Ice Age 3 Dawn of the Dinosaurs

© 2009 Activision, Inc.
$50, PlayStation 3*, Wii*, Xbox 360*, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Windows
Teaches: logic, memory
CTR Rating: 90%
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CTR Review

Looking for a great movie game experience? Look no further. Based on the new 3D animated film, this game lets you play as one of six of your favorite characters including Sid, Manny, Diego, Scrat and Buck. Each character has unique abilities needed in order to get through the 15 levels. For example, Sid has a spin attack, and Buck's lasso is needed to swing across ravines. In addition to the adventure mode, there are eight multiplayer minigames, for up to four players. The graphics vary depending on the console, with little difference in the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 versions. We did not look at the Windows or Nintendo DS versions. The game was developed by Eurocom for the console and PC platforms and by Artificial Mind & Movement for the Nintendo DS. Prices are $50 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii versions; $30 for the PS2 and Nintendo DS versions, and $20 for the PC version. Note the DS version is rated E; other versions are E10+ due to the fighting. There is no content that is different than the movie. This is a good game to buy or borrow.