Doras Big Birthday Adventure
SCORE: 88
Dora's Big Birthday Adventures continues a fantastic franchise on the
Nintendo DS. My five year old son can not play many games on the
Nintendo DS. He can play quite a few games on the iPod Touch. It is
really great to see 2K Play spending the time to create quality kids
games on the DS. Too many publishers throw a game out there for kids and
ignore some of the simple small things. 2K Play actually uses real
children to test their games. How does Family Friendly Gaming know that?
We also have children play the games. And they have a logo on the box.
The visuals in Dora's Big Birthday Adventures are very bright and
colorful. This hand held game contains some education in colors by
having the players match colors in certain mini games. There is a witch
who flies around and generally causes trouble for Dora and Boots.
Players are rewarded with a new visual after completing Dora's Big
Birthday Adventures. I noticed some new animations to Dora when she
dances around.
Expect classic Dora the Explorer sounds in Dora's Big Birthday
Adventures. Dora speaks to the players, and encourages them to respond
with certain words. Parents need not be concerned because I tested many
different words and it let us past. Dora counts in Spanish while the
kids are moving past obstacles. She also teaches certain words like:
"Amigo" as well. Certain areas of Dora's Big Birthday Adventures require
the child to blow into the Nintendo DS microphone. Speaking can also
work in this area.
Dora's Big Birthday Adventures contains essentially one episode. She
uses the map, and backpack at certain points. Boots has a pretty small
role in this game. Each of the mini games are replayable. There is some
diversity in these games, so there should be something you child likes.
Dora gets a new outfit when the game is completed. Aside from that there
is not a lot of unlockable content.
Can a child play Dora's Big Birthday Adventures? The answer to that
question is yes. Dora's Big Birthday Adventures is forgiving enough that
even if they do the wrong thing they are encouraged to the right choice.
In fact when you select the wrong answer, the right one starts to
sparkle. The only concern I have with Dora's Big Birthday Adventures is
the length of the game.
Dora's Big Birthday Adventures shows something we have known for a very
long time - kids games can be entertaining and educational at the same
time. Families can be assured that they can safely leave their children
with this Nintendo DS game. I hope to see future games in this
franchise. I would really like to see one include multiple episodes on
one cartridge. I will be recommending Dora's Big Birthday Adventures to
families that have children in the appropriate age range.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 92%
Replay/Extras: 79%
Gameplay: 89%
Family Friendly Factor: 90%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: 2K Play
Rating: 'E' for Everyone
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