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DOS Games > Educational > Super Solvers: Gizmos And Gadgets for DOS

Super Solvers: Gizmos And Gadgets

Genre: Educational    |     Year: 1993    |     Publisher: The Learning Company    |     Developer: The Learning Company
Game Review (written by Escyoung) Added on: 09/09/2006
Gizmos and Gadgets was one of my favorite games as a kid. This game was one of my first games. It's tremendously, almost ridiculously, educational; with different games required to open doors. Players will learn about electrical circuits, gears, alternative energy, physics, magnets, and other useful topics. Seriously, 15 years later I still use knowledge that I learned from this game. Ridiculous. Anyway, this downloadable version is just as I remember the original, although it runs rather slowly on my computer. It could just be me.

Did I mention you get to build different gadgets and compete against a madman? That's the point of the game. And there are monkeys. Look out for that. That’s not a joke, there really are monkeys. As you go around, trying to collect parts to build your gadgets, going through the previously mentioned doors that are unlocked by solving puzzles, there are these crazy robot primates that try to knock you over and steal your hard-earned parts. Luckily, you are equipped with bananas, and if you hit a monkey with them it will be delighted and fall asleep in a banana-induced nap. Then you can get your parts back. Hand to god, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. Right, so you
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have to find the right parts, sans monkeys, that will build the optimal gadget.
There are also paints and decals, which make your gadget not only functional, but downright attractive. This way, you can beat the madman in both efficiency and style. Although you only get points for efficiency. Anyway, you find the optimal parts, build your gadget. With the right parts, you will win. And let's face it; beating anyone at something is good, but beating a madman is just plain awesome. I've never actually gone through all the gadgets; they keep getting more complex as you beat him. For all I know, you have to build a stinking' self-contained moon colony fully equipped with laser-defense systems and one-man space shuttles. Seriously, that might actually be it.
This game is hard. Back when I was a kid I couldn't get very far, and now that I'm fully grown I don't really get a lot farther. Although, to be fair, I don't quite have the same amount of free time and stubborn determination, but you'd think a 21 year-old would be able to beat a children's game from the stone age of computing. Super Solvers rules!
 
 
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Drew (02/09/2011)
Wow! This is it! I remember this game back in 98! I was the only one in the class who could turn the computer on to play it. I'm defiantly downloading this!
 
 
Blwademan (01/11/2011)
I was dead set against PC games until I compromised with my kids on this game. In the end, I spent hours in front of the PC solving problems instead of the kids. It's amazing how much science and engineering suddenly became interesting for the kids. Great game. why can't there be more of these games instead of slicing and dicing other virtual people up?
 
 
Howy88 (12/15/2010)
what an awesome game! i remember playing this when i first got a PC many years ago!
 
 
Ellnut (08/27/2009)
This is a great game! I am glad to find a place that I can download it from. Cant wait to play it!
 
 
Carley92 (05/16/2009)
This game is so much fun. You can learn how to have strategy with different games and how to have fun. It's great for kids.
 
 
Idaman11788 (03/02/2009)
This game gave me endless hours of enjoyment as a little one. No matter the day or how I felt, it always distracted my mind with sicence and leaning all the time.
 
 
Rissa14 (01/04/2009)
I learned Physics concepts from this game that I still use to this day as a foundation to concepts I'm learning in college Physics.
 
 
Sherman mcfarland (12/16/2008)
This game is sweet. Watched my friends play it in the 3rd grade all the time during computer class back in the good old days. I always thought that the hardest part was constructing the vehicle. Morty Maxwell was quite the inventor and engineer. Beat my friends most of the time. It was always fun.
 
 
Gaff0062 (12/12/2008)
This game was so awesome, I liked all the treasure games. They never got old and were always fun to playy over and over again.
 
 
Gaff0062 (12/12/2008)
This game was so sweet, I used to play it all the time with my buddy. I still remember all the sounds and stuff.
 
 
Amy (11/29/2008)
This is awesome game fun for all the family, and great for people who like building things.
 
 
Heyimsamwatsup44 (11/25/2008)
Only reason I survived through computer class in 5th grade was because of this god-like game.
 
 
Panzerglamour (11/22/2008)
This game was amazing. I love how you have to do different mechanisms to beat levels and use all different kinds of stuff. Builds the brain!
 
 
Robot_cat (11/22/2008)
Definitely a ten. I remember the disappointment of losing a race against Morty Maxwell for choosing a blunt-headed racecar. Great game.
 
 
Doctadizzle (11/03/2008)
As a young kid, this game truly did help me understand some basic physics in an extremely fun way. It's the perfect mix of education/fun.
 
 
Tli2001a (10/13/2008)
I love this game! Has the perfect balance of fun and education.
 
 
Patnaamy (10/04/2008)
Best game ever. Mom wouldn't buy it for me when I was younger so I use to go over to my neighbors house any chance I got so I could play!
 
 
Dildormastiff (09/12/2008)
This is one of my all time favorite games. I used to spend hours trying to create the best possible machine.
 
 
Xatarix (09/08/2008)
OH! I had this game on a old Mac! I loved it.- used to spend Day's just looking for better parts!
 
 
Allbutnot312 (07/22/2008)
This game is great! It's not only fun it's educational too. I first found it in a store and I had to have it eventually my parents gave it and it has been fun ever since.
 
 
Ac3styl3zz (06/26/2008)
Awww man this is a throw back that was so cool in day care. Had so much fun when i was young. Great game. Don't remember beating it but I know I always wanted to play it
 
 
Escudoppv6 (06/15/2008)
This is an awesome educational game. The Super Solver series are classics. Gizmos & gadgets takes the series to a different level altogether!
 
 
Kerryr10 (05/18/2008)
This is the greatest game ever. We fought over who would get to play this in the 2nd grade. I can't believe I found it. I don't care if I'm twelve years older. This game still rocks!
 
 
Bubbleybear (05/16/2008)
I remember playing this game as a kid, I'm so glad that I found it. It was great remembering those levels!
 
 
Wil (05/07/2008)
I love this game. I haven’t played this game since the 4th grade then they took it off the computers and I forgot all about it until I found this website now I’m dying to play it.
 
 
Jhjhjhjhjjjjjjjjjjjjjjyyuuuuuuuuuuujntfyuh (04/13/2008)
This game is fun and you learn how to do all kinds of things! You can put things together so you can race with them!
 
 
Robo66298 (03/24/2008)
Awesome, great, classic, one of the best! I would definitely buy this game if I could find it at the store
 
 
Steven gary (03/13/2008)
I first played this game in 1st grade. I've been looking for it ever since they took it off the schools computers. I loved it. Great memories.
 
 
Rw2205rw (03/08/2008)
It is a great game!
 
 
Jah,illio (02/20/2008)
If you want to have fun and interest this game is for you.
 
 
Special Instructions (Source: Support Team | Added on: 03/06/2006)
Start the game with: SSG -GV
There are a few command line switches that you can try if you have problems getting the game to work.
To make sound adjustments:
-si pc speaker
-sb Sound Blaster
-sm Microsoft Sound System
-sn sound off
Graphics adjustments:
-gv VGA

For example, to run with Sound Blaster settings you'd type
ssg -sb (enter)
to start the game.

There are in-game instructions available in the Options menu.

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