Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids : Great Children’s Games from Top Spin 3 to Lego Star Wars
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Before a parent purchases a new title they should look at the titles ESRB rating. ESRB stands for Entertainment Software Ratings Board and they provide age suitability ratings on all Xbox 360 games and each rating can be found on the game’s box.
Racing Games Suitable for Children
Whilst Project Gotham Racing 3 and 4 are suitable for children they may be slightly overwhelming for younger children. For a more light hearted gaming experience parents should try Disney Pixar’s Cars.
Or another option is to download Gripshift off the XBLA Marketplace. A list of some of the best games on the marketplace can be found on What are the Best XBLA Games to Buy?
Multiplayer and Party GAMES Suitable for Kids and Families
Party games can be awesome fun for a family to sit down together and play. Fusion Frenzy 2 is the most popular party game on the 360 but is ERB rated at a 12+ so may be unsuitable for smaller children. Of course the ultimate party game for those willing to spend a lot of money is Rock Band. The only problem with this game is getting mum and dad to stop playing it!
Adventure Games
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is based on the film of the same name and features gameplay that is quite similar to Grand Theft Auto but is non-violent.
CO –OP Games Suitable for Children
Lego Star Wars is difficult to fault as a children’s game. The gamer can play as all of his/her favourite characters in missions that are based on scenes from all 6 Star Wars movies. The gameplay consists of simple puzzle solving and some fairly tame combat. More advanced children can go back to previously completed missions and replay them and try to find all the secret areas.
What makes Lego Star Wars such a family friendly game is it’s Co-operative mode. Two players can play at the same time and work together to achieve goals. It’s a great way for parents to have fun with their kids because the gameplay is simple enough for both children and no-gaming adualts.
Sport Games Suitable for Children
There are a multitude of great sports games on the Xbox 360 most of which are suitable for kids.
Racing Games Suitable for Children
Whilst Project Gotham Racing 3 and 4 are suitable for children they may be slightly overwhelming for younger children. For a more light hearted gaming experience parents should try Disney Pixar’s Cars.
Or another option is to download Gripshift off the XBLA Marketplace. A list of some of the best games on the marketplace can be found on What are the Best XBLA Games to Buy?
Multiplayer and Party GAMES Suitable for Kids and Families
Party games can be awesome fun for a family to sit down together and play. Fusion Frenzy 2 is the most popular party game on the 360 but is ERB rated at a 12+ so may be unsuitable for smaller children. Of course the ultimate party game for those willing to spend a lot of money is Rock Band. The only problem with this game is getting mum and dad to stop playing it!
Adventure Games
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is based on the film of the same name and features gameplay that is quite similar to Grand Theft Auto but is non-violent.
CO –OP Games Suitable for Children
Lego Star Wars is difficult to fault as a children’s game. The gamer can play as all of his/her favourite characters in missions that are based on scenes from all 6 Star Wars movies. The gameplay consists of simple puzzle solving and some fairly tame combat. More advanced children can go back to previously completed missions and replay them and try to find all the secret areas.
What makes Lego Star Wars such a family friendly game is it’s Co-operative mode. Two players can play at the same time and work together to achieve goals. It’s a great way for parents to have fun with their kids because the gameplay is simple enough for both children and no-gaming adualts.
Sport Games Suitable for Children
There are a multitude of great sports games on the Xbox 360 most of which are suitable for kids.
- Top Spin 3
- Beijing 2008
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Miscellaneous Games
Beautiful Katamari consists of rolling a ball of trash around a level and trying to increase its size by rolling more and more trash up in it. Simple yet addictive this game can help to channel some of the destructive energy of children.
Its graphics are extremely colourful and vibrant, and many of the items the player picks up are humorous and silly. The game really comes into its own on the later levels when players aren’t just picking up small items but entire continents!
Some other recommendations and instructions on how to set up the 360’s family settings can be found on Xbox’s Official Kid Friendly Game Library. Moreover parents interested in purchasing educational titles for their children should read Educational Nintendo DS Games.
The copyright of the article Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids in Video & Online Games is owned by Peter Reeves. Permission to republish Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
Article courtsey: Video Online Games.suite101.com
Beautiful Katamari consists of rolling a ball of trash around a level and trying to increase its size by rolling more and more trash up in it. Simple yet addictive this game can help to channel some of the destructive energy of children.
Its graphics are extremely colourful and vibrant, and many of the items the player picks up are humorous and silly. The game really comes into its own on the later levels when players aren’t just picking up small items but entire continents!
Some other recommendations and instructions on how to set up the 360’s family settings can be found on Xbox’s Official Kid Friendly Game Library. Moreover parents interested in purchasing educational titles for their children should read Educational Nintendo DS Games.
The copyright of the article Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids in Video & Online Games is owned by Peter Reeves. Permission to republish Best Xbox 360 Games for Kids in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
Article courtsey: Video Online Games.suite101.com
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