Glory of Heracles
© 2010 Nintendo of America
This one-player fantasy/adventure kept our testers busy for well over two weeks. In the story, a boy washes up on the island of Crete and doesn't remember how he got there or who he is. He discovers that he is immortal, and so are the friends he meets. In the game, you will travel from Crete to Athens to Mount Olympus, fighting against Minotars, Harpies, and Hydra while trying to earn your place among the immortals of ancient Greece. You must guide your hero through turn-based battles, using the powers and magical abilities of the gods against the monsters of Greek mythology. The in-game tutorials and stylus-based controls make things easy to learn. We also liked the alternate control schemes and magical powers. Buy it.
$30, Nintendo DS
Teaches: logic, reading
CTR Rating: 94%