Big Thinkers Kindergarten

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Big Thinkers Kindergarten is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and was released on August 18, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Big Thinkers! Kindergarten is the perfect learning supplement to your child's classroom experience. Ben and Becky Brightly's contagious wonder and ability to transform themselves into a variety of shapes and forms engage kids in a fun world of learning and discovery unlike any they have experienced before. Your little learners always feel successful as they collect oodles of SmartStars. All of the…

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Big Thinkers Kindergarten offers a nostalgic and engaging experience for young learners, featuring colorful animations and interactive minigames that teach essential skills like literacy, math, and problem-solving.
The game encourages exploration and creativity through its variety of activities, allowing children to learn in a fun and low-pressure environment, supported by the friendly guidance of characters Ben and Becky Brightly.
Despite its age, the game retains charm and educational value, making it a suitable supplementary tool for parents and educators looking to introduce academic concepts to young children.

The game's dated graphics and interface can be confusing for young players, with cluttered screens and unintuitive navigation that may require adult assistance.
Repetitive voice lines and sound effects can become grating over time, detracting from the overall experience, especially during extended play sessions.
While the game offers a variety of activities, its educational depth is limited, with tasks teaching concepts in isolation rather than through cumulative progression, which may reduce replay value once skills are mastered.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mix of nostalgia and dated visuals, with many users noting the low-resolution artwork and sound design that may feel crude by contemporary standards. While the original charm is preserved, some players find the graphics to be a bit rough around the edges, though the colorful visuals and upbeat soundtrack still evoke positive feelings. Overall, there is a desire for remastered versions that could enhance the graphics for a modern audience, as the vintage style may not appeal to everyone.
- “Moreover, the colorful visuals and upbeat soundtrack still bring a smile to my face.”
- “It's surprising to me how well this game still holds up overall, and I would love to see remasters of it for a modern audience one day with some updated graphics.”
- “Amazing story, graphics, voice acting... the list goes on.”
- “While Nightdive Studios’ Steam version runs smoothly through ScummVM and preserves the charm of the original artwork, the low-resolution visuals and dated sound design may seem crude by modern standards.”
- “Switching to windowed mode makes the graphics sharper, but the game screen is so tiny that it hurts your eyes.”
- “However, what may be a little hard to get past is the graphics.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as cheerful and upbeat, contributing positively to the overall experience, though it can become repetitive and may test patience during extended play. Users appreciate the inclusion of a music room for creative expression, but some report technical issues like music cutting in and out. Overall, the soundtrack is memorable, with catchy tunes that evoke nostalgia, despite some interruptions during creative activities.
- “Moreover, the colorful visuals and upbeat soundtrack still bring a smile to my face.”
- “You can have them both play at the same time to mix and match your music.”
- “It is amazing, I shall spend all of my days playing this game due to the fact that it teaches me kindergarten, but also gives me childhood memories. This game will astound you with its amazing graphics and sound quality; the intro song will be stuck in your head for weeks on end!”
- “Sound effects and background music are cheerful but repetitive, looping in ways that may test a parent’s patience after extended play.”
- “I bought this game for my 5 year old and the music cuts in and out.”
- “Another flaw is that in the creative parts (painting, making music) your creativity is interrupted when you get stars.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is less narrative-driven compared to the studio's previous titles, focusing instead on educational minigames with a beginner-level story that varies with each playthrough. While it retains the charm of the studio's signature style, those seeking a traditional adventure narrative may be disappointed. However, some players praise the game's detailed storytelling and overall quality, expressing excitement for potential sequels.
- “Amazing story, graphics, voice acting... the list goes on.”
- “Each time you play, it's a different story with a different title and image.”
- “However, unlike the studio’s more narrative-driven series such as Pajama Sam or Freddi Fish, Big Thinkers takes a more instructional approach, packaging its lessons into discrete educational minigames rather than unfolding them through story or adventure.”
- “It's still great fun filled with the usual Humongous Entertainment charm, but those wanting a silly story like you'd find in their point-and-click adventure titles will have to look elsewhere.”
- “A wonderful game, this could rival most triple-A games to date. I was pleased by the detail and story in this game, and I can say I cannot wait for part 2 of this game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging and humorous mechanics that promote discovery, reminiscent of educational applications. While it offers a variety of experiences, some flaws exist, such as the outdated menu navigation system that requires moving the mouse off-screen, a design choice reflective of its time.
- “Like many of Humongous Entertainment’s titles, the game emphasizes engagement and discovery through humor, animation, and accessible gameplay.”
- “The games are really varied and use mechanics that you still find today in educational applications.”
- “There are several flaws in this game; for example, the menus can only be accessed by moving the mouse outside the screen. This was a common mechanic at the time the game was created, similar to what was used in 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road'.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by warmth and personality, effectively engaging players through its animated style and accessible gameplay. While it may not match the sophistication of modern digital learning apps, its charm lies in its lighthearted and inviting approach.
- “Like many of Humongous Entertainment’s titles, the game emphasizes engagement and discovery through humor, animation, and accessible gameplay.”
- “It lacks the sophistication and adaptive intelligence of today’s digital learning apps, but it compensates with warmth, humor, and personality.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional tone of the game is characterized by a friendly and encouraging atmosphere that alleviates frustrations from interface limitations. While there may be more modern educational games available, this one is praised for its memorable hosts and wholesome educational content, contributing to a positive emotional experience.
- “Still, the overall tone remains friendly and encouraging, fostering a positive emotional environment that helps mitigate the occasional frustration caused by interface limitations.”
- “There are probably more up-to-date educational games out there, but this still holds up with memorable hosts and wholesome education.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Steam version by Nightdive Studios runs smoothly through ScummVM, effectively preserving the original artwork's charm; however, its low-resolution visuals and outdated sound design may feel crude compared to contemporary standards.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, reminiscing about their enjoyment of various minigames, particularly hide and seek and maze challenges, even from limited demo versions. This suggests that the game's engaging mechanics encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “I remember as a kid, I had a demo disc of this game. Only a few minigames were playable, but I remember playing the hide and seek and maze games a lot.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the fish tank feature is effective for quickly farming red stars, making the grinding process more efficient and enjoyable.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is likened to the dynamic duo of Ben and Becky, reminiscent of the Wonder Twins from the Superfriends series, featuring designs that evoke a nostalgic Archie comic style. This suggests a playful and engaging character interaction, though it may lack depth in complexity.
- “Ben and Becky are like the Wonder Twins from the Super Friends series, with character designs straight from an Archie comic.”

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Big Thinkers Kindergarten is a action game with horror theme.

Big Thinkers Kindergarten is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Big Thinkers Kindergarten was released on August 18, 2015.

Big Thinkers Kindergarten was developed by Humongous Entertainment.

Big Thinkers Kindergarten has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Big Thinkers Kindergarten is a single player game.

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