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− | '''''Math Blaster Episode 1: In Search of Spot''''' is a video game in a line of educational products created by Davidson & Associates and a remake of their earlier ''New Math Blaster Plus!'' from 1991. A version of the game was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and [[Sega Mega Drive]] as part of the [[Club | + | '''''Math Blaster Episode 1: In Search of Spot''''' is a video game in a line of educational products created by Davidson & Associates and a remake of their earlier ''New Math Blaster Plus!'' from 1991. A version of the game was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and [[Sega Mega Drive]] as part of the [[Sega Club]] line of educational video games. The game aims to help children 6 to 12 with their skills in math, concentrating on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and has an adjustable difficulty system to help children of different levels. |
The game's story is a simple rescue mission, centering on the efforts of Blasternaut to retrieve Spot from the clutches of the malicious "Trash Alien," who apparently litters out of sheer spite. The garbage he leaves behind consists primarily of empty containers and bad food, though coil-springs, boots and fish skeletons are also present. | The game's story is a simple rescue mission, centering on the efforts of Blasternaut to retrieve Spot from the clutches of the malicious "Trash Alien," who apparently litters out of sheer spite. The garbage he leaves behind consists primarily of empty containers and bad food, though coil-springs, boots and fish skeletons are also present. |
Revision as of 18:56, 13 August 2013
Math Blaster: Episode 1 | |||||
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Super NES | |||||
Publisher: Davidson & Associates, Inc. | |||||
Developer: Western Technologies Inc. | |||||
Genre: Educational | |||||
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Math Blaster Episode 1: In Search of Spot is a video game in a line of educational products created by Davidson & Associates and a remake of their earlier New Math Blaster Plus! from 1991. A version of the game was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Mega Drive as part of the Sega Club line of educational video games. The game aims to help children 6 to 12 with their skills in math, concentrating on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and has an adjustable difficulty system to help children of different levels.
The game's story is a simple rescue mission, centering on the efforts of Blasternaut to retrieve Spot from the clutches of the malicious "Trash Alien," who apparently litters out of sheer spite. The garbage he leaves behind consists primarily of empty containers and bad food, though coil-springs, boots and fish skeletons are also present.
In the opening scenes, Spot and Blasternaut are preparing for a journey aboard their rocket-like spaceship, only to find that the ship is not functional. Blasternaut, jumping to conclusions, sends Spot to repair a mechanism known as the "polytronic combustion regulator" and Spot reluctantly begins repairs, while Blasternaut goes below deck.
As Spot works, the Trash Alien flies by, captures Spot and departs, leaving garbage everywhere. Blasternaut, upon discovering this, contacts his superior officer, Galactic Commander, and notifies her of the situation. Galactic Commander immediately identifies the criminal and sends Blasternaut to collect the trash, use it to fuel his ship, track down the Trash Alien and destroy his spacecraft.
Gameplay
Gameplay in Math Blaster: Episode 1 is divided into three main components: Trash Zapper, Platform Chase and Final Battle.
Production Credits
Produced for Davidson & Associates by: Western Technologies
Developed by: Spidersoft
Project Management: Chris Longpre, George Degolian, Steve Marsden
Programming: Tony Reeves
Graphics: Simon Britnell, Roddy McMillan
Music: Mark Cooksey
Sound F/X: Mark Cooksey
Producer: Michael Albanese
Product Manager: Andre Zietsman
Graphics: Luke Anderson, Stephen Beam
Music Composer: Tom Zehnder
Voices: Mark Sawyer, Laura Boedeker
Manual: Andre Zietsman, Jennie Nash
Documentation: Cathy Johnson, Joe Skelley
Package Design: Kathy Carter, Delina Roberts, Hamagami/Caroll and Associates
Quality Assurance: Roger Hu
Special Thanks: Davidson's Quality Assurance Team, Dori Friedman