Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove

by Atari

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• ASIN: B00005BIU8
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 1.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: June 15, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,308 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #22 in Software > Outlet
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

An angry mob is gathering underwater. With sea monster sightings panicking vacationers, Mayor Marlin has shut down a popular park. But now the developer of Coral Cove is urging the townsfish to take matters into their own fins... by driving the creature away. Only the ever-helpful Freddi Fish and her best friend, Luther, can discover the reason for the monster's presence in Coral Cove. The question is, can she solve the puzzle before the crowd attacks the massive beast?

Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove brings the popular mystery-solving duo back to computer screens in a role-playing adventure for children in the ages 4 to 7 range. Players travel through a complex marine village, the park itself, a shipwreck, and many other sites in search of an explanation for the sea monster's presence. Along the way, Freddi copes with a multitude of other problems: returning a lost screwdriver, finding a missing musical jug, repairing a broken microscope, and many others. These small tasks test a player's basic skills in such areas as recognizing shapes, counting, and distinguishing between differing heights and weights.

It's no mystery at all why the Freddi Fish games are popular. This package is one of those rare games that truly have it all. The graphics are bright and attractive, visually complex, and yet never confusing. The soundtrack is charming and unobtrusive. The puzzles players must solve are terrifically funny, entertaining children while slipping in a painless dose of educational content. Most importantly, Freddi Fish is a vastly appealing heroine. Her eagerness to be of assistance to any and every fish makes her admirable. She is supported by a large cast of characters, male and female, young and old, including females in strong career roles such as machine repair, law enforcement, and the sciences.

The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove is a top-notch mystery, with an equal split between brainteasers, static animation, humor, and arcade-style activities. With a setup that changes the game's puzzles every time players begin, it offers both a lot of fun and a high replay factor. Who could ask for more? --Alyx Dellamonica

Product Description

Building Block for PreschoolSuccess Product FeaturesOver 75 Awards of Excellence!There's more to this case than meets the eye!Join Freddi Fish and her best friend Luther for the grand opening of beautifulCoral Cove Park - But wait! A mysterious sea creature has been seen lurkinginside. If the park is to open on time you have to help Freddi and Luther findthe clues solve the puzzles and get to the bottom of this watery predicament.Skills Learned Problem Solving Logical Thinking Shapes & Colors Numbers and Counting Memory Building Listening SkillsProduct Features New locations and puzzles each time you play! Packed with puzzles games and activities! Find the clues and collect the tools to solve the mystery! Includes 11 exclusive Freddi Fish audio tracks!Windows Requirements Microsoft® Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or XP Vista   Pentium 133 MHz 32MB RAM or greater 20MB free hard disk space (if you wish to save games in progress) Quad-speed (4x) CD-ROM drive 1MB Windows 95/98/Me/2000 compatible SVGA video card (compatible with DirectX version 5.0 or higher) Windows 95/98/Me/2000 compatible sound card (compatible with DirectX version 5.0 or higher) DirectX version 5.0 or higher (DirectX 8.0 included on disc)Macintosh Requirements 132 MHz PowerPC System 7.5.5 20MB free hard drive space 32MB RAM Quad-speed (4x) CD-ROM drive  

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More fun w/ Freddi- if you're ready, June 29, 2001

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Reader "kpcetal" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove (CD-ROM)

First things first: the suggested age range for all Freddi Fish games (3-8)is very misleading, no matter how smart you think that your 4 y.o. is. Everybody thinks that their very bright 4 y.o. should be able to enjoy the game- and if they don't, it's a problem with the game. The fact is that it takes until 5 / early 6 for both the spatial concepts & (esp.) the level of perserverence needed to get developed enough to enjoy the game. And then they enjoy it hugely. Our girls (now turning 6 & 7) enjoyed this Freddi hugely, as they have the others.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freddi Fish 5, June 14, 2001

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This review is from: Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove (CD-ROM)

This game is really fun! It's just like the other Freddi Fish games, but more mysterious, and with a soundtrack that can be played on your CD player. Freddi Fish and her friend, Luther, have to solve the mystery of a sea monster scaring everyone away from Coral Cove park. It's very absorbing, addicting, and entertaining. It changes every time you play, plus it teaches kids thinking skills. If you liked this game, you'll enjoy other Freddi Fish games, Putt-Putt, Pajama Sam , and SPY Fox games, all by Humongous Entertainment.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freddi is the best serial CD-Rom for 2-10 year olds, November 15, 2001

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Clay Konnor (Heliopolis) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove (CD-ROM)

My daughter has been playing the Freddi series since the age of 2 or 3 and has every episode. We both waited patiently for Humongous to release episode 5. Each one of these has topped it's predecessor, which is saying quite a bit as these games have the richest environment of any kid's CD's I've seen. If you were to play Freddi 4 straight through it would take you about 4 hours to solve it. The really nice thing is that these games are slightly different each time you play them, so your child, if she's like mine, will pick these out to play time and time again. I highly recommend the Freddi series. When you run out of Freddi's, check out Humongous' other character, Putt-Putt.