Several weeks ago, we had the chance to check out the new game, Starlink: Battle of Atlas at the Nintendo Store in NYC.
As avid gamers, the boys were onboard to check things out at the Nintendo Store and to learn all about the ins and outs of Starlink from one of the producers.
A little primer on Starlink: Battle of Atlas: this game is an action-adventure game where players assemble a custom Starship mounted to your game controller to launch into an interplanetary expedition.
The beauty of this game is that it fills the void between kiddie video games and violence-based games. The adventures are enough to keep kids entertained for an engaging gameplay. Starlink was designed by parents of tweens so that their own children had an option for video games.
As a mom with a tween who is beginning to explore the online presence of gaming, I appreciate that Starlink has a closed environment that offers a sense of security while giving my kid a game that has depth. Thank goodness that I don’t have to worry about my guy chatting with strangers online as he plays. That’s just something we’re not ready for quite yet.
Above all, Starlink is a game that can keep tweens engaged and interested in a challenging game while on an interplanetary expedition. It evokes a bit of Guardians of the Galaxy meets Star Wars. Unlike other adventure games with proprietary pieces, you don’t need to buy more than the starter kit to have extended play without investing more.
Check out the gameplay we did at the Nintendo Store with lots of insider info from one of the producers of the game:
While this game was a bit over my 6 year old’s head, this game is an ideal fit for my 11 year old who plays Fortnite and other games. Starlink: Battle of Atlas is a great adventure game for kids who crave battle, yet don’t need violence or complicated subject matters.
On the hun for a cool new game for your tween and up? Be sure to check out Starlink: Battle of Atlas from Ubisoft. Starlink: Battle of Atlas is available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One. The starter kit retails for $39.99.
Full disclosure: This is a sponsored post, and I received this game to review. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting NKT.
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