Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time
© 2010 THQ, Inc.
This one player scavenger hunt/platformer lets you assume the role of Fancy Nancy -- a ballerina- like avatar who dances her way through different levels to help her neighbor get ready for a tea party. The idea is playful and the art is excellent, but some of the game play is clumsy, which brings the ratings down. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you will collect tea sets, stickers and other items that you can bring to the party. You will also encounter obstacles and must choose one of six different outfits to help Nancy collect all the beads. For example, when Nancy encounters a rainstorm, you must switch to her rain gear outfit to pass. Besides the beads, Nancy also collects letters, scattered throughout the game that spell out favorite fancy words. When using the DSi, you can also take pictures of yourself or friends using the camera function and create fancy stickers to post in the Sticker Album or insert into the game and become a guest at Mrs. DeVine's tea party. Content includes five mini-games. The game is potentially useful for introducing some fun "fancy" french words. Created by Webfoot Technologies for THQ.
$30, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
Teaches: reading, French words
CTR Rating: 76%