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Yoot Tower
OpenBook Co.1998
Build a profitable and unique tower block complete with various amenities and living accommodations, whilst balancing the needs of the occupants. Lead designer, Yoot Saito, who also worked on SimTower, brings this game as a sequel to SimTower, adding several new features while retaining the same general interface and style. The game's premise is largely similar to its predecessor.
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Team1998
Sonic Adventure is a 3D platformer video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The player can control six characters from the Sonic universe, each with their own gameplay and point of view of the story. The game is divided up into two types of levels: Action Stages and Adventure Fields. The division of Action Stages and Adventure Fields are a serious departure from all previous Sonic games. Adventure Fields are non-linear game stages that contain very few items, generally designed for puzzle solving, exploration and plot advancement. Action Stages are more speed based and have Rings scattered in them. Sonic Adventure was the top-selling Dreamcast game and received a sequel in 2001, marking the 10th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Magical Truck Adventure
Sega AM31998
Magical Truck Adventure gives the player the feel of actually riding a rail car. An action-pedal and truck lever assists the player in chasing, jumping, and dodging the evil villains that threaten to steal Alma's precious stone. All this excitement takes place on a railroad track with 6 amazingly detailed scenic routes. The 3 challenging stages include an array of obstacles, wild rhino's, hungry crocodiles, and speeding trains to name a few.
Segata Sanshirou Shinkenyugi
Ecole Software1998
A collection of minigames based on the popular Japanese Saturn mascot Segata Sanshiro. Each game is based on a specific commercial and completing them unlocks the ability to view the related commercial. This title was released after the final Segata Sanshiro commercial ran, in which Segata risks his life to save the SEGA headquarters building from an oncoming missile.
The House of the Dead 2
WOW Entertainment1998
The House of the Dead 2 is a first-person light gun shooter arcade game with a horror theme and the second game in The House of the Dead series of video games. The direct sequel to The House of the Dead, it was developed by Sega for arcades on the Sega NAOMI board in November 1998 then later ported to the Dreamcast in 1999 and Microsoft Windows in 2001, and is also found on the Xbox as an unlockable bonus in The House of the Dead III. The game appears in the compilation The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return for Wii. The Dreamcast version became a Sega All Stars title.
Shining Force III: 3rd Scenario
Camelot Software Planning1998
Scenario 3, Bulzome Rising, stars Julian, a mercenary who appears as a secondary character in both Scenario 1 and Scenario 2. He is for all intents and purposes the true main character of Shining Force III. His initial motivation as the story begins is to track down and kill Galm, one of, if not the, most powerful member of the Vandals, a powerful race of beings that existed over 1,000 years ago. Julian believes that Galm killed his father and is seeking revenge. This story arc is first introduced in an earlier Shining game, Shining the Holy Ark, in which Julian appears as a young boy who asks the party to search for his missing father. Julian joins Synbios in the midst of his quest in Scenario 1, but after an encounter with Galm, he is tossed over a waterfall at the suspension bridge and believed by Synbios' army to be dead. He reappears in Scenario 2, apparently washing ashore at the site of a battle between Medion's army and the Bulzome Sect. Knowing the sect's ties to the Vandals, Julian agrees to fight alongside Medion. As it becomes clear that the sect is trying to kill Gracia, a child intended to become the next Innovator (A Shining Series figure equatable to a god), Julian takes on the task of protecting him and helping him realize his destiny. Scenario 3 starts about 60% through scenario 2's story, and focuses primarily on battles against the Bulzome Sect and their allies in both Aspinia and Destonia. While scenarios 1 & 2 happen at roughly the same time, much of scenario 3 takes place after both, but there is some "overlap". Eventually Julian leads a three-party coalition consisting of the armies of both Synbios and Medion, to engage in the final conflict against Bulzome, a powerful Vandal long sealed in another dimension, and the true orchestrator of the conflict.
Sega Ages: I Love Mickey Mouse - Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken/I Love Donald Duck: Guruzia Ou no Hihou
1998
Two classic Disney adventures from the Genesis on one disc.
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Blank of 3 Years
1998
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Blank of 3 Years is the second Martian Successor Nadesico game to be released. It is the direct sequel to the TV series, bridging the gap between the events of the final episode and Prince of Darkness.
Kaze no Oka Kouen nite
Technosoft1998
Kaze no Oka Kouen Nite is a first person adventure game in which the player takes the role of a young student that arrives at a town and begins the class in fall in a new high school when he will find 4 girls, that one of them can be the love of his live. The gameplay is about choosing at some times of the game between different answers that will lead that girl story in a way or another. The game let the player choose which girl story he wants to play (there are 4 possible ones, one for each main girl character) and the events and situations will be different in each girl story, but all the girls will appear in the other stories.
Madou Monogatari
Compile1998
The final game in the Madou Monogatari series, featuring the classic characters most players are probably more familiar with from the "Puyo Puyo" series and featuring the Lovecraftian deity Yog Sothoth as the primary antagonist.
Deep Fear
Sega CS2 R&D1998
All contact is lost with a submarine on a routine mission which then crashes into an underwater facility. The occupants of the underwater facility are ordered to board the submarine and find out what went wrong. On board the vessel, strange things are happening which are taking control of the crew. The crew are mutating due to an alien parasite and members of the search team have to figure out what is happening and how to stop it! The game is played via a third person view which is just behind the character and you look over his shoulder. The game is based underwater in a submarine so the developers have added a claustrophobic feeling by giving some areas a limited amount of air so you have to run through to activate the air circulation system. Controls are your typical Resident Evil style which is you pull the Right shoulder button to draw your gun, your d-pad to aim and then a button to shoot. Along your journey of the submarine, you will need to find objects such as keycards to unlock doors and better weapons.
Shining Force III: 2nd Scenario
Camelot Software Planning1998
Scenario 2, Target: Child of God, features Medion, Prince of Destonia, and youngest of three sons of Emperor Domaric. Although loyal to his father and his country, he senses that there are other forces at work beneath the tensions between Aspinia and Destonia. He attends the conference in Saraband on behalf of Destonia, along with his brothers Arrawnt and Mageron. As discovered in Scenario 1, much of this influence comes from the Bulzome sect, as well as collaborating separatist factions within both Destonia and Aspinia. Medion works parallel to Synbios of Aspinia, often disposing of rogue Aspinian elements to spare Synbios's force from fighting against its own countrymen. At the end of the game, Medion is forced to battle with Synbios' force when Julian steps in to stop them.
Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Itsuka Kakumei Sareru Monogatari
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.1998
Based on the 1997 anime, Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Itsuka Kakumei Sareru Monogatari tells an original story which is set between episodes eight and nine of the TV series. The main character of the game is an original character who transfers to Ohtori Academy. The game is in the style of a visual novel with strong dating sim elements. The major characters each possess a statistic called "Heart's Nobility" which the player affects through dialog choices that appear sporadically during play. Each character's level of Heart's Nobility determines how the game will end. The special endings available for characters that end with particularly high Heart's Nobility represent the game's dating sim element, but because it is set within the larger plot of the TV series the relationships are usually somewhat platonic, or one-sided affections on the part of the main character.
Radiant Silvergun
Treasure1998
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Dragon Force II: Kamisarishi Daichi ni
Chime1998
Set 500 years after the first game, Dragon Force II follows a slate of monarchs who must band together to defeat a new threat looming over Legendra. Along the way, they learn the value of friendship and unravel the mystery of what happened to the original Dragon Force after Madruk's defeat.
Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou Koto Nakare
Red Company1998
The sequel to the original Sega Saturn system seller (in Japan at least) becomes one of the Saturn's last great hurrahs. Head back to early 1900's Tokyo as Oogami Ichirou, a naval commander who's now become the last line of defense against the demons that stalk the capital. The all-female cast from the original returns in full, joined by two additional members. The grid-based strategy battles from the original are improved with better spell attacks and cleaner graphics, while the "LIPS" interactive conversation sequences feature better production values, color depth and a few additional twists on interactivity.
Advanced Daisenryaku 98: Storm Over Europe
Chicken Head1998
"Advanced Daisenryaku 98" is a strategy simulation game set in World War II. Basically, it follows the orthodox simulation game system of hex system and turn base. The system follows the consumer version, but the rules and thinking routines have all been redesigned, and the number of weapons, specs, parameters, and placement have all been refined to make it even more advanced.
Burning Rangers
Sonic Team1998
Sonic Team brings you the fire fighting heroes of the future... The Burning Rangers. In the life of a Burning Ranger, danger lurks around every corner, and you'll find there are many. Hazardous missions await you, the prime objective being to save the lives of helpless survivors. You will be assisted by an advanced voice navigation system, but the rest is up to you. You must think fast and act quickly if you are to save the day. Scorching graphics, intense gameplay, thrills without the kills... go for it!
Fighting Vipers 2
Sega AM21998
The sequel to the innovative Fighting Vipers has arrived and is set to ignite the world of beat 'em ups once again. Revenge has conquered your mind and aggression has poisoned your blood as you take control of a band of 'Vipers', each boasting distinct weapons in a fight to remove dictatorship from the city's Mayor. Fighting Vipers 2 is sure to put your pulse into overload!
SpikeOut: Digital Battle Online
Sega AM111998
Spikeout: Digital Battle Online is a 3D beat 'em up video game developed by Sega-AM4 and published by Sega in 1998. An update, Spikeout: Final Edition, was released in 1999.
Sega Rally 2
Smilebit1998
Sega Rally 2 is the sequel to Sega Rally Championship. It was released in 1998 in the arcades and was later ported to the Dreamcast and PC.
Dirt Devils
Sega AM31998
Get behind the wheel of one of five super cars and experience the feel and strategy or real dirt racing. Hold on tight as you slide your super-charged off-road vehicle through unbelievably sharp turns, bottom-out in huge potholes, fly through dual level intersections, navigate through watery swamps, and attempt driving at night with only your headlights to guide you. A rear view mirror and on-board radar screen help you keep track of your competition, as you race for glory, on one of the 3 heart pounding courses. All this, while smashing into your opponents car(s) and collection valuable points, as you pass all the checkpoints in the allotted time.
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Team Andromeda1998
Enter the world of Panzer Dragoon Saga and experience a game like no other: a fusion of classic Panzer action with the most technologically advanced RPG to come to Saturn. Board your morphing dragon and behold as the mysteries of the Panzer world unfurl across four massive CDs. The new "rail free" 3D engine lets you soar deeper into role-playing adventure than you ever before imagined. Your destiny awaits.
Formula Karts
Manic Media1997
Formula Karts is a semi-realistic racing title that attempts to capture the spirit of kart racing with it's low slung feeling of speed, and corner after corner of impressive handling (and inevitable sliding). The title supports both simulation and arcade modes, and features some effective race AI for non-player vehicles. Two player split screen is supported albeit with some slowdown.
Hello Kitty no Sutekina Otanjoubi
Sega1997
A Japan-only Sega Pico Hello Kitty game.
Digital Dance Mix Vol. 1: Namie Amuro
Sega AM21997
A Sega Saturn Tech Demo / Rhythm game developed by Sega's AM2 Research Division. The game uses Japanese Queen Of Pop Namie Amuro as the subject to demonstrate features of the Sega Saturn's game engine such as live rendering, lighting effects and texture mapping.
Sesame Street: Alphabet Avenue
1997
Sesame Street: Alphabet Avenue is a Sega Pico game based on the Sesame Street TV show. It was only released in North America.
Le Mans 24
Sega AM31997
Le Mans 24 (ル・マン 24) is a Sega Model 3 arcade game by Sega, based on the real life endurance race of the same name and licensed by its organisers, Automobile Club de l'Ouest. It is unrelated to Le Mans 24 Hours for the Sega Dreamcast. Le Mans 24 is unique among Sega racing games in that the races occur in real-time, with 24 in-game hours equivalent to roughly 10 minutes. Players have a limited amount of time to complete the 24 hour race and can earn extra time by passing other cars or completing a lap of the track. Likewise, being passed by another car subtracts time from the timer. If the timer runs out, the race continues even if there are no players. The player can choose to insert another credit and continue where s/he left off. Up to 3 twin cabinets can be linked to allow 6 player competition. Le Mans 24 is much more realistic than other racing games of its era, with periods of rain affecting how the cars handle, simulated tire wear, and a day/night cycle.
Winter Heat
Sega AM31997
Winter Heat is the home conversion of the DecAthlete (also known as Athlete Kings) sequel, replacing decathlon by Winter sports. Competition (in Arcade, Saturn or Practice modes) includes 11 events featuring eight athletes of different nationalities - Li Huang, Karl Vain, Joe Kudou, Ellen Reggiani, Aleksei Rigel and Rick Blade are joined by B.B. (replacing Jef Jansens, who appears as a secret athlete) and Johann Stensen (instead of Femi Kadiena). The game is a typical Winter-sports game, in the line of those released by Epyx but with a more arcade feel. The events include: Speed Skiing: A simple dashing event where the goal is to descend the hill as fast as possible (in speeds over 200 km/h). Action is reduced to mash the button to gain speed. Ski Jumping: Composed by four parts: The run up (mash the button to gain speed), the jump (selecting the angle), the flight (mash the button to gain extra length) and the landing (pressing the action button too early will lose valuable meters, too late will cost the jump). Downhill: A simplified version of the real downhill event. It's impossible to miss the gates, and the challenge is to get a strong start-up, keep a straight path not losing speed hitting the fences and hitting the action button to jump hills perfectly. Short Track Speed Skating: A straightforward event where the directional pad controls the direction of the athlete along the speed button to control the pace. As the event runs for over 40 seconds, it's possible to hold second position, making the opponent cut air resistance which allows the player to reach fastest speeds with less button presses. Skeleton: The first event in the ice tunnels, it requires a fast run-up followed by a strong entrance in the tunnels. By pressing the action button it's possible to slow down the sled and make more controlled turns, or the athlete can fall from it, which not only loses time but also requires a small run-up. Slalom: Just like the Downhill, it's impossible to miss a gate in the Slalom. After an initial sprint the player has to press the action button to approach each flag in the best way possible. Hitting the button too early or too late will make the athlete hit the flag, losing valuable time. Aerial: An event similar to the Ski Jump. Instead of offering a "click-along" version, the player starts by setting the difficulty of the jump, and then three parts follow: in the run-up, the player sets the speed by mashing the speed button, followed by the jump which sets the strength (by pressing the action button) and when the athlete leaves the launch ramp, the player must mash the speed button once again to complete the jump. To complete a jump, the player must fill each section of the jump bar by making enough button presses Bobsleigh: In all similar to the Skeleton, except there's no option to slow down. Speed Skating: Another simple button-mashing event but with a twist: speed must be controlled on the turns, or the athlete will slip out losing a few seconds in the process. The speed can be controlled by a color graph above the power bar. Snowboard: A mix between the Slalom and Downhill. There are several gates to be passed, plus two jumps. Unlike the other two events, it's possible to miss a gate, which carries a one second penalty for each missed. Cross Country: The stamina-influenced event. There's a long track with some hills that can be taken for advantage, as during downhill slopes it's possible to gain a lot of speed without losing stamina.
Shining Force III
Camelot Software Planning1997
Shining Force III is a fantasy turn-based tactics role-playing video game designed for the Sega Saturn by Camelot Software Planning. It is a continuation of the Shining series. Comprising three separate but overlapping storylines, the Japanese version of Shining Force III was released in three volumes, known as: "Scenario 1 - God Warrior of the Kingdom", "Scenario 2 - Target: Child of God", and "Scenario 3 - "Bulzome Rising". In America and Europe, only Scenario 1 was released. The real ending to the game can only be viewed by completing all the games in the series.
Princess Crown
Atlus1997
You play as the thirteen-year-old princess Gradriel, the daughter of Elfrenne, queen of Valendria. Twenty-five years ago Elfrenne destroyed the demonic forces that were threatening the country. Now the queen has died, and Gradriel is proclaimed to be the future savior of the land, as it was not entirely purged of all evil. And indeed, an evil spirit has secretly invaded Valendria and is trying to take control over Gradriel's two older sisters. Will the young princess succeed in defeating the evil?
Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders
SEGA AM11997
In Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders, the player rides one of five Harley-Davidson models. The objective is to complete a series of checkpoints around Los Angeles under a time limit. The objective is similar to the later Sega arcade game, Crazy Taxi (1999).
Behind Enemy Lines
Lockheed Martin1997
Behind Enemy Lines is a first person rail shooter where the player controls a machine gun mounted on a jeep driving through enemy territory. The game consists of four missions that all involve infiltrating and destroying various enemy facilities. The setting is modern and enemies include simple foot soldiers, light vehicles such as Jeeps, Humvees, and heavy vehicles like tanks and helicopters. As in other rail shooters, the player's control is limited to moving a crosshair and shooting, while movement is automatic. The main weapon is a machine gun that can fire both bullets and missiles. There is no reloading, and it's not possible to run out of ammo completely but if the ammo counter gets too low the firing rate will decrease. Therefore, more ammo has to be collected by destroying ammo crates. Missiles, too, have to be collected by destroying crates. They can however only be used on certain heavy targets, such as helicopters and tanks and when aiming on these the missile will automatically lock on the target and the player only has to launch it by pressing the right button. Fuel can also be collected by hitting fuel drums. If the vehicle's fuel supply is depleted the player will get a score penalty. The game can be played by one or two players each controlling a machine gun.
Neorude 2
Technosoft1997
Neorude 2 is a Role-Playing game, developed and published by TechnoSoft,
J.League Pro Soccer Club wo Tsukurou! 2
1997
Released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn.
Sonic R
Traveller's Tales1997
Originally released for the Sega Saturn, Sonic R is a racing game featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Sonic and Tails came across an announcement one day about a competition called the "World Grand Prix" to determine the fastest in the world. Sonic initially showed no interest, but upon seeing Dr. Eggman's name among the participants, he decided to join. Knuckles wanted to settle the score with Sonic, Amy had unwavering belief that Sonic would definitely show up, and Eggman secretly prepared a few secret weapons. Who will claim the glory of the World Grand Prix?
Sakura Taisen Steam Radio Show
1997
The second Sakura Taisen fan disc that contains several short scenarios, music from the stage plays, and a preview for the upcoming sequel.
Sega Ages: Columns Arcade Collection
1997
Sega Ages: Columns Arcade Collection is a compilation of four Columns arcade titles.
NBA Action 98
Visual Concepts1997
NBA Action 98 is a basketball game released as part of Sega's NBA Action series.
Galapagos: Mendel's Escape
Anark1997
Welcome to the world of Galapagos, a unique and challenging adventure game from Anark. You must guide the synthetic life form Meldel through five different worlds to escape the evil science that created it. This escape requires patience, analytical thought, and quick hand-eye coordination.
Incubation: Time Is Running Out
Blue Byte Software1997
Travel to the colonized planet of Scayra, and enter the dark and terrifying world of Incubation - the latest episode in the Battle Isle saga. Following a power plant accident, the vast energy shield that separates the Chromian colonists from the indigenous life-forms - the Scay'Ger - suffers a total shut down, allowing contact between the two races for the very first time. A human virus has not infected the Scay'Ger, mutating them into violent, blood-thirsty monsters. As commander of a squad of elite space marines, only you can stop the vicious attacks and evacuate the remaining colonists before all is lost. The battles in this turn-based tactical game are not waged in open fields, but fought within the dark and complex industrial buildings of the colony city; Scay Hallwa. You'll enjoy the unique challenge of leading your men through various alien scenarios, never knowing what's around the next corner or behind the next door. Incubation also features a real-time 3D environment and with detail and features never seen before in a game of this genre. The action can be viewed from the eyes of the individual soldiers, from the attacking aliens' perspective, or from any external position thanks to the complete camera freedom offered by the stunning graphics engine. All the events in the game are fully animated, as are the actions and movements of all the characters; giving them an incredibly lifelike apperance and a host of realistic mannerisms. They walk, rest, run and fight - all in glorious 3D.
Soldnerschild
Koei1997
In this strategy role-playing game, you and your mercenary group decide which of the six warring factions to support on your journey to unify the land. Battles take place on a traditional turn-based movement grid, transitioning to real-time skirmishes between armies or between individual commanders.
Sega Water Ski
SEGA AM11997
Sega Water Ski is a "foot controller-based" simulation arcade game developed and released by Sega in 1997. The game was built on the Sega Model 2 hardware.
Fighter's History Dynamite
Data East1997
Fighter's History Dynamite was ported to the Sega Saturn in Japan in 1997. This version was also bundled with Fighter's History: Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu!! as a bonus.
Sonic World
Sonic Team1997
Sonic World is the first 3D experience of Sonic the Hedgehog, released in Sonic Jam. It is a playable and interactive map.
Sonic Jam
Sonic Team1997
Sonic Jam is a video game compilation developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn and was the first Sonic the Hedgehog game to feature full 3D gameplay. It was released in Japan in June 1997, and in North America and Europe two months later. It contains the four main Sonic the Hedgehog games released on the Sega Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994), and Sonic & Knuckles (1994). It also features a 3D environment, "Sonic World", which doubles as an interactive museum of Sonic the Hedgehog content.
Virtua Striker 2
Genki Co. Ltd.1997
In Virtua Striker 2, you can choose from international teams with players based loosely on real-life counterparts. Play in Arcade, Tournament, or Challenge modes as you compete in Single- or Two-player head-to-head "footy" matches.
Neorude
Technosoft1997
Neorude is a RPG title developed by TechnoSoft in 1997. The gameplay utilizes an RPG style where the player uses a cursor to point characters to move or take action rather than giving out direct commands; in this case Neorude took great advantage of the PlayStation Mouse.