Disney Planes

$50, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii

Teaches: spatial relations, logic

CTR Rating: 90%

CTR Review

Fun, fast paced and easy to play, this one or two player flying simulation, based on the Disney animated film, takes players above the world of Cars for an adventure with four flying characters (Dusty, Echo, Bravo and Ishani). In terms of flying sims, there's not much that is innovative about this game, other than the entertaining characters. Content includes ten environments from the film, each with a set of challenges. After you finish the tutorial, you visit different environments, from Propwash Junction to China. In addition, there are four modes of play - Air Rallies, Story, Free Flight, and Balloon Popping; and single player or drop-in/drop-out two player co-op play with any of the characters featured in the game. The handheld versions feature: six playable characters; six environments; 40 challenges and missions; four modes of play - Story, Challenge, Racing, and Balloon Popping; and single player gameplay as any of the characters featured in the game. Available exclusively on Nintendo platforms. Prices are $50 for the Wii U, $40 for the Wii and 3DS, and $30 for the DS version. Developed by Behaviour Interactive (console) and Tose Company (handheld).There are four languages, and three player profiles can be saved. The console version of the game lets you play as one of 10 characters from the film. Note that ratings apply to the Wii version.