Ben 10: Omniverse

$40, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Teaches: cooperative play, problem solving

CTR Rating: 88%

CTR Review

Based on the new Cartoon Network TV Series, this E 10+ game features both Young and Teen Ben Tennyson, and introduces a hero sidekick, Rook. Rook is a skilled but inexperienced plumber graduate who fights alongside Ben with his multi-functional weapon, the Proto-Tool. You can play as both Young and Teen Ben and switch forms between 13 playable alien heroes. The game features single player campaign mode and two player co-op mode, where one player controls Ben and the other Rook. CTR Intern Corey said "It is important to note that the handheld and the home consoles play differently. The handheld gameplay is just a simple platformer with beat 'em up style gameplay. The music and graphics are as expected. I liked it. The console version is more elaborate, with great voice acting and Ben 10-tastic music. The controls work great but -- I must warn you -- can be hard to figure out. You may need to go online for some hints." Developed by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo DS ($30) and 3DS ($30), and by Monkey Bar Games for Wii U ($40), Wii ($30), Xbox 360 ($40), and PS3 ($40).