Now Playing: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Or, more specifically, my 5-year-old son is now playing Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and constantly asking me to help him.
The game is primarily a 3D platformer like the Mario games, in which you run a character through through a level inspired by the movie, jumping from place to place while avoiding hazards and fighting off hostile creatures. That's broken up by a few other types of challenges, like cinematic segments in which you're required to very quickly enter a button sequence or command when prompted.
The problem is that the game is far too simple for most adults, but the more complex button sequences and the instant deaths when you miss a jump make it far too demanding on most very young kids who will likely be more frustrated than entertained. But if you've got a 6- to 10-year-old who loved the movie, this could be a hit with them. Xbox Live has a free demo of the game for download.
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