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[1.00] 2. Controls [2.00] 3.....Minigames.................[3.00] - Math Games [3.10] - Word Game [3.20] 4.....Coffee break games........[4.00] - Coffee Break Games Intro [4.10] - Balloon Pop [4.20] - Trampoline [4.30] - Green Hill [4.40] 5.....Walkthrough.............. [5.00] - World Map / [5.10] Introduction Information - Walkthrough [5.20] 6 Word list [6.00] 7.....Text Dump............... [7.00] 8. FAQs [8.00] 9.....Copyright.................[9.00] 10. Version History \ Credits [10.00] - Version History [10.10] - Credits [10.20] HIT CTRL + F AND TYPE IN THE NUMBER IN THE [SQUARE BRACKETS] TO JUMP TO THAT SECTION! =============================================================================== [1.00] 1.00 Introduction =============================================================================== This is walkthrough for Sonic's Edusoft for the Sega Master System which was developed by Tiertex Design Studios and originally planned to be published by U.S. Gold in Europe. Edusoft is short for education software, so the full title of the game is likely to be Sonic's Educational Software. No box shot has been found as of writing this guide. It is an educational game aimed at under 12 years olds, and includes games that involve math and word creation. So older players are likely to only enjoy it for its novelty value. For its time, it would've been a great game for children. The difficulty of the game can be adjusted so even older players are challenged. There are also three bonus games which are not educational. This guide will tell you how to play all the games and complete the game. This guide does NOT contain any of the following: -Links to find the game. -How to solve basic math problems -How to use the English language IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FAST 2D PLATFORMER LIKE MOST SONIC GAMES, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME PLAYING THIS! =============================================================================== [2.00] 2.00 Controls =============================================================================== _______________________________________________________ | || ___CONTROL_PAD___ || | | || \ _____^_____ / ||______________________________| | || |\/"""""""""""\/| |/______________________________| | || | | \ _|_ / | | | 1 START || 2 | | | || | | / \ | | |=========||=========| | | || |<| -( )- |>| | /"""\ || /"""\ | | | || | | \___/ | | SEGA | | | || | | | | | || | | / | \ | | | | | || | | | | | || |/\___________/\| | \___/ || \___/ | | | || /_______V_______\ |_________||_________| | |_||____________________________________________________| Directional pad - Moves Sonic around world map or minigame, menu navigation, move trampoline 1 START - Enter world map location 2 - Menu selection 1 + 2 - Continues through menu =============================================================================== [3.00] 3.00 Minigames =============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.05 Minigames Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You must complete these minigames to progress through the game, you get stars for winning the game which unlock new transportation methods on the world map. You also need to play them all to unlock the gates on the map. The difficulty of the minigames are heavily influenced by the options you choose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.10 Maths Games ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Math Minigame You have 30 seconds to solve each of the simple math questions Use the cursor to select the answer and press A to accept. You have 7 seconds to answer on the hardest setting. The simple 3+3=? type questions and the group questions. The group questions will ask 'press of groups of x'. You will need press A when the numbers showing are multiples of that number. You need to get 7 correct to pass the stage. If you get 7 wrong you must restart. If the timer runs out on any questions, you simply fail the question. How many questions you have got wrong is indicated below by Sonic racing the badnick. There are four math games in total: Chalk board with X - math multiplication game Chalk board with + - math addition game Chalk board with - - math subtraction game Chalk board with division sign - math division game You shouldn't need a calculator. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.20 Word Games ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Word minigame You are given a set of letters and must create a word out of them before the time runs out. Select the letters in the correct order of the word you see. Each game is themed towards a certain set of words: Soccer/foot(ball) - sport words game Lion face - animal words game Boat - sea/water related word game Turkey legs - food related word game Depending on your difficulty, the length of the word will be from 3 letters up to a total of 9. To completely destroy this minigame, complete the first word then refer to the word list section which provides a list of all the words for you! Hit CTRL+F and type in the first word to jump to it. =============================================================================== [4.00] 4.00 Coffee Break Games =============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.10 Coffee Break Games Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coffee break games, bonus games or fun games are optional minigames shown as balloons on the world map. You don't achieve or unlock anything by completing them, they all end after 1 minute of play. They are simply 'coffee breaks' that you get between the educational games. The games are all about timing, instead of math/English puzzles. There are three in total: Balloon Pop, Trampoline and Green Hill. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.20 Balloon Pop Bonus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You tell Sonic when to slide across to pop one of the balloons. You must time it so he crosses the gap when the balloon is at the correct height so he pops it. You must only get the blue and red balloons, and avoid the grey ones as they end the game. Popping balloons gives you a 100 points, and you have 1 minute before the game ends. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.30 Trampoline Bonus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The aim of this game is to prevent Sonic from hitting the floor by controlling the trampoline. Every time he hits the trampoline you get 100pts. If he misses the trampoline it's game over. The end game ends after one minute. The best way to do this is try and keep the trampoline near the middle, so if he suddenly does a large jump you'll have enough time to reach him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.40 Green Hill Bonus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You have to dodge enemies and other obstacles and also jump for the red/blue balloons that score you 100pts each. If hold forward your jumps are quicker. If you hit any obstacles, it's game over, or when a minute is up. =============================================================================== [5.00] 5.00 Walkthrough =============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.10 World Map / Introduction Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The game starts on an overworld that contains lots of landmarks which lead to minigames, coffee break games, vehicles and so on. To progress through the game you must successfully complete the minigames to gain x amount of stars. Certain gates or transport vehicles will not work until you have gained enough stars or played the correct amount available minigames. Harder difficulties require more stars to progress and also have much harder minigames. Refer to the appropriate section for in-depth information on each minigame. world Map Key A list of all the things on the world map, and what they do. Chalk board with X - math multiplication game Chalk board with + - math addition game Chalk board with - - math subtraction game Chalk board with division sign - math division game Question mark - options Soccer/foot(ball) - sport words game Lion face - animal words game Boat - sea/water related word game Turkey legs - food related word game Balloons - Bonus game Gates - You need to play all the open games to open these. Helicopter/hot air balloon - You need a certain amount of stars to ride these. They'll transport you to new parts of the map. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.20 Walkthrough ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The format of the guide is as follows, whenever you unlock a bunch of new games on the world map, a splitter ---like this--- will be placed to separate the milestone. So to start, you have 3 unlocked games, this progresses through 3, 5, 8, 12, 14, 16. ---3 Games--- This walkthrough will be completed on simple difficulty, though if you are choosing another difficulty just make sure you refer to the correct answers list. Also you will need a much larger amount of stars to complete the game. (80+ on hardest difficulty) To start with configure any options you want by entering the question mark on the right. Options Screen Start - Starts the game (exits back to world map) Level - Difficulty of game, simple/easy/medium/hard/complex Guesses - one/three/five/seven/ten Speed - snail/tortoise/hare/leopard/sonic Control - Standard/4-way Player 2 - three letter player 2 name Player 1 - three letter player 1 name Players - How many players 1/2 Here it is again in the way you see it: options screen start players level 1 simple player 1 guesses a a a ten player 2 speed sega control snail standard There are 5 barriers to get through, this is how the guide is divided up by, here is the list: West Helicopter - Get 4 stars and play all open games. North Gate - Play all newly unlocked games on North West island. South Gate - Play all newly unlocked games. East Balloon - Play all newly unlocked games and have 14 stars. South Helicopter - Play all newly unlocked games and have 17 stars. Ending screen - Play all open games and have 27 stars. Higher you set the difficulty level, the more stars you'll require. You can view a world map at: http://vgmaps.com/Atlas/MasterSystem/index.htm#SonicsEdusoft For each minigame you decide to play, refer to the section for that minigame. When you've done that you need to play and win one of the three open games, two maths game or a boat word game enough times until you've got 4 stars. Make sure you play all of them. ---5 Games--- Now you can enter the helicopter, play both the word and math game on this island which will unlock the your first gate. Return on the helicopter and go through the now unlocked gate. ---8 Games--- Repeat this again with the newly opened three minigames, you DON'T need to win them, just play them. Also you don't need to play the bonus game. ---12 Games--- Now the lower gate will have opened. Pass the helicopter and play all the newly unlocked minigames until you have 14 stars. ---14 Games--- Now that you have 14s stars, enter the hot air balloon, and play both new games until you have 17 stars. ---16 Games--- Back track to the helicopter you passed before and ride it to the last two games. Play these two games until you get 27 stars, and you will get the following message: (replace x x x with your name replace yy with number of stars you have) x x x - you have collected a total of yy stars! well done! press start button ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mmmm - i think that you are too clever ! how about trying a harder level ? press start button ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will get this same message even if you put the difficulty on hardest. And that is the end of the game. What, did you expect something more? Well I sure did. =============================================================================== [6.00] 6.00 Word list =============================================================================== Here is a copy of all the answers for the word game, simply solve the first word and find it on this list for the remaining answers during that session. The words range from 3 to 9 letters in length. There 24 groups, that contain a total of 357 words. Word list All the answers to the word game. SAT FLY JET FAR CAR SIT SEE SAW ROW SEA ASK VAN OAR OIL TOW MAP SEAT WING FUEL CART SIGN DATE TAXI VISA AWAY RAIL STOP WALK HOME DOCK BIKE QUAY ROAD SHIP BOAT TOLL HOTEL PILOT TRAIN SPEED CYCLE DRIVE STEAM MOTOR TRUCK PEDAL LORRY CANOE FERRY WHEEL PLANE COACH TICKET FLIGHT ENGINE AIRBUS RUNWAY BRAKES CLUTCH DRIVER DINGHY BRIDGE SIGNAL TUNNEL TRACTOR AIRPORT STATION FREEWAY RAILWAY RUNNING HOLIDAY TRAFFIC JOURNEY CAPTAIN SHUTTLE WALKING EXHAUST HIGHWAY STEAMER PASSPORT MOTORWAY ROADWORK JUNCTION TERMINAL LIFEBOAT PIG HEN CAT COW FOX APE FLY BEE EEL EMU BIRD GOAT FISH DEER LION FROG CRAB WASP DUCK MOTH MOLE BOAR BULL HORSE STOAT TIGER MOUSE SNAKE ZEBRA CAMEL SHARK SNAIL SKUNK OTTER EAGLE PANDA RHINO WHALE KOALA SHEEP TURKEY RABBIT MONKEY DONKEY SPIDER BADGER LIZARD TURTLE BEETLE RACOON WEASEL GERBIL HAMSTER SEAGULL OSTRICH GIRAFFE GAZELLE GORILLA PEACOCK PENGUIN DOLPHIN CHEETAH OCTOPUS CRICKET VULTURE DOGFISH CATFISH HEDGEHOG SCORPION SQUIRREL STARFISH ELEPHANT ANTEATER KANGAROO COCKATOO TORTOISE REINDEER SEAHORSE RUN TEE BAG RAN CUE ROW OAR SKI OUT JUDO POLE BALL GAME PUCK GOLF OVER FAST HOLE READ SING FELL JUMP PLAY FLAG RING GOAL KICK CLUB RACE GLOVE RUGBY FIRST BOWLS GREEN STICK GREEN ROUND BOOTS SCRUM CARDS BINGO DARTS TENNIS RACKET BOXING HOCKEY WICKET SKATES SQUASH ROWING KARATE SOCCER DIVING RIDING RACING SEWING JAVELIN SNOOKER ARCHERY OFFSIDE FENCING CRICKET ATHLETE COOKING NETBALL SURFING RUNNING FISHING SKATING SAILING CYCLING BOWLING FOOTBALL SWIMMING YACHTING CANOEING KNITTING BASEBALL PAINTING EAT EGG PIE JAM HAM BUN DAY CAN CUP JUG OIL FRY EEL COD TEA ICE PEAR CAKE BEEF LAMB SALT SOUP RICE BLUE FISH HERB ROLL FORK BOWL BRAN OVEN CALM CRAB CARP TUNA PORK MEAT PLUM DATE STEW SODA MILK COLA LIME MINT LEEK PEAS APPLE FLOUR BREAD SUGAR BRING BACON LEMON JELLY SALAD CREAM WAFER PASTA PLATE SPOON KNIFE GLASS GRILL HONEY MANGO JUICE PEACH PRAWN SQUID ONION FRUIT PIZZA ROAST TOAST CURRY CHIPS BEANS MELON SAUCE ORANGE GRAPES CHEESE BUTTER CARROT PEPPER TOMATO POTATO NOODLE BANANA CEREAL PEANUT TRIFLE SPONGE SPREAD CELERY MUSTARD BISCUIT PANCAKE CHICKEN CRACKER LETTUCE SPINACH APRICOT SAUSAGE PUMPKIN YOGHURT PUDDING CHERRIES SANDWICH BEETROOT MUSHROOM CUCUMBER OMELETTE LEMONADE =============================================================================== [7.00] 7.00 Text dump =============================================================================== The remaining text, not including the answers. Most things here are self explanatory. Press START to continue 1 2 Snail Tortoise Hare Leopard Sonic Ten Seven Five Three One Simple Easy Medium Hard Complex Standard 4-Way START Players Player 1 Player 2 Level Speed Guesses Control Sega SEGA Correct The word is What is Wrong Answer is Press if two letters match Press if multiple of Time Out! Find the word first Time Up! Too many guesses Find the word PRESS Press if groups of Bonus Level! Press START button to continue SCORE TIME 1:00 Game Over X X X - You have collected a total of stars! Well Done! Mmmm - I think that you are too clever ! How about trying a harder level ? You have not visited enough locations to open this gate Press START button You need a total of 00 stars to fly in this helicopter 4 8 12 16 20 17 34 51 68 85 14 28 42 56 70 balloon Game Over =============================================================================== [8.00] 8.00 Frequently Asked Questions =============================================================================== Some questions that may arise from readers. Q1. Why are some games buggy? A1. The game is likely to be unfinished, as it saw no official release, unfortunately. Q2. This game is terrible, what the hell? A2. As above, it is unfinished & unreleased, it is also very old and should be compared to other educational games of that time period. 1985-1992. If you wish to get an idea of what kind of games this would've been competing against, see other educational releases on similar era video game consoles: http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/list-275 http://www.gamefaqs.com/c64/list-275 http://www.gamefaqs.com/msx/list-275 Q3. What the hell, this is a Sonic game? A3. Sonic was/is Sega's mascot, it would've served as good publicity having an educational game with his face on for the Master System. It also would've provided an ideal route of getting the system into schools. Q4. Would the game have sold well if it was released? Q5. In my opinion, if this was released on time with minor improvements, it would've sold well. I believe it was on-par with other educational games of that time. It also would've served as an ideal trolling tool for kids of that day. Think about it. "Hey Junior, want to play SONIC THE HEDGEHOG on the SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, instead of school work?" - Evil teacher/tutor. "Oh yes please teacher, Sonic is awesome!" - excited 90s kid. "Here you go Junior" *sits Junior down with SMS already running* "WHAT IN THE MOTHER OF GOD IS THIS CRAP!? *Junior's head proceeds to implode on itself out of pure disbelief* =============================================================================== [9.00] 9.00 Copyright =============================================================================== The content of the dialog is copyright 1994 Sega / Tiertex Design Studios / U.S. Gold, the format of this unique text dump, guide and everything else is copyright oblivion from aoc 2012. Redistribution is only permitted provided that this is document kept in it's full unmodified form, although the author must be contacted at oblivion_ee[+]hotmail.com (Replace [+] with @) to gain permission to publish on to paper or sell as a package for commercial purposes. Websites and other forms of public digital distribution are not required to ask permission unless they wish charge the reader, or modify the guide in any way, shape or form. I only post updates to GameFAQs.com, view my profile at: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49375.html =============================================================================== [10.00] 10.00 Version History \ Credits =============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.10 Version history ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.00 - First release, 21st November 2012. 25kb. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.20 Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to: Tiertex Design Studios - for making a great game. U.S. Gold - for nothing for not publishing it. SEGA - for making a great console. You - for reading it. Me - for writing it. GameFAQs.com - for hosting it. End of document.