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Connections (1995 video game)

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For the word game produced by The New York Times, see Connections (2023 video game).
Connections
Cover art for the game.
Developer(s)Discovery Channel Multimedia
Some Interactive[1]
Publisher(s)Discovery Channel Multimedia, The Learning Channel, Some Interactive
Platform(s)Windows 3.x, Windows, Macintosh
Release1995
Genre(s)Adventure game
Mode(s)Single-player

Connections is a 1995 educational adventure video game.

Gameplay

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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.[2] Players can toggle a hints system, adjust volume, save the game, and choose their gender.[3]

Plot

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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.

Critical reception

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Lisa Karen Savignano of Allgame wrote that the game was "exceptional" but that it had the potential to leave players endlessly frustrated.[4] GameZone's Craig Majaski thought the game would appeal to players who had enjoyed Myst or Return to Zork.[6] Meanwhile, The AV Club contributor Brian Clair said the game succeeded as a learning tool.[7] MacWorld's George and Ben Beekman thought the game was well below the industry standard for the genre.[8] Entertainment Weekly thought the game was a missed opportunity; instead of being interesting and unique it was merely "Myst with a twist".[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Coleman, Terry (April 1996). "Make The Connection". Computer Gaming World. pp. 157, 158. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Adrenaline Vault | Review | Connections". 2000-04-07. Archived from the original on 2000-04-07. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  3. ^ "Connections: It's a Mind Game Review by Quandary". 2008-06-22. Archived from the original on 2008-06-22. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  4. ^ a b Lisa Karen Savignano. "Connections - Review - allgame". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  5. ^ LeVitus, Bob (August 1996). "The Game Room". MacUser. Archived from the original on February 21, 2001. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  6. ^ "Connections". 2008-12-04. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  7. ^ "The Adrenaline Vault | Review | Connections". 2000-10-29. Archived from the original on 2000-10-29. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  8. ^ "Review: Connections". 1999-04-20. Archived from the original on 1999-04-20. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  9. ^ "Digital Review". Entertainment Weekly. 2009-04-27. Archived from the original on 2009-04-27. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
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