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This game is NOT for a child!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is so hard for my youngster that he has gotten bored with it after only a short while. There are no real cheats for this game and there is NO easy mode. If your child wasn't born a gammer don't get it.. I did write to the company complaining about this game because it is marketed for small children but is too difficult for them to play.. They could care less! I won't buy another scooby doo game.

Wanted to love it, but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: April 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The truth is, this game is just way to hard for those of us who are not natural born game players. I bought this game for my 4 year old and thought he could learn to play and I would just help him as needed.. instead, I promise you, you will find yourself on the floor with control in hand and 4 year-old cheering you on. (
The point of the game is that the mastermind - up to no good, has kidnapped the rest of the gang, leaving Scooby to search the mansion and grounds for them, while collecting Scooby Snacks along the way. (...) Supposedly, when you get to the end of the game, you will have the whole gang together and the identity of the mastermind will be revealed- but at this point, I really just wish somebody would tell me who the mastermind is and get it over with.
The game is not for the very young to play- though they seem to love watching it played. One of my biggest complaints is the total absence of directions for people who have never played games before. I didn't know the first thing about video games before I played this for the first time- and I almost didn't have the patience to learn. I would recommend the newer Scooby game Mystery Mayhem for the younger ones. They seem to have listened to complaints from this game and have made the new one much easier for new game players.
Good luck-

Challenging and definately not for kids

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My husband bought me this for Christmas. I LOVE Scooby Doo, but find this game very challenging. I am by no means a game player and was looking for something to keep my interest, but at times this game gets so hard that I become frustrated and just want to get to a place to save the game. It stinks that you have to "complete" the level before you save. The sound effects are wonderful, but if at 20something woman has difficulty playing the game...imagine what the 5, 6, 7 year olds would be like.

definitely not for younger kids...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Neither our 5 year old or 4 year old can beat this game. They have spent quite a bit of time trying to beat it, but eventually scream for me to come in and play it. I can't even beat this darn thing, and I consider myself a fairly good Xboxer. It's way too hard for the younger group, unless they are absolutely a whiz. I'm sure I could eventually beat it, but it can get confusing as to where you need to go or where you're at. It's one game that I constantly try to hide...

Good game but a bit frustrating....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 16
Date: September 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

A great game overall for every scooby-doo fan.

The game is fun at first but then gets frustrating in some levels where you have to jump on platforms without falling into the water. When you do so, you need to start over at the beginning of the level....

Otherwise, the graphics are superb, the sound effects are great, and there are a lot of funny moments in the game.

If you don't own this- buy it!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

We purchased this game because of our little boy likes Scooby doo. Our son likes to try to play it, he can move Scooby doo around and get scooby to eat scooby snacks but its way too hard for him to actually play and understand this game, although he is almost 4. It is a fun game and my husband and I take turns at it, when one of us gets frustrated with it, the other one will take over and try to get past that stage. Its got a ton of levels, lots of little cartoon clips and you can collect cartoon clips and watch a full length cartoon- very neat! We have'nt gotten 1/2 way with the game yet, but its fun to watch the cartoon clips and all the original monsters are in it. You can collect the monster coins and go into a gallery and see them where they tell you fun facts about Scooby Doo and the Mystery gang. Its a really fun game- it is too hard for little kids, but its fun for them to watch and to try it out and its great for the older kids and parents to play.

Fun but a little challenging for small kids

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for my 5 year old son. He loves to watch me play the game because it is a little too difficult for him. The graphics are great, and the sound track/effects are classic Scooby Doo. We do share the controller on some of the easier parts, but for the most part daddy is playing the game. Some of the run/jump combinations are killers, especially the level in the mansion when you are trying to jump/bounce up the steps that turn smooth after the first time you enter the room. Overall, good game for slightly older kids or an adult.

A bit challenging but fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: October 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I thought this game was pretty challenging but fun and a lot of laughs... You would need to research game tips to get further but it is a great game...

A little too difficult for "Everyone" to play

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The "E" rating may mean it's appropriate for everyone to watch, but it certainly doesn't mean everyone can play it. My 6 year old wanted this game but now hardly ever plays it because it's so difficult. If they're going to make games for kids (this, and Nemo, for instance) they should make them playable for kids.

very diffucult in first level

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

we bought this game for our 6 yr old daught for xbox even though she has gamecube brand new! i even had a hard time trying to open the first magnifying glass to get the springs when you first enter the house. fun ---but boy its hard

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