Math Rescue

Math Rescue is a classic 1992 educational platformer by Apogee Software where players rescue stolen numbers from aliens called Gruzzles by solving math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in floating boxes, with shareware for Episode 1 and commercial versions for Episodes 2 & 3, available on platforms like DOS, Steam, and iOS. Players control a boy or girl, navigate levels, use slime (earned from correct answers) to defeat enemies, and find numbers to unlock the exit, making learning arithmetic fun through side-scrolling action.

Key Features & Gameplay:

Objective: Rescue numbers from the Gruzzles to save the world's math, a sequel to Word Rescue.
Gameplay Loop: Jump into floating boxes, solve a math problem (customizable difficulty/type), earn points/slime, and collect numbers.
Enemies: Defeat Gruzzles by covering them with slime (acquired by answering questions correctly).
Levels: Three episodes: "Visit Volcanoes and Ice Caves," "Follow the Gruzzles into Space," and "See Candy Land," with varying locations and challenges.
Customization: Choose your character (boy/girl), select math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), and adjust problem difficulty.
Learning Mode: An option to enable word problems for more comprehensive learning.

Platforms & Availability:

Original: MS-DOS (Shareware for Episode 1).
Modern: Available on Steam (Windows) and Apple App Store (iOS).
Emulation: Playable via Classic Reload and RGB Classic Games.

Legacy:

Awarded "Best Educational Game" at the Shareware Industry Awards in 1993.
Developed by Redwood Games and published by Apogee Software.