Software:Reader Rabbit 2

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Short description: 1991 educational video game
Reader Rabbit 2
Reader Rabbit 2 Cover art.jpg
Cover art for Reader Rabbit 2 Deluxe!
Developer(s)The Learning Company
Publisher(s)The Learning Company
Platform(s)Original:
DOS

Deluxe:
Windows 3.x, Macintosh

Reading 2:
Windows, Macintosh
ReleaseAugust 1991 (Original)[1]
1994 (Deluxe)
1997 (Reading 2)
Genre(s)Educational
Mode(s)Single-player

Reader Rabbit 2 is a 1991 educational video game, the sequel to Reader Rabbit and the fourth game in the Reader Rabbit franchise. A facelift was given to the game's predecessor to match the graphical fidelity of Reader Rabbit 2.[2]

Gameplay

The game can be played with the keyboard or a mouse. Set in a location called Wordsville, the game contained four word-based minigames.[3] Players are taught about vowel sounds and how to construct sentences.[4]

Reception

Reception
Review score
PublicationScore
AllGame4.5/5 stars[5]
Awards
PublicationAward
Software Publishers AssociationBest Elementary Education Product[6]
Technology & LearningAward of Excellence[6]
Parents' ChoiceParents' Choice Award[6]

Heidi E.H. Aycock of Compute! praised the game for demonstrating how educational games could be as visually and aurally stunning as other genres of video gaming.[7] Game Players PC Entertainment reviewed the game as a solid choice for young players at school and home.[8]

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