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Computerized Coloring Books
Box Art of "The FernGully Computerized Coloring Book"
Genre(s)Art tool
Developer(s)Capstone Software
Publisher(s)IntraCorp
Platform(s)DOS, Amiga
Original release1992

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 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

  1. ^ a b c Hudkins, Lonnie; Allen, Carl (1992-04-26). "The FernGully Computerized Coloring Book". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  2. ^ Eiser, Leslie (September 1992). "The Learning Game - Preschool Picks". Game Players PC Entertainment. Vol. 5, no. 4. GP Publications. p. 42.
  3. ^ Capstone 1993 Product Line (PDF). Capstone. 1993. p. 14.
  4. ^ "FernGully - Taking a Peek". Computer Gaming World. No. 95. June 1992. p. 10.
  5. ^ DeCoster, Jeane; Crook, David (1992-04-18). "Coloring Book Caper". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-07-31.