Gaming A Fine Game for an 8 Year Old?

[Njrg]

I'm am quite curious to know what is the best game(s) for an 8 year old?

 

[Depravo]

It depends on what type of game that said 8 year old likes. People have different preferences, even at that young age.

 

[Sicklinker]

my son is 7 and he loves the Pokemon and Mario games usually

 

[elixirdream]

i think mario would be good a good start and why not some RPG ?
not those text heavy type for sure
just some simple one

i remember i used to play

mario
pacman
tetris
super robot wars
milon's secret castle
galaga

 

[gameboy13]

Grand Theft Auto?

 

[Rogue_Syst3m]

mario

zelda

treasure world

harvest moon

 

[hunnymonster]

My son (7) has the following that he plays to death:

Mario Kart
Super Mario Bros
Mario Party DS
Dinosaurs - Battle of Giants
Scrabble (yeah, I know, who'd have thought it?)
Pac'n'Roll

There are others on there, but those are the ones he's always playing when I look over his shoulder.

 

[xakota]

If he can read, get him Pokemon HG/SS. Also, download Lameboy and let him play Pokemon Red so he can have a real childhood.

 

[Obasi]

Tetris, pokemon, Animal Crossing and kirby.

 

[ByteMunch]

Scribblenauts! And maybe mario.

 

[Deleted_11405]

arkanoid clone something with hiscore, frogger, autosport/rally, maybe a train or bus simulator

 

[Njrg]

If he can read, get him Pokemon HG/SS. Also, download Lameboy and let him play Pokemon Red so he can have a real childhood.

I don't know if 8 year olds can?
I was just curious what game would be suitable for one.

I don't even have a kid let alone know anyone who is even younger than 14.
There seemed to be forums asking games for 5 year olds, 6 year olds, and 9 year olds so what about the 8 year old demographic? Who is going to represent them?

 

[Maplemage]

Castlevania? its a child friendly game.