Computerized Coloring Books
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| Computerized Coloring Books | |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | Art tool |
| Developer(s) | Capstone Software |
| Publisher(s) | IntraCorp |
| Platform(s) | DOS, Amiga |
| Original release | 1992 |
The Computerized Coloring Books is a collection of three games developed by Capstone Software and published by its parent company IntraCorp for both the DOS and Amiga systems. A port for the Windows 3.1 operating system was planned but never took place.[1] The games are based on Bill Kroyer's film FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Don Bluth's film Rock-a-Doodle and John Hughes' film Home Alone.[2]
Gameplay
The games work as basic computerized coloring books, which require the player to fill in a lineart picture. There are 16 colors available, although in the DOS version they can be mixed to get more colors. The player can choose from a selection of backgrounds and add any characters to the picture, both of which are based on scenes and characters of the respective films.[3] The products support a wide range of printers for the time of its release, including dot matrix, colour and laser printers.[1]
Promotion
"In the spirit of FernGully -- color on your computer and save a tree."
— Angie Niehoff
The FernGully product was designed to follow an environmental-friendly policy, including the use of recycled paper.[4] After the release of the games, Capstone sent entry forms with the boxed products for a colouring contest.[1] The prize for the best pictures were $100 each.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Hudkins, Lonnie; Allen, Carl (1992-04-26). "The FernGully Computerized Coloring Book". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ Eiser, Leslie (September 1992). "The Learning Game - Preschool Picks". Game Players PC Entertainment. Vol. 5, no. 4. GP Publications. p. 42.
- ^ Capstone 1993 Product Line (PDF). Capstone. 1993. p. 14.
- ^ "FernGully - Taking a Peek". Computer Gaming World. No. 95. June 1992. p. 10.
- ^ DeCoster, Jeane; Crook, David (1992-04-18). "Coloring Book Caper". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-07-31.