Awesome Environment - Fun to Play
356592
The game has no real difficulty setting so I won't comment as to whether or not you will find it difficult or not - probably depends upon how many games you play and how well.  I will say that the interactive environment is one of the best I have seen and a major feature of fun factor in this game.  Almost any wall can be scaled and you can surf across rooftops as you like.

The game has less of a strategy component than other RPGs and the mission style is pretty linear.  Every mission is some sort of assassination so they can become pretty repetitive.  Some of the later missions seemed much easier than I would have thought that they should be - especially in comparison to earlier missions.

The story is pretty cool and draws just enough facts from history to remain plausible.  The graphics are great and controls not too hard to get used to.  My only complaint - and it is a common one these days - is that the ending is setting up for a sequel and nothing else.  The storyline doesn't end when the game does.

Buy the game, have fun with the environment and try solving the missions in different ways.  I found, when I went back, that many missions can be accomplished in varying ways and some were much easier than others.
3821619
We love this game!  Our children love it, and we as parents love it because they have to be active to play it.  Just played it with a group of about 30 people (adults and children).  We were all laughing and giggling - so much fun!  Graphics may not be the best, but we don't care because it's so much fun to play. It's challenging, great for building coordination and encouraging players to be active, and most importantly to us, providing a fun activity to do as a family. Perfect for bad weather days too!  We love it!
2088381
This is a thoroughly enjoyable game, reminding me very much of a certain children's television show set in the rainforest.  Your frog friends are exploring the rainforest, and it's a bit of a platformer.  My five year old struggled a bit with that aspect (as he does with the same concept in the Rescue Bots game), but he really enjoyed the discovery aspect.  The platformer takes you to discovering animals and plants, discovering more about them, and putting them in your notebook. Overall the game is enjoyable and my son played it for several days. It doesn't require you to read, which is great if your child doesn't read yet (mine doesn't.)
3006588
This game is too much fun.
Pros: Directions and rules are pretty easy to understand.
Patience is learned and competitive natures are revealed (maybe that's why it's shaped like a Frisbee).
Cons: Battery life could be a little longer (make sure you have extra batteries before you start your game).
The battery compartment requires a screwdriver to access it (a little inconvenient).
2828629
We currently live in "bush" Alaska and we don't have access to bowling alleys or mini golf courses - so this gaming system has really been a great way for us to spend family time together during the long winter months.  We like it that our 7 year old is able to bowl and play archery along with us, and it is really easy to learn to play the games.  The only thing I wish could be changed is the ability to turn the music on and off - it is annoying in one of the bowling games.  Overall we are impressed, and look forward to playing more.
2815287
We received this in great time shortly after Christmas and I put it together in about an hour and a half with my 25 year old son.  You will almost certainly require two people to assemble this.  It was a bit of a project for the two of us but, fortunately, all pieces were there, including the 2 little wrenches to tighten the bolts and nuts.  Additionally, you will need a smaller Phillips head screwdriver to drive in the wood screws for the timer/scoreboard.  We pre-drilled holes for these, making the task much easier, but the instructions did not tell you to do this.  Many of the pieces of steel tubing simply snap together for easy assembly and so that it can more easily be moved and stored.

The instructions were pretty clear and easy to follow with drawings labeled with part numbers.  Most of the parts had small stickers to identify them although a couple did not. My problem was that the steel tubing in the front main support was over bent and causes the entire thing to lean, though it does not appear to effect performance.

When I ordered this, I didn't realize how HUGE it is.  My oversight, as it needs to be the size it is to be fun and competitive.  Just be forewarned and have a space that is tall enough and free of breakables (light fixtures, nicknacks, pictures, etc.) as the balls will inevitably be thrown beyond it's backboard and nets.

This game is fun for all ages, is challenging, and gets you moving in spite of it's simple, easy appearance.  My son discovered that there are special bonuses for getting points within a certain time period beside the stated "3 points for shots in the last 10 seconds".  He hit scores over 80 a couple times due to these bonuses.  It is fast and fun to challenge yourself alone or with another competitor playing beside you.  This is why I caution you to have a large, clear space for it.  The play can get frenzied!

I had it rated at 5 stars but subtracted one for the bent tubing.  It was not shipping damage but simply manufactured incorrectly and missed by quality control.

I feel that, if you have the room to dedicate to it, this is a great investment for your family's fun.  Kids will love an opportunity to play and develop their free throw skills even when the weather is bad outside. I'm quite certain that adults will enjoy it too.  I do, and I'm a grandma!

It has a 90 day limited warranty from the manufacturer, Escalade Sports, on materials and workmanship.  Having had it only one week, I can't comment on it's durability.  I will update my review if I have anything to add.

11-18-2015-  Having had this about a year now and have had no problems with it.  Being at Grandma's house, it doesn't get the constant play that it would at a child's home but it's been enjoyed by young and old.  Looking forward to some tournaments over the upcoming holidays!

8-1-16- My grandchildren were up for a few days recently and enjoyed playing both alone and against each other.  They are 13 and 15 and active in numerous sports.  Their 2 1/2 year old little sister mostly just enjoyed the balls, but I know she'll be shooting as soon as she's able.  Now I can report that my game has been enjoyed by most all ages, from 2 to 92 (my Mom got a few shots in, ha!).
4007830
What a great game!  The free extras for pre-ordering were less than expected.  However, my son is totally engrossed in the world, and I can watch for long periods.  Can't say enough for the technical skills it requires, the mechanical beasts are magnificent, and the story is great.  Wish I could play it. (inept at controller!)  Definitely a worthwhile game, will take many hours to solve and tire of it.  Open world is incredible!
1779679
This is one of the best open world games I've played. I love the sea-based game-play and spend more time out on the water than on land. There are a couple frustrations I have with the game that made me deduct a star but overall I would definitely recommend it.
2641847
I bought his game based off the reviews and recommendations by friends. It's so much fun to play with a group of people! It is kind of hard to play ag the beach though due to the wind and breezy conditions. We play this for hours and have a great time. I recommend playing on a soft surface and not cement in case you fall
4290677
My sister gave me this game for Christmas and I love playing it. Once you get past the first couple of levels anyone can join you as a secondary character to give you a hand. It's also interesting that you can 'buy' your own upgrades that can affect the difficulty of game play lol. If you don't make the right upgrades in time it can really make things a challenge! I love using the balance board for flying! It's a great experience! At one point my friend used my controller and her own so that I could focus on 'steering'. A great time and even more so if you play with a friend.
250062
Imagine building your own space station... with crew quarters, alien laboratories, and gorgeous gardens... this and more is what you will experience with Among the Stars.

We really enjoy this game. The artwork is absolutely beautiful and the game dynamic keeps you fully invested in the play. Math does come into play in scoring and I recommend older children and adults since younger can become confused by all the rules.
2184342
It's really fun to play! good for past time and good time! play it with inhuman friends!
1631553
We love aliens and Lego Alien Conquest sets have been a lot of fun. We got this set on sale today and built it right away. It is super cool! The build is very very creative and interesting, a little repetitive at times. The ring is made out of very rare elements. The alien commander is excellent. There is a lot of playability for this set. It is sturdy enough to hold by the handle and fly around. There is a claw to capture the woman in business suit. The spinning feature is awesome but the sound is annoying after a while, especially when every little movement triggers it. We have figured out how to get the model to spin but not make noise, now we absolutely love this set. I wish we could have 2 of this set so we don't have to take turns and we can take one set apart to build other things. WOW!
2756226
Fantastic game and great improvement over the usual plain vanilla game
This is an awesome game. It has great cartoon style graphics of the rainforest and Mayan pyramids, etc. It leads you on adventures past various famous actual Mayan sites like Tikl (Guatemala) and Copn (Honduras). It features various Mayan flavored tilesets and photographic backgrounds of rain-forest, beach, waterfall, pyramids, etc. It also features some fantastic rain-forest flavored music. I actually don't know what Mayan music should sound like, but this music sounds like African jungle music and I also noticed some Peruvian sounding pan-flutes. It's good music on an absolute scale and also contributes heavily to the rain-forest adventure atmosphere. It also features archeological sound effects like heavy stone tablets sliding open, monkeys, birds, and (presumably) Mayan natives grunting (sometimes in tune with the music).

The game is a big improvement over the usual Mahjongg game in several ways: The entire game is slickly produced and operates smoothly, more so than expected. The Mayan theme is used throughout: the cursor, help windows, tiles, backgrounds, music and sound effects, lettering, command buttons, every single thing that you see on the screen has a Mayan theme. The game opens up new features (like tilesets) as you progress through it. Most importantly, this version of Mahjongg elevates the usual simply one-dimensional game into an actual game with time awards, multiple levels, a storyline, surprise features, and special bonus tiles (for example a wildcard tile). In "adventure" mode, you work your way through a Mayan adventure by visiting Mayan sites (starting with El Gran Jaguar in Tikl) and solving a Mahjongg puzzle at each site. When you solve the puzzle, then you move on to the next Mayan site, possibly adding some game features along the way. I won't spoil the surprise of the bonus tiles. An additional delightful surprise is a comic book intro story in the vein of Indiana Jones.
3387972
Awesome game - very fun with a high replay value. It's fun with a lot of people, but even with 2 players it can be really fun. 5 stars for sure
3828281
Really fun game.  My 11 year old and I have been playing indoors because of weather.  And we're looking forward to taking it outdoors.  Great game to travel with too.  The 2 kinds of birdies are especially good when you're just beginning.
2565396
Lots of fun! You will have strangers coming up wanting to play. Its pretty close but you think that would be easier and it's not. Lastest one summer so far and we got a lot of use out of it already . Well worth it!