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Games for 7 year old girl? ( pc, xbox in, ps4)

  • 08-03-2016 04:53PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Long story short, I moved in with misses and she has a little girl aged 7. So far gaming and lego is one thing we agree on. :)
    She already has interest in gaming and plays with 3ds and my old 360. Loves minecraft like any child these days.
    I want to get her more in to gaming and teach her how to okay more complex games.
    I got those 3 main platforms and looking for some suggestions. Does not need to be co op games, just has to be something that would be interesting and not too complicated.
    I got minecraft on pc that she loves. I will try to play some raymon origins on xbox one next. I think I got plants vs zombies from each access. Peggle might work too. Might get some lego games, I got lotr, but it's not linear so will need something more simple.

    So open to suggestions guys.

    *can mod change title as xbox one, not xbox in, can't do it on phone. :(


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    PS4, glitch on the store in the last few hours that allows you to buy minecraft for 3.99 :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    theres some sort of match 3 puzzle game thats free on xb1 - Frozen free fall.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭PLL


    Just so you know, we need more men like you in the world :)


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    theres some sort of match 3 puzzle game thats free on xb1 - Frozen free fall.

    Free on the PS4 too, singstar is also free on the PS4.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭Generic Dreadhead


    Castle Crashers would be my recommendation


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Thanks so far gang.

    I would snap that minecraft, but I am at work. I think I might get it aither way, she wants me to teach her survival, so playing together on a couch would be great.
    Castle crushers another one I completely forgot about, I got it on ps3, so that is definitely a go. Cheers!
    I completely forgot little big planet, I got it on ps3, so I will see her interest in that, if she likes it I'll get ps4 version.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Thanks so far gang.

    I would snap that minecraft, but I am at work. I think I might get it aither way, she wants me to teach her survival, so playing together on a couch would be great.
    Castle crushers another one I completely forgot about, I got it on ps3, so that is definitely a go. Cheers!

    http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/price-error-for-minecraft-ps4-edition-4-49-psn-2409496

    Just buy it on the store on your phone


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,510 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    The lego games are great for kids (and adults!). I'd also recommend picking up a couple of guitars for some band hero or something. Loads of fun and also something you could probably get your gf into too if she's not a gamer. Depending on her abilities the Sims might be a runner, although anything past the first is a little complicated. Maybe theme hospital if it'll run on your system? I know they're old games but nothign wrong with teaching respect for the classics! I'd also recommend picking up a snes or something and playing some Mario but that's just me maybe...


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  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    I don't know if they're backwards compatible for the XB1, but the Viva Pinata games have a really good rep for being appealing to kids of all ages, but little girls a little more specifically. I think I played the Party Animals one which was a mini-games collection and was a lot of fun.

    Dungeon Defenders crops up on Sale a lot on Steam, might be just a little bit advanced for this girl, but one for the future.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    Do you still have the ps3? Ive got lego harry potter (its a bit more linear than some of the others and the story might be a bit more familiar) and Marvel super hero squad in my adverts. Send me on your postal address by pm and ill send them onto you


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    A really good idea would be to probably pick up a Nintendo Wii aswell cheap cos you could have a huge selection of kids friendly games then for cheap :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Do you still have the ps3? Ive got lego harry potter (its a bit more linear than some of the others and the story might be a bit more familiar) and Marvel super hero squad in my adverts. Send me on your postal address by pm and ill send them onto you

    Cheers m8, I might take you on that offer. I'll send you few quid with PayPal too. I'll pm you after work.

    I won't get wii , but I might pick up wii u down the line again. I kind of regret selling it now. :) would be perfect for this, but hey, you never know how life changes hehe.

    That blobby game kind of looks fun. Ill check it out after work. I think she might like it.
    I will try portal on her too.
    To my complete shock she actually handling keyboard and mouse like a boss! Her first time and she nailing basics. I think my 22 year old hardcore console friend had more issues starting on keyboard and mouse then her!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭penev10


    De Blob 2 is a great platformer and totally accessible for kids. Simple colour mixing puzzles but then some time based challenges on harder difficulties that will keep you on your toes.


  • Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Reece Uptight Surname


    Joe danger 1 & 2

    Great games with good introductions and tutorials and you can play them with the kids. Had a great couple of hours with the wifes niece and nephew playing both


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Okay so, I installed on my pc:

    Trine
    Magicka
    Orcs must die

    Johnny_adidas being a great lad, he is sending me on Harry potter lego games for ps3. He did not wanted any payment, but we agreed on few quid sent to a charity. Fair play!

    I am kind of thinking of getting Goats simulator or Plants vs zombies first original game too. Its a shame I never got it when it was free on EA.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Okay so, I installed on my pc:

    Trine
    Magicka
    Orcs must die

    Johnny_adidas being a great lad, he is sending me on Harry potter lego games for ps3. He did not wanted any payment, but we agreed on few quid sent to a charity. Fair play!

    I am kind of thinking of getting Goats simulator or Plants vs zombies first original game too. Its a shame I never got it when it was free on EA.

    Actually, Plants Vs Zobies crops up free every few weeks on Origin. Also they do Theme hospital and a few others for free so see what games they have for free at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,067 ✭✭✭Gunmonkey


    Shiminay wrote: »
    I don't know if they're backwards compatible for the XB1, but the Viva Pinata games have a really good rep for being appealing to kids of all ages, but little girls a little more specifically. I think I played the Party Animals one which was a mini-games collection and was a lot of fun.

    Both VP and Trouble in Paradise are on the Rare Replay Collection, wish it would come out on PC :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Gunmonkey wrote: »
    Both VP and Trouble in Paradise are on the Rare Replay Collection, wish it would come out on PC :(

    I was actually thinking of Rare Collection on xbox one. Its cheap enough in smyths. like 17eu?

    I just looked at games in collection and they were not something even I am interested.

    Those sega collection actually would come in handy.

    I rememebred about Ratchet and Clank too! I think I got one game somewhere. Love those games, its a shame collection for ps3 is hard to come by.


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