MySims (DS)

© 2007 Electronic Arts, Inc.
$30, Nintendo DS
Teaches: creativity, reading, spatial relations (using maps), money
CTR Rating: 88%
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CTR Review

This mostly one-player trading/creativity game for the Nintendo DS lets children help to rebuild a town by trading and interacting with the locals. Reading dialog is required in order to progress through the game, and unlike the Wii version of the same game, the building options are limited. In the DS version, you become a Sim, who can be customized as either a male or female, with clothing and accessories. Content includes 10 mini-games including scuba diving, paragliding, fishing and racquetball. It is possible to play some of the games with others via Nintendo DS local wireless connection, and two games can be saved per game card.