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SpaceKids is an interactive fiction game with graphics, released in 1996 for MS-DOS. Developed by Evryware and published by MicroProse Software, it presents a science fiction narrative. The story follows two characters, Zeet and Deedle, who embark on a mission to Earth to rescue their grandfather, a famous explorer who has not returned from his latest journey. Their adventure involves meeting a variety of unusual characters across a surreal landscape.

Players experience the story from a third-person perspective, primarily through non-interactive animated sequences. These cinematic segments are periodically interrupted by moments requiring player input. During these interactive phases, the player controls the on-screen character, which may be one of the protagonists or occasionally an opponent. The objective is to guide this character in the correct direction at a specific moment to overcome a timed obstacle or to select a path at a narrative branch. The gameplay structure is reminiscent of interactive movie titles, where progression is tied to successfully navigating these brief sequences. Failure to perform the correct action typically does not result in a game over but instead loops the scenario, offering another chance to proceed.

The visual presentation uses pre-rendered sprite characters set against three-dimensional backdrops. These character sprites are animated to react to movements and collisions, stretching and skewing in real time. The game's art direction features a whimsical aesthetic, with many objects and environments designed in a cartoonish style, often incorporating human-like faces with large eyes. The overall experience focuses on narrative progression through a combination of extended animated story segments and sporadic interactive decision points.