Software:Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race
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| Developer(s) | Davidson & Associates |
| Publisher(s) | Davidson & Associates |
| Platform(s) | DOS, Macintosh |
| Release | 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race is an educational video game by Davidson & Associates based on newsroom journalism.[1] The game has a "find-the-clue" format in the vein of titles like Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego.[2]
Reception
Caitlin Ackelson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Headline Harry is a newsworthy "scoop" in educational software. Funny and compelling, it gives kids a reporter's-eye view of U.S. history. With its treasure-hunt approach to learning and adventure game format, the game provides an entertaining approach to U.S. political and cultural history and the fast-paced, superglamorous world of journalism."[3]
The Los Angeles Times described it as "Carmen San Diego Meets the Front Page".[4] Compute! felt the game was "Complex, but not frustrating".[5]
References
- ↑ Oldenburg, Don (1992-12-31). "Global Games". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1992/12/31/global-games/bedcfb1a-daa5-4767-bfb3-51763871c056/?noredirect=on. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ↑ "EDUCATIONAL GAMES GET 'F' FOR FLEXIBILITY" (in en). 1992-10-04. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/251203/EDUCATIONAL-GAMES-GET-F-FOR-FLEXIBILITY.html.
- ↑ Ackelson, Caitlin (November 1991). "Stop the Presses!: Davidson's Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race". Computer Gaming World 1 (88): 88–89.
- ↑ "A Game for Inquiring Minds" (in en-US). Los Angeles Times. 1991-09-28. ISSN 0458-3035. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-09-28-ca-2581-story.html.
- ↑ "Headline Harry and the Great Paper Chase". https://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue134/121_Headline_Harry_and_t.php.
External links
- NY Times article
- Review in Compute!
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