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Complete was of time

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: July 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i dont understand why everyone that reviewed this likes this awful game! the plot is awful!!! it was boring, stupid, and yeah the graphics are cute, but that was like, the only kewl thing about it. i totally advize against buying this game, it is a complete waste of time and money.

A Little Leary

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: September 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this game for my daughter for her birthday. The game received great reviews and I assumed because it was rated E for Everyone that i was okay. I ordered the game and received it 3 days later (pretty fast), and was disappointed. The review does not go into detail about the object of the game. I never unwrapped the game but the color cover enclosured displays a skelton and monsters and tells the story of how this evil guy is trying to steal sleep from the children and give everyone nightmares. This may be a great game for older children, but I certainly would not purchae it for a younger group. It has a slightly evil undertone, that I was not comfortable with as a parent.

makes me nauseous

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was really looking forward to this game because I loved Crash and Spyro so much. I think this could be a good game but it is hard to control. The view is not consistent and it makes me nauseous. As you move around it doesn't always pan with you. It is rather annoying to have to adjust the view manually. I got half way through the first level and had to stop because it gave me such a headache. I really want to play this but I don't want to feel sick every time. Too bad :-(

Difficult, need guide book.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my daughter and she get's very frustrated with this game! It is difficult for a child to figure out what to do next. I wish we had a guide book/hint book for this game as it would make it a lot easier during those very (and I do mean very) frustating times!

If you have patience to try and figure this one out then go for it, but in all honesty I would not recommend purchasing this item, not even at a fantastic deal. Unless, of course, someone gives it to you for free.

An avarege Game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 11
Date: August 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game has a great storyline considering that you stil belive in Santa. The gmeplay is okay at best. I have this game and have tried to escape the first level but fail to get to the last "wink" and then escape with him. If you like a challenging childrens game, then by all means purchase it. This game is not on my top five games I have ever played.

Like Mario 64 or Spyro, just harder to control

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 34 / 36
Date: February 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

My boyfriend (27) and I are playing this game right now. Graphics are great, gameplay is easy to understand and the storyline is cute. We're enjoying it immensly. My only comment to would-be buyers for small children is that it is a little difficult to control - especially in the swimming levels. For some reason, the controls are reversed when swimming, and it is extremely hard to navigate and pick up objects. This is particularly annoying when being pursued by a large shark. Also, you have to press 2 separate buttons at separate times to butt-bounce (their words, not mine.) This is just unnecessary. Experienced gamers will probably have less trouble with the controls, but younger kids and occasional gamers (like we are) may get a little frustrated. Amazon recommends this for ages 5-20, other recommendations say 7-12. 40 Winks is definitely enjoyable for adults who still enjoy cartoons and child-like fantasy. All in all, it's very much like a Mario 64 or Spyro. The controls are definitely more difficult in 40 Winks than these two top-rated games, but if you like this genre, it's worth getting.

Having fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 19
Date: January 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am having a lot of fun with 40 winks. If you liked spyro the dragon, you will definetly like 40 winks.

40 winks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

40 winks is a great game for all ages. Though it's rated E and has kindof a "For Kids" kinda style it is great fun for anybody. Weather your a young kid of 6 or 7, or a teen of 13 or 14, this is a great game.
NiteKap, the villian of the game, can't sleep. He decides that if he can't than why should any body else. So he sends his henchman, threadbear, to capture the Winks(Little creatures that protect us when we sleep and give us good dreams). He sends the Hood-Winks(Little green nightmarish winks that give us nightmares) to make sure that no when can sleep. Now here is where you come in, all the winks have been turned into evil hood-winks. However 40 of them still remain....And you must save them. How?....by entering your dreams(wich have been turned into nightmares).
You can chose to be rough or tumble. There are plenty dream worlds in the game. From castle dreams to dinosaur dreams to underwater dreams and ofcourse the classic nightmare, complete with ghosts were wolfs and spiders. In each world there are 3 or 4 levels. You must go into each level and find the winks. You must also collect dream keys for the dream clock. Once you have all 12 dream keys for a world you can battle threadbear and his companion for the world. There is also a racing level in each world. If you beat your opponent you keep any itmes you collected in that race. If you lose than you just don't get to keep the items you found. You also can find jack-in-the-boxes which allow you to turn into dream charecters like nijas or cavemen or fairies, each with there own abilities. As a charecter you must collect charecter tokens to stay as that charecter. Though it can be chalenging it is very fun. If your looking for a none violent, fun game than get 40 winks. It's worth it.
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Great Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you like games like Mario or Crash, this game is for you. Lots of fun for adults.

Object of the game: to locate a specific number of "winks" and 4 keys in each world.

Not for young children though. They would get frustrated trying to find the items. The first winks and keys are very easy to find; however, it gets more challenging as you go along. Also as you enter rooms in the higher levels, some of the doors look the same--making it more of a memory type game/logic game.

Kid at heart!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I found this at a clearance rack and took a chance for my 3 1/2 year old...it's been a year and he loves it STILL. Of course I limit the amount of time in front of PS1...it's a treat to him to play once a week or so. The graphics are great - it's funny and really enjoyable throughout. Many levels and little discoveries along the way. I couldn't stand it so I cheated and found out some tricks in order to unlock all of the doors, etc. Even with help...it's still enjoyable over and over again. I recommend this for all ages!

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