WarioWare: Draw It Yourself
© 2010 Nintendo of America
What seems like a great idea is gummed up by complexity, in WarioWare D.I.Y (stands for draw it yourself). That's too bad, because the concept of letting children create the famous micro-games and then share them online with others makes a lot of sense. Content includes 90 pre-made games, although you can download more. To create a game, you can use a library of pre-made graphics and a sound editor, or you can borrow elements from other games. The games can be shared over a local wireless connection (providing friends have the program), or swapped online with friends who have your friend code. A Wii component can be downloaded, allowing you to play your creations on your Wii's screen. The WiiWare game also includes an unlockable multiplayer mode that lets up to four people play micro-games competitively. The title was developed by Intelligent Systems for Nintendo. Visit http://www.wariowarediy.com.
$40, Nintendo DS
Teaches: creativity
CTR Rating: 84%