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Great starter game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 42 / 44
Date: May 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game as well as many others for my 6 year old. This game is terrific for a starter game. Dora doesn't "die". She can start again over and over without dropping back any levels. It really helps keep the frustration to a minimum when learning to maneuver the controls. She really loves this game and mom likes to play it too. The levels do get increasingly more difficult but not too hard for a young child until you get to the RainForest with "climbing vines". Mom tried at least a dozen times and could not successfully get Boots to jump and climb across all vines needed.

Great game for the younger players

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 35 / 35
Date: January 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my daughter as a Christmas present. Both of us absolutely love it. My daughter turned 4 in October and this game is easy enough to play that she is able to truly enjoy it. Out of the 3 games she received for Christmas, this is the only one she plays regularly.

As for me, I took the time to play it so that I understood the rules and how to play so that I could better explain it to her. Even in that trial game, I really enjoyed myself. When ever you make a mistake, instead of "dying" you simply go back to a specific place in the game that you have already passed. You never have to start all over again, no matter how many times you mess up. In addition, the game is set up by levels and after the completion of a level you receive a password so that you can resume play at a later time from the new level.

If you and your child enjoy watching Dora the Explorer, you will definately love this game. Just be advised, that older children may be disappointed as it is an easy game to play. I would recommend this for children 4-6.

Mom of 2 gamers Love this game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 31 / 31
Date: December 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

My (almost 5 year old) daughter LOVES this game and so do her father and I! I sat for a bit and played and I have to say, its a great game. My daughter loves playing it and I think the best part is, she can make a mistake and start over at a certain point...but she never "dies". With littler children, it gets frustrating when they "die" and have to start over.

The educational value I put at 4 because it really isn't except using spanish words in some parts.

The graphics however are awesome. It looks EXACTLY like the show in the still shots and the gaming part is VERY close. Closer than I've ever seen in any other game.

This is by far the best game I've found for my daughter yet.

This is a must buy. (For any Dora-lover or parent with younger gaming children)

Dora gameboy -- not for little ones

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 29 / 33
Date: December 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this for my 4 year old, incorrectly assuming that since Dora is a show aimed at preschoolers/young school-agers that this game would be easy. It is not. In fact it took me (a 30-something adult) nearly 6 hours to complete the whole game. It is very challenging, requiring Dora to climb trees and leap over water - which much be done with precision or you will fall, and avoid smakes, bats, crocodiles, crabs and rainstorms. At each of Dora's stops (and there are 7 or so) on her way to Treasure Island, she must complete 3 different searches. There are over 25 different searches that you must complete; at Treasure Island you must go through another 3-5 searches before getting to the treasure. Dora must also access the backpack and use certain objects to help her -- or she will be sent back to start over. My 7.5 year old was also frustrated with this game. Don't think this one was a good choice...

Great for younger players

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 21
Date: October 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game along with my children's first game system, a Gameboy Advance SP. Their ages are 3, 5, and 6. Each of them LOVES this game. Dora's character never dies, you just get set back slightly in the game which is perfect for starters.

The levels do get progressively harder which has kept my 6-year-old interested while my 3-year-old plays the first level over and over.

Mikayla's Mom

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: October 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a wonderful game for any Dora fan. My 4 year old just loves it and can't seem to put it down for very long. I'm not sure what the problem is with the other reviews, but my daughter has no problem playing this game. It has made long car rides very enjoyable!

Great Game for even a 3 Year Old!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: January 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

We bought our daughter a Gameboy Advance SP for Christmas 2003, and she had just turned 3. We bought several games to go with it, such as "Spirit", "Nemo", and "Muppets-On With the Show". But the Dora game is the best, she played all the way through with very little difficulty and only asked for help a couple times, I was impressed! Nemo is pretty good for her, but she has only mastered two of it's levels, but this one is just amazing and keeps her interested for a very long time. If you're looking for games for your 3 year old, like I am, this one is definitely the one. If you have any suggestions for other games that I can buy for my 3 year old, please e-mail me!
(kbarton@semo.net)

Little Ones Beware

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: May 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I did my homework and read the reviews others wrote about Dora Explorer - The Search for Pirates Pig Treasure. I must say they were right on! When I brought the game home for by just turned 5 year old son his comment was - That's a baby game! We sat down and I explained that if he could get past the 5th or 6th level I would buy him a better game. He has been enthralled ever since! It's not a macho boys game. There is no killing, hitting, or weird characters. It's a simple game that a 5 year old can master with limited help from Mom and Dad! Buy this one for your younger child and don't worry about the "image". Oh, my 8 year old daughter keeps trying to "borrow" it as well.

Perfect game for toddlers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: September 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for my daughters 3rd birthday along with game boy advance. I am so happy, I chose this game, it is perfect for her age. I thought she would have problems with it b/c of her age, but she could play with it by herself. Dora never dies, that's a plus, b/c she never has to start over with the whole game. She plays it all the time. I recomend this game for every toddlers first video game.

Great Game for Younger Players

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: February 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

It is hard to find games for 4 year olds just learning how to use GBA. This is a great game for them - it is challenging, and at some points difficult - but like other reviewers have said you don't "die" so you just back up a bit to continue. My 4 1/2 year old got this alongwith 2 other games for Christmas and this is the only one she consistently plays. I wish there were more choices for the little little gamers.

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