Educating kids on history can often be a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor, primarily due to the challenge of making such a potentially dry subject engaging. However, Time Enforcers offers a refreshing approach to this challenge. Now available on iOS and Android (via the Samsung Galaxy app store), this game provides a novel and enjoyable method for children to dive into historical learning.
Time Enforcers blends the elements of a digital interactive comic with a top-down action game. Your mission is to protect the fabric of time and thwart the sinister plans of the evil Chronolith. As one of the titular Time Enforcers, you'll embark on a journey back to feudal Japan, where the bulk of the game's educational content unfolds.
The game's educational value is primarily delivered through intricate puzzles inspired by historical events. You'll need to apply your gathered knowledge to solve these puzzles and answer questions posed by Chronolith's minions, which are designed to impede your progress.
Horrible historiesWhen it comes to educational games, Time Enforcers stands out as a commendable option. Although it focuses on a period of history that may not be commonly covered in Western curriculums, it promises to be both educational and entertaining for players of all ages.
Moreover, Time Enforcers includes a comprehensive reference list detailing the inspirations and sources that informed the game's development. If you're keen on exploring more about Samurai-era Japan, this game might just be the perfect starting point.
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