Nomad (1980 video game)

From TheAlmightyGuru
Jump to: navigation, search
Nomad

Elementary-Volume 6 - A2 - Screenshot - Nomad - Title.png

Screenshot - Apple II - Introduction.

Developer MECC
Publisher MECC
Published 1980-??-??
Platforms Apple II
Genres Educational
Themes Driving
Distribution Commercial

Nomad is an educational video game developed and published by MECC for the Apple II and first released in 1980 in a compilation program called Elementary-Volume 6. The game was designed to teach children how to read a map, chart a course, and know which direction to turn when the map is not facing the same direction as the driver.

Personal

Own?No.
Won?Yes.
Finished2024-02-18.

After discovering that Elementary-Volume 6 had a couple games not found in Expeditions, I made it a point to beat them. As this game is intended for elementary children, I finished it on my first try.

Review

Video Game Review Icon - Enjoyment.png Video Game Review Icon - Control.png Video Game Review Icon - Appearance.png Video Game Review Icon - Sound.png Video Game Review Icon - Replayability.png
2 1 1 1 2

Best Version: Apple II

— This section contains spoilers! —

Good

  • The game does an adequate and teaching children how to find their way on a map and adjust their directions when they aren't facing the same direction as the map.
  • By allowing the player to speed and defy the authorities, a player can cause some silly endings.

Bad

  • None of the maps look anything like real maps, so the game only teaches principles of following maps, not real-world use.

Ugly

  • The game is short and dull.
  • A lot of the game is boring exhibition.
  • The graphics are quite primitive, even for what was capable on the Apple II.

Media

Screenshots

Play Online

Apple II,

Representation

Strong female character?FailGramma Nomad is female, but not very important.
Bechdel test?FailThere is only one woman.
Strong person of color character?FailThere are no people of color.
Queer character?FailThere are no queer characters.

Links