If the 90s were the decade of teenage entertainment, the 00s made kids the new king. After the turn of the millennium, kids’ TV entertainment exploded in a major way. Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and others released a slew of new original shows, introducing many faces that have become synonymous with the era. From Lizzie McGuire to iCarly, this era is dominated by memorable kids TV.
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Looking to cash in on these popular TV program personalities, many companies turned their attention to producing tie-in games based on the latest hit show. But not all these games were created equally. Here are some of the best games based on TV shows that first aired in the 00s.
6Cyberchase: Carnival Chaos
First airing in 2002,Cyberchaseis a children’s educational TV series that centers around three protagonists who travel from the real world into Cyberspace – a cosmic universe based around the internet. The three kids must solve problems using math, science, and other educational skills in order to thwart the evil scientist Hacker.
Two PC games were created to tie in with theCyberchaseTV series, however, many reviewers agree thatCyberchase: Carnival Chaosis the superior of the two. The game features several carnival-like games witheducational spins to the gameplayand is ranked highly as an edutainment game.
5Alias
Though not strictly kids TV,Aliaswas still an incredibly popular show from the early to mid-00s. Helmed by sci-fi great J.J. Abrams, the show features a double agent female protagonist working for the CIA. Despite its action thriller elements, the show focuses heavily on character relationships and highlights its protagonist’s struggle with her secret identity.
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Following the success of the TV show, a video game version ofAliaswas released on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC in 2004. The game is set between the nineteenth and twentieth episodes of the second season and follows the protagonist as she works to thwart a plot by her enemies to release adeadly ecological disaster.
4Kim Possible: What’s The Switch
One of Disney’s many animated icons of the 00s isKim Possible, a series that follows the life ofits titular protagonistas she works to balance her crime-fighting work life and school. Kim is assisted by her friends Ron Stoppable and Wade, who all work together to thwart the plans of any evil-doers. The main villains of the series are the mad scientist Dr. Drakken and his superpowered sidekick Shego, who is Kim’s most dangerous enemy.
Like many other popular series,Kim Possiblehas several tie-in games. One of the higher-rated titles isKim Possible: What’s the Switchwhich was released on the PlayStation 2. While attempting to thwart Dr. Drakken and Shego’s plan to steal a monkey idol, Drakken and Ron accidentally get their minds switched. Kim and Shego must work together to restore their friends to normal, and players can control either character as they navigate the levels in this spooky platformer.
3Lost: Via Domus
Another notable entity from the 00s that isn’t a kids’ show isLost, another of J.J. Abrams creations that rose to eminence.Lostcenters on its ensemble cast of characters who become stranded on a remote island after a plane crash. In its extensive six-season run, the show deals with many complex storylinesinvolving time travel, scientific experiments, and alternate timelines.
Lost: Via Domusis a video game based on the iconic 00s series which was released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Though the game itself received mixed reviews, many reviewers agree that it was designed with hardcore fans in mind. The game allows players to create their own character and live through the first 70 days of the show.
2Ben 10: Protector Of Earth
A giant among kids TV characters is Ben Tennyson, the titular protagonist of theCartoon Network seriesBen 10.The show centers around Ben’s discovery of the Omnitrix, a powerful watch-like device that allows him to transform into ten different alien forms. Each form has its own unique set of abilities and Ben must utilize them in order to defend the world from evil alien forces.
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Ben 10: Protector of Earthwas released in 2007 across the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and the Nintendo Wii. In this game, players control Ben and travel to five different regions within the United States to reclaim his stolen Omnitrix forms.
1Avatar: The Last Airbender
The ultimate king of 00s kids’ TV shows isAvatar: The Last Airbender.Released in 2005 by Nickelodeon, this iconic animated series follows its group of young protagonists as they work to defeat the evil Firelord andrestore balance to their war-torn world. The show remains incredibly popular and has seen a sequel series, a live-action movie, comics, and an upcoming live-action remake by Netflix.
The show’sera-defining popularityhas meant that it has seen several video game adaptations. The first of which, also namedAvatar: The Last Airbender, was released in 2006 across several handheld and home consoles. The game takes place between the first and second seasons of the show and allows players to control Aang, Katara, Sokka, or Haru as they work to fight against the Fire Nation and other villains.
