I bought this game for my 8 year old granddaughter so my review is based on her response to the game. She had played it with friends and liked it so much she expressed an interest in having her own game. This game is good for children who play it with friends, or have a lot of time to play alone. The game allows the player to design a room, a wardrobe, and a "life". When the child does a good job on their "virtual" homework, they get great feedback from their virtual parents. The game does seem to have the capacity to entertain and amuse, and, somewhat educate in various areas. It seemed to be easy to hookup to a TV, and seems easy to operate.
I'm so happy to have this game again! I had it as a kid and had a lot of fun with it. It works as it should on my TV, though the graphics are sub-par because it stretches to fit the screen. All the words are readable, though, and I got used to the graphics over time. The game plays as it should with the remote and I have had no glitches or hardware issues. This is a worthwhile buy!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I bought Dream Life because my 12 year-old daughter asked for it for Christmas. It was very easy to set up and start playing. Both my 10 and 12 year-old daughters enjoyed creating their looks, hair style and bedroom, choosing their, friends, fashions, and managing their virtual schedules for virtual school and recreation activities like band and sports. They even get allowances for doing chores and need virtual parental permission to buy things like DVD players. The only complaints my daughters have are that some of the poses are weird and they wish they could type in what they want to say to their virtual friends instead of having to choose from preselected statements. The only complaints I have are that some of the pay for chores being too much and I would rather they be doing these things in real life. However by pointing out similarities and differences to real life and limiting their time on it I have managed to sneak in some valuable life lessons. As a parent who does not approve of expensive and mindless or violent gaming systems I would rate Dream Life a very good product.Read full review
My kids are ages 9 and 6 and they love playing this game. The graphics in it aren't the greatest but they don't seem to mind. I like the game also because they have to work to earn money to go shopping. If they don't have enough money to buy the outfit they want they can sell some of their other clothes in their closets for a fraction of what they paid for it. Just like a yard sale.
My 8 year old daughter loves to play it. A friend of hers has the game and they play it together. I purchased this item from ebay and it is a Christmas gift, so she has not received it yet. Hopefully it will not be another toy that sits around the house.
I will never stop reliving it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Really disappointed that it doesn’t work at all. Screen just shows static. I would like a refund.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a great idea for a family game..Not only is it fun for children but adults can join in too...Great family time spending..
The game works perfectly and there was no issues with shipping
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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