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sadly disappointed
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 21
Date: March 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User
I bought this CD for my seven year old son with hopes that it would be a positive addition to his education. I was sadly disappointed to find that it was violent, dark, and depressing. I do not believe that teaching children to be violent and aggressive is in the best interests of anyone. We must learn to share the Earth with all living beings.
Problematic
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User
It is suppose to be a great game, but there was a hitch during installation & so far we have not been able to install it!
Doesn't Work
2
Rating: 2,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User
I consider myself computer savvy, but I could not get this game to work.
The system requirements match, I have Windows XP. The installation was completed without problem, but the game would not play. I really wanted to children to use this game, the reviews are so positive; I really think it's a shame.
Software Customer support from the Learning Company is nearly non-existent, and then they tell us to contact another company that I wasn't able to contact either because in the process of getting a customer support ticket, their registration page would not let me get past the mailing address field.
What a shame.
Zoombinis Logical Disaster
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User
Sad to say, that after playing "Email-Tag" with the vendor and continually trying everything advised to me, I still couldn't get this game to work. I also have XP and eventhough I set the compatibility mode to one of the younger windows versions, windows shut down on me and I wasn't able to get the disc out of the driver. To retrieve the disc I had to restart my computer. What a disaster! I am just glad I didn't pay major bucks.
It stays with you forever
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User
My parents bought this game for us kids for Christmas. I was 10 then and still remember it like it was yesterday. With all the Technology kids have these days, the only game I want my kids playing on the computer is Zoombinis. It is so fun and you don't even know you are memorizing and learning. The ages say 8 and up, but my 5 year old loves it. My 2 year old loves the music and colorful activities. This is a must have game and will stick with you forever.
Bummer
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User
Other reviewers warned this game might not be compatible with my newer PC. However the description and the packaging plainly state it is compatible for Windows XP. After installing the game, when we clicked on it to start, my computer froze and I had to re-boot. I must have installed and un-installed this game 5 times not to mention all the times I had to totally shut down the system. I've finally given up. Very disappointed. I bought this for my granddaughter and had hoped that it would help improve her math skills.
Not able to install
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User
The manufacturer evidently doesn't offer support for this product, and the company that they referred us to is hard to reach / get help from.
What a disappointed product!
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User
I wish I have read these 1 star comments before I purchase this CD. I received 2001 version (have they ever updated?). It doesn't work on my 2004 (XP) computer. After installing, I click "play", it ruined my computer setting and disappeared. I tried to uninstall and install again, nothing changes. I have to return the CD. It is really disappointed experience.
Out of Date
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User
Greatly disappointed with this product. Purchased along with Gizmos and Gadgets. Neither one of these programs would run on my Computer System.
Must be seriously behind the current windows!! Not worth returning hassle.
very fun
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User
very very fun game u should totally buy it!! not only for your kids but for u!!
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