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Software and Games : Software Categories : Children's Fun & Learning : Activities & Interests : Animals
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
The Dogz of Dogz 5 are virtual pets and they live on your PC. They can run across your desktop, travel and explore faraway Playscenes, (a Canadian snow scene, a Big Top in a European Circus, a Wild West Town or an Arabian Palace); they can play in their Home Playscenes (Kitchen, Backyard or Salon) and have loads of fun in tailor-made Playscenes. Feed them and love them, breed them and play with them. You can adopt as many Dogz as you want, but you must remember to take care of them all.Did you know that Dogz have a tail to keep them balanced? That they have a keen sense of smell, and that their paws are padded and fuzzy, and that they use them to run, dig and scratch? Did you also know that you can get a good idea of how your pet is feeling if you look into its alert and expressive eyes? Best of all, Dogz love to be fussed and petted. Watch them grow from little baby puppies into adult Dogz.
Although aimed at young children, this package will be much more enjoyable for a child who can read and follow instructions, as it is necessary to follow onscreen directions. The program is therefore most suitable for a minimum age of 7-8 years old. The installation takes quite a while (information is on the CD-ROM sleeve) and help may be needed as monitor settings may need to be adjusted and it may also be necessary to ascertain if Acrobat Reader 5.0 is installed (the user manual cannot be accessed without this software). It is absolutely essential to study the manual closely before adopting any Dogz and it is a good idea to print it off for easy and quick reference. It is an excellent manual that is well set out, and it explains everything in simple, straightforward language, making it accessible to children.
Now for the fun! Choose from one of 15 breeds of Dogz, from Bulldogs to Sheepdogs, from Muts to Chihuahuas, with all their different personalities, likes and dislikes, but don't adopt too many--they must all be cared for. Love them and remember to feed them. Give them water, medicine when they're sick and don't forget to brush them. Exercise and play regularly with your Dogz; reward them for good behaviour and squirt them with water if they misbehave. Train them to do tricks. There are more than 100 toys to play with--lucky Dogz find some and there are more to be earned when you play the five mini games. Collect wonderful gifts with them during their doggy travels, such as exotic jewels. Treat your Dogz well and earn yourself a happy-pet certificate. Choose items of clothing and accessories to dress them; watch your Dogz fall in love and have puppies, and access their family trees as far back as eight generations.
A Web Fun Pack is included, which contains Petz clipart, animations and backgrounds, all Internet-ready to enable you to create your own Web pages. Particularly helpful are the tips on day and night cycles, how Petz grow, what happens when you cheat, how you can acquire new toys, and what to do if your pet runs away. Dogz 5 contains new features, but owners of previous Dogz can bring their adopted pets into this new version. Compatible with Catz 5, put the two programs together to create more breeds, fun and Petz. --Susan Naylor
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VU Games
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Avanquest Software
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Softkey
It's a beloved children's classic in a brand-new format, and kids are sure to love all the new music, games and creative activities on this CD. Throughout the software, The Cat in the Hat is read aloud by a narrator, and children are presented with two choices: follow along with the story or play with the games and "clickables" hidden on every page.Games are designed simply, and pre-schoolers will be able to master them without much difficulty (older children may find them a bit too easy to bother with repeat play). Throughout the story narration, early readers will benefit from seeing the highlighted words on each page--they are repeated frequently. It's a great way to foster word recognition.
This software also teaches toddlers how to get the hang of using a mouse. They are encouraged to turn "pages" by clicking on the Cat's glove icon; they'll find this action easy and instantly gratifying, since kids can click anywhere in the vicinity and still receive hilarious results.
Who knows, maybe helping the Cat with the Clean-Up Machine will inspire your little ones to put their own toys away! --Jill Lightner
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Sold Out Sales and Marketing
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Avanquest Software
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
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Focus Multimedia Ltd
Be prepared to watch your own living pets wither in the face of Dogz. The real thing can't stand a chance against this litter of ever-frolicsome puppy dogs (and one pig, natch) that willingly allow themselves to be dressed up in little Santa suits and transported to a northern snow scene to go sledging. (Flesh-and-blood Fido, meanwhile, hasn't received fresh water in days.) When, oh when will these all-powerful Mindscape folks introduce a little reality, such as the sterile vet clinic, the overcrowded dog run, or the rainy 11 pm walk?Ecstatic wish fulfilment comes in many forms on this CD-ROM. Besides the joyful canine playtime, chock-a-block with props and exotic travel opportunities, there are cool, well-conceived moments in each of the scenes, such as the seeds and bulbs in the flower-garden area that sprout instantly when watered. This is the kind of pure pleasure that kids don't tire of quickly. On my street, the first and second graders have formed a Dogz club that often pre-empts all other kinds of play. Don't say you weren't warned!
Rudimentary voice recognition, the big new feature of version 4, succeeds only halfway. It takes time to physically set up, it takes time to learn to speak correctly; then after all that, it just doesn't seem to hold universal appeal. Some kids relish playing boss with a megaphone, or Brittany Spears, or whatever it is; others chuck the headsets aside after a few sessions. More assuredly fun are the five new play scenes--European circus, Canadian snow scene, Wild West ghost town, Arabian palace, and South Seas island--and their requisite costumes and props. True educational opportunities are available with the Play Scene Editor. (Ages 3 and older) --Jean Lenihan
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MacKiev
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Softkey
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Buena Vista
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Awen
Come and meet Plumo and his friends at the zoo! Plumo at the Zoo is a simple and attractive program which offers matching, sorting, problem solving, pattern repetition and other simple mathematical puzzles in a colourful and amusing way. The program is clear and easy to use allowing children to work independently. Plumo and friends guide pupils through the delightful activities, which provide a perfect introduction to: Patterns Colours Numbers Shape and Space Ideal for use with children with Special Educational Needs
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Knowledge Adventure
Travel around the world and take part in some really wonderful animal adventures. Frankie is advertising the fact that Habitat Magazine is looking for inquisitive children who just love to investigate, and they are invited to sign up for a Safari contest. So the adventures begin! Join CJ, Evison and family, who are all set to board the "All-Over-Rover" (which travels on land, navigates water and flies high in the sky). Start to explore in four different habitats--the temperate forest, the Savannah grasslands, the Tide Pool and the Rain Forest. Discover many different animals, fill in contest sheets and earn rewards, exchange points for animal stickers (which can be printed out) and play the Animal Facts Game, alone or with a friend. What better way is there to learn?Vivendi have produced yet another excellent CD-ROM, allowing children to learn while having fun and at the same time contributing to their personal development, creativity, memory and critical thinking. The publishers recommend that the CD-ROM is suitable for five to eight year olds, but help will be needed for the younger end of this age group, for example in installation. However, older children have much to gain from playing the games also. To get the most from the CD-ROM, a printer is advised (not included) though it functions perfectly well without. The excellent pamphlet accompanying this program is very child-friendly, using simple language, black and white photos and an easy-to-follow format. --Susan Naylor
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Mindscape
