My 5 year old son is very new to playing video games and unfortunately most of the games are too hard for him...as he doesn't know how to read yet. He got this game today and seems to be enjoying it so far. I had to read the beginning storyline to him, but after that, he was able to figure out how to play. I would recommend this game to anyone who is in the same boat......with young children and no idea what games will be good for their age and skill level. (My 7 year old was watching him play and she can't wait for HER turn with it!) The only reason to give it 4 stars instead of 5....the password stuff!!! Really!! What 5 year old is going to go around with a paper and pencil to write down 7 symbols that have to be re-entered later? I think it would be more effective if the designers of these "kids" games used three letter words as passwords......like cat, dog, etc.

I bought my daugther this game for her 6th birthday and so far it is her favorite. She picked it up right away and it's easy for her to do! She also got the Barbie Princess and Pauper game, the Nicktoons Freeze Frame, and Disney Princess game and this one is much easier than all of them. I even enjoy playing it!

Super Spies opens with screen shots of Dora and friends telling you what the problem is and what you're going to need to do in written form. So if you're kids don't read yet, they just get some SILENT pictures to button press thru. Then the game starts, and they need to be able to watch for the backpack image in the corner of the sceen, and then know to press it, find the right item, and continue. The first item she needs is glasses so she can see hidden ways thru shrubs or objects. The problem is that with the glasses on it's hard to tell what's happening. Once you finally finish a level, you need to write down a password to save your place. UGH. I was hoping for cute Dora music, and easier game play since Dora is really aimed at the preschoolers. Game has annoying repetitive "game" beeping sounds, but not Dora music, with the exception of "I'm the map" everytime you advance to the map section. Big Bummer. I then bought the Pirate Pig game for Dora and it has what I was looking for! Music & easier gamelay! So pass on this and get the Pirate game! You'll be glad you did!