Title: Snap Dragon
Overall Rating:
C
Source: MECC
Playing Time: Varies, unlimited.
Date: 1995
Cost: $14.95
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Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed:
CD Rom
Subject Area: Math, science and
reading.
Objectives: "Develop early learning
skills for math, science and reading." This is stated on the back
panel of the CD alothough I don't believe it relates to any of these issues.
Brief Description: Snap Dragon is
in a variety of situations where the child can snap pictures and discover
hidden items.
Entry Capabilities Required: Knowledge
of how to install programs and use of mouse.
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 1
(The program has nothing to do with the objectives stated on the CD.
I found it very difficult to understand because there were no instructions
and no explination of what was happening.)
Provides practice of relevant skills:
4 (It was a program many children can use without and adult-after
instalation.)
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:
4 (It seemed very age appropriate for the ages stated on the CD.)
Likely to be comprehended clearly:
1 (The game seemed pointless for me because there was no instructions
and I had no clue what to do.)
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
4 (Good graphics and sound effects.)
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): 5 (No
opportunity to win or lose.)
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): 1
(No realistic features but some accurate pictures and graphics.)
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
N/A
Clear directions for play: 0
(No directions were provided and I was very confused as to what to do with
the things I saw on the screen.)
Effectiveness of debriefing:
1
Strong Points:
Good graphics and fun things to do to keep attention.
Weak Points:
No point to the game was found.
Reviewer: Sara Douglass
Position: Student
Date: 9-16-98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.