Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun

by THQ

Product Features

• You'll guide Marlin, Dory and Nemo through ten levels of underwater adventure, as you try to reunite the family
• Challenging puzzles and wild arcade action as you control all three characters
• Interact with other great characters from the film, like Bruce, Crush, and the Tank Gang
• Features film clips that capture the fun of the hit movie

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007LZ1N
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: May 11, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,987 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #22 in Software > Children's Software > Activities
  • #36 in Software > Children's Software > Games
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Anyone who enjoyed the hilarity of Pixar's Finding Nemo movie will be tempted to pick up one of the two games that star everyone's favorite clownfish. Both games feature original voice work by the outstanding Nemo cast, including the pitch-perfect Albert Brooks, Willem Dafoe, and Ellen DeGeneres. Each game also has a selection of cut-scenes from the movies, shown when tasks are well done. The difference between the two games is that Nemo's Underwater World of Fun was created (says the box) for children four and over, and is by far the simpler of the two Nemo titles.

In Nemo's Underwater World of Fun, players have six mini-games to choose from, along with a section where kids can make music by clicking on members of the Tank Gang (Bubbles, Jacques, and the rest). In a section that resembles an ocean-bound Frogger, Nemo must swim with the turtles, avoiding obstacles and collecting items. Other activities include a shark-run shell game and a very difficult Pong-like segment called "Feeding Frenzy," where Nemo has to bounce kelp balls off obstacles and walls to reach Bruce's mouth.

Both Nemo games have two big drawbacks. First, computer owners with less than state-of-the-art machines will experience stutter and delay when the movie segments appear (which will disappoint kids, so be sure to check the system requirements carefully). Also, each game only offers about one hour of original gameplay (kids who repeat sections will, obviously, play longer).

Of the two games, Nemo's Underwater World of Fun is the weaker, mainly because it doesn't follow the ups and downs of the plot that made the movie so enjoyable. The age requisite, too, seems arbitrary: neither game teaches any particular educational skills (other than pattern matching and hand-eye coordination). For anyone over five, the other game, called simply Finding Nemo is a better choice. But both are loaded with the movie's charms, including an appearance by our favorite character, the sea turtle named Crush. Does everybody have their exit buddy? Okay, dude, you're ready to play.--Jennifer Buckendorff

Product Description

Finding Nemo allows you to live the excitement and thrills of the hit animated Disney movie!

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156 of 168 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could return it!, October 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun (CD-ROM)

This is my opinion on Finding Nemo: Underwater world of fun. I bought this game for my 3 year old son thinking it would be worth the money. I really thought it was going to be as great as the movie. What a dissapoinment!!!! It's too easy and the graphics are awful. My son was very excited at first but got bored quickly. There is not much to do, its very repeatable. This software supposed to be for kids 4-6, but I have no idea how 5 and 6 year old will continue to be interested after passing it once. I know there is another version rated for children 6 and up, but I'm not sure if I want to get it knowing how poor the graphics and sound are. There are much better games out there.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Nemo is terrific!, May 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun (CD-ROM)

My three year old loves playing "Finding Nemo" I love the educational, memory building games as well as the movie clips... a reward for completing 5 levels of play on each challenge. The feeding the shark ping-pong is a fun, slightly challenging game, and my son loves to swim with the sea turtles and play the "concentration"-type rock roll game. There is also a traditional "shell" game and a "simon"-like memory game in which you repeat shape patterns made by the moonfish. And of course, the highlight is the swimming with nemo adventures. I would highly recommend this software. It was easy to install and it's easy to use. My son can play it all by himself, changing games as he likes. He really likes the independence.

54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: BIG EYE STRAIN!, August 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun (CD-ROM)

I think the Finding Nemo Game has some good points: 1) superior graphics, 2) fun educational games that teach visual memory identification, pre-geometrical strategies and hand-eye coordination. BUT, the "Swim Challenge Game" is a huge eye strain! It cannot be stressed enough that this portion of the game NEEDS to be redesigned! Having the background moving constantly is extremely tiring, not to mention painful to ones' eyes!