Underplayed Gems

Math Rescue (2014)

Math Rescue cover
Developer
Redwood Games
Publisher
3D Realms
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.1 of 5, 81 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A breezy, nostalgic platformer that turns arithmetic into a playful rescue mission for young players.

educationalretrokid-friendlypuzzle-solvinglighthearted1990s-stylearcade-adventure

What players say

Players are split on Math Rescue: some praise it as a nostalgic educational tool that helped them learn math, while others find the gameplay too dated and repetitive for today's standards.

Screenshots

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