ABCya Games

  • Rebecca Hickey
Each game/app is designed to reinforce knowledge in a specific subject area while increasing a student's typing skills and fine motor skills. The five categories of games/apps are ABCya, Music, Art, Words, and Math. ABCya Games is available for both iOS and Android devices. This review is based on the iOS version of ABCya Games.

Gameplay

ABCya Games is a collection of games, so, essentially, the gameplay differs between them, but the main gameplay aspect that ABCya Games has in common is that they are all educational games. ABCya Games has educational games from K-8. In ABCya Games, the player has to play a simple game that aims to teach a player something. ABCya Games' gameplay feature is that the games are easy to play and easy to learn. ABCya Games has a variety of games that teach players different things. This includes things such as math, spelling, and geography. ABCya Games also has games that teach players how to type properly, how to do their homework, and how to do chores. ABCya Games has games that teach players a variety of different things.

Graphics

ABCya Games graphics are basic and 2D, since it is an educational game, so the graphics are meant to be basic. The game uses 2D images and characters and has no 3D effects. The use of 2D allows the game to have a simple and clear interface for the player to easily navigate and play the game. The game interface is simple and easy to understand. When the player goes to the next level, the next level appears on the left side of the screen. The previous level is on the right side of the screen. The player can go back to the previous level by clicking on the arrow on the bottom right of the screen.

Replayability

ABCya Games replayability:  There are a lot of games on ABCya that have been played for a long time. Some of these games are played because they are so much fun, while others are played because of the challenge. These are the games that are played to beat the high score or to beat a friend or family member's score.  ABCya is a great website to teach students about the scientific method and the process of designing an experiment.  Students can design a game and see if they can beat the score of their classmates.  They can design a game and observe how the scores change over time.  ABCya is a great example of how games can be used to motivate students to learn.

Controls

ABCya Games controls are pretty easy, as the game is designed for iPad users and is a lot simpler as far as controls go compared to other iPad games. The controls are easy to use and you can have a lot of fun with them. The controls include a screen tap, an on-screen button press, and a swipe. You can use the screen tap to open up doors and other objects and also to interact with the other characters. An on-screen button is used to open up the map and to check your inventory, and a swipe is used to move from one screen to another.

Conclusion

ABCya Games is a great game for any child who likes to learn, or is learning things. The game is for any child from kindergarten to eighth grade. ABCya Games is designed to be a fun way for children of all ages to learn things. The game is easy to use and has a lot of educational value to it. The game is a great addition to anyone's iPad.

 

Pros:
  • Educative
  • Interactive
  • Fun
  • Relaxing.
Cons:
  • It contains video ads
  • It contains in-app purchases.
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