Quarky & Quaysoo's Turbo Science
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Products | Quarky & Quaysoo's Turbo Science |
Quarky & Quaysoo's Turbo Science is an educational game created by Jeff Tunnell Productions and released by Sierra On-Line for the MS-DOS platform in 1992. Its primary objective is to educate children on various scientific principles.
The gameplay centers around Quarky and Quaysoo O'Gandi, two extraterrestrial "elves" who navigate a town using different modes of transportation such as cars and jet packs. At specific themed locations—like a construction site focusing on simple machines and Clown College emphasizing chemistry—players respond to science-related questions to earn vehicles. Competitors include a pair of street fighters, alien siblings, and a knowledgeable character named Odessa King. Additionally, the game comes with an extensive informational booklet covering subjects including optics and energy.
Reception
Quarky & Quaysoo's Turbo Science was well-received, earning praise in the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Guide Book as an engaging collection of "fun science problems." Concentrating on topics such as energy, chemistry, magnetism, along with air and water pressure, it is suggested for children aged nine years and above.