FLIPS The Bubonic Builders
© 2010 Electronic Arts
Turn your Nintendo DSi into an ebook, with this series of six titles, found in Nintendo's DSiWare store for 500 points (roughly $5). To buy the book, you must locate the store from your DSi or DSi XL (wireless Internet connection required) and select one of the titles. As of this writing, two of the six books are listed: FLIPS Terror In Cubicle Four and FLIPS The Bubonic Builders, from an existing Egmont series called "Too Ghoul for School", a collection of stories with a playful but slightly edgy theme. After you download the title from the DSi Store, you turn the DSi sideways, to open like a book. You can flip the pages by swiping across a page, or by using the arrow keys. There are also hidden items in the book to collect, and embedded sound effects. In general, the extra features do a great job supporting the story. There are a few minor points to note. First, the resolution seems grainy on the DSi XL. Normally this is a minor point, however because you're reading text, this is worth noting. Also, you can't get out of the tutorial without leaving the story entirely and starting over. Other features include the ability to unlock an additional bonus story, and the ability to beam a book to a nearby DSi owner, for sharing. The print version of the book was published by Egmont. The FLIPs title was created by EA's Bright Light Studio.
$5500, Nintendo DSi (required)
Teaches: reading, some logic, comprehension
CTR Rating: 84%