Software:Nile: Passage to Egypt
| Nile: Passage to Egypt | |
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| Developer(s) | Human Code |
| Publisher(s) | Discovery Channel Multimedia |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Windows |
| Genre(s) | Educational, Simulation |
Nile: Passage to Egypt is a 1995 educational video game by the Discovery Channel.
Production
The game was part of a "co-promotional strategy" which involved a CD-ROM and television program of the same name being released concurrently.[1] The game's released was tentatively scheduled for release in Spring of 1995.[2]
Gameplay
Players undertake an interactive journey down the Nile River through modern and ancient Egypt on an Egyptian sailing boat called a felucca. Players explore local culture and interact with customers via virtual tours. The player navigates through a series of 360 degree screens, or can also choose new locations via a map. Hotspots on the screen trigger 40 films, 300 pictures, 3.5 hours of audio narration, and text.[3]
Critical reception
Jaime de Yraolagoitia of PC World stated that the game was a pleasant way to learn more about Egyptian culture, and was suitable for all ages.[3] Lance Elko of Computer Shopper described the experience as rich and engrossing.[4] Daily News thought the multimedia elements were excellent and complemented each other.[5]
The game won the Software Consumer Award for Best Home Learning Program for Adults at the 1996 Codie awards.[6]
References
- ↑ Discovery expands multimedia presence; cable programer [sic to double CD-ROM output. (Discovery Communications to introduce new CD-ROM products)]. 1994-12-19. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-15999072.html.
- ↑ "Discovery Multimedia edu adventures to bow. - Free Online Library". https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Discovery+Multimedia+edu+adventures+to+bow.-a016020641.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nilo: un viaje por Egipto" (in es-ES). 1996-10-01. http://www.pcworld.es/archive/nilo-un-viaje-por-egipto.
- ↑ Take a journey through time with Nile: A Passage to Egypt. (Discovery Channel Multimedia) (Software Review)(Evaluation)(Brief Article) (Evaluation). 1995-10-01. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-17378207.html.
- ↑ WELL-MADE CDS SPARK INTEREST\Atlas encourages junior explorers.(BUSINESS) (sound recording review). 1996-02-05. https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-83903431.html.
- ↑ "SIIA Awards Past Winners". http://www.siia.net/archive/codies/2015/pw_1996.asp.
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