Game Reviews

Rock along to current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy including Foo Fighters’ “Breakout”, Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”, Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk”, Blur’s “Song 2”, Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Fighting”, Europe’s “The Final Countdown”, Good Charlotte’s “Boys and Girls” and Pink’s “So What”, Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love A Bad Name,” Counting Crows’ “Accidentally in Love,” Sum 41’s “In Too Deep,” Blink 182’s “Aliens Exist,” and The Hives’ “Tick Tick Boom!” just to name a few!

·     Use the LEGO® character customiser to create and personalize your band, instrument controllers and entourage.

·     Pull off killer riffs in LEGO® themed Rock Power Challenges to perform amazing feats such as defeating a giant octopus, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper.

·     Build fame LEGO® style by completing songs to collect LEGO® studs – unlock cool vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments.

·     Express yourself with a personalized LEGO® Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style.

·     All-access gaming!  Start off on Easy, and work your way up to Expert or try out the newly introduced Super Easy setting created especially for budding rock stars!

·     Rock out using Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other AUTHORIZED third-party music video game peripherals and microphones.

PLATFORMS:  Xbox 360^®, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PLAYSTATION^®3

Totz2teens Review :  Lego Rockband is available now on all the consoles.  We tested out the PS3 version.  WOW.  My family says its the best game ever.  They played for hours and hours late into the night with huge enthusiasm.  They awoke the next day and carried on.  They have been playing it so much and raving about the game so much.  In fact I have never seen such enthusiasm from all of them jointly.  They even went upstairs and have been producing their own Lego version of the staging for their band.  It has been honestly so sweet.  This game is brilliant on so many levels.  In my opinion the key factor is the songs available.  They are well known and enjoyable to sing and play along too.  Unlike some of the Rockband discs before which have been very 'rock' which has meant we didn't recognise many songs - but this one has a fantastic array of songs and genre.  The graphics of the lego character are such fun and everyone loved making their own character to play with.  The challenges of having different stages to play at meant that there isn't a moment of boredom.  For those that haven't played a rockband type game before =- You are missing out.  To be able to have up to 4 people playing at the same time is brilliant.  No one gets bored waiting for their turn.  You can of course play your favourite instrument by yourself which I caught my husband doing one morning.  This game is a real must for any family with any mix of age children too as most ages can eventually follow colour patterns.  Using lego has meant that the rockband brand has been brought down to a younger more family friendly market.  If you have any doubts about this game - DON'T.  Its FABULOUSLY BRILLIANT.
 





Totz2teens Rating:  5 out of 5 - More if we could go higher!!!  Thumbs up.

A lighting Rig built from Lego
 

Guinness World Records: The Videogame - Wii  £24.46

Have a look at our page with pictures of the game here

Totz2teens Member Review: This is one of those games that is totally frustrating.  In a good way of course.  There are a good number of activities for you to carry out, unlocking extras as you go along which you can buy with your points.  My children loved doing this.  Some of the games are really really hard but once sussed you can start scoring some excellent scores.  The games are not too long so when you have one person having their go the next person isn't long behind which with young children is a godsend.  Although they don't like being beaten by their sibling or parent!!!  Or perhaps the parents don't like being beaten by the kids.  There are some totally bizarre 'records' to attempt but also some really interesting concepts like the ripping telephone directories.  I am sure this was as hard on the game as it would be in real life.  The children loved getting records and it was a real boost for them to carry on.  I had to stop them for bed and they were 'oh mum' which shows they really found it to be an engrossing game.  Beating your last score too of course is a challenge in itself.  My husband and I sneaked on the game once they had gone to bed and its totally recommended by us too.  I feel you could use this as part of party games because everyone can get involved.  Brilliant

Totz2teens Member Rating:  5/5
 

Barbie Fashion Show NDS Game  £19.99

Totz2teens Member Review:  Pros: Easy to use, nice templates to colour, easy to understand, good to look at , fun to play, save mannually after each show, music choice and design for fashion show.  can choose models

Cons- short game play.

overall - Barbie is a great game for a girl aged between 6 and 11.  Great to look at, easy to play and quick to pick up.  The choice of muisc, style, models and stage setup gives the game plenty of choices.  Its only downfall is that it doesnt last long enough.

Totz2teens Member Rating:  3.5/5
 

Tony Hawk's Motion NDS Game £29.35
Twist, tilt and turn to play your way through the most dynamic Nintendo DS experience ever thanks to the Motion Pack. Feel the exhilaration of board sports in Tony Hawk’s Motion or paint the world with Hue Pixel Painter.

Totz2teens Member Review:  WOW - The motion pack is amazing.  You slip this in at the bottom of the DS and your DS is able to twist and turn to help you create great moves on your skateboard.  There are a great many games to play testing your abilities and skills.  My son loves this game and has been playing it non stop.

Totz2teens Member Rating:  5/5

Shrek's Carnival Craze Wii £29.35
The twisted fairytale humour of Shrek meets the fun of the Carnival as you play 28 hilarious minigames. Play as your favourite Shrek characters and compete to become the King or Queen of the carnival!

Totz2teens Member Review: Its taken me a while to write this as we have been playing for ages and my arms are rather tired.  All that running and cycling does a girl in LOL.  My son thrashed me which was totally unfair too.  There are a wide selection of mini games for the players to unlock which meant to begin with you are having to play a much smaller selection but some of these were really really hard games and we couldn't suss them very well so were pleased as more games were unlocked and crowns were awarded.  I don't feel that this was the best wii game out and I felt that a very young child would get very frustrated by the difficulty of some of the games.  As an adult I was!!!!  But there is plenty to do on the game.  Extras like video clips to watch were a nice bonus feature.  Of course Shrek is a popular character and we took to the theme very well.  Choosing which character you want to be was fun as both children wanted to be Dronkey but we got there in the end and were able to enjoy playing.  

Totz2teens Member Rating:  3/5
 

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa £39.99  Xbox 360

Totz2teens Member Rating:  4/5
 

Kung Fu Panda Legendary Warriors Wii  £39.99

In the Kung Fu Panda videogame, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialised Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the Kung Fu Panda movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, Kung Fu Panda players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda videogame provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.

Kung Fu Panda Features:

• Kung Fu Awesomeness: Kung Fu Panda players embark on a legendary journey to fulfil Po’s destiny to become the Dragon Warrior. Learn and master Po, Shifu and the Furious Five’s specialised Kung Fu fighting styles, abilities and upgrades in order to defeat Kung Fu Panda's formidable bosses like the Great Gorilla, the Wolf Sergeant and the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung.
• Bodacious Humor: Kung Fu Panda’s unique brand of humour, quick-witted dialogue and hilarious situations bring the game to life for Kung Fu Panda players of all ages to enjoy.
• Play as all Your Favorite Kung Fu Panda Characters: Gamers learn to utilise the special abilities and combat skills of Po, Shifu, Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Crane and Mantis. As gameplay progresses, Kung Fu Panda players unlock and experience each character’s special moves and upgrades:
  • Master Po’s signature “Panda Style” manoeuvres: Kung Fu Panda includes the Panda Quake, Panda Stumble and Iron Belly Blast. Plus earn awesome Kung Fu Panda Kung Fu upgrades increasing Po’s strength, speed and agility, as he progresses from the unlikely hero to the powerful Dragon Warrior.
  • Play as Po’s teacher, Shifu: Kung Fu Panda's Shifu is a quick, agile and impressively skilled Kung Fu master. Kung Fu Panda players make use of Shifu’s wisdom and speed to perfect his whirlwind techniques.
  • Take control of the daring Tigress: Utilise her fluid and powerful moves focusing on fast, stylised combat that allows Kung Fu Panda gamers to master the Leaping Force and Tiger Charge manoeuvres.
  • Monkey’s spring-loaded tail attacks and explosive style: Play as one of the fastest Kung Fu masters around. Monkey's acrobatic abilities will let Kung Fu Panda players execute a variety of lightening-fast platforming moves.
  • Viper’s snake-like stealth abilities: Kung Fu Panda gamers can utilise her stealth abilities to pull off such moves as the Umbrella, Enemy Taxi and Choking Coil attacks.
  • Players will soar with Crane’s Surface-to-Air Attacks: Using graceful and light footed movements, Kung Fu Panda players will Fly, Glide and Swoop.
  • Mantis’ super strength: Although the smallest of the Furious Five, Mantis possesses strong grab manoeuvres and super quick burst moves which allow Kung Fu Panda players to deliver powerful and paralysing strikes to foes.
• Relive the Kung Fu Panda Movie and Go Beyond With Exclusive Content: Experience favourite moments based on the Kung Fu Panda film and discover never-before-seen, game-exclusive content co-created by DreamWorks Animation and Activision including a variety of environments, such as the mystical Lotus Lake, and characters, like the baddest ninja cats around, the Wu Sisters.
• Experience 13 Legendary Kung Fu Panda Levels: Kung Fu Panda players traverse 13 multi-stage levels from the movie and beyond, spanning air, water and land, to battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles.
• Join friends in multi-player Kung Fu Panda action and co-op mode: Kung Fu Panda gamers can go head-to-head against friends across a wide variety of battle arenas with their favourite Kung Fu Panda characters including Po and the Furious Five, Tai Lung, the ferocious Ox and others. Kung Fu Panda players can also team up in cooperative mode to work through a series of unique challenges and defeat dangerous enemies.
  
  Totz2teens Review:  Great game with excellent fun content to play.  The characters are those from the film and we really enjoyed playing this action packed game.
  
  Totz2teens Member Rating:  4/5

Star Wars Force Unleashed
Available on the following formats:  NDS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, XBOX360

The Star Wars Saga continues in Star Wars™:The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by Lucas Arts, which casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. 

The expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. 

In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of the Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. 

As its name implies, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies: Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) and Euphoria. Paired with the powerful Havok Physics™ system, these new technologies create game play only possible on the new generation of consoles. DMM incorporates the physical properties of anything in the environment of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed so that everything reacts exactly like it should; wood breaks like wood, glass shatters like glass, plants on the planet Felucia bend like plants on the planet Felucia would, and more. Meanwhile, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's revolutionary behavioural-simulation engine, Euphoria, enables characters in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behaviour during game play on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time you play Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

Totz2teens Member Review:  Thank you for letting us test out the new Star Wars Unleashed game on the PS3.  We have given this a really good test and we really like this game. 

The game is really exciting and good to play.  You have different missions that you have to complete against different characters.  There is enough in the game to make you cross when you cant do it but keep coming back until you can achieve it.  The Graphics are very good and help make the game more enjoyable to play as they are smooth.  The music adds to the suspense of the game without being irritating.  There are some great moves available which adds to the game play ability.  A great game for all different ages.

Adult - graphics are good, plays well, addictive as I want to get further.  Controls were a bit tricky to learn but once I got the hang of them it fell into place.  very playable.  4/5 but haven't finished playing it yet so that could go up!!!

11 yr old  - good but hard to play - I am sure I will get better as I keep wanting to play it. 4/5

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