Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake

Common Sense Media says

Charming puzzle/adventure game targets preteens.

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What parents need to know

Ease of play

The game has a very intuitive control structure, letting players drag their fingers where they want various characters to walk; double-tapping performs character-specific actions. The puzzles aren't especially hard, though it's sometimes challenging to finish them in the allotted time for a star.Â

Violence

Minimal. You'll have to dodge monsters and may be caught by them from time to time, but there's no notable violence.Â

Sex
Not applicable
Language

No curse words, but parents should be aware of the use of "fart," "butt," and "faceholes."Â

Consumerism
Not applicable
Drinking, drugs, & smoking
Not applicable
Privacy & safety

The app has a cumbersome privacy policy that most parents will skip through, but it notes that Cartoon Network games do collect some user information.Â

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake is a puzzle/adventure game that is squarely aimed at the preteen crowd. There's nothing truly objectionable, but the app does pander to its audience, using words such as "fart," "butt," and "facehole" and featuring attack moves such as a character that vomits rainbows. There are, however, no cash grabs in the form of in-app purchases, and the violence is of the cartoon variety.Â

What's it about?

As Niko, you'll hunt for the monsters -- called Boogins -- that stole your birthday cake. Along the way, you'll team up with several other monsters, who have been similarly affected by the bad guys. The game has a very intuitive control structure, letting players drag their fingers where they want various characters to walk, while double-tapping performs character-specific actions. (A virtual joystick