Super Mario Galaxy - Rated E for Everyone because of: Mild Cartoon Violence.
Does Nintendo really need any more pumping for the Wii and Super Mario? Probably not, it's been clear to me for ages that these games ROCK! However I'd like to introduce people who have not always been gamers to the ease and Glory of the Wii format, as well as Super Mario Galaxy!
The premise for this game is that once again Bowser has kidnapped the Princess (AKA Princess Peach) and Mario is going to rescue her. You have to go through various levels and use a myriad of moves, and skills to get to her, and rescue her once again! Most people who have been gaming for a long period of time have grown up with Mario, and possibly have even grown bored with it (How dare you!) However the Wii introduces an intuitive control scheme as well as co-op play, which makes the game easier. Co-op play allows for another person to jump in and aid the first player. This position is perfect for the new player, someone who is new to gaming (like a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc) to get used to playing, and it's great to include more people while playing.
As a mother, I would let my daughter play this game as soon as she was capable. There is very little realistic violence, no blood, and no one ever (to my knowledge) has died in the Mario Universe. They just keep on ticking. My 8 year old nephew has no problems playing this game, though he does enjoy playing together. I would say if your child has done well with previous Mario games, or even other Platformers (ie Spyro, Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, etc) they may enjoy this game.
Remember, to discuss with your children any issues you see in these games. Really Super Mario Galaxy shouldn't raise too many issues. Be sure to discuss how to solve issues through other means besides violence. Encourage your kids to explore their imagination, what would it be like if you could really turn into a bumblebee? (Obviously if you ask your teenager that,they might look at you like you're completely nuts.) Try to include yourself in their Video game time, since this is co-op mode, ask to play with them for a little while. Kids of any age like to teach their parents, it makes them feel smart. ;)
<3/Video Game Momma
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