Lost in Space Arcade Series

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If your grew up watching Lost in Space as a child, this CD is a must buy. Not that there is anything fancy about it, but the nostalgic value is great! This is not a program for kids who want high-tech games. The game included here is decidedly low-tech, but the wallpaper and audio clips included are a lot of fun.

Lost in Space includes an arcade game called C.A.M.P Blaster, similar to the old Space Invaders. These classic games are actually making something of a comeback lately. The basic objective is to "shot anything that moves." Your space pod is maneuvered along the bottom of the screen with the arrow keys. The space bar shoots your unlimited ammunition at oncoming space crafts. That is the extent of the game. If you get 1000 points you will get a new pod craft. With 10,000 points you will get a pod upgrade. The simplicity of this game will appeal to those who are overwhelmed by more high-tech games, or those who just want to remember the good old days of Pong and Space Invaders. Others will find it far too simplistic and rather silly.

This CD comes with a great desktop theme, including screen shots from the old classic television series. Your teens may wonder why there is a picture of Dr. Smith next to an alien who looks like a carrot, but you can just smile...because you understand something your teens don't! Sound clips can be assigned to windows tasks. These are great, including the bits from Dr. Smith, the Robot and Maureen Robinson. Unfortunately there are just not enough of them to keep you happy forever. This CD will make you want to find old Lost in Space reruns on cable.

The desktop themes and sounds may make your teens grimace, and they can become a bit annoying if overdone. They will however bring smiles and giggles from anyone in their 30's or 40's. It's about time you had something that was just for you on that family computer!

Bottom Line: A ridiculously simple arcade game with some nostalgic value. Wonderful desktop themes and sounds which are worth the price of the program if you grew up as a true Lost in Space fan.

Ratings: (based on KBkids.com's 4 star rating system)

Overall: 3

BrainGain: 1

FunFactor: 2

EasePlease: 4

This program is no longer available, but you can find Lost In Space Animated Learning Adventure at Amazon if you kids really enjoyed Lost in Space.