Madeline (video game series)
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The logo for the Madeline video games
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| Genres | Educational, adventure |
| Developer(s) | Vortex Media Arts |
| Publisher(s) |
Creative Wonders (ABC/EA 1995–1997) (The Learning Company 1998) (Mattel 1999) |
| Creator(s) |
Ludwig Bemelmans (franchise) Greg Bestick (video games) |
| Artist(s) | Laurie Bauman (original design) Annie Fox (original design) |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS |
| Platform of origin |
Microsoft Windows Mac OS |
| First release |
Madeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show: A Learning Journey
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| Latest release |
Madeline 1st and 2nd Grade Math
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Madeline is a series of educational point-and-click adventure video games developed in the mid 1990s for Windows and Mac systems. The series is an extension of the Madeline franchise, a series of children's books written by Ludwig Bemelmans, which feature the adventures of a young French heroine named Madeline. The series was produced concurrently with the TV series of the same name and featured characters and voice actors from the show.
The setup of each game has Madeline, the main character, guiding the young player through educational minigames. Activities involve various subjects such as: reading comprehension, mathematics, problem-solving, basic French and Spanish vocabulary, and cultural studies. Each game focused on a different subject area. The series takes place primarily in Madeline's boarding school in Paris and the surrounding neighborhoods, but some games are set in other European countries.
The series was conceived by Creative Wonders president Greg Bestick and was developed by Vortex Media Arts. The aim of the series was to provide educational material to girls in preschool and the early stages of elementary school by using a recognizable and appealing character. Educators, parents, and children were consulted during the development of the series. The first entry in the series, Madeline and the Magnificent Puppet Show: A Learning Journey, was released in the fall of 1995 to coincide with the premiere of the animated television series The New Adventures of Madeline. There were seven additional game titles and two compilations.
The games were published over time by three publishers Creative Wonders, The Learning Company and Mattel. The games were made in association with The Incredible World of DiC, which held the property license of this series in addition to the TV series. Creative Wonders and The Learning Company ran several promotional campaigns for the games over the course of the series' run. The series was commercially successful, with the individual games frequently appearing on the list of best-selling games. It was generally well received by critics for its focus on education and its artistic animation style. In 1999, the series was discontinued due to the closure of Creative Wonders and the decreased market demand for children's education games.
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