Expert Reviews

In-depth reviews of edtech tools by Common Sense reviewers.

10 results

Expert Review

Svoboda 1945: Liberation

Poignant WWII investigation game plumbs a town's dark past

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

10–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Expert Review

Mars Horizon

Authentic space agency sim focuses on logistics, planning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

Expert Review

Minecraft

Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation VR

Expert Review

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Slow but alluring game uniquely depicts how folklore shaped America

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One

Expert Review

What Remains of Edith Finch

Inventive narrative game about a family curse fits into ELA classrooms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

8–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux, Xbox One Series X

Expert Review

Bridge Constructor Portal

Engineering game is a blast to play, needs extensive teacher guidance

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X

Expert Review

Niche - a genetics survival game

Immersive genetics sim puts evolution in students' hands

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

Expert Review

Everything

Philosophical game invites students to ponder everything's existence

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

10–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac

Expert Review

Gone Home

Compelling narrative game fosters empathy, self-reflection

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

9–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Expert Review

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Heartfelt story-as-history-lesson humanizes World War I

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch