Tangram (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Thalion Software |
| Publisher(s) | Thalion Software |
| Designer(s) | Thorsten Mutschall[1] |
| Composer(s) | Jochen Hippel[1] |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Tangram is a 1991 puzzle video game developed and published by Thalion Software for the Amiga and Atari ST.
Gameplay
[edit]Tangram is based on the ancient Chinese game of the same name. The player has to rotate seven geometric forms to arrange them on top of a colored area. This area must be precisely covered in the allotted time. The game includes a total of 200 puzzles of varying complexity.[2] Score is calculated based on remaining time. In the bonus round, identical blocks must be matched, again more points are awarded the quicker the round is cleared.[3] Password system is also included.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
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| Aktueller Software Markt | 9/12 (Amiga, ST)[5] |
| Amiga Action | 52%[4] |
| Amiga Format | 60%[3] |
| Games-X | 4/5[2] |
Aktueller Software Markt gave a positive review and said the game is particularly suitable for the younger computer users for its ease of use and because it promotes logical and geometric thinking.[5] Games-X called the game addictive and suitable for players of all ages.[2] Amiga Action praised the graphics and sound but concluded: "Tangram is just so unbelievably simple, and it becomes very repetitive after just a few goes."[4] Amiga Format summarized: "Solidly constructed, Tangram is more functional than inspirational.", and further said it "[l]acks the goals and player pressure that make it for classic puzzle games."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Thalion Software (1991). Tangram (Atari ST). Thalion Software. Level/area: Title screen.
Design: Thorsten Mutschall, Musik: Jochen Hippel, ST Version: Mark Luthe, © 1991
- ^ a b c Davison, John (31 May 1991). "Games Reviews - Tangram". Games-X. No. 5. Europress. p. 16.
- ^ a b c Webb, Trenton (August 1991). "Screenplay - Tangram". Amiga Format. No. 25. Future plc. p. 70.
- ^ a b c "Reviews - Tangram". Amiga Action. No. 23. Europress. August 1991. p. 88.
- ^ a b Fuchser, Dirk (July 1991). "Eins nach dem anderen" (PDF). Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 6, no. 7/91. Tronic-Verlag. p. 62.
Preis/Leistung: 9/12