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Based on the animated film about a family of cave people dealing with their changing world, The Croods: Prehistoric Party! is a collection of 30 primitive-themed party games. Up to four players can join Grug, Ugga, Eep, Thunk, Sandy, Gran, and Guy as they take on mini-games, collect eggs, meet strange creatures, and learn about technology while searching for a new home. There are two different game modes, with the Trailblazer mode offering a board game competition, and the Hunter and Gatherer mode letting users define their own time- or egg-based victory conditions. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Based on the animated show Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, Jakers! Let's Explore is an adventure game designed to teach younger children positive lessons. Simplified controls help players interact with Piggley the pig, Dannan the duck, and Ferny the bull as they explore an Irish farm. The game is divided into small episodic stories told via flashback, with each episode also containing a mini-game or two, and the entire adventure finds players collecting stamps that commemorate every animal or plant they meet. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Hunting fans can head to lush environments like the Rocky Mountains and picturesque African savannahs as they stalk their prey in Deer Drive Legends. Players use advanced weapons and techniques to track down and shoot classic game like elk, deer, and big cats, or take on boss battles against long-extinct creatures like saber-toothed cats, the ostrich-like Gastornis, and even a T-Rex. As gamers advance they can unlock new weapons, animals, and environments, with all their stats and achievements displayed in a trophy room. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Deer Drive is a hunting game that places emphasis on arcade-style shooting and multiplayer gaming. Solo players can use the Wii Remote or Wii Zapper to head out and bag the biggest bears, moose, and deer around, all while braving inclement weather, dynamic hunting conditions, and varied terrain. Two players can compete to kill the most animals in Competition Mode, while up to four can square off in Party Mode, where one player's success means other competitors have to deal with shaken, obscured, and upside-down screen views. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide