A.J.’s World of Discovery

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GAME DEVELOPER:Coktel Vision
GAME PUBLISHER:Coktel Vision
Copyright 1992, Coktel Vision

A fun collection of activities for toddlers (0-4 years. Old), Coktel’s A.J.’s World of Discovery marks the debut of A.J., a lovable alien who foreshadows Adi, a more famous character in Coktel’s line of edutainment titles that are still going strong in France. Similar to The Treehouse but designed for younger kids, A.J.’s World of Discovery offers a number of mini-games and activities in attractive VGA graphics. Kids can solve a sliding tile puzzle, design a cartoon face from different facial components, create an electronic drawing using a surprisingly robust color palette and paint tools, practice English alphabet using a keyboard interface, and more. There are many hidden hotspots in the game that, when clicked, bring up funny animations. A.J. is always around to provide help, and his digitized speeches are appropriate and never annoying. With vibrant graphics, user-friendly interface, and a number of fun activities, A.J.’s World of Discovery is one excellent package that toddlers are sure to enjoy, although more activities would have extended the program’s longevity. Recommended!