The Land Before Time is a media franchise that began in 1988 with the release of the eponymous theatrical film directed by Don Bluth and featuring executive producers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
The Land Before Time Animated MovieBook is an educational game for Windows-based PCs released by Sound Source Interactive in North America in 1996.
[4] It contains a series of math-oriented minigames that, like The Land Before Time Activity Center, reward the player with "tree stars" and "dino bucks" that can be used to unlock video clips (once again).
It was originally released for Windows-based PCs in North America in 1998 by Sound Source Interactive, and features six activities ranging from matching to music games.
[8] Alecia Dixon of Kaboose called the game a "darling title", commending its movie clips which play during various activities, but felt that its lessons were not properly enforced.
Most toddler software titles require very little mouse/keyboard skills and feature very basic concepts", saying that the game was more appropriate for players over 3 years old, and that "children in the upper end of the suggested age group will find a fair amount to do".
[15] The Land Before Time: Dinosaur Arcade 3D is an educational game for Windows-based PCs intended for children ages 4-7 released by Sound Source Interactive in North America in November 2000.
It was published by Sound Source Interactive in North America in September 2000, and TDK Recording Media Europe in PAL regions that same year.
The story involves the player guiding four main characters - Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, and Spike - back to their home in the Great Valley after becoming separated in the Mysterious Beyond.
A spokesman from TDK stated that the development goal was to "create a fun and competitive racing game that captures the charm and delight of 'The Land Before Time' characters and environments".
Players control one of four playable characters: Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, and Ducky, across 12 levels as they help their friend Mo the Ophthalmosaurus make his way back home.
[28] Website Family Friendly Gaming called the title "fun, fresh, and based on some of kids favorite characters", commending it for its "very bright and colorful" graphics, but also noted its short play length.
[29] A web-based Flash game based on the 2007–2008 animated series called The Land Before Time: Adventure Valley was developed by Yamago,[30] and was previously available on the Cartoon Network website.