The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler (Jewel Case) - PC Games

Rambler gives players a chance to become the characters from the popular Nickelodeon show, The Wild Thornberrys. In the Arctic, you can play Eliza as she hops from ice floe to ice floe, dodging polar bears as she reunites lost baby animals with their parents. In South America, Darwin the monkey retrieves stolen cheese munchies from wild monkeys, trying to avoid becoming a snack for crocodiles in the process. African monkeys in this game are also kleptomaniacs--they've stolen Debbie's CD collection, and she must chase through the jungle to get them back! In Africa, Donnie eats his way through a bug-filled maze in a simplified version of Pac-Man, while Nigel faces off against an animal poacher named Kip O'Donnell in Australia.

Ardent fans of The Wild Thornberrys will find a lot to love in this game, which focuses on the characters, and features bright, cheerful animation. Other players, less interested in the show, may find fault with Rambler: its gameplay and soundtrack are both glitch-ridden, and many of the games lack humor and a true sense of challenge; they're too repetitive and don't increase in difficulty quickly enough to maintain player interest. What's more, the program's educational content is minimal. Still, if your child is just learning the basics of computer gaming and is a fan of The Wild Thornberrys, Rambler might be a good choice. --Alyx Dellamonica

Amazon.com Product Description
Take on the world with the Thornberry characters in this CD-ROM adventure. Based on the popular kids' TV show, this game will have children joining forces with the Thornberry family to solve problems, battle villains, and save animals in five exotic locations around the world. Swing with Darwin through the trees of the South American rain forest to recapture his cupcake from a band of mischievous marmosets. Rescue animals from the poachers by using Nigel's boomerang. Click on any one of the six continents to get the action started, then launch into the game. Earn points for solving problems, and even get a timer bonus for completing levels quickly. Collect various items to earn extra turns. Kids will love this innovative action game.