Relax is a suite of self-improvement software written by Kelly Jones and Bill Williams for Atari 8-bit computers and published by Synapse Software in 1984.[1] Subtitled "The Stress Reduction System", Relax uses a headband containing sensors attached to electromyograph hardware to provide audio/visual feedback in three interactive programs.[2] It also includes a 25-minute cassette tape of guided relaxation.
| Relax | |
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| Developer(s) | Synapse Software |
| Publisher(s) | Synapse Software |
| Designer(s) | Kelly Jones Bill Williams |
| Platform(s) | Atari 8-bit |
| Release | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Non-game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editRelax is a package of three programs: a continuous graph of the user's tension level; a program that displays kaleidoscopic patterns with color changing tones; and a game which encourages the player to use tension and relaxation to win using a headband that monitors the player's muscle tension.[3]
Reception
editRoy Wagner reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Next time you've played a stressful game or have too many hours at the joystick, before you shot off your computer, load this program and r-e-l-a-x-x-x-...."[3]