This analysis utilizes the list found on the post "The Top 10 Most Influential Educational Games". The original article can be found here
In this analysis, we look at some of the most influential educational video games. The original version of these games were mostly published before 1990, though, due to their success, many of the games received multiple iterations, and some still exist as franchises today (Math Blaster, Mavis Beacon).
In our analysis, we ignored the "retro" aspect of the videogames, the feeling of familiarity while playing a video game from your past, and focused on the essential aspects which made the game entertaining and motivated us to continue playing.
Click on the game's name or the "Read more..." links to see the game's analysis page.
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Publisher: MECC
Platform: Apple II
Release Date: 1985
Description: Simulation of Historic Oregon Trail, designed to teach children the "realities of 19th century pioneer life on the trail."
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2. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Publisher: Brøderbund Software
Platform: PC
Release Date: 1985
Description:
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Publisher: Maxis Software Inc.
Platform: DOS
Release Date: 1989
Version: Simcity (aka Simcity Classic)
Description: Become the Mayor of a simulated city, learn how to manage resources and plan your city's infrastrcuture
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4. Reader Rabbit
Publisher: The Learning Company
Platform: PC
Release Date: 1989
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Publisher: Davidson & Associates
Platform: DOS
Release Date: 1987
Version: Math Blaster
Description: Practice math problems by shooting your spaceship's lasers while avoiding enemy shots.
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6. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
Publisher: The Software Toolworks
Platform: PC
Release Date: 1987
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7. Lemonade Stand
Publisher: MECC
Platform: Apple II
Release Date: 1979
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8. Number Munchers
Publisher: MECC
Platform: DOS
Release Date: 1988
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9. Zork
Publisher: Infocom
Platform: Apple II
Release Date: 1980
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10. Rocky's Boots
Publisher: Learning Company
Platform: PC
Release Date: 1982
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