Software:Magic Tales: The Little Samurai
| Magic Tales: The Little Samurai | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Animation Magic |
| Publisher(s) | Davidson & Associates |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 1995[1] |
Magic Tales: The Little Samurai, also known as The Little Samurai, is a 1995 video game developed by Animation Magic and published by Davidson & Associates.
Gameplay
The player follows a classic Japanese folk tale by moving through animated story pages filled with vibrant graphics, original music, and numerous clickable elements that trigger sound effects and small interactions, allowing the story to unfold at the player's own pace while building reading skills and confidence.[2]
Development and reception
Magic Tales: The Little Samurai had a budget of $450,000.[3]
Games Domain liked the story and animations in Magic Tales: The Little Samurai.[2] Computer Shopper called Magic Tales: The Little Samurai the most magical storybook they have ever seen.[4]
Magic Tales: The Little Samurai was named one of the top 100 CD-ROMs by PC Magazine.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "The Little Samurai". Archived from the original on January 20, 1997. https://web.archive.org/web/19970120071341/http://www.capitol.com/content.htm#kidventures. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sorrels, Cynthia. "The Little Samurai". Archived from the original on December 21, 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/19961221114609/http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/sep96/samur.html. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
- ↑ Gerli, Damiano (August 2024). "Studio Profile - Animation Magic". Retro Gamer. Gale A804283379.
- ↑ Alesandrini, Kathryn (August 1996). "Magic Tales: The Little Samurai". Computer Shopper. Gale A18508809.
- ↑ Ulanoff, Lance. "The Top 100". Archived from the original on December 19, 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/19961219124350/http://www.pcmag.com:80/features/100cds/100cds.htm. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Magic Tales: The Little Samurai". Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/19961222034818/http://www.pcmag.com:80/features/100cds/r1h.htm. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
External links
- Official website (archived)
