Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp the Video Game

$40, Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Teaches: logic, problem solving

CTR Review

This 3D Scooby-Doo adventure set in three worlds, is designed for one or two players and features drop-in, drop-out co-op play. The game starts you in a swamp with a swamp girl and a cauldron of brew. You then take on the roles of various characters in order to move around each haunted area, including an Alpine village and a Southwestern ghost town. Features include unlockable costume pieces and Scooby Snacks to collect in order to buy accessories and clothing for your characters. The Wii and DS versions let you use the Wii Remote or DS stylus to piece together clues, puzzles and decipher secret messages. Prices are $40 for the Wii version, $30 for the Nintendo DS, and $20 for the PS2. Made by Torus Games for Warner Bros.