If those Transformers are robots in disguise, they’re hiding in plain sight on the App Store: we’ve seen a number of Transformer apps for kids released over the past couple of years.
The latest is Transformers Prime: Too Little for iPhone and iPad, which made its debut on the store this week. It’s the work of US developer Ruckus, working with Transformers owner Hasbro.
As with previous Ruckus apps, the emphasis is on reading skills, so this is a storybook app with additional videos and interactive activities. The plot: “How being ‘little’ can be just the right size”.
“Raf is feeling left out because he’s too little to help the Autobots. However, when Bumblebee is ambushed by Decepticons, Raf realizes that his small size is just the right size to save the day!” explains the App Store listing.
“Story-driven activities, such as a word hunt, a catch-the-falling-objects game, a maze and a make-your-own sticker page help kids learn letter recognition, the differences between upper and lower case letters and reading comprehension.”
It sounds good to us: a good blend of giant (and not-so-giant) robots and education. Transformers Prime: Too Little costs £2.49 for iPhone and iPad from Apple’s App Store.
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