Installing the game was a breeze, and it plays without a DVD, which is nice. If your screen resolution is dialed up, booting
Misty Island Rescue will result in some herky-jerky adjustments, to make sure that the game has its ideal resolution. The technical requirements are modest for both platforms, although it won't play on Macs that haven't been upgraded to at least OS 10.4. There is no keyboard interaction at all in the game, other than typing a name in the beginning when setting up a profile. Support for multiple profiles allows this to be installed and run for several kids in the household, a nice feature if you need it. Most of
Misty Island Rescue is clicking alone, but there's one specific game that requires clicking and dragging. The idea is to build some proficiency and dexterity, but most 2 year-olds aren't masters yet. Help from a parent is going to be necessary, but that's not a bad thing. Much as reading a good book together makes for a fun time with the kids, playing
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue with a little one can make it more fun for them. Even games that require clicking and dragging, like putting puzzles together, make it easy to recognize where pieces need to be placed. This goes back to our earlier observation about things being designed with little people in mind.
Thomas & Friends has become a huge brand, which means it has spawned knock-offs and its fair share of cheap toys.
Misty Island Rescue is anything but a cheap production, and if you haven't yet dipped your toe in the family gaming pond, we recommend starting here.