MyePets3D
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Is it age appropriate?
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Common Sense says
Cool-looking virtual world suffers from poor navigation.
On this site kids can: buy stuff, do activities, play games, play in a virtual world
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of MyePets3D was written by Jacqueline Rupp
Parents need to know that MYEPETS3D is safe, it'll frustrate kids accustomed to fully responsive virtual worlds. Animal avatars are supposed to be able to travel through this rich 3D environment, but navigation is difficult to figure out, so the little critters will be chasing their tales more than completing missions. Special features, like charms and "zips" look intriguing, but young user might have difficulty keeping track of all the imaginary details.
Families Can Talk About
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Is It Any Good?
Judged solely on visual appeal, MYEPETS3D is a homerun. The CGI graphics are realistic and impressive, although not exactly 3D in the sense of effects that appear to jump off the page. The first-person point of view puts users in the center of the action (although this can mean staring at the butt of a dog for extended periods of time). But the main problem on this site is the lack of action. The simple act of moving a character from one place to another is an arduous task that takes an excruciatingly long time. Without detailed instructions, there's really no way to tell where to go and the site can be a struggle to figure out even for adult users. The animals on MyePets3D are cute and inviting, but looks aren't everything and it's a sure bet kids will lose patience with this site soon after logging on.

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