Evaluation Videogames - Evaluation Videogames
Mavis Beacon
Screenshot of the videogame:
Name of producer:
Broderbund
Date of production:
2010
Name of Distributor:
Broderbund
Technical Requirements:
Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
Educational
Educational
Third person
Single player
Presence of initial training
Presence of textual tutoring during the game
| Dialogue with other characters: | Poor0123456Excellent |
| Driving Vehicles: | Poor0123456Excellent |
| Explorability of environment: | Poor0123456Excellent |
| Memory of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
| Complexity of logic succession of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
| Number of alternative game paths for solution of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Text
2D
Is an internal Editor available for the videogame?
No
Is an external Editor available for the videogame:
No
2D / 3D License:
Commercial
Where to find it:
Poor0123456Excellent
Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:
Very specific game oriented to teach typing skills.
It has a long story of further developments and can be oriented both to starter and to more experienced learners.
Name of Evaluator:
Stefano Burzo (Pixel)
Role of Evaluator:
Trainer
Country:
Italy
Date of Evaluation:
15/05/2012