List of The Land Before Time video games facts for kids
The The Land Before Time is a popular series of movies and a TV show about dinosaurs. It started with a movie in 1988, created by Don Bluth, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. Since then, many other things have been made, including a TV show and a bunch of video games!
There are 14 video games based on The Land Before Time. The first one was The Land Before Time Activity Center, released in 1997 for computers. There was even a game you could play online on the Cartoon Network website. Many of these games are for learning and are made for kids aged 4 to 8. The games come in different styles, like action games, platformers (where you jump around), racing games, and educational games. A voice actress named Lani Minella voices all the characters in these games.
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Educational Adventures
Many Land Before Time games help you learn while having fun!
The Land Before Time Activity Center This was the very first video game in the series, released in 1997 for Windows computers. It's an educational game with lots of fun minigames. You can play dinosaur trivia, solve mazes, and test your memory. You can even create your own dinosaur and print it out! As you finish activities, you earn "tree stars." These stars let you unlock cool animated clips from the Land Before Time movies. This game even came free with a Land Before Time sing-along video tape!
The Land Before Time Animated MovieBook Released in 1998 for Windows computers, this game is like an interactive storybook. It includes video clips from the first Land Before Time movie. It also has puzzles and activities designed for younger kids, usually aged 3 to 6.
The Land Before Time: Math Adventure This game, released in 1998 for Windows computers, focuses on math skills. It's made for children aged 4 to 8. Just like the Activity Center, it has many math-based minigames. When you do well, you earn "tree stars" and "dino bucks." You can use these to unlock more video clips from the movies. This game was even mentioned in a book about learning tools as a good way for kids to learn problem-solving.
The Land Before Time: Kindergarten Adventure This educational game came out in 1998 for Windows computers. In Europe, it was called The Land Before Time: Early Learning Adventure. It's for kids aged 4 to 6 and has six different activities. These range from matching games to music games. One reviewer liked the movie clips that play during the activities. However, they felt the game didn't always help kids learn more once they understood the basics. The game was re-released in 2004.
The Land Before Time: Preschool Adventure Released in 1999 for Windows computers, this game is for children aged 3 to 5. It was made by WayForward Technologies. The game helps kids have fun, be creative, and learn about teamwork. It includes activities like making up stories, playing musical games, and doing crafts. This game was also re-released in 2005.
The Land Before Time: Toddler Time This game, released in 1999 for Windows computers, was made for very young children, aged 2 to 4. It has five different minigames, each with three difficulty levels. These games feature characters from the series. Some reviewers thought it was a bit too tricky for toddlers. They suggested it might be better for kids over 3 years old, as it requires some mouse and keyboard skills.
The Land Before Time: Dinosaur Arcade 3D Released in 2000 for Windows computers, this game is for children aged 4 to 7. It features five minigames where you guide characters like Littlefoot, Spike, Petrie, Ducky, and Chomper through levels. There's even a pinball-style game! Reviewers noted that this game was more about entertainment than learning. It mostly helped with hand-eye coordination and logic.
The Land Before Time: Prehistoric Adventures This educational game came out in 2004 for Windows computers. It's for preschoolers aged 3 to 5. The game helps kids improve their matching skills and learn to recognize letters, shapes, and numbers. It even came with two card games!
Other Exciting Games
Beyond learning, there are also action, platform, and racing games!
The Land Before Time: Return to the Great Valley This game, released in 2000 for the PlayStation, is a 3D platform game. You guide four main characters: Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, and Spike. Their goal is to find their way back home to the Great Valley after getting lost in the Mysterious Beyond.
The Land Before Time: Great Valley Racing Adventure Get ready to race! This 3D racing video game came out in 2001 for the PlayStation. In Europe, it was simply called The Land Before Time: Racing Adventure. You can choose to race as Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, or Spike. They compete in foot races across eight different courses. You can play by yourself or with a friend! The goal was to make a fun racing game that captured the charm of the characters.
The Land Before Time (Game Boy Color) Released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, this is a 2D platform game. It came out in Europe first, then North America. This game received lower reviews overall.
The Land Before Time (Game Boy Advance) This 2D platform game was released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. Even though it has the same name as the Game Boy Color version, it's a completely different game! It got slightly better reviews than the Game Boy Color version. Some reviewers felt it had good gameplay but didn't quite capture the fun of playing with dinosaurs. They also found the levels a bit too tricky for younger players.
The Land Before Time: Big Water Adventure Released in 2002 for the PlayStation, this is another platform game. It's based on the 2002 movie Journey to Big Water. You can play as Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, or Ducky. You'll explore 12 levels, helping your friend Mo, an Ophthalmosaurus, find his way back home.
The Land Before Time: Into the Mysterious Beyond This 2D platform game came out in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance. You control one of the five main characters as they search for their Tyrannosaurus friend, Chomper. Chomper got lost in the Mysterious Beyond! You even get to play as Littlefoot's grandfather in the final part of the game. Reviewers said the game was fun and colorful, but also noted that it was quite short.
Online Fun
There was also an online game called The Land Before Time: Adventure Valley. It was a Flash game based on the Land Before Time TV show. You could play it on the Cartoon Network website. The game had five levels, each one focused on a different main character like Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike. You used your mouse to make them jump or interact with things. This game was removed from the Cartoon Network website in 2009.
