Walmart Parents Guide to Video Games 2017 - 38

Game Directory

PUBLISHER
505 GAMES
GENRE
ACTION-RPG
RELEASE
5-23-17

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, PC, SWITCH
PLAYERS 1-2

ABOUT THE GAME Players jump into the fantastical world of
Portal Knights as a powerful Warrior, Mage or Ranger challenged
with rebuilding gateways using mysterious shards. When not
opening these magic portals, players - along with a co-op
buddy - can level up their hero, fight through enemy-infested
islands, craft weapons, armor, and magic, and take on towering
boss baddies. If all that's not enough, armchair adventurers can
also recruit a pet and customize a house!
WHO'S IT FOR Portal Knights is suitable for players 10 and up.

PUBLISHER
KONAMI
GENRE
ACTION
RELEASE
3-3-17

RIME

PUBLISHER
GREY BOX
SIX FOOT
GENRE
PUZZLE
RELEASE
5-26-17

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, SWITCH, PC
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME Rime follows a young boy on a journey across
a mystical island, aided by a spiritual fox creature and guided
by a ghost-like entity. Players are tasked with solving puzzles
and defeating ghoulish enemies in an effort to find out who this
boy is, why he's on the island and what must be done for him to
return to his home. This charming adventure will make you think
as much as fight.
WHO'S IT FOR Because of some fantasy violence mixed in with
the puzzles, Rime is appropriate for players ages 10 and up.

PUBLISHER
NINTENDO
GENRE
PLATFORM
RELEASE
10-27-17

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE VIDEO GAME

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, SWITCH, PC
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME The latest adventure starring Sonic the
Hedgehog, Sonic Forces is a platformer with two distinct playing
styles: the Sega Genesis-era 2D format or the more modern
3D take. Players will try to save the world from evil using the
special abilities of Modern and Classic Sonic, while a brand new
character called The Avatar can be customized by the player and
used in both formats.
WHO'S IT FOR Sonic Forces is best played by those ages 10 and
up due to some cartoon violence.

PUBLISHER
WBIE
GENRE
ACTIONADVENTURE
RELEASE
9-22-17

YO-KAI WATCH 2: PSYCHIC SPECTERS

SYSTEMS SWITCH
PLAYERS 1-10

ABOUT THE GAME Splatoon 2 pits teams of players against
each other in third-person shooter action. The game's main play
mode, Turf War, tasks the teams with covering as much of the
arena as possible with paint, either with paint guns or by eliminating other players. Splatoon 2 also features a full single-player
mode and customization options for each player's avatar.
WHO'S IT FOR Everyone ages 10 and up can play Splatoon 2,
while the paint-based violence may be too much for younger
players.

PUBLISHER
NINTENDO
GENRE
RPG
RELEASE
9-29-17

YOOKA-LAYLEE

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, SWITCH, PC
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME A role-playing game centered around farming,
Stardew Valley tasks its players with starting and maintaining a
successful farm. Performing quests, raising crops and livestock,
and interacting with the other members of the town are crucial
to success. Some creatures are hostile and can be fought using
handheld weapons for self-defense.
WHO'S IT FOR Stardew Valley is best suited for players ages 10
and up. It contains fantasy violence, mild blood splatters, simulated gambling and some tobacco and alcohol use.

WALMART PARENTS GUIDE TO VIDEO GAMES

SYSTEMS 3DS
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters follows a
young boy struggling to regain lost memories. Players will find
and befriend ghost-like creatures called Yo-Kai, then use them
in battle against other hostile Yo-Kai. The creatures attack with
slashes, magic and elemental attacks that deplete the opponent's
life meter until it falls.
WHO'S IT FOR Fantasy-themed violence and some comic mischief make Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters for ages 10 and up.

STATS

STARDEW VALLEY

PUBLISHER
CHUCKLEFISH
GENRE
SIMULATION,
RPG
RELEASE
10-5-17

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, SWITCH, PC
PLAYERS 1-4

ABOUT THE GAME This game follows the events of the LEGO
Ninjago Movie, giving players access to all of the characters from
the film. Players will solve LEGO-based puzzles and platform
through multiple environments using "Ninjagility" techniques to
proceed. Battling enemies takes place through a melee system
with swords, spears and other ninja-themed weapons, making
the action up-close and personal.
WHO'S IT FOR The ninja-based cartoon violence makes this
game best for ages 10 and up.

STATS

SPLATOON 2

PUBLISHER
NINTENDO
GENRE
SHOOTER
RELEASE
7-21-17

SYSTEMS SWITCH
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer that
follows Mario to different kingdoms, collecting Moons in order to
power his ship, called the Odyssey. Players will run, jump, slide
and use Mario's new friend Cappy who takes the form of Mario's
hat. Cappy can create temporary platforms, allow Mario to gain
control of certain non-playable characters and more.
WHO'S IT FOR Super Mario Odyssey is perfect for players ages
10 and up, as some cartoon violence and comic mischief may be
inappropriate for younger players.

STATS

SONIC FORCES

PUBLISHER
SEGA
GENRE
PLATFORM
RELEASE
11-7-17

SYSTEMS SWITCH
PLAYERS 1-4

ABOUT THE GAME Super Bomberman R brings back the classic
action of the storied Bomberman franchise. Bomberman must
save his universe from an evil emperor by navigating maze-like
stages, planting cartoon bombs and eliminating all enemies. A
multiplayer mode allows up to four players to engage in a last
Bomberman standing match in the same maze-like format.
WHO'S IT FOR Super Bomberman R is suitable for ages 10
and up, as the cartoon violence might be too much for younger
players.

STATS

ABOUT
THE
RATING
EVERYONE
10+
Content is
generally
suitable
for ages
10 and up.
May contain
cartoon,
fantasy
or mild
violence, mild
language and/
or minimal
suggestive
themes.

SUPER BOMBERMAN R
STATS

STATS

PORTAL KNIGHTS

PUBLISHER
TEAM17
GENRE
PLATFORM
RELEASE
4-11-17

SYSTEMS XBOX ONE, PS4, SWITCH, PC
PLAYERS 1

ABOUT THE GAME Yooka-Laylee is a 3D platforming game starring a chameleon named Yooka and a bat called Laylee who must
collect pages from a magical book to stop an evil corporation
from stealing the world's books. Players will visit multiple worlds
filled with secrets as they run, jump, swim and more to collect
the 145 pages hidden throughout the game.
WHO'S IT FOR Based on its cartoonish violence and sometimes
suggestive humor, Yooka-Laylee is most suitable for players ages
10 and up.

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