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Big problems with this game.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: September 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is getting a very high rating by reviewers. Problem is, the reviews shown are NOT for this game! Many reviews are talking about teaching typing, coloring dalmations, etc. None of that applies to The Emperor's New Groove. There apparently are other versions of "Activity Centers", and reviews shown are for them.

Emperor's New Groove doesn't run on Windows XP, not even in compatability mode. I downloaded the patch required, and parts run, but not all. And the parts that run are very dull for anyone over about the age of 4. I got the game for our 6 year old, and it's not in the slightest bit challenging or entertaining. One of the game sections won't run at all, even with the patch. Even if this game ran perfectly, it would bore a normal 5 yr. old, so I can't imagine how they rated it for up to age 8.

I don't think Amazon should be selling this. Come on, how many people haven't ugraded since Windows 98? The only kids who would enjoy this game probably live in a third world country where computers and possibily electricity are novel inventions. Amazon and/or Disney should check into donating the games they have left.

Good, but only up to Win98

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: October 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I got this for my children and it seemed great. Very shortly thereafter I retired the old PC they were using and upgraded (to a PIII 500) so I could safely give them limeted Internet access. Part of that upgrade was to use Win2K Pro for web security. None of their Disney CDs are compatible above Win98. Good software but incompatible in the new millenium. "Disney... surely you can do better than this." (And please do.)

YAY!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love it! The best part in this game is the coloring studio. The dalmatians look good if you put more spots on them or black. This needs a sequel, only it will let you draw spots on the puppies.

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This is the best...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: July 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is the best typing program ever!! I loved that they used Timon and Pumbaa. It was so fun and entertaining for us kids, well still teaching us. I learned to type in a week or two because I could not stop playing it, it was so fun!!

Great...if you can get it to work

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Excellent program. Fun, and kids actually LEARN! However, it's full of bugs - no pun intended. It is a big disappointment when it doesn't work.

THIS PROGRAM WORKS IF YOU GET THE PATCH

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: July 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

My wife (Ettin Cub) wrote a review today and was a little unfair. If you go to the Disney Interactive website you can download a patch for free which will resolve any issues the program may have with windows XP.
That said, it's an excellent program. Our children are begging to play, and are getting to be almost as fast as typing as we are. Well, maybe not as fast as I am.

Doesn't work for XP, but nice program

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: January 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I couldn't get it to run at all in XP, but I have Windows 95 installed within Windows XP, and this game ran well in Windows 95. Beautiful graphics. The typing bores my 5 year old very quickly, but I encourage him to work on it with the promise of a reward. So far he is only in the beginning, and there is only one game to play (besides the standard drill). I think there will be more games available as he progresses. If you can't downgrade easily, however, this game is probably not worth buying.

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Typing with Timon & Pumbaa

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: January 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for classroom work for kids from 5yrs to 12yrs. I was VERY pleased with the combination of practice and fun games. What impressed me most about it, particularly after trying out other typing software, is how well it adjusts the games to the child's level. Yes, supervision is always required to ensure they're not looking at their hands or just bashing keys, and I've heard my share of groans when another page of text comes on instead of the game, but that's to be expected. Excellent game which I intend to purchase for my own child!

Unhappy

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 11 / 20
Date: November 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have had a terrible time getting this program to run. It constantly shuts down or comes up with errors. It was a total waste of money as far as I am concerned.

Great game, tons of fun!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 13
Date: September 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game includes four fun-filled levels. It's great for kids of all ages. But I am sorry that it is SO difficult to find in stores. I recomend this item to anyone who is looking for a very, very fun learn to type game for children.

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