Readabout / Thinkabout

Unit 2 - Review

Chill Out

Game	‘Chill’	Graphics	8
System	PlayStation	Sound	9
Type	Snowboarding	Gameplay	7
Developer	1-2	Lastability	9
Release	Out now	Over all	8.5

Watch out Coolboarders, there is a fierce competitor on the tracks.

‘Chill’ is a radical new snowboarding game that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.

It has to be a little bit different from those in it’s field for it to be  a hit, and have wider tracks and more precision in background graphics than any other snow boarding game on Playstation.

‘Chill’ is definitely unique.

Each course is magnificently crafted to allow you to carve your choice of 21 ‘Burton’ boards however you see fit.

There are 4 players to chose from (in two player mode they can race each other) and a great list of obstacles to jump and slide over.

There is even a mad halfpipe incorporated into the course on which you can perform a range of crazy-named tricks like chicken salad and butter muffin.

And in one course you fly off a cliff face and activate a parachute, which you have to steer to a safe landing at the bottom of the mountain.

‘Chill’ will take you many hours of quality time on the couch with a group of friends to perfect… but when you do, you will truly appreciate the many fine aspects of this game.

There is a seriously cool video to this game (very MTV), which samples some of the groovy beats and funky rap that you will later be cruising down the mountain to.

Overall ‘Chill’ is a must-have for all you winter sports fans out there - Get it NOW!

Knowledge -

1.  What system does this game use?

Playstation

2. What is ‘Chill’?

A video game

3. How many players are there to chose from?

There are 2 at the most players.

Comprehension -
4. When is this game available in shops?  Explain.

The game is available now. I know this because in the story it say GET IT NOW.

5. Is this a game which is easily mastered?  Explain.

This game is easily mastered because it is a good game to play with your friend and to perfect. So it won’t be that long to master.
6. Does the reviewer think this is a good game?  Explain.

Yes the review does think it is a good game because it says in the story that it’s a radical game.

Application -
7. What category would you place this game under in the shop, e.g. educational, mystery? Explain.

Education because it says in the story that  soon you will be cruising down the mountain to.
8. What questions would you ask the reviewer regarding ‘Chill’? Explain.

What is the age range?

Are there missions or activities to do?

Is there a last level?

Can the game be complete?

Do you think there will be another addition to this game?

If there is a last level and is complete what happens after?

Thinking beyond...

Analysis -

How is this review similar to a book review? Explain.

The both have questions.

Synthesis -

Devise your own way of presenting a review of a game you have enjoyed.  Present a demonstration to the class.

Evaluation -

Prepare a list of features or characteristics used to judge a game.  Which are most important?

Hands on -

Organise a game swap amongst your class.  Set up a filing system (google doc) to keep track of who has which game and when it is due back.  


This is my readabout / thinkabout activity is really easy because the answers are at the top and there's not much to read.