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Very difficult for a child's game!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am an adult and I was having trouble with this one. My child and I had a ton of trouble with this game. Could not find a gas can anywhere which is an item that was needed. We found the homework assignment, but that was the extent of that. Then we were lost! Shame as this was a cute game with nice graphics and all. Should have had hints in the game. Very limited in where your child could go with putt-putt.

Confusing - Nonsense

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

We've played other Putt-Putt games, but for some reason, Travels Through Time is not only confusing to my 5-yr old child, but he has no interest in it. This is the kid who plays Freddi Fish over and over and over, same with Pajama Sam. Maybe it's for an older child, but I'd still not recommend it. I think the whole game is nonsense.

Over many preschoolers' heads...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 20 / 20
Date: July 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Of course, I am the odd one out here, but I was very disappointed in this game. After reading the reviews here and at Children's Software Review, we bought this game for our 3 yr. old (now almost 4). Although he finds parts of this game enjoyable, it has a very complex storyline and subject matter for young children. The activities are interesting, some more challenging than others, which is probably what keeps the children so interested.

Children are expected to help Putt Putt the car travel throughout different time periods (Medieval, Old West, Futuristic City). Along the way, they will encounter different "puzzles." Children must explore the game and find different hidden items in order to solve the puzzles and advance in the game. Some of the puzzles are wonderful thinking activities, while others are simply puzzling, even to grownups.

Because of the advanced storyline (dealing with time travel through past, present, and future), I would not give this game my highest recommendations. There are too many references to particular years and ages that just won't compute with the little guys. Also, this is not an easy game for the youngest preschoolers to use without a lot of guidance and suggestions from a gownup, so be prepared to sit alongside your child while s/he plays (which is what we should be doing anyway, right?). If you are looking for a similar game that is more developmentally appropriate, I highly recommend Ollo and the Sunny Valley Fair, a very well put-together game.

Putt-Putt Travels Through Time

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I'm StoryMaker and I am reviewing Putt-Putt TTT! First, we made Action Peps, many pep-like dogs (Pep is also one, but we ussaly call him Regular Pep) and there are Mean Action Putt-Putts (Regular Putt-Putt is good though). This game used to be complex (like other reviews mention) but now we've learned all the answers and it's a bit boring, but there are fun games in most places! I'm not saying them cuz my last review had a [...] bug. And in the castle times you need to put the wheel back on Woodword but you must click the wheel once to do it! Some kids would think you needed to use a tool. It's confusing. But this is a good game, maybe not good for under 6 according to other reviews. Signed, StoryMaker. "Gotta trust the kid's review!" PS: Putt-Putt Circus isn't as fun. It dosen't change.

A "save" feature would have been nice!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In this game, Putt-Putt the car has to find his four items that have accidentally been sent to different eras in time. It's a friendly game with no "bad guys" or tense situations, but as other reviewers have pointed out, it seems quite difficult for the age range listed. The four items you have to collect can take some time to acquire, which made the lack of a save feature very frustrating-- especially since the game does have a "randomizing" feature that lets the items be hidden in several locations. I remember well the time my five-year-old daughter had found three of the items and only needed the last one to win (she had never won the game) and we had to leave for a weekend trip, so the game had to go off. Since there is no way to save the game, it has to be done all in one shot which is unrealistic to expect-- plus the child has to start at the beginning each time and have the long and un-skippable conversation with Firebird, etc.

She eventually did complete the game and replays it from time to time, but there's just no excuse not to be able to save in a game like this. All games should have this feature! Hopefully if the games are re-released, they will fix this.

A litte harder than the other Putt-Putts

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 19 / 19
Date: September 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

My 2 1/2 year old son immediately became enthralled with Putt-Putt Saves and Zoo and Putt-Putt Enters the Race. They are attractive, have lively music, voice, and characters, teach valuable problem solving skills, and best of all...keep the attention of a toddler! He is pretty active, but will sit for up to 20 minutes at a time working Putt-Putt through his various activities and tasks. Putt-Putt Travels Through Time has the same high-quality graphics, but is a little tougher. Even I can't figure out all the processes you have to go through sometimes, as the scenarios change from play to play. More appropriate for the 5-8 year old, I believe. At 3, he usually gets frustrated with this one before he finishes the game.

fun software for older little kids

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: November 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If your child has played beginning software like JumpStart and is ready to move on to more advanced gameplay, Humongous Entertainment's Putt-Putt series (and Freddi Fish and Pajama Sam, as well) are an excellent choice. These titles take the cognitive tasks up a notch as children must accumulate specific items, navigate a number of locations, and use their problem-solving skills to help their friends and achieve larger goals. Along the way, kind and gentle Putt-Putt and his dog Pep will meet a number of nice characters, visit a variety of interesting locations and play games as they complete the larger tasks.

In Putt-Putt Travels in Time, the overarching goal is to collect the items that have been sucked into a malfunctioning time machine, but along the way he will perform a variety of smaller tasks. I would rate this specific game a little lower than the other Putt-Putt titles because it is more complex and harder to follow, as the events take place in different tunnels -- prehistory, the Old West, a medieval castle and the future. This title may be more appropriate for the older kids in the suggested age range of 3-8 years old.

This is a still a fun game in a great series. We have 5 Putt-Putt titles and enjoy them all.

Fun and entertaining

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My kids enjoy this game. It keeps them busy for at least an hour.

My Daughter love Putt Putt

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: August 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was looking for games to help my daughter learn to use the computer, and that was fun. Of course my daughter is 8 years old now, but at the time she was around 5. The graphics are cartoonist and it really appealed to my daughter. It was challenging but not too hard for her to understand. The interface was very easy since all she had to do is click items and move them to these little bubbles at the bottom of the screen. This was not her first Putt Putt game, but because she enjoyed her first one I had to get more. I even enjoyed playing it the first time. I highly recommend it along with other humongous games.

Another Winner!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: April 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is another winning game from Humongous Entertainment! My girls are 4 & 3 and will sit for hours to play these games. This one takes a little more thought as you go from one era in time to another - but teaches so much! Don't tell your kids that they are learning something tho, cuz they'll never know with all the fun they are having! I highly recommend this game & all of the Humongous games! Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam, Spy fox - all worth the money!! press F1 key to get hints on the game play!

1smileycat :-)

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