Dora the Explorer Wildlife Rescue

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Common Sense Media says

Fun, educational Leapster game features Dora and Diego.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is one of the first titles produced for the Leapster gaming platform, which won our 2004 Video Game and Software Award.


What's it about?

Kids can play DORA THE EXPLORER WILDLIFE RESCUE in the story or game modes. In the story mode, kids go on three different adventures to rescue missing animals. Mirroring the format of the popular "Dora the Explorer" television show on Nick Jr., players help Dora by using the Map, playing learning games, singing songs, and banishing Swiper the Fox.

Kids can hop directly to the five learning games by selecting game mode. They can play concentration by pairing up opposites, travel a maze to find specific ABCs, complete patterns to repair a bridge, match baby animals with their parents, or find habitats for animals. The games can be played at three levels of difficulty.


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The games are not only fun and educational, but they also adjust to the child's ability. If the academic questions are too difficult, the content gets easier. If the gaming aspect of the activity is too challenging, it gets simpler. Plus, built-in tutorials offer supportive hints and tips.

The Leapster version of Dora is jazzy because it talks and sings to the child. It's fun because it offers two modes of play. And it is better than the Game Boy edition software because it is educational. With Dora at the helm, Leapster delivers a top-notch video game and raises the bar of excellence in handheld games for kids.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about participating in a Dora adventure. How is playing this game different from watching the TV show? Kids: Which do you like better, and why?


This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

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This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Platforms:Leapster
Available online?Not available online
Genre:Educational
Developer:LeapFrog
Release date:March 17, 2004
Price:$25
ESRB rating:E

This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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