Reader Rabbit 2 is a 1991 educational video game, the sequel to Reader Rabbit and the second game in the Reader Rabbit franchise. A facelift was given to the game's prequel to match the graphical fidelity of Reader Rabbit 2.[2]
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Developer(s) | The Learning Company |
Publisher(s) | The Learning Company |
Platform(s) | Original: DOS Deluxe: Windows, Macintosh |
Release | August 1991 (Original)[1] 1994 (Deluxe) 1997 (Reading 2) |
Genre(s) | Educational |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
The game can be played with the keyboard or a mouse. Set in a location called Wordsville, the game contained four word-based minigames.[3] Players are taught about vowel sounds and how to construct sentences.[4]
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Publication | Award |
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Software Publishers Association | Best Elementary Education Product[6] |
Technology & Learning | Award of Excellence[6] |
Parents' Choice | Parents' Choice Award[6] |
Heidi E.H. Aycock of Compute! praised the game for demonstrating how educational games could be as visually and aurally stunning: as other genres of video gaming.[7] Game Players PC Entertainment reviewed the game as a solid choice for young players at school and home.[8]
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