Customer Reviews

Curious George

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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.

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.

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.

I was fortunate enough to install CG on my computer. Even on a computer that met the necessary requirements (make sure you have a compatible video card), the game was tricky to install. After installation, you have to put up with lame copy protection (you have to enter a 20 character key, which is obnoxious). The game is visually pleasing, but it is extremely difficult for a young child, if not an adult, to play. Controlling the game with a keyboard requires a level of dexterity that most young kids lack (my 5 year old computer-literate son really struggled using the keyboard). If you play the game with a gamepad, there are no camera controls associated with the gamepad, so you end up with really weird camera angles which makes the game unnecessarily difficult to play. Although the movie targeted very young audiences, this game is really not made for young children (less than age 5). Please remember that this is strictly an action/role playing game with little educational value (unlike the educational CG games). The level of dexterity and computer use skills required to play this game are usually not found kids less than 5. Therefore, think twice before buying this game for a very young child.

When I installed the game I noticed that it installed StarForce copy protection software along with it. Needless to say, I have had to replace my DVD/CD-Rom drive and reformat my hard-drive. I now know to stay clear of software containing StarForce.

The game itself isn't so hot either. I made it about a third of the way through before I was stuck in a loop and unable to continue. Steer clear!

My 5 year old son and I have played this game numerous times. WHile the graphics are quite impressive and the concept very cool....It does have some major issues. (For e.g. unable to change the controls on the keyboard, unable to save your current progress so one has to start from ground zero everytime you quit, unable to get past one jungle scene...we have tried everything and cannot get past a certain vine jump....we are unable to access the other levels so the game is virtually useless past a certain point.) There is no help options...DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS GAME IN ITS CURRENT STATE.

I wish I had seen these before loading this game. Way to dificult for my six year old to play, or even for an adult. Very frustrating to say the least -- stay away from this game.

I bought this for my son at a department store last week and could NOT get it to run. The screen kept saying "can't support" something about "pipes". My son's computer is new--we just bought it last year. I tried to install it on MY computer, and it took forever...so I just stopped the process.

We took it back to the store and got the PS2 version, instead. Yes, the PS2 version is double the prices but it's WORTH it. Judging from the complexity of the PS2 game, I can't imagine how a child (or adult!) would find navigating this game on a PC any fun at all...especially having to use a variety of keys just to move around.

I can't comment on the game itself because I couldn't open it! However, my review of the PS2 Curious George game is here on Amazon.

I had the same problem with Curious George as the above reviewer. It will only load 1/2 in my brand new computer.
However, I work with computers and made sure this new computer had a really good video card when I ordered it. ALL other games I have work except Curious George. So apparently this game only works with some specific video card, which is ridiculous. MOST consumers wouldn't know that. Why not make it compatible with most video cards of a certain speed? Fortunately I was able to return the game for an in-store credit, but most people won't be so lucky.

I have never before posted a negative review of a product, but felt compelled to do so after my experiences with this "product."

I gave this game as a birthday gift to my young nephew, but his parents were unable to make it run on their BRAND NEW HP laptop (running Windows 7). I helped them uninstall and re-install the software several times, but no luck; still got the same "Starforce" error messages.
Foolishly, I then tried to load the software on my own Dell laptop (also running Windows 7). The result? System crashed, and my computer would no longer boot. I had to run system restore to get this horrible program off my computer and recover my original configuration.

I should have Googled "Starforce" before trying to load this MALWARE on my own PC. Apparently I'm not alone in having problems with Starforce

As for th game itself; I can't comment on how good it is, since I haven't been able to make it run.