Pokémon Rumble Blast
© 2011 Nintendo of America
You heard it right, Pokémon fans -- 3D, for the first time. Let me start by saying I'm a far cry from a Pokémon expert, but I can tell you that the 3D effects do look amazing, and that a lot of the gameplay feels similar to previous Pokémon games I've tested in the past with one exception. There does seem to be more online fighting and action. The game contains 600 Pokémon, including the libraries from both Pokémon Black and Pokémon White. There's also Boss Pokémon, which is stronger, and two new battle modes. In Team Battle, you are joined by two of your own Toy Pokémon as you battle numerous mini bosses in a quest to defeat a Boss Pokémon. In Charge Battle, the strength of your team is challenged when two large battalions of Pokémon collide. The game also allows for two players to team up and play over a local wireless connection, or you can use the StreetPass features and challenge Toy Pokémon that other nearby players have collected, and view customized Mii characters within the game. Developed by Ambrella for Nintendo of America.
$35, Nintendo 3DS
Teaches: logic, reading, math, reading charts
CTR Rating: 96%