Abandonware games developed by Hoffmann + Associates Inc.

Nikolai in Outer Space

Windows 1998

Nikolai in Outer Space is a space action game for children ages 6 and up, part of the 'The Adventures of Nikolai' series. Nikolai and his cat NeNeu are working on a secret formula in a laboratory, when suddenly the lights go out and an evil red-eyed NeNeu clone steals the secret formula from earth into space. Nikolai and NeNeu enter the rocket to find the formula, and the player begins the game by shooting asteroids and comets with lasers. There are three difficulty levels available, which can be selected before starting the game. There are also power-ups and obstacles, such as energy power-ups (but using the space arm will add points) and convoys cannot be shot at because they are allies. The player must check the shield indicators from time to time, and the game ends when all indicators turn red.

Nikolai's Knights

Windows 1996

Nikolai's Knights is part of the Nicolai series. Nikolai and Neow-Neow are medieval kings; Neow-Neow decides to make Maria the queen of Neow-Neow's clones, and has Nikolai prepare for battles, jousting, and quests. Players can learn heraldry and create their own coat of arms. They can also discover medieval armor, explore castles and compose music with medieval instruments. The game plays mostly as an interactive book and is intended for children ages 4 and up.

Nikolai's Mysteries: The Mystery of the Black Windows

Windows 3.x 1996

The Nikolai's Mysteries: The Mystery of the Black Windows is part of the Nikolai series. Nikolai and NeNeu are working on a window, but when NeNeu gets a big contract, all hell breaks loose and Nikolai has to solve the mystery of the Black Window. Players will learn about Canadian artwork and discover the secrets of the 'black window'. They will also be able to draw the paintings featured in Nikolai's other games and design their own landscapes. This game can be enjoyed as an interactive storybook, intended for children ages 4 and up.

Nikolai's Pharaohs

Windows 1996

Nikolai's Pharaohs is part of the 'Nicolai' series. Nicolai and his cat NeNeu become pharaohs in ancient Egypt and build pyramids, but NeNeu imitates Nicolai's designs and gets lost inside the pyramids. Players can learn how the Great Pyramids of Egypt were built and explore the inside of each pyramid. They can also learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs and enjoy a game with snakes and marbles. This game plays mostly as an interactive book and is intended for children ages 4 and up.

Nikolai's Pirates

Windows 1997

In this installment of the Nikolai series, Nikolai and his cat NeNeu set out to find the missing pieces of Captain Blood's treasure map. Players will find information about the infamous pirate and a timeline that goes back hundreds of years. The game includes mini-games and puzzles for ages 4 and up.

Nikolai's Trains

Windows 3.x 1995

Nikolai's Trains is the first game in the 'Nikolai's Adventures' series. It tells the story of two friends, Nikolai and Neo, a toy cat, who run a train and make a great race through an imaginary landscape. The game plays like an interactive book designed for young children. Each page is clickable and there are hidden surprises to be discovered throughout the story. There is information about steam and diesel locomotives, the planets of the solar system, calculating the weather, ecosystems, coal mines and the water cycle. Suitable for children ages 4 to 8.

Nikolai's Treats

Windows 1999

Nikolai's Candy is an educational computer game for ages 4 and up, part of the 'Nikolai's Adventure' series. In this game, Nikolai and his toy cat Neo travel to Italy, France, Japan and Mexico to put on a cooking show with the player's help. Players can choose from ready-made recipes or create their own recipes from cookbooks and print them out for friends and family. There are also mini-games to learn math and geography.

NN’n N Toy Makers

Windows 3.x 1995

NN’n N Toy Makers is an educational computer game for ages 4+, and is the second game in the 'Nikolai's Adventures' series. Nikolai and his toy cat, NeNeu, open their own toy workshop called NN'n N Toy Makers at the North Pole, but NeNeu's toys do not sell well to customers, causing the toys to disappear. The game can be played as an interactive storybook and the story is about cooperation, creativity and friendship. Players can discover snowflakes, learn to multiply while shopping for toys in Nikolai's store, write letters to Santa Claus with Nikolai and build 4,913 different NeNeu toys. The game consists of 11 pages, with more than 20 points of interest on each page. Click on the text to hear the pronunciation of each word.

Games developed by Hoffmann + Associates Inc.

Nikolai in Outer Space

Nikolai's Knights

Nikolai's Mysteries: The Mystery of the Black Windows

Nikolai's Pharaohs

Nikolai's Pirates

Nikolai's Trains

Nikolai's Treats

NN’n N Toy Makers