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adventure video game
Putt Putt Travels Through Time
By Humongous Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1997
- Classic Mac OS
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Putt Putt Travels Through Time is a family-oriented adventure game from Humongous Entertainment, first released in 1997. Mr. Firebird's malfunctioning time machine sends Putt-Putt's friend Pep somewhere in time, and players help reunite them. The journey visits different eras and introduces characters including Ms. Brachiosaurus, Silverado Sam, and Darien the librarian. The game world changes between plays, while activities test memory, math skills, and creativity. Click Points reveal hidden surprises, and saving lets players continue later. Steam lists single-player, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The release uses ScummVM across Windows, Mac, and Linux under the GNU GPL. Steam lists Windows, macOS, and Linux, with a release date of May 15, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- Time-travel adventure setting
- Memory and math activities
- Creativity-focused challenges
- Save and continue later
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support
- Single-player only
- Designed around child assistance
- Requires ScummVM technology
Who it suits
It suits children and families seeking a light point-and-click adventure with educational activities and changing play scenes. It also supports players on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Putt Putt Travels Through Time combines a rescue story with activities that practice memory, math, and creativity. Its broad desktop platform listing and save feature support family play sessions.
