Adventures, platformers and enchanting worlds: the perfect games for children, between fun and discovery, with no shocking content. RomWize selects the best games for this age range by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"A papercraft world full of humour, tasty dialogue and turn-based battles that ask for a little timing make this journey delightful without ever feeling harsh. Gentle puzzles spark thinking, while the witty writing encourages reading. A lovely gateway into the RPG genre for young readers. Worth noting: comfortable reading helps to follow the story and enjoy its charm."
"Inheriting a run-down farm and bringing it back to life makes for a gentle invitation to grow crops, fish, raise animals and bond with the village. The relaxed pace lets everyone progress their own way, nurturing patience, planning and creativity. Worth noting: plenty of text to read, easier for confident readers."
"On compact chess-like grids, you defend cities from giant creatures by reading every move in advance. Nothing is hidden: you always see exactly what the enemy will do, turning each turn into a reassuring little puzzle. Wonderful for building logic and forward planning. The one caveat for younger players is a bit of text to read and a few mechanics to learn at the start."
"Dropping bombs to trap rivals in colorful arenas reaches a peak of sociability here, with a mode for up to ten players. Anticipating explosions and minding your placement blends reflexes, logic and strategy. Brilliant with several players; the explosions stay cartoon and good-natured, with no realistic violence at all."
"A peak of the series, this entry chains eight memorable Robot Masters, ingenious weapons and levels of exemplary precision. Finding the right weapon against each boss and memorizing the courses reward strategy and reflexes. Excellent for perseverance; its very high difficulty reserves it for already seasoned children who love challenges."
"With X, the new Mega Man, you combine shots, dashes and upgrades to track down to beat fearsome bosses in a stylized future. The energy, precision and hunt for upgrades feed an intense joy. Good for reflexes and strategy; demanding, it speaks to children already comfortable with action, ready to retry."
"With X, the new Mega Man, you combine shots, dashes and upgrades to track down to beat fearsome bosses in a stylized future. The energy, precision and hunt for upgrades feed an intense joy. Good for reflexes and strategy; demanding, it speaks to children already comfortable with action, ready to retry."
"A gorgeous tribute to 1930s cartoons, with hand-drawn art and lively jazz that win you over instantly. You take on a string of colourful bosses, and a second player can join in to help. Be warned, though: behind that cheerful look lies a genuinely demanding game where each fight is replayed many times, so younger players may grow frustrated fairly quickly."
"Merging into walls to cross obstacles brilliantly refreshes the adventure: Link explores two mirror worlds while solving ingenious puzzles. The exploration freedom and clear gameplay make it a peak of accessibility. Excellent for logic and perseverance; its combat and text aim at slightly older children."
"Skating through a stylized Tokyo, tagging graffiti to a jazz-funk soundtrack, gives off a cool, creative energy. The cel-shaded visuals and open world lend real personality, ripe for expression and rhythm. Good for coordination; a few timed sections and fleeing the authorities can get tense."
"Shipwrecked on a strange island, Link explores a world full of secrets, dungeons and endearing characters. The adventure blends thinking, exploration and a discreet humor that makes it very warm. Excellent for logic and perseverance; the puzzles and the text to read suit slightly older children better."
"An absolute masterpiece, this adventure has you explore Hyrule, solve puzzles and face ingenious dungeons across two parallel worlds. The rich exploration, items and secrets feed an unforgettable adventure. Excellent for logic, exploration and perseverance; some combat and a bit of reading aim it at slightly older children."
"An absolute masterpiece, this adventure has you explore Hyrule, solve puzzles and face ingenious dungeons across two parallel worlds. The rich exploration, items and secrets feed an unforgettable adventure. Excellent for logic, exploration and perseverance; some combat and a bit of reading aim it at slightly older children."
"A tribute to retro platformers, this game follows a shovel-wielding knight through levels of polished pixel art and clever level design. Jumping, bouncing on your shovel and memorizing traps rewards reflexes and observation. Charming and well-balanced; its old-school difficulty makes it more rewarding for children already comfortable with the genre."
"Exploring fairy-tale worlds to free your universe from mechanical pirates ranks among the console's finest platforming adventures. The jumps respond beautifully, the settings enchant and every level brims with ideas. Perfect for coordination and imagination; a few trickier sections are cleared with a little perseverance."
"Flying through dreamlike worlds to help two children gives an unforgettable sense of freedom and grace. Gliding, chaining maneuvers and following the music sharpens coordination and a sense of rhythm. Ideal for relaxation and imagination; bright and poetic, it shows no violence, just beauty in motion."
"This sequel expands the creation workshop even further, to the point of letting you build almost any kind of game. Between tender platforming and ingenious tinkering, imagination becomes the real playground. Wonderful for creativity, logic and cooperation; the deep editor is tamed gradually, always in good spirits."
"This sequel expands the creation workshop even further, to the point of letting you build almost any kind of game. Between tender platforming and ingenious tinkering, imagination becomes the real playground. Wonderful for creativity, logic and cooperation; the deep editor is tamed gradually, always in good spirits."
"This entry bets on offbeat humor and powers to unlock, across colorful, inventive levels where you jump, glide and fight with mischief. The funny tone and contagious energy quickly win you over. Excellent for coordination and imagination; the action stays cartoonish and good-natured, with no notable violence."
"This grand platforming adventure unfolds a bright open world where you jump, explore and collect with exemplary fluidity. The duo's humor and the richness of the settings keep the wonder alive. Excellent for coordination, exploration and perseverance; everything stays colorful and good-natured, with no notable violence."
