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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]
| 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 |
Reception edit
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 edit
- ^ Oldenburg, Don (1992-12-31). "Global Games". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "EDUCATIONAL GAMES GET 'F' FOR FLEXIBILITY". DeseretNews.com. 1992-10-04. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ Ackelson, Caitlin (November 1991). "Stop the Presses!: Davidson's Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 88. pp. 88–89.
- ^ "A Game for Inquiring Minds". Los Angeles Times. 1991-09-28. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ "Headline Harry and the Great Paper Chase". www.atarimagazines.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
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