| 词条 | Thinkin' Things |
| 释义 |
|title=Thinkin' Things |image= |genre=Edutainment |developer=Edmark Corporation |publisher=Edmark Corporation |platforms = DOS, Windows, Macintosh |first release version=Thinkin' Things Collection 1 |first release date = 1993 |latest release version=Thinkin' Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon |latest release date = 1999 |spinoffs=Thinkin' Science }} Thinkin' Things is a series of 1990s educational video games by the Edmark Corporation and released for Windows and Mac. Entries in the series include Thinkin' Things Collection 1 (Formerly Thinkin Things) (1993), Thinkin' Things Collection 2 (1994), Thinkin' Things Collection 3 (1995), the adventure game Thinkin' Things: Sky Island Mysteries (1998), Thinkin’ Things Galactic Brain Benders (1999), Thinkin' Things: All Around Frippletown (1999), Thinkin' Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon (1999). GameplayThe Thinkin' Things series allows players to experiment and explore with interactive objects in different ways and methods throughout the games. This can be in the form of playing with shapes, patterns, motions, sound effects and music tunes. Every game has its own preset designs and demonstrations to give the player an idea of how the game works before the player can customize a design of their own. Some games also permit the player to record their own sounds with a microphone. ReceptionCritical receptionTERC commented that two activities within Thinkin' Things Collection 1 have the opportunity to "provide variety and continued challenge".[1] Computer Gaming World stated that it was "an excellent example of eduational software ... a well-designed and creative program that really enhances learning".[2] PC Player thought the game fell short due to its inferior graphics, sound, and gameplay.[3] Teaching Children Mathematics deemed it "delightful".[4] Thinkin' Things Collection 2 was the 5th most popular title in the Macintosh category sold across seven Software Etc. stores in the Washington area in the week ending December 28, 1996.[5] New Straits Times commented that the activities in this version were targeted at an older demographic than its predecessor.[6]TERC posited that Thinkin' Things Collection 3 wasn't a traditional game due to having no story, impersonal characters, no overarching goals, and no competitive play, considering the title inferior to others that have these qualities.[7] The New York Times thought the game was terrific, while the activities were superbly designed and beautiful.[8] Alamo PC Organization said that Thinkin' Things: Sky Island Mysteries praised the game's ability to reward players for successfully completing activities, and for allowing parents to change the difficulty of challenges.[9] SuperKids said the game stretches children's minds, encouraging them to learn and achieve [10] The Boston Herald thought it was a "point-and-click sleep-inducer"[11] Alamo PC Organization wrote that Thinkin’ Things Galactic Brain Benders contained a "wonderful, colorful world full of excitement".[12] Parent's Choice deemed the game a "winner".[7] Parent's Choice said Thinkin' Things: All Around Frippletown would be entertaining and challenging to the player.[12] The Washington Post thought the game was " thought-promoting".[13] Parent's Choice explained that Thinkin' Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon AwardsBy 1997, the series had won 18 awards.[16] {{Expand list|date=November 2017}}{{awards table}}|- | 1994 | Thinkin' Things Collection 1 | CODiE Award for Best Early Education Program |{{Won}}[17] |- | 1996 | Thinkin' Things Collection 3 | CODiE Award for Best Education Software Program |{{Won}}[18] |} References1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.alamopc.org/pcalamode/reviews/archive2/rev119916.htm|title=Review: Thinkin’ Things: Galactic Brain Benders|website=www.alamopc.org|access-date=2016-09-23}} 2. ^{{Cite magazine |last=McCauley |first=Dennis |date=February 1994 |title=Thinkin' Things |url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/index.php?year=1994&pub=2&id=115 |magazine=Computer Gaming World |pages=168, 170}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/win3x/thinkin-things-collection-1/mobyrank|title=PC Player review|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}} 4. ^{{Cite journal|date=1994-09-01|title=Thinkin' Things, Ages 4-8. (Software Review)|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16547066.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194418/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-16547066.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08|journal=Teaching Children Mathematics}} 5. ^{{Cite journal|date=1997-01-06|title=BESTSELLERS|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-714573.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008201840/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-714573.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08}} 6. ^{{Cite journal|date=1997-12-01|title=Innovative series for children|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-4604430.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008195737/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-4604430.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08}} 7. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=354&StepNum=1|title=Thinkin' Things: Galactic Brain Benders|website=Parents' Choice Foundation|access-date=2016-09-23}} 8. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/11/technology/library-thinking-skills-thinkin-things-collection-3.html|title=LIBRARY/THINKING SKILLS; Thinkin' Things Collection 3|last=Slade|first=Margot|date=1999-02-11|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-09-23}} 9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://alamopc.org/pcalamode/reviews/archive2/rev020011.htm|title=Review: Thinkin’ Things; Sky Island Mysteries|website=alamopc.org|access-date=2016-09-23}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/problem/3/skyland/merge.shtml|title=SuperKids Software Review of Thinkin' Things Sky Island Mysteries.|website=www.superkids.com|access-date=2016-09-23}} 11. ^{{Cite journal|date=1998-04-12|title=It's a mystery why 'Sky' falls short.|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-56366145.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194940/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-56366145.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08}} 12. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=353&StepNum=1&award=aw|title=Thinkin' Things: All Around Frippletown|website=Parents' Choice Foundation|access-date=2016-09-23}} 13. ^{{Cite journal|date=1999-07-02|title=SCREEN SHOTS|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-612105.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008201808/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-612105.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08}} 14. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=55&award=xx&from=Edmark/IBM|title=Thinkin' Things: Toony the Loon's Lagoon|website=Parents' Choice Foundation|access-date=2016-09-23}} 15. ^{{Cite journal|date=1999-07-12|title=Thinkin' Things show Edmark's wise approach.|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-55141616.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008194929/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-55141616.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2016-10-08}} 16. ^{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=19971201&id=HP1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_RQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5627,5626637|title=New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com|access-date=2016-09-23}} 17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.siia.net/archive/codies/2015/pw_1994.asp|title=SIIA Codie Awards Past Winners – 1994|publisher=}} 18. ^{{cite web|url=http://archive.siia.net/codies/2014/pw_1996.asp|title=SIIA Codie Awards Past Winners – 1996|publisher=}} External links
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