JumpStart Pet Rescue (Wii)
common sense media says
Educational game best for kindergartners, not preschoolers.
parents & educators say
- 75% say there are positive messages
- 75% say it's educational
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is an educational gaming title on the Wii. Unfortunately, it has difficult controls for the youngest of the targeted audience of 3-to 6-year-olds, making it a better fit for kids ages 5 and 6. The educational games are solid and the adventures within the game are fun, but the game doesn't take much advantage of the Wii's motion-sensing controls.
Educational value:
This is a learning adventure that is all about playing a collection of educational minigames that help preschoolers to learn about the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, follwing directions, and more.
Positive role models:
All of the Jumpstart characters are great role models. Each character has different interests ranging from art to math to reading and everything in between. The characters are so excited about learning that their attitude becomes contagious.
Ease of play:
This game is difficult for 3- and 4-year olds to play, even though they are part of the targeted audience of ages 3 to 6. Instead of having intuitive controls that use the motion-sensing abilities of the Wii, this game makes navigating overly burdensome. Kids have to point at the screen, hit the "A" button, and then wait for their avatar to walk to where they pointed. The camera angle can also become blocked by the avatar; and the game has long load times when entering buildings or new areas. This game is best played by 5- and 6-year olds even though the learning games are appropriate for 3- and 4-year olds.
Violence & scariness:
Not applicable.
Language:
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Consumerism:
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Based on 4 parent & educator reviews:
- 75% say there are positive messages
- 75% say it's educational
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lauraburczyk@c ...
parent of 5 and 6 year old
parent of 5 and 6 year old
Great idea, but difficult for preschoolers to navigate
This game was even difficult and frustrating for me, a mom, to navigate. Diego Dinosaur Rescue and Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom are much better for preschoolers.
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twohappychildren
parent of 7 year old
parent of 7 year old
Not worth the money
runs very slow very hard to find items and the games are very basic
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dadadgamer
parent of 8 year old
parent of 8 year old
JumpStart game on the Wii, educational and fun
My kids love this game on the Wii. My youngest got the controls pretty quickly and it is the first game she really loves and plays on the Wii. Same JumpStart characters she knows and gets to play like her older siblings on the Wii.
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