Nile: Passage to Egypt

Nile: Passage to Egypt is a 1995 educational video game by the Discovery Channel.

Nile: Passage to Egypt
Developer(s)Human Code
Publisher(s)Discovery Channel Multimedia
Platform(s)Macintosh, Windows
Genre(s)Educational, Simulation

Production

The game was part of a "co-promotional strategy" which involved a CD-ROM and television program of the same name being released concurrently.[1] The game's released was tentatively scheduled for release in Spring of 1995.[2]

Gameplay

Players undertake an interactive journey down the Nile River through modern and ancient Egypt on an Egyptian sailing boat called a felucca. Players explore local culture and interact with customers via virtual tours. The player navigates through a series of 360 degree screens, or can also choose new locations via a map. Hotspots on the screen trigger 40 films, 300 pictures, 3.5 hours of audio narration, and text.[3]

Critical reception

Jaime de Yraolagoitia of PC World stated that the game was a pleasant way to learn more about Egyptian culture, and was suitable for all ages.[3] Lance Elko of Computer Shopper described the experience as rich and engrossing.[4] Daily News thought the multimedia elements were excellent and complemented each other.[5]

The game won the Software Consumer Award for Best Home Learning Program for Adults at the 1996 Codie awards.[6]

References
  1. "Discovery expands multimedia presence; cable programer [sic] to double CD-ROM output. (Discovery Communications to introduce new CD-ROM products)". 1994-12-19. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Discovery Multimedia edu adventures to bow. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  3. "Nilo: un viaje por Egipto" (in Spanish). 1996-10-01. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  4. "Take a journey through time with Nile: A Passage to Egypt. (Discovery Channel Multimedia) (Software Review)(Evaluation)(Brief Article) (Evaluation)". 1995-10-01. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "WELL-MADE CDS SPARK INTEREST\Atlas encourages junior explorers.(BUSINESS) (sound recording review)". 1996-02-05. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. "SIIA Awards Past Winners". www.siia.net. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
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