Magic School Bus, (Scholastic's) The: Space Exploration Game
Mars needs Ms. FrizzleGenre: educational - n/a
Publisher: Sega
Year: 1995
System: Genesis
Gameplay Score: 2
Gameplay Notes:
A series of minigames including clones of Wing Commander, Asteroids, Arkanoid, Moon Lander, and a platformer. There are also simple puzzles like a slide puzzle. Tons of variety, although they repeat in the same sequence level after level, so it gets tiring on a long playthrough. Controls are only ok. I might even call this a good game if the controls had been a touch more responsive. As it is it plays like most licensed titles.
Level Design Score: 4
Level Design Notes:
Again, tons of variety in the levels. Some are quite fun, like the Asteroid and Wing Commander levels.
Theme Score: 3
Theme Notes:
My kids enjoyed the Magic School Bus show and this maintains some of that feel. Still, it's dorky. Some kid shows age well but this isn't one of them. Still, I love astronomy so a game centered around learning about the solar system is appealing.
Art Style Score: 4
Art Style Notes:
Colorful and happy artwork. Many of the games have impressive sprites and effects. There's also quite a bit of variety between the games.
Audio Score: 2
Audio Notes:
Not too shabby. Nothing I'd want to listen to outside the game, mind you.
Overall Score: 55
Review ID: 1049
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