Barbie Groom and Glam Pups
© 2010 THQ, Inc.
Pink, noisy (with the default settings) but potentially fun, this dog grooming program follows a tried-and-true simulation format. You start by choosing one of six fluffy-looking dogs and then earn money by brushing it, teaching it tricks, and then go shopping. All the dogs are cute and furry; there are no basset hounds in this program. All text is narrated by Barbie, which adds value as a reading experience. The music is repetitive, but can be turned down or off, and there are long load times between the areas of the game. We were hoping for a better designed program. Created by Game Machine Studios for THQ.
$30, Wii, Nintendo DS
Teaches: reading, following instructions, shopping (some math)
CTR Rating: 78%