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Putt-Putt: Pep's Birthday Surprise

(2004, Computer Software - Preschool, Rated EC, Play it on: Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Game makes kids part of cartoon world.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Putt-Putt: Pep's Birthday Surprise was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

Parents need to know that some of the logic games in this game are too challenging for 3- to 4-year-olds, so parents will need to lend assistance.

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What’s the Story?

Putt-Putt is a talking car who has been a children's software star for the last decade. PUTT-PUTT: PEP'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE casts him in the role of the surprise birthday party planner for his pet dog Pep. To put on a surprise party for Pep, Putt-Putt needs to collect five items -- but that is no easy task in the world of Cartown.

As kids direct Putt-Putt's movements, he helps solve problems for other citizens of Cartown -- many of whom are talking vehicles. For example, to obtain a birthday banner, Putt-Putt needs to help Ms. Widget, a bumper car whose store key has been stolen by a crow. To coax the crow to release the key, Putt-Putt zooms around more than 20 locations until he finds something shiny.

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Is It Any Good?

Some of the logic games are too challenging for 3- to 4-year-olds, so parents will need to help. At times, characters can be a little chatty, but pushing the spacebar allows you to bypass previously heard conversations.

Kids enjoy playing this because they feel like they are inside a cartoon. They move the story forward only by using important problem-solving and memory skills. Putt-Putt is so polite and thoughtful that he makes a great role model for kids.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 01/23/2004, price $20, not online enabled
ESRB rating: EC

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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