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There are several games currently available that I feel are appropriate
for a 5-6 yr old. These games are mostly non-violent in that they
avoid normal weapons in favor of other "items". They also have
a password feature (where indicated) that will avoid frustration
for kids that have difficulty passing certain screens.
#1 Bubble Bobble - perhaps the best available, allows simulteanous
play for 2 players or single player
#2 Original Mario Brothers - allows simulteanous play for 2 players
and allows working together or against each
other.
#3 MappyLand - Color & graphics, v good music and pleasant theme
for 1 player
#4 Chubby Cherrub -Somewhat like Mappyland but a little more difficult
for alternating 2 players
#5 The Bugs Bunny Secret Castle - maze/climbing game with the
characters from Looney Tunes Cartoons.
#6 Adventure Island - like Super Mario Brothers. Easy in the first
several phases but progessively tougher - perhaps
a game a youngster could grow into.
There are other games such as Rampage, Elevator Action & Wrecking Crew
that are fairly easy, but the theme may be too negative for a younger
player.
The 6 games listed use weapons such as flying hearts, a boxing glove
giant bubbles, stone hammer and simple jumping. Most themes are
item collection with energy supplied by eating fruit and/or collecting
items.
Since individuals are different and progress at different rates
(especially children) it is almost imperative that games be rented
before plunking down $40+ on a game.
My recommendations would be Bubble Bobble & Mappyland. Stay away
from Mousecapades (much too difficult). This fall should also see
a release of more simulteanous 2 player/password games and some
for younger players. Duck Tales has been delayed 3 months in a
row (according to Trysoft)...my daughter can hardly wait!
Good luck!
:-)
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Hi,
Noticed what you said about Duck Tales. Sears has it.
Its listed in the new Sears catalog ,in thier "Wish Book"
They have a lot of games in there this year and most are
reasonably priced. I think Duck Tales is about 40.00
You can order it or any other game in the catalog and it will
be ready in about 3 days.
I think I will be ordering a lot of games from them through
the Wish Book catalog.
Wayne.
Wayn.
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