Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey

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Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey
Developers Human Code
Palladium Interactive
Platforms Windows
Macintosh
ReleaseSeptember 1996 [1]

Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey is a 1996 video game jointly developed by Human Code and Palladium Interactive. [1] It is based on the Wishbone television series. [1]

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Gameplay

The game begins with Wishbone introducing the technology that will bring the story to life, only to be pulled into the machine himself. The player's task is to guide him through the events of the Odyssey so he can escape by reaching the end of the story. Eurylochus, presented as one of Odysseus' men, appears throughout as comic relief, frequently offering excuses to avoid helping until Wishbone insists. As the adventure unfolds, players encounter problems that are resolved primarily through non‑violent means, with any violent moments from the myth occurring off‑screen. Along the way, items can be collected for later use, and the interface allows players to access simple controls from the main screen. A library is available at any time, containing information about Ancient Greece and the Odyssey, as well as a condensed version of the book that includes Wishbone's commentary. [2]

Development

In November 1995, Palladium Interactive inked a deal with Big Feats! Entertainment to produce CD-ROM versions of the Wishbone children's TV series. [3] Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey was released on Windows and Macintosh platforms. [4]

Reception

All Game Guide called Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey amusing and intelligent. [2] CNET called the game's "strategy games" challenging and fun. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Human Code and Palladium Interactive Team Up on CD-ROM Featuring Television's Canine Star Wishbone". Human Code . April 29, 1996. Archived from the original on May 17, 1997. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Savignano, Lisa. "Wishbone: The Amazing Odyssey". All Game Guide . Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Greenman, Catherine (November 13, 1995). "Palladium Interactive makes a wish". HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network. Archived from the original on July 31, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2026– via The Free Library.
  4. ↑ Sorrels, Cynthia. "Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey". Games Domain . Archived from the original on February 10, 1999. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Facing the night lights up kids eyes". Quad-City Times . January 12, 1997. p. 28. Retrieved March 26, 2026– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Berg, Peggy. "Wishbone and the Amazing Odyssey". CNET . Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
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