The Universe According to Virgil Reality

The Universe According to Virgil Reality is a 1996 video game from 7th Level. The game is for children 8 and up.[1]

The Universe According to Virgil Reality
Developer(s)7th Level
Publisher(s)7th Level
Release1996

Development edit

The game was first mentioned in May 1994 when 7th Level announced today that Charles Fleischer(voice of Who Framed Roger Rabbit) has signed an agreement to help create, write and narrate the game.[2] The title was originally scheduled to be released in late 1994.[2] This was pushed to November 1995[3] and finally to 1996.[4]

Reception edit

New York Daily News gave the game a score of 2.5 out of 4, stating "Developed by a group of respected scientists and doctors worthy of the Manhattan Project, junior chemistry enthusiasts endeared by puzzles will find hours of enjoyment and a beginner's lesson in chemistry in Dr. Sulfur's world".[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "7th Level Breaks New Scientific Ground for Children with The Universe According to Virgil Reality". 7thlevel.com. August 28, 1996. Archived from the original on January 29, 1998. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "7th Level Signs Comic Charles Fleischer Voice of Roger Rabbit, to Three-Year Agreement". 7thlevel.com. May 24, 1998. Archived from the original on February 20, 1998. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Virgil Reality". CD-ROM Today. September 1995. p. 13. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Karo, Paul (June 17, 1996). "The Compleat Geek : He Writes, He Acts, He Paints; He's Got a Calcomp Electronic Drawing Slate". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Li, Kenneth (February 2, 1997). "Experients in science of fun". New York Daily News. p. 48. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.