Play With the Teletubbies for PlayStation
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Preschoolers on a PlayStation? Normally we wouldn't put both words in the same sentence. But before you run out and buy this CD for your young Teletubbies fan, be aware that it has some limitations. The game starts with the four Teletubbies, all lined up in a row. You use the right hand controls to move a Teletubby around the screen. It doesn't really matter which one you choose, as each lets you discover the same things. Once you've grabbed your Teletubby, you move him or her around Teletubbyland, where you discover 11 activities. Nearly all of these are simple causal games, letting toddlers press any key to make something happen on the screen. For example, in the Hiding game, you steer your Teletubby to another Teletubby that is hiding nearby. Once all are found, they give each other a group hug. The main problem with the program is that kids get lost in the Teletubbies' world. There is no connection between the icons and the activities that they launch, and once inside an activity, it is impossible to exit. Children play for two minutes, and then are automatically ejected back into the Teletubbies' world. This is too bad, because nearly all of the games are responsive and fun. The good news is that because it is easy to control the Teletubbies, kids stay glued to the program. Also noteworthy are the wonderful, full-screen, full-motion video clips, taken directly from the Teletubbies show. The bottom line: if your child loves Teletubbies and you have a PlayStation, get this disk. But be prepared to spend time helping.
$20, PlayStation
Teaches: music, rhythms, animals, language