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This four-CD-ROM set is designed to cover every aspect of learning English as a foreign language, including grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. There are carefully designed lessons, and extensive multimedia resources to keep the student engaged. The first two discs in the package offer beginning and advanced lessons, respectively, and feature detailed quizzes to let the student know exactly how well she or he is progressing, and record progress. Disc three is a detailed guide to pronunciation with all 52 English-speaking sounds isolated for accurate listening and repetition. It features displays of the necessary mouth movements, and detailed descriptions on how to move the mouth and adjust air flow. You can record and compare your pronunciation with the instructor's. The final disc is an eight-in-one English Dictionary that allows you to search for words by using five different methods: alphabet, sound, test, theme, or all words. It also allows you to listen to the word pronounced, and to record and play back your recording of the word. With over 7,000 words, 1,700 pictures, and 3,300 sample sentences for each root word, the program also provides translation of words and instructions in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

I don't like it!
I bought Instant Immersion English a few days ago probably for the same reason you're at this page now.

I wanted to start learning english pronunciation, because it's my second languange, but this course is too basic and elementary. I really expected something better. I felt like first grade with those lessons!

looks good ,but didnt help
i bought this for my son's nanny.how can someone learn english when all the instuctions are in english?the dictionary is helpful,but this program is obviously for people with some knowledge of the english language.it does not make it clear that this is not for someone who knows no english.

Not for Intermediate or Advanced
This software is definetely only for beginners, it gets boring when the student is in an intermediate or advanced level. The lessons are repetitive, and there aren't many to choose from. I would recommend the program for a beginning ESL student, but like I said in the beginning, there are not many exercises, they are all presented in the same order, and there is not a very wide variety. No workbook comes with the program and there are no instructions either. It makes it difficult to follow for someone that is completely new to computers.

A good way to learn to English
This software is great for learning how to pronounce English words. English is my second language. For 16 years, I have been searching for "something" that can explain to me how to speak better English. This software has improved my English pronunciation in just less than one month. People don't ask me to repeat myself as much. I am really grateful to find and learn it. It has unlocked the key for better English speaking. Thank you. ... Read more

Features

• Cluefinders Reading Adventure takes your kids on an adventure to solve an intergalactic mystery
• Carmen Sandiego's ThinkQuick Challenge takes you around the world after the legendary criminal's gang
• Mission T.H.I.N.K. gets you to solve hundreds of puzzles to keep a factory working
• Ages 9-12

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After a brutal storm wrecks his ship, a bedraggled Robinson Crusoesuccessfully manages to drag himself ashore--he's the sole survivor and it'syour task to help him escape in this animated story CD-ROM.

From the start, Robinson Crusoe is a gripping game, brilliantly narratedby Martin Jarvis. It opens with stirring dramatic music as Crusoe talks of hisdesire to travel the oceans of the world despite the strong opposition of hisfather. Unfortunately, lightning strikes his ship, and from the moment you seeCrusoe arrive alone on the beach, you have to take on his role. Stranded aloneon the Island of Despair, you must keep your spirits up and carry out varioustasks to prevent yourself from starving or becoming the victim of a savage wildanimal.

Your first task is to get on board the shipwreck. Using your mouse button, youhave to collect all the pieces you need to build a raft, which will thenhopefully take you and the remaining food and water ashore. The scenes are veryatmospheric and well illustrated, and you even need to wait for a low tidebefore you head for the wreck.

This game comes with clear instructions on how to navigate through theadventure. By clicking on a book icon, you can find tools or objects to makelife on the island easier. When you hold down the mouse button, you can enjoypanoramic views of the island as if you were actually standing there. And, likeCrusoe, you have to constantly beware of the cannibals. --Justin Hunt ... Read more

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Is this supposed to be fun?
If you are looking for a fun game to play with your kids, keep looking. My 8 year old and I could not navigate through the game even after reading the instructions several times. The play is not in 3D animation.

We're not quitters, so we read the same "book" in the story and wandered around the ship trying to pick up objects, but there is no place to keep an inventory and no way to "grab" the objects.

This game is not like Harry Potter or even Nancy Drew, where you can go different places or follow a path. Its based on a 2D drawing that doesn't "do" anything! It is frustrating, useless and not entertaining. Save your money, even if it's only $!

A fun game
This game is fun because its not like normal games.You have to survive without your parents.The game is a lot of fun.You have to find food,shelter and water in order to play farther in the game. The graphics in this game are wonderful. ... Read more

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Cinderella's Castle Designer builds on the creative and compelling legacy of Disney Princess games by giving girls ages 5 and older the opportunity to create and decorate the castle of their dreams. Once finished, they will experience a wonderful storybook adventure that enables them to free Cinderella from the magic spell that locks her in the Fairy Tale book. Girls can customize the exterior of the castle, design the landscaping, and furnish the entire castle in a unique 3-D interface that lets them explore every nook and cranny of their castle creation. ... Read more

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The Narration NEVER stops
This is one of the most annoying Princess games ever. It loads fine on my computer but when your in the game the narration is slow, obnoxious and never stops. 2 mins to explain each game! You can't by pass it! My child got this for Christmas was excited and now..hates it. She's 7 and thinks this is the stupidest game.

Not truely XP compatible.
I also should have read the reviews on this however, my Daughter loves this game. I do not have the problems with sound or graphics as they are very clear on our system. However, my 4 year old now has to have Administrator rights on the system in order to play this game. I bought XP so I could allow the kids functionality on the computer without me hovering over them. I studied how to set the system up for limited users and Administrators (which can do everything), but now all that work and the money for the product are gone. I have made my complaint with Disney as they are the ones that informed me that they have no intention on changing this product.

I should have read the reviews here first!
I purchased the game for my 4 year old daughter and was extremely disappointed in the quality. I should have read the reviews first as they sum up the CD-ROM perfectly. Slow to load, confusing, a mumbling narrator and terrible graphics. This is the first and last Disney CD-ROM that I will purchase. The Vivendi Universal games that distribute all of the Barbie titles could definitely teach Disney a thing or two about designing age appropriate, amazing software for kids. Don't waste your money on this product.

mom of a 5 year old
This game is terrible. I have just purchased my computer and the game is so slow. A grown person can barely place the furniture much less my 5 year old. The introduction to the game and instructions are way to long for a childs attention span.

Big Disappointment!
We bought this cd for our 7-year-old daughter. The cd seems to slow down the speed of the drive so that it can't be installed at all. Nothing we try works, and our computer is only about a year old and surpasses all of the system requirements. We have never had this much trouble from a cd before. Overall, it has been a waste of money and time, not to mention a disappointment to a small girl who thought it looked fun. We expected more from a big money company like Disney to put out better quality products. This is our first Disney Interactive CD, and most definitely our last. ... Read more

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Join your favorite learning pals for hours of exciting game play in this fun-filled, three-in-one learning software collection. Adventure Workshop 1st-3rd Grade, 4th Edition features three award-winning educational titles for ages four to eight. Your child will love playing, learning, and just spending time with his or her favorite characters, and you'll love watching your child laugh and learn through colorful and clever activities that build valuable skills in reading, writing, aural and visual memory, problem solving, and creativity.

The software bundle contains Thinkin' Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon (including 6 colorful and engaging locations, hundreds of problem-solving challenges, dozens of self-adjusting skill levels, and weekly challenges on the Internet), Kid Pix Studio Deluxe (offering powerful drawing and multimedia tools, text-to-speech functionality, Web graphics, and fully-editable text), and Curious George Reads, Writes, & Spells for Grades 1 & 2 (wherein Curious George sets out as a reporter for the local newspaper and builds skills in reading, vocabulary, phonics, proofreading and editing, writing, and spelling). ... Read more

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Take the helm of the most powerful fleet in the universe. In Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon, a real-time strategy game based on the animated Disney movie, players use their wits and courage to save the queen and empire from marauding space pirates and a mysterious new enemy. Command intricately rendered solar, sail-powered spaceships that resemble old-world vessels, and battle virtually indestructible ironclad ships.

Dozens of incredible 3-D ships and three play modes extend the real-time strategy action of Treasure Planet. In single player mode, players receive battle training, customize their ships and weapons, and then jump into their mission. In multiplayer mode, up to four players choose their ships, crew, and weapons, and then engage in an online battle, while the skirmish mode instantly delivers mini battle action. Across all gameplay modes, an intuitive interface offers advanced options that deliver action and adventure to all real-time strategy fans. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Another Broken Disney Title
Games from Disney Interactive consistently don't work for me. They run slowly, crash, and freeze.

Looks good...but...
I convinced my daughter (age 7) to buy this game with her money in hopes that it would favorably compete with her current TV viewing schedule. The graphics and 3D aspects look great and the game seems interesting to play (for me). My daughter who loves educational software AND simple arcade type games finds this program boring. This is likely because of the ships transit time between events. For gamming fun, she prefers to bring up my copy of Half Life in multiplayer mode (without any other players) and explore/navigate around the environments.

buy it asap
Its great.I play it all day long. The game is challenging but fun.I love the characters.I am happy I bought the game .My friends ove to come ovr and play it too. ... Read more

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Join Hopsalot on an enchanting adventure through the four different lands of Music World. The magic and harmony of the Land of Music are being threatened by Sir Sour Notes, and the instruments need your help. Help Hopsalot restore the Royal Orchestra to King Harmony's kingdom by collecting the sour notes scattered about the land. Along the way, you'll play games that teach important music skills such as beat, rhythm, tone, and melody. (Ages 5-8) ... Read more

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My child was frightened by Sir Sour Note...
My 5-year old was frightened by Sir Sour Note, and to this day (over a year later) she refuses to play this software. Now my four year old won't either because of the first child's fright. It is a shame that Jumpstart couldn't find a way to encourage a child's exploration of the wonders of music without this 'Hollywood' gimic of good and evil. Shouldn't an introduction to music be a joy, not a traumatic experience?

Fair
My 5 year old is using this program, but he won't put it in and go on his own. I have to keep after him to do the rhythms, would rather just go on and explore. Doesn't hold his interest at this stage, more like school work. I see a lot of merit in it, however, and am using it as part of his homeschooling curriculum.

piano instructor
JumpStart Music is a great program. I am a piano teacher and I use this program as supplementary learning. I have students of all ages and they all really enjoy JumpStart Music. It teaches them to follow rhythmic and melodic patterns at a level they can understand and the animation is great. I recommend this product to all children who have a liking for music.

Hurtful not helpful
Between the character Sir Sour Note actually frightening my child and the goat which leads the rhythm section insulting my child's attempts ("That's BAAAAADDDDDD"), I was very disappointed that Jump Start would release such a product. What should have been an enjoyable introduction to music was actually a very negative experience. By the way, the goat also reprimanded my attempts to repeat his rhythms and I've been playing the piano for 30 years! Imagine a 5 year old thinking they can't get it right and giving up. VERY DISAPPOINTING piece of software. ... Read more

Features

• Build 25+ key math skills; solve 150,000+ math problems
• 15 learning games and exercises; 10 different skill levels
• Detailed built-in help; motivating progress reports
• Second CD, Mystery of the Missing Amulet, included
• For ages 9 to 12+

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The Eyewitness Children's Encyclopedia is entertaining and fun to use as well as being highly informative. Children can set off on a learning adventure via a magical 3-D landscape, where questions pop up at every turn to entice them into finding out. They can look up the answers using their portable (and customizable), multifunctional Navigator that entertains as well as informs.Or, for more serious research, they can move directly to the encyclopedia itself, which is presented as a superb blend of words, pictures, animations, and video. They're almost certain to find what they're looking for among the truly comprehensive range of subject matter--from ants to the constellations of the zodiac, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and from the art of early man to Zen Buddhism. ... Read more

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nothnig great about this encyclopedia
The encyclopedia is easy to install and not heavy on the system. The contents are not very exhaustive, and there are not sufficient MM clips as you would expect. Overall an average buy. ... Read more

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L+O+S+E+R + G+A+M+E
This game is so bad and horable. It is to short and to easey. A monkey can make better game than this loser game I rate this game .

Golden Hydrant, Golden Game
I got this game a while ago and it didn't take me very long to beat. Still, you get to pick between six fun Catdog games. In one , you need to get pieces of tickets while dodging the Greaser Dogs. In the others, you're in the Arctic, Taco Depot, space, a tomb filled with mummies, and trying to climb up a hill. All in all, it's very fun, yet might be too easy for an older audience. I think this game would be perfect for younger crowds.

Kids Love It
My 6 & 9 year old daughters love playing this. My 4 year old nephew caught on quick also. They can sign in under their own name. There are 6 CatDog games, they can choose the level of difficulty from 1 to 10.

Most of the playing involves the arrow keys on the keyboard, which is helping them out to be able to look at the monitor without looking at the keys they need to use. Sounds effects are excellent.

This game does take some skill and kids will quickly pick up more on that after playing this game.

You can also save a game in the beginning, midddle, or end. ... Read more

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It's extreme racing and sports action with Barbie! Show off your sporting skills as you snowboard and in-line skate with Barbie and friends. Shred through outrageous obstacle courses and blade down radical racetracks. Each extreme sport features five different levels of cool competition, spectacular stunts, special tricks, and even secret areas. Earn points in each level while playing against the clock, the computer, or even your friend. Then cash in your points for new equipment so you can do even cooler tricks and stunts. Or, pick up some new clothes in the sport shop. Ready, set, go for the most incredible sport thrills and spills ever! ... Read more

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What great fun!
I bought this game for my 9 year daughter and she loves it! The snowboarding features excellent runs and lots of point winning chances! You use your points to buy new boards and clothing so you can do different tricks and look fashionable doing it.

We didn't think very much of the inline skating there wasn't really much to do. Although the shop was still fun.

This is a great game for all ages!

Doesn't Work With Windows XP
I tried the suggestion from Weihong Yang from Sunnyvale, CA United States and it didn't work. So if anyone else can find a way to get this to work with XP please let us know. Sad that they sell products that don't work with current operating systems. Sad for our children who get them for gifts. I think the software company owes us a fix.

My daughter is Happy
My daughter had this program,loved it and lost it. She has looked everywhere and couldn't find it. We've got it now and she's happy! That makes me a happy mom!!!

Dissapointed Display
I thought that this game would allow me to play more then just 2 sports: Snowboarding and Skating. Although the 2 sports were fun I would prefer more variety then what is given. I rated it a 1 because I really didn't approve of this game!

Doesn't Work with XP
Contrary to one of the reviews, this program does NOT appear to work with WindowsXP Home Edition. (Tried the process stated and it still doesn't work.) Newer computers don't have low enough graphics capabilities APPEARS TO REQUIRE 640x480 and NO higher resolution. ... Read more

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Catch the crooks and bag the books. There's trouble on planet Islandia, where pesky Mumblers are stealing all the books. Join the Blaster gang to crack the mystery as you race down ski slopes, escape a volcano before it blows, and steady your aim to plug steaming geysers. Make it past all these obstacles, and you can solve the case of "whodunit." Get ready, get set, and start clicking.

Reading Blaster is part of the Blaster Learning System, an integrated line of game-based learning software. Blaster Learning System missions use gameplay to teach fundamental math and reading skills to kids ages 5 to 9. After mastering the essentials, kids move on to Cross Terrain Challenge, created to sharpen critical-thinking skills through extreme game adventures.

Reading Blaster's unique motivational learning system recognizes each child's achievement with points that can be redeemed for rewards. The Blaster Learning System goes the extra step with SmartPoints to provide an incentive to play, practice, and learn. ... Read more

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Hey howdy hey, all you deputies out there! Now you can have as much fun as Andy does with Buzz and Woody in this activity pack that's chock full of arcade games and printable art. Most of the games have a theme found within the movie; you'll even get to play "dodge the traffic" hidden inside road cones! There's also a hilarious trek through the luggage carousel with Buzz on a hunt to rescue Woody, and it's trickier than you might think.

All the games have adjustable levels of difficulty (so kids can play at more advanced levels, while you putter around as a beginner, 'cause let's face it, they're better at these things than parents are!). One of the elements that kids can print is a fantastic colorable comic book featuring all of Andy's toys. Even those goofy three-eyed aliens put in an appearance! Also ready-to-print are posters, stickers, and greeting cards; a birthday party could easily be decorated with the stuff within Activity Center.

Whether kids see themselves as a space ranger or identify as a cowpoke, there's plenty of fun for a rainy afternoon or two in this game pack. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

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Won't install under Win XP
The disneyinteractive.com customer support section has an entry for the problem but no solution. Calling their 888 number you learn that you need to send your CD-ROM (with a receipt) in to Disney for a swap. Apparently the problem is so ingrained in the software that it can't be published on the internet as an update. What a drag!

ALL of my kids love this game!
I have three kids who LOVE this game. (A 5,7 and 9 year old.) It is fun and entertaining for all of them! My 7 and 9 year old girls especially like the "Comic Book Creator" My 5 year old son likes all the games,especially "Traffic Cones" and "The Toy Shelf" I have caught him laughing and having lots of fun when he plays! Based on my childrens reaction I Highly recommend this one! If you are looking for a fun game and love Toy Story, BUY THIS!

Don't Buy It!
I'm with the majority on this one. This is a TERRIBLE program, well below the standards you would normally associate with the Disney brand. My 4 year-old, who is well-versed in children's computer software, lost interest almost immediately. The games are boring, lack depth and replay value, and are difficult to operate--most use the arrow keys to navigate instead of the mouse or track ball which we use. The printing projects lack choices, although they do produce nice output. All in all, a major disappointment.

On the other hand, the Lion King 2 Activity Center program which we bought at the same time is excellent. I think that the reason for the inconsistency is that while these programs are commissioned and marketed by Disney Interactive, they are actually produced by different independent developers who apparently have a great deal of latitute in determining what goes into the finished product. Disney needs to exert more control on product definition and quality control if they want to avoid another black eye like this one.

Fun and challenging!
I can't believe anyone had anything negative to say about this game - it's GREAT!!!! It has four fun games, and each one has three levels of difficulty. The games all relate to the movie, which my son really likes. It's a bit too advanced for my 3-year-old at this point, but he can do the easiest level of the cone game (getting the cones across a street while avoiding oncoming cars), and I help him play the other games. I think when he's about five he'll be more able to play it. It's VERY educational in the sense that the games require good memory, logical thinking, and strategy, anticipating the next several moves you should make. I'm 35 years old and no dummy, but the luggage game (a series of 10 mazes) took me about 30 tries before I could win! The first few mazes were easy, but they got progressively harder, with booby traps and decoy cases. Each time you play, you have to remember which way was the right way to go in each maze, or you can get trapped. Honestly, it's a LOT of fun! The "critter corral" game is a bit like checkers. The first level is easy, level two is more challenging, and level 3 is VERY hard - again, I'm an adult, and it's taking me lots of practice to learn how to beat it! The Toy Shelf game is a fun arcade game. The only weak spots are the two art sections, but all in all, I think it's definitely worth the money for four fun, challenging games that are entertaining for kids OR adults. We got the game four days ago, and my son still asks for it immediately when he wakes up in the morning, and wants to play it three or four times a day.

Loser
My 4 year-old (who is great at playing cd games) lost interest in 10 minutes. This is a badly designed game with minimal graphics and no story. There are a few games like "print" where you click on something and it prints...you don't even get to choose the character. The cone crossing game uses the arrow keys, not the mouse. And it crashes badly on the Mac. It is very un-Mac like. Too bad, we are such great fans of the movie. But save your money here. ... Read more

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Congo drums beat out a feverish tattoo, someone just kidnapped Gary the snail, and your cursor is a spatula. Welcome to the world of SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Krabby Patty, an underwater realm that manages to combine retro hawaiiana and watery weirdness into five games that vary slightly depending on whether you cause SpongeBob to get up on the right or the wrong side of his bed.

The five games are all basic "cruise around and get things or shoot things" activities, with that surreal SpongeBob touch. For example, you'll find yourself seeking hooks baited with chunks of cheese in "Who Cut the Cheese?" and assembling Krabby Patty sandwiches in "Invasion of the Patty Snatchers." Rounding up jellyfish is the aim of "Hide N' Go Jellyfishing," learning to navigate a little speedboat through a maze is the object of "Boating School 101," and "Save Me Money" involves firing a bubble cannon at ghost pirates to defend a pile of loot. One game must be mastered to move on to the next, and completion of each reveals a long cartoon sequence that advances one of the two plots.

In the "wrong side of the bed" scenario, the evil Plankton has captured SpongeBob's pet snail Gary, and our square-panted hero must accomplish random tasks (complete the games in a certain order) to rescue his mollusk friend. In the "right side of the bed" scenario, a robotic Mr. Krabs (invented by, yes, Plankton) has stolen the secret Krabby Patty recipe, and it's up to SpongeBob to foil the plot by playing the above-mentioned games, with different characters, in a different order. Basically, this is a device to pack in more animated sequences without developing a whole new set of games. Players eventually end up building a couple of short episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants that they can view from the main menu.

The games aren't challenging, but they have a certain wacky tropical charm, thanks entirely to the fact that they're set in the wet underworld this cartoon inhabits. Fans will find Patrick the starfish, Squidward, the Chum Bucket Restaurant--every invertebrate, tiki hut, and odd exclamation ("Oh, tartar sauce!!") that makes Bikini Bottom such an oddly memorable place. No age rating given; we recommend ages 8 and older. --Anne Erickson ... Read more

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Spell BORING!
I played this at my friends house and she is 8 years old. She loves it and said it was the best game! So she begs me to play it. First of all there isn't really a challenge put to this game. Its really just a bunch of mini games that have no meaning to it. Although I didn't give it 1 star because There are 2 "mini" games that I adore! The boating school one and the who cut the cheese. But the rest are BORING! There really isn't a selection of "mini" games to choose from. It could just be that my friend was a hog and woulden't give her guest a turn. But from what I saw and the little I played it was boring. I do have Spongebob Battle for Bikini Bottom on my Playstation 2 and that is what I call a fun game! Get Battle for Bikini Bottom its way cooler!

IT'S FUN FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
I play this game alot. It's pretty fun for children to play , but when you play it for a long time it starts to get kind of boreing. You start with not many mini games because in order to get more you have to get really high scores on the other mini games. I enjoy play operation krabby patty , but not so much that I could give it five or four stars. So I gave it three.

Great game for younger kids
If your kids (like mine) are getting to an age where they've outgrown all there Elmo and Teletubbies CD-Rom games, "Operation Krabby Patty" is a good step up.

There are 2 "sides" to this game (think A side, B side). Plankton is up to his old (and predictable) tricks again, trying to steal all the ingredients for a Krabby Patty. Your first mission is to use the "Robot Krabs" to retrieve patty items, avoiding jelly fish (they reduce your time allotment)and ants (-10 points). After you'v completed three levels, you move onto the next game. Each level must be completed before moving on to the next; help Spongebob pass his driving test to receive his boating license, catch jellyfish with Sandy and SB, ride the fishing lures to collect cheese with Patrick, and help Mr. Krabs by shooting would-be thieving pirates with bubbles in "Save Me Money!". Then, the "B" side offers the same games, it just switches aroung the characters playing it. With each level you complete, you can watch a little "movie"- that is, a 3 minute cartoon about Plankton's plot.

I've read other people's comments that this CD ruined their computer system, but ours was fine. The only complaint I have is that certain visuals that appeared for the first 5-6 games no longer show up now, which makes no sense. Also, if you have a joystick connected to your PC, remove it before playing OKP. When ours was plugged in, the spatula pointer kept floating to the top and was impossible to control. After we removed the joystick, it was fine. Fun game for younger kids, perhaps not challenging enough for teens.

Ok game...not sure if it's worth it.
A friend let my siblings and I borrow this game. I was so excited because SpongeBob is one of my fave shows! I started playing it and it was kinda fun, but then it got pretty boring. The levels were kinda hard to beat, even though I did beat one so far, and it was kinda zzzzzzzz after a while. I wouldn't recommend it, although some kids 10 and under may enjoy it.

Sponge cleans things up.
As cartoons become more perverted, (adult oriented) it's refreshing to see sponge bob, safe for kids and quite funny. I loved cartoons as a kid, but cartoons seem to have become the domain of tacky adult entertainment of late. Rarely a gem in the rough like sponge bob on t.v., or Dewdboy.com on the internet can be found, but they are losing to the corporate sex industry.
We can do better for kids, people, support the good things, please! ... Read more

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Sinister aliens are homing in on Retroville, but Jimmy Neutron has bigger problems than a mere off-world invasion. The deadline for the science fair is approaching, and he hasn't yet completed his state-of-the-art teleportation device.

Based on the well-known Nickelodeon characters, Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius is a first-person role-playing game appropriate for children ages 7 and older. As Jimmy attempts to put together his teleport invention, he stumbles over other, completed projects. Each find allows players to build on Jimmy's abilities. The inventions, from the flying jetpack to the remote control for Jimmy's robot dog Goddard, come with a tutorial that outlines their applications. Finding and studying old inventions is only a means to an end, though. Players must help Jimmy complete a lengthy series of objectives that will eventually lead to the completion of the science fair project.

Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius is a definite winner. Its objectives are varied and easily satisfied, providing a story line that moves along briskly. Action sequences pop up at various points during play; in one, for example, Jimmy converts Goddard to a flying scooter and races a skateboard-riding classmate. Game objectives are posted in the corner of the screen to keep players on task, and the animations are big, bright, and appealing. There is no getting lost in Retroville.

That said, the game does have a few quirks. Navigating Jimmy when he is on foot is tiresome, and while the scooter moves more quickly and smoothly, it is far too easy to bump into objects that cause him to dismount. (Moving to a new area of the game map also resets Jimmy to walking mode.) Additionally, though most of the game instructions are verbal, there are some textual clues and cues, making the game less accessible to those new to reading.

Even so, Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius offers terrific entertainment: a pleasing story, good visuals, and a nice mix of challenges. With plenty of humor and adventure in the mix, this program is sure to please kids whether they are already Jimmy Neutron fans or are new to the boy genius and his world. (Ages 7 and older) --Alyx Dellamonica ... Read more

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eye,Love,Jimmy!!!
I got this game from my grandma and grandpa at a christmas party I started playing with it,it was the best game I have played on the whole planet!!! Don't waist your money on other games this is sure to be the greatest!Here are some Pros: over 8 different items you can find and use! Control Goddard now like you cant in the other Jimmy Neutron games! Complete different puzzles and race against Nick in the school and the dirt bike trail! After you get an item practice using it in the practice mode! Here is only one con (because there only is one)It can be a little tough to control Jimmy.

Lots of fun!
My nephew and niece loved this game! It's a lot of fun to play and isn't too easy or too hard.

Waste of money
My 5 year old finds this game extremely frustrating. It takes forever to load a saved game, the graphics are cheesy, and it's hard to maneuver Jimmy around. Surely they could have come up with something better than this.

Great if you have a 3d Graphics Card
My Son had anticipated this arrival of this game for weeks. His anticipation faded to frustration as we tried to load the game.
I have an older Win 95 PC with lots of memory and Ram. THIS GAME REQUIRES A 3D GRAPHICS CARD. This is not mentioned anywhere except inside the instruction manual. The software mode which is reccomended is very slow and the motion is very jerky. If you want this game make sure you have a 3D graphisc card. We will wait to get the Play station 2 version of this game.

The Best For Little Boys
My son absolutely loves this game.
He is four years old and can sit and play for hours. ... Read more

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Kids who don't want to leave the Cretaceous period--as depicted in Disney's thundering Dinosaur film--will thrill at this whimsical Activity Center, created by the same company that made the movie. Graced with snippets of evocative music, animation, and voice talent from the film, this CD-ROM has great ambiance throughout, whether you're playing simple arcade games or spending long moments picking out a unique tail and roar for your hand-built dinosaur.

As you'd imagine, much of the film's personality is echoed here. You'll see the same moody prehistoric habitats, the same eye-popping dinosaur animations, the same stupid lemur jokes, and the same absence of scientific veracity. If you want a truly educational software program about dinosaurs, you'll have to look elsewhere (try the Magic School Bus or Dorling Kindersley CD-ROMs for true facts). With this program, you'll instead get loads of imagery, drama, and hypnotic games and activities rife with snarling Carnotaurs and Velociraptors.

There are five areas to explore in this CD-ROM: one cool puzzle-making activity that allows you to construct a dinosaur all the way down to its exact roar, one neat chesslike strategy game that pits carnivorous dinos against their vegetarian brethren, and three hypnotic games that don't offer much beyond compulsive multilevel arcade play. It's hard to figure out whom the ironic Dating Game-style "Lemur Love Match" is meant to appeal to, yet in all other cases, the games (no matter how basic) are so well stocked with massive, rumbling reptiles that any layman dinosaur fan is going to find them perfectly satisfying. (Ages 5 and older) --Jean Lenihan ... Read more

Reviews (5)

typical Disney: looks good, no substance
This disk has very little to recommend it. It's little more than a collection of dinosaur-themed games -- and pretty uninteresting (and annoying) games at that. Nor is there any educational content to speak of. My six-year-old son lost interest in it after about 10 minutes.

My 5 year old son loves this game!
This game has been well worth the [money] I paid when the game first came out! My 5-year-old son is a dinosaur fanatic and has logged hours and hours on this game over the past year! His favorite game is Colosol Fossil Face Off, a chess type game where the heros of the movie "Face Off" against the villainous meat eaters! Great game for developing strategies!

The software is easy to maneuver through and the Arcade-style games are both entertaining and challenging with some games offering up to 100 different levels!

I will agree that this game is a waste of money if you have an older system! We had several problems when we first bought the game, but have since updated our system and now have NO PROBLEMS at all!

Hours of Fun
My daughter is five and she loves this game. She first borrowed
it from the neighbor boy who is seven. I am embarrassed to say,
she played for four hours straight. She did not want to stop
even to eat. She has several other games she likes, such as
Adiboo, Barbie, Freddie the Fish, but this one realy holds her attention. Now I limit her computer time.

NOT ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE
I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THIS GAME. THE GRAPHICS ARE NOT PART OF THE GAMES THEMSELVES,THEY ARE ONLY AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEGMENT.
BE AWARE THOUGH, THIS GAME TAKE UP ALOT OF SPACE FOR ANYONE WITH AN OLDER SYSTEM. THE ONLY PART MY 5 YEAR OLD SON ENJOYS IS THE DINOSAUR BUILDING GAME.

DISNEYS DINOSUAR ACTIVITY CENTER
FUN, EXCITING, EDUCATIONAL GAME, THE GRAPHICS ARE FANTASTIC,LOTS OF FUN FOR MY 8 YEAR OLD, ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

With tons of spelling and vocabulary words and silly pictures to click on, Arthur's Teacher Trouble introduces kids to the Spanish language with the help of their favorite aardvark. This interactive storybook form introduces us to Mr. Ratburn, Arthur's new teacher, as he advances to the finals of a spelling bee, trying to win an elusive trophy.

The 24-pagestory can be read aloud with no computer skills needed beyondclicking on the arrow at the bottom of the page and at the start of thestory. (Parents or older children can choose whether the story will be readin Spanish or English.) For children with slightly more advanced mouseskills, every scene has multiple points that can be clicked on for hilariousthings to happen--you never know what you might find lurking in the trashcan! With the graphics so true to the original books' satisfying amount ofvocabulary-related activities, this award-winning storybook is bound to be abig hit with any Arthur fan. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Marc Brown creates the Arthur adventure, Arthur's Teacher Trouble with a moral in mind. Also it proves that if you work hard and give it your all, you'll be more successful. The book is told for children to understand that a little hard work gets you somewhere. With no effort at all, you won't come out with your best.

Arthur gets stuck with a hard teacher. The teacher starts out tough on the students, assigning homework right away. Arthur isn't very confident in himself and isn't used to the work and extra effort that he has to give to 3rd grade. With all of his hard work he actually gets awarded with something even better...and by reading this book you'll be sure to find out!

Arthur is my favorite character in this particular Arthur book. He isn't very confident in himself, but we all relate to that. And in the end we sometimes get surprised by unexpected turns.

Neat!
This game is great for young computer-users! Each page has at least 15 "interactions" -- i.e. clicking on the salt shakers in the kitchen makes them dance. The story can read itself to you are you can read it silently. Even clicking on one word makes the computer say it. Great for children just learning to read. However, using it TOO many times can get tiring...after all, it is just a computerized book. Great value for the money!

I learned from Arthur's Teacher Trouble.
I learned to do my best, but that if my best isn't better than everyone else's best, it is okay. ... Read more