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Toontown Online

(2003, Online Video Game - Massively Multi-player Online Game (MMOG), Rated E, Play it on: Windows)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    The first MMORG for kids, and it's a blast.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Ease of play:

    Very easy to play and the game comes with great tutorials.

  • Educational value:

    Problem solving and cooperative play

  • Online interaction:

    Players are limited to drop-down messages unless they exchange friend codes off-line, so you can only live chat with people you actually know.

  • Messages:

    The game encourages you to work with others to accomplish goals.

  • Role models:

    You play as a toon who is trying to restore laughter and color to Toontown. You need to cooperate with others to accomplish this laudable goal.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    There is fighting but it involves throwing creme pies and using squirt guns. The humorless robots will blow up when too many gags are used on them, but it is done in an amusing and funny manner.

  • Language:

    Talking between toons is limited to a drop-down menu unless you exchange friend codes off-line.

  • Consumerism:

    There is a subscription fee of $9.95 per month. Some Disney advertising when you first sign on.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Toontown Online was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

Parents need to know that at $9.95/month, this game is more expensive than most children's software, but it is constantly growing and changing. It offers a tremendous amount of entertainment that can be enjoyed over several months. Parents should monitor their child's continued interest in the program to determine how long they want to subscribe to the game. Many parents have enjoyed playing this online game with their kids. At times, other kids can be rude in how they use the drop-down menu phrases, or by ignoring or running away from you, but most experiences are positive ones.

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What’s the Story?

The gist of TOONTOWN ONLINE (www.toontown.com), a nonviolent massively multiplayer online game for children, is that kids become toons who go on quests so that they can become more powerful toons and gain laff points. All toons are trying to rid Toontown of the pesky businesslike Cog robots. Toons defeat the Cogs by using gags on them, including throwing pies in their faces, or squirting them with fake flowers. They purchase gags after earning jellybeans by playing fun Trolley Games. Toontown locks kids into a safe online environment where they can talk to others who are playing the game, but only from pre-scripted drop-down menus. Friends who know each other outside of the game can exchange passwords to permit instant messaging between the two during the game. Close

Is It Any Good?

Part of the fun of playing in Toontown is that it is constantly evolving and changing. In December 2003, Disney introduced the first Cog Headquarters (Cog HQ) neighborhood to Toontown and since then, there have been many more. The Cog HQs adds depth and complexity for experienced players -- those who have been playing long enough to have amassed about 60 or more laff points.

This virtual world is an exciting place to explore not only because it constantly offers new puzzles, games, and activities but also because it's fun to play with others while saving this world from robotic destruction. Families can check out the free portion of the game before committing to the full subscription membership.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 5/1/2003, price $9.95/mo, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Spex99
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Perfect for tweens

    I think this game is too addicting for some people, that's why I quit playing Otherwise I think it's pretty fun. My concerns are that people will abbreviate words (i.e. WTF, WTH etc.) to tell to people. Some people also share their info.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    cutiepie369
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    toontown fun

    I had not played this yet but it sounds realy fun! i wish i could play.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    chaser22
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    lovetoon
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for adults and teens.

    I think that toon town is a wonderful place for people to have fun and make friends.

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    dark devil
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 5.0

    cool game

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