.co.uk Review

Welcome to Scooby and the gang: Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy, who have been called in to solve a puzzling problem in the Kudzula County Museum of Natural History. A strange Glowing Bug Man has been seen roaming around the halls of the museum; things start to happen, property is wrecked, specimens get mixed up and all sorts of other devilment occurs. Who is the man? Where has he come from? Is he the one creating havoc? The museum must stay closed while all the pandemonium and ransacking continues. Help Scooby and the gang to find out what's happening. Assist them in restoring the exhibits and spotting clues to suss out the case. And never fear; help is always on hand from Nigel Nightwatch, head of the museum's security department.

The CD is aimed at children aged 5-10 years and covers a large range of abilities, but this broad age span is catered for in three levels of difficulty, thus creating the appropriate challenges for a particular age or ability. The activities offered are full of fun and excitement and allow players to investigate by using logic, critical thinking, research, deductive reasoning, matching and sorting--all necessary to encourage the development of thinking and problem-solving skills (and your children won't even realise they're learning). Some of the activities can be printed out so enjoyment can continue even after the PC has been switched off.

Accompanying the package is a simple leaflet explaining installation, but it should be noted that the excellent user guide, which is clear, concise and comprehensive, can be accessed from the original menu. It should be read before beginning and help may be needed for younger players. --Susan Naylor

Manufacturer's Description

Join Scooby-Doo and the gang in a new Mystery Adventure full of laughs and high jinks!

A mysterious Glowing Bug Man has been spotted at the Museum of Natural History. Join Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang in their hunt for clues as they zero in on suspects in six different themed areas of the museum, all in puzzling disarray. Along the way help them fix the exhibits. Collect enough clues and use the museums personnel files to get to the bottom of this creepy mystery.