Nintendo DS Review: Imagine Teacher - Page 2

Recess with several more minigames that the teacher also plays would boost the lacking physical education elements, but it's not likely that anyone playing this game is actually doing those activities anyway. Scheduling field trips at the end of the day on Friday versus Wednesday morning gives players a minimal advantage of just having a break. Teachers do celebrate special events like birthdays, holidays and the last day of school, but again miss the opportunity of enhancing the overall experience.

The multiplayer mode supports up to four players with a single card and delivers some nice gameplay variety when the daily school routine tires. Changeable music would also help alleviate some light monotony. The game doesn't have a high replay value, but has numerous characters with basic storyline developing as Miss April guides them through various classes.

Deeper statistics, including relationships with other students and the teacher, knowledge progression, etc., would give players more satisfaction and meaningful results. Still, this title still works on a basic level and would make a great catalog addition for future educators.

Imagine Teacher is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.


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  • 1 - sapphire

    Nov 11, 2008 at 3:20 am

    not much info...

  • 2 - Anne

    Nov 11, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Information about what? Ask for specifics because this writer covers the game very well. Good job. :-)

  • 3 - Clojoe

    Dec 09, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    i thought this game looked extremly fun but what age do you think its for? its rated E but like i am 11 and i was wondering am i to old to play this game?

  • 4 - questioner

    Dec 09, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    so do you guys recomend this game for the age range of 11-14?

  • 5 - Tall Writer

    Dec 10, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    Yes, I would say 11 to 14 falls within this game's ranch plus a few years above and below that range too. Happy Holidays!

  • 6 - someone

    Dec 20, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    erm.
    im 15, so i hope it works good.

  • 7 - mollyyyyy

    Dec 27, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Hi i cant figure out how to give the lost items back..

    Can someone PLEASE help...


    Mollyyyyy

  • 8 - Jakey

    Dec 28, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Hi, I'm 11 And I Think This Game Is Great But I Can't Figure Out How To Give The Lost Items Back To The Students.

  • 9 - Jim

    Dec 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    I was able to give some items back when the student's parents visited after school, so choose the clean up options, etc. at the end of the day when you find an item :-)

  • 10 - anonumus

    Dec 29, 2008 at 6:04 am

    my friend has the game...its ok

  • 11 - clara

    Dec 29, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    my daughters just got this game and she thinks its cool apart from the fact that she cant get through the pottery session, and ive had a go, but no hope, plz has anyone got any idea as to how to do it?

  • 12 - ricola

    Dec 31, 2008 at 11:30 am

    clara- you have to spin the wheel really fast until the metre on the side fills up. then when the up and down arrows appear you have to move the stylus up and down until the clay makes the shape needed.

    jakey- i had problems getting the first lost item back to the students but if you find it by cleaning up at the end of the day it goes back to the immediately and the parent praises you for it at the staff meeting on friday evening.

    hope that helps :-)

  • 13 - clara

    Jan 07, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    hey thanx for your advice ricola, she's still trying it out but i think the novelty is gona wear out soon, so im back on it lol...cheers

  • 14 - Louise Crompton

    Jan 16, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Hi

    Was wondering if anyone knows how to get past the pottery section on week 9 i have been trying for days and still no luck !! Please Help

    Lou

  • 15 - Tall Writer

    Jan 16, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Re: #14 When you’ve met the requirements and the arrows disappear, don’t touch the screen. Make a medium stop â€" not too fast. Also check your green time meter.

  • 16 - Roxie

    Mar 14, 2009 at 6:27 am

    omg louise crompton me too! its week 9 and the very last lesson before the friday meeting! its so frustrating! it might be cos u havent bought anything for the children to learn so go to the shop and buy some new desks, posters etc. good luck

  • 17 - Roxie

    Mar 14, 2009 at 7:41 am

    i've got past week 9, where miss pierce is dismissed. i havent had any notices or science week things or anything. there havent even been any friday meetings. does this mean the game is finished?

  • 18 - Tall Writer

    Mar 14, 2009 at 11:59 am

    ****SPOILERS****
    For those players who haven't completed the game yet, don't read below
    ---------------------------
    After you complete week 9, the game keeps going. Continuing to increase student statistics doesn’t have an effect on gameplay and you don’t have to plan as much, so you can just enjoy the activities now. It comes suddenly doesn’t it, but seems logical. We used to be on 9 week semesters in grade school. Hopefully they'll expand any possible sequels. :-)

  • 19 - Jody

    Mar 21, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    i also cant give lost items back. i found them but then it goes to my inventory and at the staff meetings, they dont say anything. HELP!

  • 20 - Sharman

    Mar 24, 2009 at 10:19 am

    thats strange cos i got to week 12

  • 21 - holly

    Jun 30, 2009 at 11:21 am

    is this game worth buying?????cuz i cant make a choice between imagine teacher and imagine makeup artist!!!!!!so which should i get????

  • 22 - Avery

    Aug 01, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    imagine teacher lasts much longer then imagine makeup artist. but i think imagine makeup artist is more fun

  • 23 - Tall Writer

    Oct 22, 2009 at 8:26 am

    I haven't tried Makeup Artist yet. Will let you know if I do. :-)

  • 24 - Rebecca

    Dec 28, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    I'm stuck on week 9 day 5. I spun the wheel but when you go up and down with ur stylus it goes up thenn it goes doown again.

    What happens in week 10?

  • 25 - Carla

    Jan 01, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Does this game work on Nintendo DSi? I have seen conflicting ads saying it will/won't work.

    Thanks,

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