Curious George

by Namco

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000EI3U0A
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,235 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unmitigated disaster of a game, March 25, 2006

By 

Gadget Guy "electronics_fan" (Marblehead, MA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Curious George (Video Game)

All I can say is wow... This game fails on so many fronts it's scary. I'm the guy that friends and family call to get help with computer problems and let me just say that getting this game installed on a PC was a MAJOR challenge for me.

Problem 1. This game is on a DVD - not a CD-ROM like 100% of the other under 8 years old kids games we own. So - it can't be played on my kid's PC - it had to be installed on Mom and Dad's PC.

Problem 2. The installation process takes forever. The copy protection is draconian - it requires a loooong key. Then, when you initially try to run the software, the copy protection software pops up and forces a computer reboot. After that, the copy protection software starts EVERY time you want to run the game. Initially, the copy protection software said my key was incorrect and crashed my PC. After rebooting, the game inexplicably started... Overall, I ran through 15-20 minutes of installation issues before it finally ran. You know how fun this is while your children "patiently" wait.

Problem 3. The game controls are a joke. You need to be an octapus to get George to move. What where these guys possibly thinking? Even thought the keyboard controls are listed under the options menu, you can't change them. So my kids are left having to use A, S, W, D, spacebar, etc, etc to run this game. Unbeleiveble.

Stay away from this game - it's an absolute disaster on all counts. As I type this my kids are calling me for help (repeatedly) just to use the game.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware the requirements!, March 2, 2006

By 

Debbie (Manalapan, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Curious George (Video Game)

I can't recommend this game...because my kids can't play it. It has a specific video card requirement that apparently my children's new PC does not have (according to Namco) - and of course since it's been opened it cannot be returned. I understand reading the requirements and being aware of your processor speed, your RAM, OS, etc., but what average consumer goes into a store aware of video card driver compatibilities?

The company's response? Get a better video card. I'll stick to Xbox from now on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't take a chance!!, January 22, 2007

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Chicapez (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Curious George (Video Game)

If you make the mistake of buying this game and want to return it...good luck! The Factory Depot told me it's "non re-retunable." Thank goodness for Amazon's awesome customer service. They covered it under their A to Z Guarantee policy.