What's a REALLY easy Xbox game for a girl?

[StageLeft]

Mrsskoorb wants a very very easy game - kinda like a very easy mario brothers. Something fun like that but I mean really easy because she hates having to retry levels and getting frustrated and then I end up having to play it

 

[Tallgeese]

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a good platformer.
In fact, most review say it's a pretty obvious knockoff of the Mario series

It's also only $19.99 just about everywhere right now (I've personally seen it for that at CC and Gamestop/Babbage's)

Also, if she likes classic games like Dig-Dug, you have the option of Namco Museum.

BTW: Personally, the thought of a console as advanced as the Xbox rendering pre-1982 videogame graphics offends me.

 

[Atrail]

Splinter Cell ....

 

[StageLeft]

Do you know how hard it is...? Games like monsters inc turn out to be too hard

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: Atrail
Splinter Cell ....

 

[Tallgeese]

Here's a review at IGN.

This may not bode well:

Rarely does the game seem old. The short game time is probably a contributing factor. Most skilled gamers can finish this game in 10-15 hours, while younger gamers may actually have some difficulty finishing it, especially with the boss battles, and also figuring out what to do. The game is definitely more challenging than it seems.

You could always just get MrsSkoorb DOA: Xtreme Beach Volleyball!

 

[StageLeft]

I just read that myself

 

[Hammer]

poor mrsskoorb

what games do you have that she said were too hard? Just make sure you get her a game where she can quicksave a lot that way she doesn't get frustrated starting over a lot. I hate that too, I lack the patience for it.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Hammer
poor mrsskoorb

what games do you have that she said were too hard? Just make sure you get her a game where she can quicksave a lot that way she doesn't get frustrated starting over a lot. I hate that too, I lack the patience for it.

Well we've tried none on xbox really, but all of the ps2 ones we found were too easy. I wonder if gamecube is the only console with games geared for young kids (which should fit in well with her skill set lOL).

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Hammer
poor mrsskoorb

what games do you have that she said were too hard? Just make sure you get her a game where she can quicksave a lot that way she doesn't get frustrated starting over a lot. I hate that too, I lack the patience for it.

Well we've tried none on xbox really, but all of the ps2 ones we found were too easy. I wonder if gamecube is the only console with games geared for young kids (which should fit in well with her skill set lOL).

yeah I was gonna say, you may have to get her a gamcube and some pokemon games hehe

j/k mrsskoorb

 

[Tallgeese]

I STILL think the best bet is gonna be the Harry Potter game.

Beyond the quests and mini-quests, there are a LOT of mini-games, which I think would help break stuff up a bit:

Of course, the meat and potatoes of the game are its many quests and the often-connected spells that Harry acquires as a result. Each day at Hogwarts is a different one and the game knows this better than any. During the morning and afternoon, Harry goes to class and learns to do spells, or plays in fast-paced games of Quidditch. Usually learning a spell in class is more or less an adventure in and of itself, as the character must make it through a puzzle-heavy quest presented by his teacher. If he successfully completes it, a new spell is waiting at the end, and later in the game that magic can be used to defeat another barrier. It's smart, tried and true game design. The puzzles are not quite as tricky as they could be, but they're probably more difficult and easily more satisfying than the lot featured in most adventure games -- certainly any targetted at a younger audience. The challenges often test the very skill of the player, with lots of platform jumping, shimmying, and the proper usage of the correct spell to make it past an object or enemy -- it's good old-fashioned action adventuring and Potter fans are sure to love it. Meanwhile, by night Harry explores the very grounds of Hogwarts, journeys into dungeons, and must usually retrieve some sort of spell or book at the request at his demanding, but rather useless friends Hermione and Ron. There's a real sense of atmosphere as the character runs along dark dungeons, illuminated only by one of his spells, and it's here that the occasional dark and moody cut-scene interrupts the action to forward the story. It's very well done.

And it would prolly be one you BOTH enjoy (which is always a plus)

 

[FoBoT]

my wife spanks me at toe jam and earl III
linky

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
my wife spanks me at toe jam and earl III

I ALMOST called TMI on that one!

 

[StageLeft]

but they're probably more difficult and easily more satisfying than the lot featured in most adventure games -- certainly any targetted at a younger audience. The challenges often test the very skill of the player, with lots of platform jumping, shimmying, and the proper usage of the correct spell to make it past an object or enemy

That sounds a bit tricky though

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
my wife spanks me at toe jam and earl III
linky

oK so that game is both very easy and you can play two player co-op at same time...?

 

[Tallgeese]

I would say Blinx, since it features a cat as the protagonist, but it is difficult, according to the reviews.

 

[guyver01]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

but they're probably more difficult and easily more satisfying than the lot featured in most adventure games -- certainly any targetted at a younger audience. The challenges often test the very skill of the player, with lots of platform jumping, shimmying, and the proper usage of the correct spell to make it past an object or enemy

That sounds a bit tricky though

So are you saying MrsSkoorb has no hand/eye coordination, horrible spelling, and no patience?

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Originally posted by: guyver01

Originally posted by: Skoorb

but they're probably more difficult and easily more satisfying than the lot featured in most adventure games -- certainly any targetted at a younger audience. The challenges often test the very skill of the player, with lots of platform jumping, shimmying, and the proper usage of the correct spell to make it past an object or enemy

That sounds a bit tricky though

So are you saying MrsSkoorb has no hand/eye coordination, horrible spelling, and no patience?

No silly, spelling as in casting spells!

Other than that, with games, you are correct.

 

[Hammer]

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: guyver01So are you saying MrsSkoorb has no hand/eye coordination, horrible spelling, and no patience?

No silly, spelling as in casting spells!

Other than that, with games, you are correct.

You're not giving me any shots!

 

[AU Tiger]

Just get her a Gamecube w\ Super Mario Sunshine bundle and be done with it.

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: Hammer

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb

Originally posted by: guyver01So are you saying MrsSkoorb has no hand/eye coordination, horrible spelling, and no patience?

No silly, spelling as in casting spells!

Other than that, with games, you are correct.

You're not giving me any shots!

Heh...you might come out looking like a pincushion.

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: AU Tiger
Just get her a Gamecube w\ Super Mario Sunshine bundle and be done with it.

HERESY!!!!

 

[AU Tiger]

Originally posted by: TallGeese

Originally posted by: AU Tiger
Just get her a Gamecube w\ Super Mario Sunshine bundle and be done with it.

HERESY!!!!

But true. Best system for kids and most women. My wife liked the Gamecube when I had it, but rarely touches the XBox and PS2.

 

[Tallgeese]

What about Shrek?
Taz: Wanted?

Does she like RPGs (I'm thinkin not, tho)?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: TallGeese
What about Shrek?

5.6 score