Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

by THQ

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NSJP
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 15, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,014 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Sinister aliens are homing in on Retroville, but Jimmy Neutron has bigger problems than a mere off-world invasion. The deadline for the science fair is approaching, and he hasn't yet completed his state-of-the-art teleportation device.

Based on the well-known Nickelodeon characters, Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius is a first-person role-playing game appropriate for children ages 7 and older. As Jimmy attempts to put together his teleport invention, he stumbles over other, completed projects. Each find allows players to build on Jimmy's abilities. The inventions, from the flying jetpack to the remote control for Jimmy's robot dog Goddard, come with a tutorial that outlines their applications. Finding and studying old inventions is only a means to an end, though. Players must help Jimmy complete a lengthy series of objectives that will eventually lead to the completion of the science fair project.

Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius is a definite winner. Its objectives are varied and easily satisfied, providing a story line that moves along briskly. Action sequences pop up at various points during play; in one, for example, Jimmy converts Goddard to a flying scooter and races a skateboard-riding classmate. Game objectives are posted in the corner of the screen to keep players on task, and the animations are big, bright, and appealing. There is no getting lost in Retroville.

That said, the game does have a few quirks. Navigating Jimmy when he is on foot is tiresome, and while the scooter moves more quickly and smoothly, it is far too easy to bump into objects that cause him to dismount. (Moving to a new area of the game map also resets Jimmy to walking mode.) Additionally, though most of the game instructions are verbal, there are some textual clues and cues, making the game less accessible to those new to reading.

Even so, Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius offers terrific entertainment: a pleasing story, good visuals, and a nice mix of challenges. With plenty of humor and adventure in the mix, this program is sure to please kids whether they are already Jimmy Neutron fans or are new to the boy genius and his world. (Ages 7 and older) --Alyx Dellamonica

Amazon.com Product Description

Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius tells the simple story of a 10-year-old boy who battles evil, rescues his parents from aliens, saves Earth, and still makes it home in time for supper. As a kid who just happens to be a genius, Jimmy is always creating gadgets to make his life more interesting. When Jimmy's not out saving the world from total destruction, he likes to hang out with his robot dog, Goddard, and his best friend, Carl Wheezer.

Play the game as Jimmy Neutron using cool gadgets, including a shrink ray gun, a jet backpack, a rocket ship, and more. Fly, drive, and hop around in a gravity bubble, while playing through six exciting levels of adventure, including Jimmy's neighborhood, the school, Retro-land Amusement Park, downtown, the power plant, and a final secret level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Excellent, December 4, 2001

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"mikesnickname" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (CD-ROM)

This game was a blast. The characters are very cool, but the game itself was extremely well done. The story was good but the variety of things you could do seems to never end. My daughter and I finished the game, but we go back and play and contine to find more things to do. There are secret areas, you can swing on a grapling hook like tarzan, the rocket was lots of fun and easy to fly, scooter physics are very realistic, there is an amusement park where you can play games, win tickets, and then use the tickets to ride the rides. The interface is easy to use and there is a help bar that comes up to show you how to use each invention you acquire.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best For Little Boys, January 4, 2002

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Susan Frank (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (CD-ROM)

My son absolutely loves this game.
He is four years old and can sit and play for hours.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I played this game now you try it, November 20, 2001

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les chan (beverly, ma USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (CD-ROM)

I loved this game at first it's really easy but then it gets harder and harder. The point of the game is to save your friends from the Yolkians who are aliens. There are secret passages, lots of cool gadgets, like jet pack, goddard scooter, Grappler, etc., and lots of other things. (...) My favorite part is when You chase the Yolkians with your rocket thingy. You can also practice using your gadgets in practice mode after you pick them up in the places where they are. You see every character in the Jimmy Neutron shorts and more. The ones who are not in the shorts but in the game are Libby, Benny, and Nick. To work your gadgets you need to collect different colored Neutrons. ( They are weird little thingies in different colors.