Ozzie (series) facts for kids
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CD cover of Ozzie's World
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| Genres | Educational |
| Developers | Digital Impact |
| Publishers | MicroMedia Publishers Inc. (Kid Bytes) |
| Creators | Louise Short |
| Platforms | Windows, Macintosh |
| First release | Ozzie's World 1994 |
| Spin-offs | Ozzie's Travels |
Ozzie is a fun series of computer games made for kids. These games star Ozzie S. Otter. He is a curious and imaginative 7-year-old sea otter pup. Ozzie is the main character in all the games.
The Ozzie games teach kids about science and nature. They explore different places around the world. Each game has cool activities, stories, and mini-games. You can even try out fun experiments! These games were also released in French and Chinese.
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How the Games Were Made
Creating the Art
The company, Digital Impact, started the Ozzie series with a small team. For the first game, they had one animator and two illustrators. When they began Ozzie's Travels, they hired six more artists.
These artists used a classic animation style. It was similar to how Disney cartoons were made. They drew all the animation frames on paper. Then, they scanned them into the computer. This helped keep the animation looking great.
Learning Goals
The Ozzie games are designed for education. They teach you about the world we live in. They are not just for fun, but also to help you learn. The games use good sounds and pictures. This keeps young players entertained and learning.
Scientific facts and experiments are explained clearly. The game is easy to use and explore. You can interact with many things on the screen. The games combine different subjects. These include math, problem-solving, and memory games. They also cover ecology, reading, and general science.
Ozzie Games to Explore
Main Adventures
- Ozzie's World (1994)
- The Otter's Adventure (1995)
- Ozzie's World - Deluxe Edition (1995)
- Fun School Special: Young Scientist (1995)
- Ozzie's Travels First Grand Tour (May 20, 1996)
- Ozzie's Travels Destination Japan
- Ozzie's Travels Destination Mexico
- Ozzie's Travels Destination India
- Ozzie's Science (August 20, 1996)
Short Demos
- Ozzie's Funtime Garden (1995)
- Ozzie's World - My House (1996)
- Ozzie Explores the Forest (1996) - also called "Ozzie's Forest"
- Ozzie's Day at the Beach (1996)
- Ozzie's Playroom (1996)
- Ozzie Visits the Vet's Office (1996)
Where to Find Them
- Byron Preiss's BABY-ROM - This collection included "Ozzie's Travels Destination Mexico."
