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2011 Holiday Gift Guide – Suggestions for Kids
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It can sometimes be hard to find age-appropriate video games for the preteen set. Many games kids consider too “babyish”, some are too complicated in the game play and many are too graphic. The Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL is none of those things.
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL is a brawler video game with 26 playable characters from shows like Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory and many more. There are six play modes: story mode, battle mode, arcade mode, PTE mode, Fight the Drones mode and training mode; with both story mode and battle mode up too 4 players can play together (or against each other!). You’ll also find 26 different battle arenas in which to play. Cool items and characters can be unlocked in the PTE store using the coins you earn battling.
A2 tested out the game for us first. He thought it was okay, but shared that he felt kids 8-14 would probably enjoy it most. I also think that adults who enjoy some of the Cartoon Network TV shows would enjoy this game as a fun break from more “serious” games, too. (I always enjoy a good Dexter’s Lab.)
The controls are very intuitive, especially for those familiar with the brawler genre. All of the character each have four special moves, but this doesn’t make the game complicated.
Below is a screen grab of a battle scene with Johnny Bravo so you can have a feel for what the game play looks like. As you can see it’s all fun, cartoon-y stuff, not blood and gore.
You can also check out the video below from the developers.
Where to Buy:
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL is rated E (Everyone age 10+) and in addition to the PS3 version ($39.99) it is available on the Xbox 360 ($39.99) and Nintendo Wii ($29.99).
Want to Win?
One winner will receive a copy of Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL for the PS3. To enter fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Reminder: Rafflecopter sometimes takes a moment to load; if you don’t see it after a minute, please try refreshing your browser.
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I received a copy of the game in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received and all opinions are 100% mine and my family’s.
About Liza
Liza is a mom (5-year-old daughter, 20-year-old stepson, and 24-year-old stepdaughter) and wife living in Louisville. She loves spending time with her family, visiting the local zoo and parks, as well as planning travel adventures. Cooking and baking, DIY projects and crafts, and coffee - lots and lots of coffee - round out some of her other hobbies.
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