Koala Brothers Outback Adventures
SCORE: 96
American Game Factory has been consistently filling a void in the
video game market. That void is good, quality games for kids. Koala
Brothers Outback Adventures on the Gameboy Advance falls right into
line. This is an ‘EC’ rated game, meaning Early Childhood. There are too
few of these games, and American Game Factory has been stepping up to
the plate to provide for parents of young ones. This game has a major
theme of helping others, especially those in need. The Koala Brothers
has quite a diverse cast of animal characters who are in the Australian
Outback. The Australian Outback is cool enough, then adding in
crocodiles, koala bears, and turtles (editor: just to name a few)
certainly makes this one appealing video game concept.
Graphically Koala Brothers Outback Adventures is very bright and
colorful. The details are nicely done on the Gameboy Advance, and some
of the large models (in certain games) are rather impressive. Developers
like Sirius Games really are squeezing ever last ounce of power out of
that hand held machine. Wholesome images are used properly in this game.
This reviewer could find nothing wrong offensive with the graphical
section of this game. The Australian Outback themed graphics are very
pleasant to view.
The music in Koala Brothers: Outback Adventures is very nice to
listen to. The varying sound effects work really good, and made perfect
sense. I found myself humming the music after playing this game, and
that is a really cool thing indeed. There were no offensive sounds that
this reviewer found in this game at all.
When the player starts the game, they are able to select from quite a
few different mini games. This allows kid gamers to play quite a few
different game, and not be stuck behind some level not sure how to
progress. Each of these mini games can be played over and over again.
Once the child finds a game or two they really like, they can keep
playing that game. This is a game that is certainly worth the money, and
can be played by anyone (editor: one person at a time). Koala Brothers
Outback Adventures rewards the player with really neat screen shots
after beating a mini game.
Many reviewers in the video game journalism realm will completely
miss the point of this game. It is a learning game for children. That is
the target audience, and anyone who does not review this game with that
in mind totally discredits themselves as a reviewer. The controls in
this game handle perfectly for each of the different mini games. That
alone is quite a feat, especially considering how many varied gameplay
styles are found within. The level design is perfectly matched for the
age of the target audience. Koala Brothers Outback Adventures is a load
of fun. We made sure to let some children try this game, and they had a
blast with it (editor: how many other gaming media outlets do that?).
The ability to jump right into any of the games is a stroke of genius on
American Game Factory’s part.
It would be so nice if every video game on the market was like this
one. The great lessons taught are about helping others, especially those
in need. The world would have less problems if more people had learned
such lessons repeatedly throughout life. This game is safe for the
entire family, gets a recommendation to pastors, was a joy to play, and
this reviewer would love to see a sequel to it. American Game Factory is
a company to keep your eye on, especially if you are looking for kids
video games that are safe. Those into the Koala Brothers will find this
game a special treat as well.
- Kid Gamer
Graphics: 92%
Sound: 90%
Replay/Extras: 100%
Gameplay: 100%
Family Friendly Factor: 98%
System: Gameboy Advance
Publisher: The Game Factory
ESRB Rating: 'EC' for Early Childhood
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