Wacky Jacks is a 1994 video game from Zenda Studio. The game features the voice of Don Pardo[1][2][3] and is for ages 7 and up.[4]
| Wacky Jacks | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Zenda Studio |
| Publisher(s) | StarCore |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 1994 |
Development
editThe game was announced in November 1993 by StarCore along with six other titles for Macintosh.[5] A Windows version was released in May 1994.[6]
Reception
editReception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CD-ROM Today | 4/5[7] |
Chris McGowan from Billboard magazine said "Wacky Jacks" will lure many children away from their hunt-and-kill video games and provide hours of entertainment"[3]
CD-ROM Today said "Entertaining and educational, Wacky Jacks is a great way for families to spend some quality time together"[7]
The game was given a silver medal at the NewMedia Invision Multimedia Awards.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Wacky Jacks". CNET. Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Wacky Jacks's CD Rom game Show". MacUser. October 1994. p. 76. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b McGowan, Chris (1994). "New Releases". Billboard. p. 54. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Untitled". Newsday. June 2, 1994. p. 123. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Apple's StarCore Group Announce: Six New Multimedia Titles For The Macintosh". ST. November 1993. p. 26. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "The Products". MicroTimes. 1994. p. 284. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Howie, Lisa (1994). "Wacky Jacks". CD-ROM Today. p. 101. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Awards". Zenda Studio. Archived from the original on July 2, 1998. Retrieved July 14, 2024.