- July 15, 2024
- HareSoft
The Sumerian Game
58%Game Brain Score
gameplay
graphics
88% User Score 17 reviews
Platforms
PCWindowsLinux
About
Between 1962 and 1965, some classes of students in New York were involved in an innovative research project. The goal was to create a new teaching method without teachers, using powerful computers, automatic systems such as slide projectors, and the playback of recorded audio lessons. At the conclusion of the lesson, a 300-baud modem connected a powerful mainframe, costing tens of millions of dol…

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay1 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
- The Sumerian Game is a significant piece of gaming history, showcasing early educational game design and the contributions of female developers.
- The game is simple yet engaging, providing a fun challenge in managing resources and learning about agriculture and leadership responsibilities.
- It's a free-to-play title that not only entertains but also serves as a valuable educational tool, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes on certain platforms like the Steam Deck, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, as players can easily discover the 'right' answers and succeed without much thought.
- The random disaster events can feel overly frequent and unrealistic, leading to frustration rather than a meaningful challenge.
- graphics2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics in Santa Paravia are simple and reminiscent of earlier gaming styles, lacking the sophistication found in modern games. While it introduces new features, it remains primarily a text-based game with minimal visual elements.
“It doesn't have the graphics of today's games; it is a pretty simple text game.”
“A later version called Santa Paravia added simple graphics and new features.”