Nat Geo America The Wild
SCORE: 82
Nat Geo America The Wild can be described
in one short sentence: "This is TV you play." That phrase is repeated at
a high frequency in Nat Geo America The Wild. It is true though too. We
get three opportunities to play for a few minutes in each thirty minute
episode. This Xbox 360 Kinect game puts an animal head on us, and gives
us arms like theirs too.
The eight episodes in Nat Geo America The Wild teach us about Grizzly
Bears, Mountain Lions, Black Bears, Wolverines, Kodiak Bears, Wolves,
Rams, and Owls. I noticed that Nat Geo America The Wild is very predator
heavy, and definitely bear happy. We run across other animals in Nat Geo
America The Wild like snakes and caribou.
Casey Anderson takes us through each episode teaching us all about
Yellowstone National Park, and the animals. He is very animal friendly.
In one episode he makes a controversial claim. He claims these animals
are smarter than us. I took exception to that statement. He also calls
certain creatures animal ambassadors. Like they are at the UN demanding
sovereignty or something.
Many of our readers will notice the E10+ rating and wonder what is up
with that. Well animals (especially predators shown in these episodes)
kill other animals. After they kill them they eat them. We are treated
to some of this behavior. Animals eating other animals may bother some
people out there. It is part of nature and Nat Geo America The Wild does
not shy away from it.
We do more watching in Nat Geo America The Wild than interacting. But
going through multiple episodes back to back can become tiring. The mini
games we play are only one part of how the game grades us. We also have
to SNAP pictures and go on sidetracks. Sidetracks are small mini clips
on something related to the episode.
At times I thought Casey Anderson was crazy. Getting in situations that
could kill him in a heart beat are not wise in my opinion. Nor would I
do anything like that - EVER! Nat Geo America The Wild references
climate change as if it were fact. I am also confused as to why certain
animals are protected and saved if they believe in survival of the
fittest.
I ran into a couple of issues while playing Nat Geo America The Wild.
SNAP does not always work. I had to walk up to the Kinect sensor and say
the word to get it to work. Certain mini games were difficult or had
control issues. All in all Nat Geo America The Wild is a wonderful
experience. I enjoyed my time with this home console game. I appreciate
that Family Friendly Gaming was provided a reviewable copy of Nat Geo
America The Wild for this review.
Like Kinect Sesame Street TV, Nat Geo America The Wild also includes a
one year pass. Naturalists will find their money well spent on Nat Geo
America The Wild. This is also something that could be used in schools
to help educate kids on these animals.
- Yolanda
Graphics: 79%
Sound: 82%
Replay/Extras: 88%
Gameplay: 82%
Family Friendly Factor: 78%
System: Xbox 360 (Kinect)
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone 10+
{Mild Blood, Mild Violence}
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