so much yakking; bugs – Team Umizoomi Math: Zoom into Numbers HD Review

When you first start this game, you have to "pick a player" - that is, type in a name. However, you cannot use an external keyboard; you must use the on-screen keyboard for your device. This limitation may be why some reviewers have not been able to get into the game. Once in, you're still likely to be disappointed. There is so much yakking before you can even begin to play. I haven't seen any way to get past that on start-up. Once actually playing any of the game choices, you have to put up with the typical overly cheerful, overly obvious, overly encouraging babble about what to do and commentary on what you have just done. The feedback is tediously repetitive - just like so many kids' shows (Jake and the Pirates comes to mind). The games themselves have merit, but the emphasis placed on "good job" and winning badges (why does every effort require a reward?) detracts from the learning and experience, in my opinion.
Review by Gingi7 on Team Umizoomi Math: Zoom into Numbers HD.