Dora the Explorer: Animal Adventures

by Atari

Product Features

• First game to feature DoraÆs cousin, Diego (who can talk to the animals!)
• Jukebox for kids to choose their favorite Dora songs
• English and Spanish counting activities
• Star catching activities just like on the TV series
• Three levels of learning

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009EFYM
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 12, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,917 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #28 in Software > Children's Software > Thinking & Problem Solving
  • #77 in Software > Children's Software > Foreign Language
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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This new Dora jungle adventure is a disappointment, with activities that are limited and repetitive. Children are asked to find hidden animals for their field journals, where they can use the animals to decorate different habitats. There's also some obstacle courses, a matching game and an animal feeding activity. The activities have three levels, but sometimes there still not enough challenge. It would have been great to incorporate real photos and videos of real animals instead of relying solely on animation. Additional content includes several Dora song videos, but unfortunately that's about all this program has to offer. Developed for Atari by Stunt Puppy.Copyright © 2001 Children's Software Revue

Product Description

In Dora The Explorer: Animal Adventures, you'll have a great time with Dora and her cousin Diego, as they takes an increidble journey into the world of animals!

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dora the Explorer Animal Adventures, January 23, 2006

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Scott Knece "LPN" (Circleville, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dora the Explorer: Animal Adventures (CD-ROM)

Software is poor, tried on 3 different computers the cd won't run on any of them. Atari must know about the problem because the web site list what the computer does, but no solution to the problem. Its a waste of time and money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not WORK!!!!, July 17, 2006

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J. Alexander - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dora the Explorer: Animal Adventures (CD-ROM)

We are now on our 2nd disc and both did not work in my computer which is just a few years old. Never had a problem with any other software. Stay away from this game!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adventures Await!, October 9, 2005

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History_of_Art_Geek (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dora the Explorer: Animal Adventures (CD-ROM)

Dora the Explorer Animal Adventures makes an excellent beginner game. The characters speak slowly, and the instructions are thorough, in my opinion probably a too comprehensive. For instance, after you sign-in, the characters introduce themselves, and they explain about the big storm. It takes them 2 long minutes! That's a lot of time. I've found it's easier for this age group to listen to short explanations, so they can get on with game. If they're having problems, further instruction is always welcomed. Fortunately, you can click the mouse and skip over the narration in the replay.

Dora the Explorer Animal Adventures is recommended for children 3 to 5-years. I think a 2½ year old could easily handle level 1 on this game, especially in the River Rapids Rescue game. This is my son's least favorite, because it's the least challenging. All you do is move the mouse and click somewhere within 6" vicinity, so Dora can jump over the logs in the river. The visual spotting games are fun for little ones too. Once the animals are discovered they put-on a silly performance that young children find amusing. For example, the Fruit Bat puts on a hat of fruit and dances. The Caimen stands up and brushes his teeth. My son actually laughs aloud.

The game offers lots of encouragement as well. For instance, Dora will shout "great idea," or Diego will say, "excelente." Just like the television series, the Fiesta Trio will play a little ditty at the end of each game. In our house, computer time is an earned privilege, thus some weeks he plays, while others he doesn't. When he does play, he's not allowed to sit at the computer for hours at a time, as his gaming time is limited. I like that my son instantly understood this game, so it's intuitive. I also appreciate the educational, and bilingual features. One could literally learn interesting facts about 2 dozen different animals. I'm not sure how far the game counts, but I know my 4-year old has collected at least 40 stars, because I heard him count to 40 in Spanish.

Bottom line, William enjoys the Dora the Explorer Animal Adventures game. Even though it's not his favorite computer game, he does request it. It think 3-year old children are the prime target market, but older children just starting to play computer games would enjoy it as well. I definitely think I got my money's worth!