Connections is a 1995 educational adventure video game.
| Connections | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for the game. | |
| Developer(s) | Discovery Channel Multimedia |
| Publisher(s) | Discovery Channel Multimedia, The Learning Channel, Some Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Windows 3.x, Windows, Macintosh |
| Release | 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Plot edit
Based on the show Connections on The Learning Channel, the game revolves around a plot of the player aiming to fix a computer program, by finding a series of connections that glue the world together.
Gameplay edit
Players progress through a series of graphic screens, and FMV video to find a series of connections. Items can be manipulated using hotspots. The game is narrated by James Burke.[1] Players can toggle a hints system, adjust volume, save the game, and choose their gender.[2]
Critical reception edit
Lisa Karen Savignano of Allgame wrote that the game was "exceptional" but that it had the potential to leave players endlessly frustrated.[3] GameZone's Craig Majaski thought the game would appeal to players who had enjoyed Myst or Return to Zork.[5] Meanwhile, The AV Club contributor Brian Clair said the game succeeded as a learning tool.[6] MacWorld's George and Ben Beekman thought the game was well below the industry standard for the genre.[7] Entertainment Weekly thought the game was a missed opportunity; instead of being interesting and unique it was merely "Myst with a twist".[8]
The November 1996 edition of Computer Gaming World deemed the video game the #13 Top Sleeper Of All Time.
References edit
- ^ "The Adrenaline Vault | Review | Connections". 2000-04-07. Archived from the original on 2000-04-07. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Connections: It's a Mind Game Review by Quandary". 2008-06-22. Archived from the original on 2008-06-22. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ a b Lisa Karen Savignano. "Connections - Review - allgame". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ LeVitus, Bob (August 1996). "The Game Room". MacUser. Archived from the original on February 21, 2001. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ "Connections". 2008-12-04. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "The Adrenaline Vault | Review | Connections". 2000-10-29. Archived from the original on 2000-10-29. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Review: Connections". 1999-04-20. Archived from the original on 1999-04-20. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Digital Review | Entertainment Weekly". Entertainment Weekly. 2009-04-27. Archived from the original on 2009-04-27. Retrieved 2017-09-19.