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The average age of the video game player has steadily risen since the industry was established, but the kids are the ones who really have the extra time to dive into a game and play it for days on end. We've already published a Game Collector for older players, so it's only fair that we should help out the young ones as well. Below you will find games that are suitable for kids of all ages, and you can trust that our selections will not include anything of a violent, sexual, or otherwise inappropriate nature. People always want to talk about how video games are more for adults than kids these days, but this Game Collector is for the parents, the young, and the young at heart.
Pac-Man World 2 - GameCube (2002)
Street Price: $43.73
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Pac-Man World 2 is a great platform game overall, one that anybody who might be into the lighthearted style of the game would do well to check out. There are a fair bit of extras packed in as well, which extends its longevity--the most significant of these is the arcade full of classic emulated Pac-Man games that you'll find in Pac-Village. Pac-Man World 2 is game both kids and adults can enjoy.
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 - Game Boy Advance (2002)
Street Price: $24.99
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Super Mario World is one of the greatest games ever made. The Game Boy Advance version adds a handful of amenities to cater a bit more to the portable crowd, but these changes serve only to enhance an already extraordinary game. New multiplayer options would have been nice, but in the end, this is a game that no Game Boy Advance library should be without and a game both young and old will adore.
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile - Sony PlayStation (1998)
Street Price: $39.99
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If Klonoa had been properly marketed, it would have sold through the roof. As it stands, Namco failed to adequately promote the game, and it got lost in the third-party shuffle that is the PlayStation's software library. This has made it difficult to find one of the best 2.5D platforming games ever made. Thankfully, we've done the hunting for you, finding great deals on a game no child's video game library should be without.
Spyro the Dragon - Sony PlayStation (1998)
Street Price: $17.25
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Some would argue that Spyro was a bigger mascot for the PlayStation than Naughty Dog's orange marsupial, Crash. But one point that can't be argued is whether the original Spyro was a good game. As one of the first free-roaming 3D platformers for the PlayStation, Spyro managed to establish its own feel and style--resulting in a game that was simple enough for kids to get into but deep enough for older players to appreciate.
Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 (2000)
Street Price: $24.00
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Banjo-Tooie has an incredible range of gameplay that will appeal to a wide range of players. Aside from controlling the three playable characters--Banjo, Kazooie, and the voodoo shaman Mumbo Jumbo--in a standard behind-the-back third-person perspective, Banjo-Tooie includes racing, shooting, and plenty of other minigames. With adult innuendos cleverly hidden in the game, this is one game targeted at kids that older players can enjoy as well.
Pokémon Snap - Nintendo 64 (1999)
Street Price: $9.99
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Pokémon Snap is by definition a weird game. You assume the role of a young adventurer trying to capture the elusive Pokémon Mew on film. As you ride through the game's 3D levels, it's your job to take pictures of wild Pokémon and add them to your photo collection. Simple enough for kids of all ages to enjoy, Pokémon Snap is a refreshingly unique game and a must-buy for fans of the license.
Jet Set Radio Future - Microsoft Xbox (2002)
Street Price: $43.20
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Despite a few rough edges, Jet Set Radio Future manages to shine because of its addictive, original gameplay and its stunning and colorful graphics. Its one-button gameplay is easy enough for young children to enjoy, yet the game offers an adequate challenge that parents will appreciate when playing with their offspring. With plenty of style and a strong technical backbone, JSRF is one of the best Xbox games available.
Luigi's Mansion - GameCube (2001)
Street Price: $40.49
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Described by many as a technical demonstration of the GameCube's graphical muscle, Luigi's Mansion is a short but fun affair that really shows what Nintendo's new console can do. Much like Dead or Alive 3 for the Xbox, you won't get a lot of long-term enjoyment out of this game, but when friends stop over to check out your new hardware, it's an excellent choice. The game's gentle learning curve makes it an excellent choice for the young ones.
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy - PlayStation 2 (2001)
Street Price: $34.95
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Developed by the creators of Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter is a real hoot to play whether you're 5 or 55. As one of the best 3D platformers available for the PlayStation 2, Jak and Daxter manages to provide a rewarding gameplay experience that shouldn't be missed by any fan of the genre. It relies heavily on the conventions of its contemporaries, but Naughty Dog's first foray into true 3D is a great game by any standard.
Klonoa 2 - PlayStation 2 (2002)
Street Price: $39.99
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Like its predecessor for the PlayStation, Klonoa 2 is an amazingly fun platforming game that might be a little on the easy side, but it's perfectly suited to a younger audience. The game maintains a nice equilibrium between simple switch-based puzzles, platform jumps, hoverboard levels, and boss fights. Though there are only a few core types of levels in Klonoa 2, they all manage to stay fresh and interesting, thanks to some truly inspired level design and art direction.
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