Animal Life: Australia

About

Animal Life: Australia is a puzzle and quiz game for the Nintendo DS. You work through challenges that test your knowledge of Australian animals while collecting stars to track your progress. The single player mode lets you unlock new content as you play with each level introducing more facts about the continent's wildlife. Camera support for DSi users adds a hands on element letting you take photos to use in the game. The game stands out for its focus on real animal information without feeling like a textbook. Puzzles range from simple matching games to more complex trivia questions. While it doesn't have multiplayer options the progressive difficulty keeps things engaging for players who enjoy learning through play. The 2009 release has aged well for its genre maintaining a steady audience among educational game fans.