''McGee'' is a series of computer games released by
Lawrence Productions
Lawrence may refer to:
Education Colleges and universities
* Lawrence Technological University, a university in Southfield, Michigan, United States
* Lawrence University, a liberal arts university in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Preparator ...
for
Kindergarteners ages 2–4.
Description
*''McGee'' was the first game in a series for
preschoolers in 1989. The program allows kids to control young McGee, a preschooler himself, in and around his house. This is done from the mouse by pointing and clicking at the pictorial icons at the bottom of screen. For instance, if you click on the ball, McGee will start playing with it. If you click on the TV, McGee will sit down and proceed watching the tube.
*''Katie’s Farm'', let kids further explore the world of McGee in 1990. The second point and click exploration game for preschoolers, McGee visits his cousin Katie at her farm.
*''McGee at the Fun Fair'', let kids further explore the world of McGee in 1991. The third and last in the series followed the adventures of McGee and his friend Tony at the Fun Fair, with careful supervision from McGee's parents. It also provides the same point and click interface of the previous two games.
Reception
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Computer Gaming World
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'' gave ''McGee'' five stars out of five, stating that it was "a remarkably imaginative ... charming, simple, non-threatening introduction to computer literacy and interaction" that did not require reading skills. The magazine also gave ''Katie's Farm'' five stars, stating that "even young children can run the software all by themselves".
''Computer Gaming World'' later reviewed the series, calling it "excellent" and concluding that "the three programs should provide hours of fun and stimulation for preschool players".
All three titles were reviewed in the
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Guide Book where the "electronic pop-up books" were praised for bringing "picturebooks
..alive for young children".
References
Children's educational video games
1990 video games
Apple IIGS games
Video games developed in the United States
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