MySims SkyHeroes
© 2010 Electronic Arts
Fun, fast, but not as friendly as we would've liked for beginners, MySims SkyHeroes is a playful flying simulation with race and dogfight modes. But don't take that as being a bad game. In the game, you try to shoot down Morcubus and his drone army, and his plans to take over the skyways. Better flying earns you plane upgrades better engines, and things like camouflage to conceal the plane and avoid enemy fire. The controls take some getting used to, even in the easiest mode. It would be nice if you could slow down... way down, for younger children. It is hard to shoot down enemies, and it is easy to get lost in a level. The graphics and sounds are excellent. Note that this is the first MySims title for the Xbox 360. You can play alone or in split-screen (in the same room) or online multiplayer, for up to 10 players at once. Prices are $50 for the console versions and $30 for the Nintendo DS. Developed by The Sims Studio in the EA Play Label.
$50, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
Teaches: math, logic
CTR Rating: 84%