Title: Macbeth
Overall Rating:
4
Source: Satt. Comp. Lab.
Playing Time:
Date: 9/16/98
Cost: $
Number of Players: one
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed:Mac
w/25-MHz or better; system 7; 5,000 K of avail. RAM; 13" color monitor;
CD-ROM drive (double-speed recommended)
Subject Area: Shakespeare/English
Objectives: To interact (scene-by-scene)
w/ the characters' speeches & lines within the play
Brief Description: Meant to be used to
familiarize user w/ play, and to interact w/ it (see it/ read it/ hear
it/ get info. about it) for entertainment purposes or as a learning tool.
Entry Capabilities Required: Previous
software exp. helps, but not necessary if assistance is available the 1st
time it's used.
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives:5
Provides practice of relevant skills:
5
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: 4
Likely to be comprehended clearly: 4
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
4
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance): N/A
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): 4
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
4
Clear directions for play: 4
Effectiveness of debriefing:4
Strong Points:
interactive aspects, sound, printed dialogue, miniature play takes places
when accessed
Weak Points:
The box that displays the play is too small, and can't be enlargened
Reviewer: Michele Reardon
Position: EDUC410 student
Date: 10/8/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.