Basic Math

The Good
It's basic math as the title says, it's basic math. you solve basic math, you pop it in, you do math, it works, simple! its not trying to act like something its not like with math grand prix, its just basic math, if you want to do basic math on your atari 2600 or compatable system this is absolutely perfect for you.

The Bad
the alternate title "Fun with numbers" might not be an accurate description depending on who you ask

The Bottom Line
some games are masterpieces, some games are colossal failures, some are big, some are small, some make you happy, some make you sad, some games work properly, some dont, Basic Math promises Basic Math, and you can always rely on it for that. 10/10

The Good
This game is loved for its simplicity; as one of the first Atari games to be released out there, this one is the simplest, most basic of all. All you do is move around the block to solve the operation (adding, subtracting, multiply, divide, etc...). Nothing really mind-blowing, but it's just plain fun to resolve simple operations. I'd spend hours playing this game and never get tired of it;

The Bad
People will complain that it's an electronic version of what the were taught in first grade. Yes, all you do is just move around the joy stick to solve the operation. the absence of decimals sure cripples some of the gameplay.

The Bottom Line
The title says it all, but being one of the launch titles of the Atari 2600, this one actually gives you something smart. In here, you learn be and be entertained at the same time.

If you're rusty on your math, play this game: you'll feel better afterwards!

The Good
It's an alternative to what you may find in school books.

The Bad
I still wonder what's good about the game. It merely offers basic math problems. Too simple for someone older than 10 and too boring for someone younger than 10. It feels too much like extra homework. It crude graphical design does nothing to keep a child's attention. Maybe with a funny face for a good answer, or a flower, or a happy puppy, would have done the trick. But a silly little tune did not.

The Bottom Line
The idea was honorable but the result was dismal. I didn't like it then, and I doubt that kids would like it now.