Guardians of Ancora Game Review

Our boys love Guardians of Ancora! This is why we love it for them:

1.  
Getting the Word of God to our boys and regular engagement with the Bible DAILY!! The boys ask to play this game regularly and we get to reward them online for doing so. They are really learning true bible content and not just fluff and entertainment. Everything about this game is biblically-based. Even the title means a keeper for the Anchor which is Christ. It was developed in the UK, but is spreading like wildfire!

2. 
The game is not cheesy. It is completely dynamic with amazing cinematic color, movie-like musical scores and it is extremely easy to interact with from the very beginning. They boys would say that is is EPIC...lol!

3. 
You can choose your own character! I love this feature because, honestly, you can be yourself with your skin color and choice of hair and outfit. Letting our boys be in the Bible as themselves is priceless! As a family, we each have our own unique character to play with and can communicate with each other by making posts. To "see yourself" in the Bible story is amazing and a lifelong memory.

4. 
It is FREE!! Yes, I would totally pay for this Bible game, but having it free is truly a blessing.

5. 
It is SAFE!! There are no commercials or spam in this game. It is a secure playing environment and that is surely a relief with all the mess on youtube and other (even christian) online-based activities. As parents, we can walk away from the game device feeling assured that their eyes are protected.


6. 
There are quizzes! Not only do the boys have a chance to learn bible stories, but they earn more points by answering detailed questions based on the content (and it is NOT that easy either). Our boys are about tween age now, and this is appropriately challenging for them and us as parents! 

7. 
This game does not take up tons of data! As complex as the worlds that you get to discover are, this game does not take scores of data or bandwidth to play. It is available on IOS, Android devices or Kindles. Did I mention that it is FREE as well??

8. 
The website is phenomenal! There is so much additional content available for this game. There are multiple bible plans on Youversion that go along with the game and extra devotionals on the website. There are also many activities to do with your children at home based on all the lessons. It is a homeschoolers dream come true for Bible curriculum!

9. 
We can cast it! If you have a google dongle or some casting technology at home, everyone can watch! It makes the game more of a family activity instead of your child learning alone. It makes for interesting conversation and lends to bible questions without parent pressure! 

                                                                             10.  
 The narration is also right on point. Not only do the boys learn great bible stories, but they are also challenged within the story to apply what they are learning to their own lives. What parent doesn't want that?


We could go on....but we think you should try it our for yourself. The website is Guardians of Ancora. Come back and tell us what you think about Guardians of Ancora or any other online bible games or apps that you like :)


*We received no payment for this review. The opinions within this post are our own.*

Comments

  1. Crystal GardSeptember 20, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    While it isn't a game that is something I would use it does look like a good fit for some

    ReplyDelete
  2. Walking TogetherSeptember 20, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    True! Every game is not for every family. We are just thankful to find something wholesome that aligns with our values. Thanks for reading!

    ReplyDelete
  3. nellwynSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    It's great that the game doesn't use too much data! That's always important to me when purchases apps.

    ReplyDelete
  4. njscrapdivaSeptember 20, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    Interesting. Its nice to see games for everyone that doesn't use a ton of data.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Walking TogetherSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:02 AM

      It really is great! There is room for improvement, but it is really amazing as is. Thanks for reading!

      Delete
  5. UnknownSeptember 21, 2016 at 2:01 AM

    Looks interesting!

    ReplyDelete
  6. XonSeptember 21, 2016 at 2:33 AM

    This is a great way to introduce the kids to our faith! It's always nice to start them early, there is nothing like parenting with God as your guide.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Walking TogetherSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:04 AM

      Yes! Starting them early is very important to us. Thanks for reading!

      Delete
  7. Jenny @cookeatgoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:25 AM

    This sounds like a fun game to get kids interested in religion!! I bet my kids would love this!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Walking TogetherSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:05 AM

      I bet they would too Jennifer! Thanks for reading :)

      Delete
  8. UnknownSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, what a nice game. It is hard to explain the unseen to our kids and the topic "faith" is a really tough one.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Walking TogetherSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:21 AM

      It can be tough in some ways to share the ideas about faith to children. In other ways, I think we as adults tend to overcomplicate the simplistic truths of the Bible. Thanks for reading!

      Delete
  9. UnknownSeptember 21, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    That's great you were able to find a game for your kiddos. Even better it doesn't take up a lot of data.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Walking TogetherSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:23 AM

      There are so many games to choose from! We were so thrilled to happen upon this one. Thanks for reading!

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lil Maurice Rated PG

Image
Praise God! When I was a little tike, of about five years of age (1975). I guess I thought I was some kind of explorer or zoologist or something, because I used to go around searching for Moby Dick (the fictional whale). I can't remember hearing the story, and I know I didn't read the long novel. But I was obsessed with finding this creature. Which is kind of embarrassing when I think back on it. Somehow I got the idea that Moby Dick lived down in the sewer system, under the manhole covers. One summer day a friend and I, with our big afro's and bell-bottom pants, were playing at my house. My mother (RIP 1/8/50- 5/19/86) decided to take me and my friend with her so she could see her friend, who lived in another part of the hood. When we got there we sat on the front porch. The nice lady offered my friend and I some watermelon. After eating that, my friend and I went around to the back of the house, as my mother and her friend sat on the front porch talking. While...
Read more

Spousal Support in Bereavement - Missing Daddy

Image
We have been silent on this blog. We have been quietly holding each other up. This is why. Just a few years into our marriage, we lost Maurice's dad and on February 23rd my dad passed from earth to eternity. Some would say that we are now fatherless, but we beg to differ. My father - Arnold Lee Harden gave his life to Jesus Christ as a teenager and served in his local church. He then married, had three girls and became a deacon in his latter years. We know that life begins when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, so my dad is living his BEST life right now! I got that full revelation on Easter Sunday weekend. I was tempted to deeply mourn during the holidays, but then, I remembered that this year was my dad's first Easter with Jesus Himself - how glorious! All couples deal with death differently. When your spouse is hurting, how do you support them? Here are a few things that Maurice did for me. Letting Me Cry I do not think I have ever cried so much on my life. I c...
Read more

Becoming a Mother

Image
There was a time that I wondered if I would ever be a mother at all. After we got married in 2001, we waited for a few years and then we were pregnant with our first child in the spring of 2005. We were elated because we had finally saved enough to move out of our 1 bedroom apartment and become real homeowners!  Our happiness quickly took a turn for the worse just a few short months later when I began to have periods of cramping, then spotting. I had been working full-time throughout my pregnancy in rehab. It was heavy work, but I thought nothing of it. I was also very ignorant about heavy lifting while pregnant and monitoring my out-of-control mood swings. I took a lot of my frustration out on my husband. We had told our families and then we lost the baby to a miscarriage. Incompatible genes they told us. Incompatible?? Bind the Devil!! Now, I was no midwife or OB/GYN nurse, but I figured two healthy people could have a healthy baby together without complications. It's b...
Read more