Evaluation Videogames - Evaluation Videogames

Cultures Online

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Name of producer:

FUNATICS Software

Date of production:

2010

Name of Distributor:

Gamigo

Technical Requirements:

Windows XP / Vista / 7 ; Conexión a internet; 2GB RAM y 10GB de espacio libre en HD

Cost of product:

0 €

Type of videogame:

Strategy

Genre of videogame:

Historical

Type of game visual:

Isometric

DESCRIPTION OF VIDEOGAME
Player:

Multiplayer online

Help:

Presence of initial training
Presence of textual tutoring during the game

Interaction:
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

Game interface:

Possibilities of different views (1st person, 3rd person etc.)
Presence of floating elements: Archiving of texts
Presence of maps

Technology foreseen:

3D

External hardware:

Ratón y teclado

THE EDITOR

Is an internal Editor available for the videogame?

No

Is an external Editor available for the videogame:

No

Level of editing:
Minimum Level
(It is possible to change elements which are already present in the game) 
Graphics:

Poor0123456Excellent

Interaction:

Poor0123456Excellent

Medium Level
(It is possible to personalise environments and add/remove elements.) 
Graphics:

Poor0123456Excellent

Interaction:

Poor0123456Excellent

Maximum Level
(It is possible to personalise environments and add/remove elements.) 
Using owner script:

Poor0123456Excellent

External script coding:

Poor0123456Excellent

Type of interface:

3D

Availability and location of documentation:

Manual

Location:

http://cultures-online.gamigo.es/

2D / 3D License:

Freeware

>Cost of software(�):

0 €

Where to find it:

http://cultures-online.gamigo.es/

EVALUATION
Usability potential of this game in an educational context:

Poor0123456Excellent

Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:

Es muy útil para aprender sobre otras culturas su modo de vida, momentos históricos, ayuda a resolver problemas y a promover el sentido critico.

Evaluator:

Name of Evaluator:

M. Sonsoles Jimenez Gonzalez

Role of Evaluator:

Vocational training teacher

Country:

España

Date of Evaluation:

05-03-2012

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