Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park (Video Game Review)

Moshi Monsters is an online world full of adoptable pets that was introduced back in 2008. The series allows you to create and customize your own Moshling and play plenty of exciting mini-games with your new pet all while raising and nurturing the animal. The series has continued to grow in popularity over the years having released numerous books, a soundtrack and more, and Moshi Monsters recently moved to portable gaming on the Nintendo DS last year with Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo!. A year later, the lovable Moshlings have returned with an all new adventure in Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS.

Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park not only marks the return of the cute and cuddly Moshlings on Nintendo portables, but the game arrives for the first time ever in 3D. In the new game, the Moshlings decide to go on vacation to a nearby theme park from their normal life in the Moshling Zoo. Upon arriving, the Moshlings discover the park in disarray, and they must work together to restore the theme park to its former glory and rescue all of the Moshlings trapped inside the facility. There are 60 different Moshlings located in the game, but luckily, you'll find many tips and hints throughout the game that will help you discover all of the lost animals.

There are plenty of fun mini-games to enjoy in Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park, such as the opening scene's airplane run, a treasure hunt game, and of course, plenty of fun games based around the theme park's rides. Each time you complete a mini-game, you'll unlock new tips that will help you locate the missing Moshlings, and plenty of puzzles are spread across the park as well to keep the pacing of the game from ever becoming repetitive. Special codes can be found throughout the game that allow you to unlock additional Moshlings including a special code in the game's packaging that unlocks the new animal, Furnando.

Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park isn't just a fun single player experience however. Streetpass mode allows you to compete against friends in a pass-and-play format to see who can earn the best scores and take home the gold trophy! Players can also link up and trade virtual park items found throughout the game or even unlock hidden Moshlings with augmented reality features. There's a lot to do and see in Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park before you've restored the park, loacted all of the lost Moshlings and restored the theme park to its natural state, and the youngest gamers among us will love every minute of it. Pick up a copy of Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park for that young gamer in your life today!

Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park is now available from all major retailers for the MSRP of $29.99 and can be purchased for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS. Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park is rated E by the ESRB for Comic Mischief. For more information on the game, check out the official Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park website.

Game Features:

Pass and Play Multiplayer

60 Moshlings to Discover

Plenty of Puzzles and Mini-Games

Secret Areas Hidden Throughout the Game

Find Hidden Moshlings With Augmented Reality

Game Information:
Developer: Mind Candy
Publisher: Activision Platforms: Nintendo 3DS & Nintendo DS (reviewed)
Release Date: October 30, 2012

Score: 8.5 out of 10