The Universe According to Virgil Reality
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The Universe According to Virgil Reality is an educational CD-ROM which blends science education with humor and animation, featuring Dr. Virgil Reality, a quirky animated professor. Players explore scientific concepts through interactive animations, experiments, and activities. The game covers topics like physics, biology, and chemistry, using engaging storytelling and humor. Dr. Virgil Reality and his sidekick Cube guide players through a series of floating pods, each containing different scientific lessons. The game includes interactive microscopes, video footage of historical scientific events, and printable experiments for hands-on learning. The animation style was inspired by classic cartoons, making the experience fun and accessible for both kids and adults. It was designed to make science entertaining, using Hollywood-style animation and voice acting to bring complex topics to life.[3]
Development
The game was first mentioned in May 1994 when 7th Level announced today that Charles Fleischer (voice of Roger Rabbit) had signed an agreement to help create, write and narrate the game.[4] The title was originally scheduled to be released in late 1994.[4] This was pushed to November 1995[5] and finally to 1996.[6]
7th Level invested roughly a million dollars in the project.[3]