Virtual Safari

Virtual Safari is a 1997 video game developed by Anglia Multimedia and published by Fujitsu Interactive. The game is set in a first-person 3D environment around Africa on a Safari trip to take photographs of animals. The photographs could be submitted to Anglia Multimedia and the best ones would be displayed on their website.[2]

Virtual Safari
Cover art
Developer(s)Anglia Multimedia
Publisher(s)Fujitsu Interactive
Platform(s)Windows 95
ReleaseMarch 31, 1997[1]
Genre(s)Edutainment
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

The player navigates around Three Trees Lodge, acquiring items and solving puzzles. Much of the information required comes from the Colonel. Before the player can pick up items, the rucksack must be obtained. The player's main objective is to get the camera equipment out of the front room chest and take photographs of animals in the wild. Travelling from the lodge to other areas requires the use of the Colonel's car. The player has access to six books with facts about animals and a minigame.[3]

Development

Anglia Multimedia made use of Superscape technology to get the virtual reality effect. The game also compatible with Stereo Glasses and other VR utilities.[4]

Reception

Critical reception

Promotion

Anglia Multimedia showcased the game to the London Zoo.[4]

References
  1. "Fujitsu Interactive's Virtual Safari roars into stores". fujitsu-interactive.com. March 31, 1997. Archived from the original on July 8, 1997. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  2. "Another new release shown for the first time at BETT are CD-ROM picture discs using Anglia's extensive archive". Acorn User. No. 1. January 1997. p. 52.
  3. Newsweek Staff (November 5, 1997). "Sit-Down Safari". Newsweek. Newsweek LLC. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  4. "Sit-Down Safari". November 5, 1997. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  5. "Parents' Choice Awards - Virtual Safari". Parents' Choice Award. 1998. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
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