Virtual Safari
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Developer(s) | |
Publisher(s) | Fujitsu |
Platform(s) | Windows 95 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre(s) | Edutainment |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Virtual Safari is a 1996 video game developed by and published by Fujitsu. The game is set in a first-person 3D environment around Africa on a Safari trip to take photographs of animals. The photographs could be submitted to Anglia Multimedia and the best ones would be displayed on their website.[1]
Gameplay[]
The player navigates around Three Trees Lodge, acquiring items and solving puzzles. Much of the information required comes from the Colonel. Before the player can pick up items, the rucksack must be obtained. The player's main objective is to get the camera equipment out of the front room chest and take photographs of animals in the wild. Travelling from the lodge to other areas requires the use of the Colonel's car. The player has access to six books with facts about animals and a minigame.[2]
Development[]
Anglia Multimedia made use of Superscape technology to get the virtual reality effect. The game also compatible with and other VR utilities.[3]
Reception[]
Critical reception[]
Publication | Award |
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Parents' Choice | Silver Honor[4] |
Promotion[]
Anglia Multimedia showcased the game to the London Zoo.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Another new release shown for the first time at BETT are CD-ROM picture discs using Anglia's extensive archive". Acorn User. No. 1. January 1997. p. 52.
- ^ Newsweek Staff (November 5, 1997). "Sit-Down Safari". Newsweek. Newsweek LLC. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Sit-Down Safari". November 5, 1997. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Parents' Choice Awards - Virtual Safari". Parents' Choice Award. 1998. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- 1996 video games
- Windows games
- Windows-only games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games set in Africa