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Myst III – Exile

Description

Myst III: Exile is a puzzle-adventure game for PC that follows the story of the original Myst and its sequel, Riven. In this game, players take on the role of an outsider who has been called upon by Atrus, the main character of the previous games, to help save his wife Catherine and their two sons, who are trapped in another dimension known as “Releeshahn.”

The game features stunning graphics and an immersive storyline that takes players on a journey through various environments, including mysterious ruins, lush forests, and underground caverns. As they explore these locations, players must solve a series of intricate puzzles that range from mechanical contraptions to abstract logic puzzles, in order to uncover the secrets of Releeshahn and ultimately rescue Catherine and her sons.

One of the game’s unique features is the “linking” system, which allows players to travel between different ages and dimensions within the game. This adds an extra layer of depth to the puzzles, as players must navigate not only the physical environment but also the various time periods and dimensions within it. …

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The Oregon Trail II

Description

Oregon Trail II is a sequel to Oregon Trail. The game follows the basic structure of the predecessor, which is a simulation of traveling through towns and wilderness in the state of Oregon, with adventure-like gameplay elements and educational material. The sequel changes, enhances, and adds many gameplay features.

In the beginning of the game players choose their name, occupation, level, date of travel, starting point and destination, as well as the type of wagon. The game also allows the player to create virtual companions for the journey, designating their number, names, and ages. As opposed to one year in the first game, the sequel allows the player to choose between twenty years of travel, from 1840 to 1860.

The player is able to choose an occupation for the protagonist, such as banker, doctor, gunsmith, carpenter, journalist, butcher, pastor, artist, and many others. Different occupations bestow various bonuses to the protagonist, and are equipped with passive skills, which will influence the rate of success during certain random events and activities. For example, a high medical skill will make it more likely that the protagonist recovers from a disease; sharpshooting skill contributes to the instant-kill rate when hunting animals, etc. …

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The Oregon Trail – 3rd Edition

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This game hearkens back to the days of the first Oregon Trail, meaning that instead of tons of options that made up Oregon Trail 2, there are significantly less in this installment. There is only one place you can go to (besides the fact you can stop anywhere), which is Oregon City. You can also only have five or so people in your group. You can hunt, and you can fish, which is a new gameplay element. You can also go down the Dalles River in a first-person view (along with floating across rivers.) …

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The Oregon Trail – 4th Edition

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The Oregon Trail – 4th Edition is a PC simulation game that was released in 2001, and is an updated version of the classic educational game, The Oregon Trail.

In the game, players take on the role of a wagon leader who is responsible for guiding a group of settlers along the Oregon Trail. The game features improved graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics, and includes a number of new features such as more varied landscapes, additional challenges, and new characters with unique skills and abilities.

Players must manage resources such as food, water, and medicine while navigating a variety of obstacles including river crossings, harsh weather conditions, and animal attacks. The game also includes educational elements, with historical landmarks and events from the Oregon Trail represented in the game.

The game’s graphics are improved from previous versions, with more detailed landscapes and character animations. The game’s soundtrack features a mix of traditional music and original compositions, creating an immersive and engaging atmosphere. …

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The Oregon Trail – 5th Edition

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The Oregon Trail: 5th Edition is a game for players aged nine and up with educational support. It builds on the previous editions of the game simulating traveling through towns and wilderness in the state of Oregon between 1840 and 1860 when over 300,00 emigrants headed west across the United States, with adventure-like gameplay elements. The core game builds on Oregon Trail II and various new features are introduced, and elements from previous editions are added or removed.

The stories of migration are told through the characters mountain guide Captain Jed Freeman and the Montgomery children Jimmy (10), Cassie (13) and Parker (15) who want to find their father. The game also teaches history and geography and complements the social studies curriculum. Other educational elements include math, language arts and logical reasoning. To survive with the wagon players need to balance health, food and financial resources with many decisions to trade, buy or leave supplies to reach Oregon, the Salt Lake Valley or California. Dangers include obstacles, river crossings (with updated graphics), delays and disease. To survive players need to learn how to hunt and fish. Historical facts and maps are collected in the Montgomery Journal and the Oregon Trail Guidebook. The journal can also be printed for offline use. …

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M&Ms – The Lost Formulas

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In M&Ms: The Lost Formulas, the 2 lead candies are about to set off on a vacation until the red candy realizes that the yellow candy left the M&Ms Minis in charge of the candy factory. The Minis promptly steal the secret M&Ms formulas and cause havoc at the factory. It is up to the yellow candy to set the situation right.

The gameplay has been described as being similar to the Crash Bandicoot series. The action in the game takes place over 8 levels. The first 7 levels involve some kind of math skill (configurable at various skill levels to cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). The first level depicts the yellow candy frantically driving back to the candy factory. Along the way are math formulas on the side of the road, followed closely by 3 crates on the road, each with a number. Striking the crate with the correct answer for the previous formula will allow passage, while the 2 wrong answers are steel crates that will end your vehicle. The same action is repeated in a later level involving a forklift. …

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Myst (1993)

Description

You have just stumbled upon a most intriguing book, a book titled Myst. You have no idea where it came from, who wrote it, or how old it is. Reading through its pages provides you with only a description of an island world. But it’s just a book, isn’t it? As you reach the end of the book, you lay your hand on a page. Suddenly your own world dissolves into blackness, replaced with the island world the pages described. Now you’re here, wherever here is, with no option but to explore.

Myst is a first-person point-and-click adventure where the player controls a character known as The Stranger. Magically transported into the world described in the book, he needs to explore Myst Island and solve its mysteries. The game is presented as a series of static scenes where the player acts with the environment by clicking and manipulating objects. There are no enemies and it is not possible to die. Through Myst Island, the game is further divided into mini-worlds set in different ages accessed through different books. …

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