The animals are in danger of being killed for their skins. Play begins in either the Great Goo Swamp or the lands of the Monquistadors, monkeys dressed in Spanish helmets. For example, the four singing "things" that greet kids in the swamp sound just like the Beatles as heard in The game often includes characters and references children will enjoy but may not understand, although the appeal won't be lost on any adult playing along. Graphics: Graphics are superb, though slightly cartoon-like. The environments give the player a feeling of actually being in the swamp or rainforest. Sound: Jungle sounds and character voices are very appealing.Įnjoyment: With plenty to see and do, the game offers something for all ages and teaches while entertaining. Replay Value: Replay suffers due to the unchanging nature of the adventure. Problems are different or harder in repeated play but the story doesn't hold the same excitement a second time. If you have a rising 3rd grader (or even a recent grad of 3rd grade), you are in for a special treat.įortunately, the game is long enough to provide solid initial gameplay.
This truly outstanding title combines the excitement of an Indiana-type adventure with fun and interesting academic games. Finding themselves in a rain forest, players join the Cluefinders, a group of four brainy junior detectives, in solving the mystery of a missing scientist. The academic activities cover a massive amount of math, geography, science, reading and language arts. Your children will so enjoy playing this title that they will forget that they are doing it to learn.
To do this, she sends twenty-five reprogrammed robots back in time and, with her father conveniently away on a business trip, she takes over Mystery Mountain, the literal "mountain mansion" where she and her father live.
…Set in a retro-futuristic universe, the game concerns Polly Spark, the bratty daughter of an apparently very wealthy inventor, and her attempt to alter history so that her inane answers to a history quiz she failed will be correct. As the title suggests, the game is intended to teach a third grade curriculum.
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