Monster Lab
© 2008 Eidos Inc.
Off-beat, zany and a bit creepy feeling, this game is part simulation and part action game, with a good deal of fighting in the mix. The off-kilter art style presents a world where nothing is symmetrical. In the game, you first create your monster, mixing-and-matching 156 monster parts. You then start hunting for other monsters to compete against in different challenges. The ultimate goal is to vanquish the evil Baron Mharti and liberate the villagers, moving up in rank, in six levels. The Wii edition uses a gesture combat game mechanic, where you fight head-to-head against bad guys with movements. Created by Backbone Vancouver for Eidos. Visit www.monsterlabthegame.com.
Wii, Nintendo DS
Teaches: logic, creativity, strategy