide array of fun mechanics to experiment with. You literally blast through the main worlds and quite quickly. The gameplay could have been expanded as the lack of content left more to be desired. DIGITAL EDITION
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BIG & little Reviews Fe
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
7.5 BIG REVIEW SHELLY
5.5
While Fe has interesting graphics, the abstract interaction with the environments create a confusing and frustrating experience. Figuring out what to do was not easy to understand and I can see younger players feeling lost right away. The game really needs a tutorial level so you can get used to the controls and learn the basics. Looks and sounds fantastic, but far too perplexing to be much fun.
BIG REVIEW TIM
8.5
Fe is a beautiful game that will have you bouncing over rocks, swimming through rivers, and climbing mountains while you look for gems to upgrade your powers. The music really sets the tone in the paint-like environments. One thing I really loved in my time with Fe was the sense of wonder I felt. You may feel lost and confused at times, but I encourage you to persevere. 28 Little Player Magazine
little REVIEW HANNAH
Average Score
8.0
Fe is one of the most addicting games ever. You are a fox-like creature that goes on grand adventures. At the beginning of the game you find a deer and you get to ride it. There are many creatures that can help you with quests. I really love the graphics and sounds. The world glows and looks very futuristic and cool. I recommend this game to anyone who loves animals and exploring.
little REVIEW AIDEN
8.0
I like Fe because it has great animation and cool graphics. I was impressed by the ability of using items to tame the wild creatures. When you tame them, they will help you get further into the worlds. The music is really good too, it relates to the level you are in. The controls are responsive, although getting started was a challenge. Fe is a truly unique adventure that is worth your time.
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BIG & little Reviews Detective Pikachu
Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Creatures Inc. Systems: 3DS Players: Single-player Release Date: 3/23/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
7.9 BIG REVIEW MARTIN
8.5
This is an excellent first adventure game for players of all ages! Colorful graphics and top-notch voice acting are just the icing on the cake! The real charm of this title is the mysterious story that unfolds as you solve each puzzle. The puzzles are not too hard and at the same time not too easy, just right for the target audience. I really enjoyed this game from beginning to end!
BIG REVIEW JASON
HANNAH
7.0
Detective Pikachu is a game where you, a boy named Tim and Pikachu solve mysterious cases. There are many bad guys to defeat and you track them down with clues. You have a special journal that keeps everything you know about the case. The graphics in this game are very good. I would highly recommend this game for people who love to solve mysteries.
8.0
Detective Pikachu is fun game but you should know there is a ton of reading involved. As a result, the pacing might be a little slow for fans of the usual Pokémonthemed action games. The writing is really well done and the mysteries you’re solving are intriguing too. There are also familiar Pokémon everywhere that can help you with your team’s investigations.
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little REVIEW BRODY
8.0
I think this is a great detective game where you work with a Pikachu and you are the only one that can understand him. I feel like it’s the most original game I’ve played in a long time. I thought the direction it was going in was obvious in the beginning but it changes after you get into it. I think some parts can be vague and confusing but other than that I really like the game. DIGITAL EDITION
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BIG & little Reviews
My Tamagotchi Forever Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO E.E. Developer: BANDAI NAMCO E.E. Systems: Android, iOS Players: Single-player Release Date: 3/15/2018 ESRB Rating: E Content Descriptors: N/A
6.0 BIG REVIEW MARTIN
5.0
The tried and true concept of a virtual pet is a solid one and should be lots of fun. This game is plagued with the least endearing aspects of free-to-play mobile games such as repetitive ads and nagging microtransactions at every turn. While it is very cute and it has its moments, the constant barrage of in-game marketing might even keep the most patient players from enjoying it.
BIG REVIEW TIM
6.5
My Tamagotchi Forever delivers some fun times. It’s definitely geared towards a younger audience in terms of gameplay, but I found it very amusing. You need to take care of a virtual pet. That means they will need to be fed, bathed, and assisted with some very basic daily tasks. I can definitely see younger players enjoying their time with it while on the go. 30 Little Player Magazine
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little REVIEW ISABELLA
4.0
Though the doughy charm of the old characters holds up, the game is a strangely surreal experience. A dry, repetitive circle of playing menial minigames, watching pointless ads to reap coins for your little pet is accompanied by dead silence. The pet evolves, it eats, it poops, it sleeps, and unless you decide to watch more ads, you wait to do it all over again.
little REVIEW BRODY
8.5
This is a great game where you have to take care of a Tamagotchi, a Pokémonlike character that has different looks at they go through life. I didn’t think much of the game at first, but as I kept playing I started to enjoy it more and more. I never came around to how the money system works in the game but otherwise found it to be a lot of fun.
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