Software:Travelrama USA
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| Developer(s) | Zenda Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Zenda Studio |
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| Release | 1994 |
Travelrama USA is a 1994 video game developed by Zenda Studios. The game takes place in the United States and the player's goal is to drive from state to state and collecting various postcards.[1][2][3]
Gameplay
In Travelrama USA, players embark on a whimsical race across the United States, collecting postcards from a pool of over 600. The game accommodates up to four players and is designed for all ages. The game blends diner-style graphics with sound effects and a mix of vintage and modern postcards. Players learn geography and cultural trivia as they travel, aided by an in-game album. A dynamic difficulty system tailors the challenge to each player's skill level: seasoned players might opt for a "driver's license" mode, while newcomers or younger participants can choose a "learner's permit," allowing the game to subtly adjust its mechanics to maintain fairness and engagement.[4]
Development
The game was announced in November 1993 by StarCore along with six other titles for Macintosh.[5] It was released in 1994 for Classic Mac OS and Windows.[4]
Reception
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Los Angeles Times said " That didn’t surprise the folks at Sanctuary Woods, who say the program is especially attractive to girls who tend to shy away from the shoot-’em-up type games. Even my wife, Patti, is impressed--a rare event when it comes to computer games--by the music and scenery."[8]
Newsday said "It's a fascinating and challenging game that familiarizes kids with maps and strategic planning"[9]
The game was given a silver medal at the AVC's Interactive CINDY Awards.[10]
References
- ↑ "Too Many Masters". March 11, 1994. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712224019/https://www.chicagotribune.com/1994/03/11/too-many-masters-2/. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Travelrama USA". September 1996. p. 114. https://archive.org/details/pc-computing-magazine-v9i9/page/n119/mode/2up. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Travelrama". Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/19961222205127/http://www.cnet.com/Content/Reviews/Cdcentral/Reviews/0,50,53,00.html. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gasperini, Jim (1994). "Travelrama USA". Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221002400/https://www.wired.com/1994/10/travelrama-usa/. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Apple's StarCore Group Announce: Six New Multimedia Titles For The Macintosh". November 1993. p. 26. https://archive.org/details/st-report-947/page/n25/mode/2up. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Travelrama USA". 1994. p. 77. https://archive.org/details/CDROMToday/CD-ROM%20Today%20Issue%204%20%28Spring%201994%29/page/n77/mode/2up. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Product info". October 3, 1996. p. 959. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712225047/https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news/151214629/. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ Magid, Lawrence (July 5, 1995). "The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Tour the U.S.A. Without Leaving Home". Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712224618/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-05-fi-20426-story.html. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Untitled". June 2, 1994. p. 137. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712225532/https://www.newspapers.com/article/newsday/151214930/. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Awards". Archived from the original on July 2, 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/19980702061753/http://www.zenda.com/awards.htm. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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