Science Papa (WII)

“As a biology graduate, you could say I enjoy science-y things, especially video games involving laboratory stuff My friends even tease me, saying that if I ever "drop the vial", I better call them soon afterward to warn them of the...”

“As a biology graduate, you could say I enjoy science-y things, especially video games involving laboratory stuff My friends even tease me, saying that if I ever "drop the vial", I better call them soon afterward to warn them of the impending zombie apocalypse.

Anyhoo, when I picked this up, I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy it, as it comes across quite cartoony. Thankfully, it is quite cartoony, but in a very fun way. Not only that, I was surprised to see that the experiments you do aren't that far off from what you'd need to do in real life. With that said, though, parents make sure your kids are smart enough not to recreate the experiments at home without professional supervision.

Throughout the game, you perform various science experiments. These are sort of like mini-games, where the faster you complete each step in the process, without overdoing (or overcooking) it, the better the yield. My only gripe with the game is that it's timed. The focus is on getting it done quickly and efficiently, rather than slow and steady. It's almost like an Iron Chef Science edition.

Regardless, I highly recommend it, especially for anyone seriously thinking about entering the sciences.”