Let's Cheer!

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Common Sense Media says

Realistic cheers must be practiced in order to do well.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Let's Cheer! is a Kinect game that allows kids to use their entire bodies to practice cheering routines and then perform them before virtual audiences. The routines get progressively more difficult and the harder ones will require a good deal of practice. A few of the songs that these cheers are set to contain mildly suggestive lyrics or references to alcohol; however kids are unlikely to pay the lyrics much attention when they're concentrating on following complicated choreography.

  • The game stresses the importance of training and practice before a performance. It also promotes physical fitness.
  • The game offers an ethnically diverse selection of head cheerleaders. They are generally very positive and encouraging in their comments to you.
  • Routines range from incredibly easy to very difficult. Practice is essential for the higher-level cheers.
  • Not applicable.
  • A few of the songs have mildly suggestive lyrics, including the term "make love." There's one reference to see-through shirts making you go "woo-hoo."

What's it about?

LET'S CHEER! puts players on a virtual cheer squad. They'll learn and practice routines on various difficulty levels, moving from local sports events, up through regionals, and eventually qualifying for national performances. You need to watch the squad leader carefully and mimic her moves as closely as possible. On harder routines, you'll be asked to shout out parts of the cheers as well.


Is it any good?

 

Let's Cheer! has a nice way of allowing kids to get their bearings and learn the ropes with its slowed down, step-by-step training sessions for each new routine. The action speeds up a lot, though, when you move on to performance mode. And there'll be a lot of extra flair added, so you still need to pay close attention, even if you nailed the cheer in rehearsal. The early routines are incredibly easy and get you feeling really good about yourself; then the tough ones throw you for a loop and make you realize how far you have to go. Two-player team mode is a nice addition for when you want to play with a friend.


What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about the physical exercise provided by playing the game. Does playing this game qualify as a real workout? How else can you stay physically fit while having fun?

  • Families can also discuss the importance of practice and rehearsal. How is this lesson imparted by the game?


This review was written by Christopher Healy
Kid, 12 years old
November 18, 2011
 
lovin it!!!
i think this game is the best and i love it<3

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This review was written by Christopher Healy
Topics:sports and martial arts
Platforms:Xbox 360
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Sports
Developer:2K Play
Release date:November 15, 2011
Price:$39.99
ESRB rating:E10+ for Mild Lyrics

This review was written by Christopher Healy
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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