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But that’s in a perfect world. In this world, it’s the ads that I magazine with only one enable us to create CamePro. The ads are a big part of what complaint: the ads! Half your keeps us in business (the copies we sell to readers are the magazine is ads. Nobody pays other with no attention to them, so big part). We could try to put out a magazine why The Axe Grinder replies: ads, but we’d have to charge so much for a copy that nobody have them? We’ve had lots of letters with could afford it. So when you come to the ads, at worst you Pete Valeo ideas about what that symbol should think of them as a necessary nuisance that make the Internet means. Is it Raiden with an "X” rest of CamePro possible. The Unknown Canter replies: through him to show he's not If you want to look at the ads in the best way, look at them in the game? Is it ajoystick Nobody pays attention to for the intriguing questions they raise. Sorry, Peter, but it’s not with an ‘X through it? Part of them? See the next six letters! true that "nobody pays attention to them." In fact, under Peter’s an elaborate password sys- letter are six others from readers who were fascinated by what ome oftheadsfor MK3 tem.? We asked Ed Boon, the they saw in our ads. Ads might mention games you’ve never S have said “One has to pay game’s programmer, for an heard of, or use images you’d like to understand, or raise ques- . dearly for immortality, one has explanation. He said it repre- tions about future products you'd like to see more of. By study- to die several times while one sents the four-armed Coro. ing the ads, you can learn a lot about what’s on the horizon. is still alive - Nietzsche.” One final way to look at the ads is to study their art. Many of What’s Nietzsche? the entries we receive for our monthly "CamePro Gallery" art Ryan Cameron contest are re-creations of advertisements. Be thankful that video Milwuakie, OR game companies use dramatic illustrations to catch your atten- Major Mike replies: tion. It could be worse: At least we don’t have any of those STEERING annoying perfume ads that fill fashion magazines! Nietzsche’s not a what, he's a who. Friedrich Wilhelm Niet- WHEEL The GamePros zsche was a l9th-centuryCer- COMPATIBLE comments.gamepro@iftw.com i man philosopher who wrote San Mateo, CA nothing about video games our July ’94 issue had an but lots about how society Yad on page 25 showing should function. Among other Virtua Racing for the Genesis. things, he felt that the strong should ruthlessly exploit their Under the rating'is a symbol natural advantages over the of a steering wheel and the weak, which goes against words “Steering Wheel Com- what other philosophers were patible." Is there such an
writing about "all men being attachment for the Genesis? equal." Nietzsche’s ideas were Anonymous taken to violent extremes by the Nazis 50 years later. The Lab Rat replies: Sega says that a steering- our April issue had an ad wheel peripheral for the Cen- Yfor MK 3 on pages 1 1 2 and esis was going to be sold last 1 1 3. What does that last year, but those plans were can- strange symbol in the ad mean? celled. Instead, it has a steering Benjamin Langford wheel for the Saturn. It costs Clarksville, VA about $80 and became avail-
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Labs” this issue). n ad in the March ’93 still have to wait for the games coming, the current systems ing new ones! The last Mario- to come out like everybody don’t have to die Just yet. related game we reviewed was AI issue listed theSNES else, but you won’t have to go in June - Mario Picross, a puz- CD System. I noticed in later Jerry Schmer, Jr. issues that your magazine to the store to get them Henderson, NV zle game for the Super Came Boy. next one review never mentions the SNES because they’ll be mailed to The we you. Call 802/767-3033 for Earth Angel replies: will be Yoshi’s Island for the CD. I also noticed that the ad more information. You're right. Those addresses SNES later this year. stopped listing the SNES CD. are usually on the game boxes We've reviewed every Mario What happened? Was this just n page 21 of the May or in the manuals. Keep in game since 1989. Call our a misprint? issue is a six-page adver- O Issues 1 mind, though, that money Back department (4 5/ Michael Forth tisement for the Super Came talks. If nobody is buying 16- 361-0310) to order those older internet Boy that mentions that the bit games and systems, com- magazines. Super Came Boy now comes Bro’ Buzz replies: panies will be reluctant to risk with a free 72-page player’s even more money on new Not a misprint, just a prema- guide. I bought my Super games, no matter how many ture ad. At the time Nintendo Game Boy before this deal, letters they get. was publicizing the soon-to-be- and I didn’t get one. Is there released SNES CD, but unfortu- any way I can get the guide nately it never materialized for free? and became the very definition Jason Borchers of the term “vaporware." The Internet ad wasn't referring to the Ultra An about-to-be-Rnlshed picture of 64 because that system hadn't Bruised Lee replies: Bullet BUI In Mario Picross for the been announced yet, and it Super Game Boy You can get one, but not for will supposedly use cartridges, free. You have to write to Cus- not CDs. tomer Service, Nintendo of don’t get it! Why does Sega America, P.O. Box 957, Red- ( keep coming out with more Cart Queries
mond, WA 98052-51 1 1, U.S.A. and more new systems? I Include this part number in bought a Sega CD a while ago, ’ve been playing Sunset 1 you're your request: #3 395. if and the next thing I knew the I Riders on the SNES, and I writing from the U.S., include 32X was coming out. Now I'm think it's a great game. How plus 1 in your letter $7.50 $ .50 hearing about the 32X CD, Sat- did it rate with you? ($9 total) for shipping and urn, Neptune, and Nomad. It's Daniel Badovinac handling. In Canada, send not like we are all walking Canyon Country, CA $10.50 plus $2fors&h.The money trees! guides are available only by “KBall" Doctor Devon replies: mail, not through any stores. Internet Sunset Riders rode off with Want to see what a Super Punch- some pretty impressive ratings Out! expert looks like? Miguel Toxic Tommy replies: in our December '93 issue. Guasch of Sanhirce, Puerto Rico, Shocks to Good pointi Check out the sports the championship look. Surnd Rkkn iFy Konami The Systems letter from the CamePros in hat’s up with Chips & July’s 'The Mail" because it
Bits? In the back of your addresses something similar. W ’ve read many letters about magazine it advertises home I how gamers are worried games for sale that aren’t that their 1 6-bit investments even out yet such as MK3. are going down the drain. I, The Magazioe Biz How is this possible? too. share these concerns, but mugs We’ll Aaron Taylor I think we’re writing to the Granite Falls, have you stopped Never See WA wrong people. Writing to your hy reviewing Mario games? magazine is one way to reach W Bacon replies: have an idea for MK3:the gamers and game-making My friends and I love Mario Cookality. You beat your We get lots of questions about but don’t companies, but you can also games, we know opponent, rip off their head, the tantalizing titles listed in what’s available because you’ve write directly to the compa- throw it in an oven, take it out, those ads. Chips & Bits is a stopped reviewing them. nies that make 1 6-bit games company that sells hardware and eat It. (Konami, Capcom, etc.). If they Travis Lee and software through the Chris Springfield, TN Reynolds get enough letters, they might mail. They take advance Alton, IL keep SNES and Genesis games orders for not-yet-released Coach Kyle replies: coming for a little longer. Al- Tommy Clide replies: home games like MK 3. If you We haven't stopped reviewing systems are now, you'll though advanced Toasty! order those games them, Nintendo stopped mak-
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The design are charging hard to establish Reflection Technology’s virtual player view makes you feel consists of double pistol grips the dominant home system, display technology, the Scan- like you’re right on the court. mounted on either side of a Nintendo comes up last on the ned Linear Array (see “Cutting Red Alarm is a shooter that en- control pad, which features outside -and off the wall - Edge," March), Combining two ables you to fly completely the on/off switch, dual direc- with the Virtual Boy. On August displays into one processing around or under objects with tional pads, and six action 14, the Boy makes its entrance, unit produces 3D graphics with an impressive 360-degree buttons, including two front- complete depth perception and viewing perspective. mounted “triggers," Virtual Space rotational movement. The Boy’s radical, twin- The Virtual Boy is a standalone And the proof is in the play- Boys Will Be Boys tabletop unit that looks like a For all of its impressive techni- pair of oversized goggles on cal innovation, however, the legs. The viewer, big enough Boy has a few practical draw- to comfortably accommodate backs. The system costs an adult with glasses, is de- $1 74.95, and carts run from signed to eliminate all external $30 to $40. That places the stimuli. It totally immerses system noticeably below the players in a monochrome $249 to $399 price range of world consisting of high-reso- the Saturn, PlayStation, and lution red images against a Ultra 64, but it’s enough to deep black background. make you think twice about The 32-bit virtual-reality buying a second system. system, powered by six AA Additionally, though Ninten- batteries, is built around a RISC do reports that the six AA bat- (reduced instruction set com- teries will last six hours, there’s no adapter yet. Moreover, puting) chipset. It uses two AC high-resolution mirror scan- even though the Boy is battery ning LED displays to produce a operated, it’s too bulky to be portable unless pro- 3D image and therefore re- someone quires hefty processing pow- duces a shoulder mount. ered by an NECV810CPU. The Virtual Boy Is no mere toy. Even though the Saturn, Simply Red the PlayStation, and the Ultra Monochrome visuals may turn 64 seem set to command the off some people, but don’t crafted hardware, tt even features the traditional Nintendo mystery con- video game arena, many ga- knock it 'til you try it. The Boy’s nector, In this case a four-contact connector underneath Ute eyepiece. mers could be seeing red. Mario’s Dream Tennis yirtuai Boq You rally on the tennis court with a familiar cast of Nintendo characters, Game* including Mario, Yoshi, and These 3ames mill be auailable Donkey Kongjr. Mario’s Dream from rVintendo at launch. Tennis serves a great game of tennis Mario Clash thanks to the behind- the-player view that This one-player enables you to hit fore- aaion/adventure puz- hands, backhands, zler is a little side trip overhead smashes, in the Mario series. lobs, and volleys in You can move from singles or doubles front to back on the games. The computer screen as you clear a controls your doubles part- path through Coombas, ner, and it’s pretty good. Koopas, Spinys, and Mush- $39.95 rooms. Clash was designed by Available Jbifflsst Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario and Donkey Kong. $39.9S Available August RedAlarm TMero Boxer This space shooter’s wire- frame images look positively Here’s in-your-face robot fight- simplistic.. .until you start to ing that will make you Jump pla\^ Red Alarm’s like an awe- out of your seat. 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I Lex LugerJumps horn the ropes, trying to overpower Bam Daring taping, a few conkact Main Doink gets In his taunt Just before The Event Bam Bigelow. and labor disputes arose. the match begins. At a glance, you can clearly see I that WWF Wrestlemania is one you can even climb I of the best-looking digitized the ropes for a turn- I games around. The amount buckle attack on an I of detail and color used in the unsuspecting victim. I game sets a new standard. WWF has four I WWF features eight of the play modes, including I biggest, baddest boys to kiss two one-player modes I Bam Bam Bfgehw takes thna the canvas: Doinkthe Clown, and a two-on-two I autolabusydayfpf a snapshot mode where you and a Razor Ramon, Bam Bam wtih Midway's WWF devektp- I friend can jump in the 1 Bigelow, Shawn Michaels, Put your wrestling skill to the ultimate tost In moattoam. Yokozuna, The Undertaker, ring and simultane- a two-on-two match. Lex Luger, and Bret “The Hit ously pounce on the I Combo meter that can max out winning combination of incred- Man” Hart. computer opponents. I and enable the wrestler to per- ibie digitized graphics and a Each character has their The controls in WWF are vast of form an ultra combo. Some number moves are own personal moves along similar to those in MK: two I combos can exceed 25 hits. enough to make you want to with grabs, power grabs, power punch buttons, two kick but- rip off your shirt and suplex moves, reversals, and quick tons, and a block button in the Get Ready to Rumble someone. outs. In all, each brawler has middle. In addition to the WWF Wrestlemania has all the By Midway more than ten moves. The game’s regular moves, players makings of a great game. Its Available Now wrestlers are free to roam in- can execute high-hitting com- side and outside the ring, and bos. Each character also has a 18 POWERTHE IS ON NINTENDO Two Explosive Figlrting Action Adventures! White Renger'"’ end ell the new Power Rangers’ Two-player simultaneous action! A 6 stage no-holds- Special weapons barred brawl! and devastating martial arts moves! Super Game Boy® compatibility! Morph into action at the touch of A constant onslaught a button! of ferocious monsters! Seven levels of Play as any of the non -stop combat. 6 Power Rangers! BAN DAI rab your leather jacket, choose from eight characters, mount your favorite road each with customized on-road ^ | hog (the bike, not Sonic), and and off-road motorcycles. cruise the spirited open road ith realistic graphics around the globe. It’s time for and authentic con- a cool ride. trols, Air Combat 22 is as close as you can get to flying FullThroWe a fighter jet into combat.. .with- Cool Riders is a fast-paced out actually signing on with real-time 3D motocross simu- the armed forces! lator with eye-catching, color- ful graphics. You race through In some missions, you land your Fly the Combat Skies 48 stages, beginning with New Jump on your bike and get ready fighter on an aht^ft carrier. for the ride of your life. Air Combat 22 features York and finishing with a chilly Namco’s advanced computer trip through the Arctic. The graphics board, the Super System 22, which produces some of the most impressive texture-mapped polygon graph- ics to date. Air Combat 22 is an eyeful! Combat’s controls posi- Be sun to lock on to your target tion you inside a cockpit that to ensun that you won’t miss comes complete with a backlit Some turns In the race will force the bandit Open up your bike on the straight- yow bfke to power drift, so cutty selected, players must away to recoup lost time. wabdi your speed. either refuel in midair, land at game’s check points Each bike has its own individ- an Air Force base, or land on are nonlinear, so you ual top speed, handling, body an aircraft carrier. can race the more performance, and more, so be Gameplay time is ex- exotic locations on sure to choose the one tended for each enemy fighter the map at will. that best suits your rid- you shoot down. When your For example, ing skills. Some enemy tighter pettems are aircraft takes a hit, however, cruise through myaggreeUveaiHlttmeyouio you momentarily lose control. Hawaii, where Easy Rider first take evasive actkm before The missions include a variety Cooi Riders gives you tire. surfers and of land and sea terrain as you swimmers face players the ultimate instrument panel, a throttle, dogfight your way to victory. some unex- speed thrill while and a control stick. From here, pected weather, its controls let you you can fire enough heat-seek- StayoaJiirgef or check out enjoy realistic power ing missiles to blow away Air Combat’s amazing graph- Sweden as you drifting, steering favorite terrorist countries. ics and intense gameplay give race through ski weight, and kick- Pilots select from four lev- players the opportunity to grounds and hit backs. With all the els difficulty: touch the sky without ever of Cadet 1 , Cadet stellar jumps. nonstop action, only 2, Top Gun, and Dog Fight. leaving the ground. It also The game’s one question remains Flight and combat instructions fulfills any Top Gun fantasy view puts you right to be asked: Are you are provided in the first Cadet you may ever have. behind your bike, cool enough to handle level to help new players learn ByHamco similar to the per- this ride? how to navigate their fighter AvallaUe Now spective in Road By Sega and find enemy targets. De- Rash. You can Available Now pending on the level ofdiffi- (AMEPRI • Si 1 TheGameMakebs: The Artists Our on^oiii^ look at tke people wko make Janies continues ^^itk artist Jason Leon^, one of tke prime creators of Primal Raje. By 1 Ke feature C rcalure iiiid I lie Kinu Mslier sing pens, pursue that career path - there and that they were look- U pencils, and just wanted to draw cartoons ing for new blood so they keyboards, artists and comic books. I loved could compete with Street turn the ideas of games, but I figured I proba- Fighter. Even though I’d pre- the game-making bly couldn't get into that field. pared myself to go into gra- team into visual reali- “In high school, I took art phic design by learning the ties. The artist’s draw- courses, and though 1 thought Mac and different illustration ings give life and de- I had the talent to draw co- programs, none of that was tail to vague concepts, mics, they didn’t seem like relevant when I interviewed. clarifying characters a realistic option. So I took Just to show them I could ind backgrounds. We an internship at a nonprofit draw, I dug up old flip books p/ctuns asked Jason Leong, one graphic-design studio. The in- and odd drawings I'd done of artists at it the top Time ternship was great because for fun when I was in high Warner Interactive, to tell was with a small company, so school. Surprisingly, I got a us in his own words about I got direct hands-on experi- job. I began working on Moto JOB LISTING: his daily job and his work ence doing small things like Frenzy for the arcade, draw- VIDEO GAME on Primal Rage. logos and business cards. The ing tire animations for the part artist best for me was that the motocross action. 1 must've ^ nrag- The Background ^st have creative atmosphere was very sup- drawn 500 frames of tires "Being a of and the member portive, which might not have spinning and dirt flying. filiation visu^ ^ ideas Generation X, I grew up been true at some huge com- “Every I ro express year the company atawxngng 1 with the first generation I I pany where I would’ve ended throws a brain-storming ses- ally of J taowledge of video games. It was up just getting coffee for sion where Sflls^^d oiy everybody brings foiuter-iUustra^^ every kid’s dream to- everybody without ever work- programs reejnred. work on video games ing creatively. gam^wiffl because they were such ®ook or “I reached Time Warner al- backgroAimd- a P a large part of our lives. most However. I didn't Artist s Resume • Name Jason Leong BiiBaniwentU*”;®* •Company Time Warner Interactive Current job title Art Director Last game Primal Rage before he became^ to you've come Next game Primal Rage 2 ape krve. Idiotfv and Previous games Moto Frenzy Education San Jose State University, California Age 26 Mailing address Jason Leong Time Warner Interactive 675 Sycamore Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035 Online address [email protected] (KMEPtS tiRtsilap ISIS The Job shop to design title screens, shapes your talent and gives credit screens, high-score you a work ethic. This doesn’t "As an artist, I drew the game’s characters on paper screens, and things like that. mean getting A’s in science and also did special first, showing the dynamics We a few com- P.E. It means exploring differ- of their movements and giv- puter animations of bodies ent subjects and ideas. School ing them the visual details squashing and stretching, gives you many of the things extra blood splatters, and that make each character en- your character is built on. other special effects." gaging. I had a lot of freedom Think about Primal - we dis- on Primal Rage as I designed JIk Advice cussed archetypes and temples the characters, but eventually and gods and dinosaurs, so I 'The best way to become a everybody had input into had to draw upon a wide range video game artist is through them, and the final results of knowledge that I hadn’t school. You can't beat it: School really are a team effort. ihemofJasoo'i In the next-generation versions of who Primal coming out in the tali, the gamenukers for Jason appears in some of the end on Primal ivorked sequences. Here he is lying down on the fob in front of the T. rex. up new game ideas. A few years ago I brought up the concept of a head-to-head di- nosaur fighting game, which coincidentally someone else also brought up, but their idea was just two T. rexes fighting. My original write-up included ideas that finally appeared In the game, such as different species of quickly moving di- nosaurs and the concept of the dinosaurs being gods. The Primal team quickly grew, and I moved up to lead animator ‘The Primal drawings were and then art director, coordi- then given to stop-motion nating and administrating the a animator, who made models staff and the many contractors and moved them around. we worked with. On Primal 2. Meanwhile, other artists and I I’m taking more of an adminis- worked on the computer using trative role, doing more talk- programs like Adobe Photo- ing and writing than drawing." ¥Moo game indiatry ms creating Jason's first fob in the\ Frenzy. a/c8rfe radog game Moto the tire animations; for the A/madon GAMEfRO SiptllklP t98S planned on. The more you know, the more you’ll shine. "It’s also important to be a gamer. I try to look at all the magazines and ail the games, focusing more on imagery than on gameplay. Look at every- thing that's out there and be- come what’s called a ‘culture vulture,’ Become a sponge for all sorts of different things and keep your mind open because you never know how you’re going to use it down the road. I can’t get enough of reference books and movies - they’re all relevant to what I’m doing if I look at them closely and try to learn from them. ^P^telslypteai. oragmK, ilnosamTandZ bsy crealmes always fan to taw, » He “And keep working at your drawing. It’s not like riding a Jason says this Is the bike, where once you learn three^tmensionalrn^is printed professional into officially it, you’ve got it. Drawing re- for a Dan Platt. that he sold; it's by model maker logo" quires constant practice, even Meo-rental store. if you’re born with a lot of tal- "Another major considera- ent. Stay focused on your work tion is location - you’ll proba- and don’t Just draw blindly- bly need to move to where question what you’re drawing the business is, which means and be sure you’ve exhausted the Bay Area. When we hire ail the alternatives before you i artists from around the coun- commit to a final decision. Flexible armatures ww inside the k try, we ask them to move out “Finally, keep an open mind and inserted "sWn" of each dhtosaur. here because realistically we because nobody gets to do need them nearby. everything their own way. Ul- timately youll wind up woiic- ing with other people in a team structure, which forces everybody to compromise somewhat. The team may come up with better ideas, or the parameters of the project may change, or there may be m«Ws 1^ late financial restriaions on what you’re doing, so you have Slmmakaa to tar each to be open to change. If you imdeb a (racBiw of for more tosl9“»” can’t get it your way, there ^^I’s stop-nwlton tectoi/gw are other ways to make it hap- ^ pen and still be good." «n 1994 fesue Of cne<* represent rttese 1982 sketches characj hy Jason’s Ideas for a boss "hh* ^hllsimi made Ptoy^rS, Atari game that never Books. for an Infotainment World tt to production. 24 SKMEPRO • tMlIiflllP 1985 NOTHING IN THE WORLD HMJ’REPARED YOU FOR THIS, BEGINS AUGUST 18th tf'lliiSiif-iilfflSl NEWLINE CINEMA ll Preview "MORTAL KOMBAF on the Internet at: http://www.mortalkombat.com/kombatbegins LUR INSTINCT DELI I GET IN THE ARCADE i NES'. 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So begins the long-awaited Fewer chips and fewer con- In the rear of the system, head-to-head struggle with nections speed up coded game you get standard AV connec- the Sega Saturn for the hearts, instructions and cut down tors and a communications minds, and disposable in- dramatically on the internal port. First-generation Japan- comes of gamers everywhere. silicon, which keeps the ese PlayStations featured a What you get: The Play- PlayStation’s size built-in S-Video Station’s $299 price tag pur- compact. In feet, chases a system unit and one this classy- controller. Unlike the $399 looking Sega Saturn, the PlayStation will not feature a pack-in game. Under the Hood The PlayStation's gameplaying power comes from good of American know-how. LSI Logic Corporation of Milpitas, Cali- The Sony PiayStahm! The unique PbyStatiim controller sports ten fornia, designed and manu- action buttms, Including four factured the system’s custom that are front mounted. Four dl- CPU microchip, which consists recOonal buttons replace the of three high-performance standard tdmular pad. processors: an R3000A Mips system has a footprint that’s 32-bit RISC (reduced instruc- smaller in length and width conneaor, an outstanding tion-set computing) micro- than this issue of CamePro! idea that was unfortunately processor, a complete graph- axed from the American unit. ics engine subsystem, and a A Cool Exterior PfWTP^ Check out PlayStation ads high-resolution full-motion- The PlayStation also sports a for Idddea Ridge Racer codes (see sleek, simple external look. The video decompression subsys- ProRevlews this issue). tem. Further boosting the front of the unit has two slots If you own a TV sans AV PS Mouse outs, you can purchase an RF adapter. The communications port will support ’Station- puzzle that is the future of Sure you can reserve a PlayStation at some stores, but it'll to-’Station gameplay via the video games. Its arrival cer- cost you. According to Sony Computer Entertainment for $25. Combat Cable conneaor. tainly transforms 32-bit gam- some - not all - retail outlets will hold a PlayStation in your ing from the “next” generation name. The catch is that your $25 will not be deducted from the Power Playing into the "now" generation. The Sony PlayStation in $299 price tag. If it's any consolation, you'll receive a CD-i-G disc puts place a major piece of the with music and PlayStation previews. 28 6AMEPR0 lllltnlll' 19RS Here's a peek at the PlayStation games i coming your way in the near future. By Slo Mo and Captain Squideo ESPN Extreme Games ESPN Extreme Games is based on the popular sports show that airs on ESPN^. The sports pit players on in-line skates, mountain bikes, skateboards, and street luges against treach- erous outdoor courses in San Francisco, Lake Tahoe. Hollywood, Utah, Rome, and the South American jungles. Each mode of transporta- split-screen action juicing the tion has its own advantages. intensity. Hard-driving The skateboards, for instance, music, commentary offer fast downhill racing, from ESPN announcers, while the mountain bikes en- and hidden bonus levels able you to traveise the rugged help .iidke this game ex- jungle terrain. treme entertainment. You compete from a Hoad By Sony Urugeso/t Rash-style behind-the-iacer Available September perspective with two-player Air Combat Blades of Race This high-tlyin’ polygon shoo- This flight sim is set in ter arrives on the PlayStatiuii the near future when ma- witn dii its arcade features in- niacal dictators and ran- tact. Using three perspectives dom violence dominate on a realistic texture-mapped the world. You’re both world, you fly intensely authen- pilot and tactician in tic Top Gufrstyifa combat mis- one of six custom heli- sions against \Vdves of copters, flying mis- enemies with sions for an agency the clock ticking. trying to restore Three special peace. Unique chop- bonus stages, pers with iheir own experimen' four difficulty lev- tal weapons systems, varied els, varied terrain, missions that range from rial dogfights, transport jobs to assassina- Jail lefueling. and tions, and realistic effects carrier landings are should n'lake this an intense all part of the dizzying action. aerial experience. By Hama By Ocean Available Sepbitiiber Available October GAMEPIB SefttAfeer 1 BBS 29 Destruction Derby Jumping Flash Daytona with wrecks - What's up, doc? A huge that’s Destruction Derby mechanical rabbit, in a nutshell. You race aliens, and a world big. fast stock cars on full of weird enemies, realistic-looking cir- that’s what. Playing cuits, but unlike Bidge Tom a first-person Racer and Daytona, perspective, you damage is the name bounce your strange of the game. Inflict it, rabbitlike craft onto but also avoid it be- elevated platforms cause your car will scattered across col- handle differently as it orful 3D landscapes. You also pounded. Ten-car pileups navigate through hallways for a won’t be uncommon on these little Doom-style search-and- busy tracks. A head-to-head destroy action. Eye-popping racing mode and a no-rules at- graphics and unique gameplay titude could put this one in the should dazzle fens of novel ac- winner’s circle. tion/shooter games. ByPsygnosis By Soay Computer Entertabimeat AvallaNe October Available October Team 47 Goman Primal Rage Primal Rage bites into 11 home systems this year -and of ail of them, the PlayStation version may be the fastest. As in the pop- ular arcade game, you pit seven imaginary gods from the di- One of the PlaySta- nosaur era against tion’s most innovative each other in games comes from a two-player claw-to-c!aw com- new company called bat. Sauron, Vertigo, and the 47 Tek. The produc- rest are here with all their ar- ers have created a cade moves, combos, and true 3D world for finishing sequences Team 47 Goman, a intact. New cinematic game that puts you intros, victory anima- inside building-size mechs to movements, detailed crea- tions, a training pen, vanquish huge alien mon- tures, and thoughtful game- and a tug-of-war mode sters. Play Goman as an ac- play add up to a potential help make Primal a tion/shooter, a head-to-head PlayStation powerhouse. major rager. fighter, or a strategy game in By TJaie Warner settings like Tokyo, New York, Br47Tek Avallabie November btteracUve and Hawaii. Amazingly fluid Available November 30 GAMEPXe • Septaifeac ills ou may already know Jaffe, walk you through every Ysomething about War- level in the nearly completed hawk and Twisted Metal be- games before their late- cause they were so visible at October releases. the Electronic Entertainment Expo this past May. But what you probably don’t know about the games are their later levels since only the first two levels have been shown so fer. Until now. Warhawk's and Twisted Metal’s as- Sony Imagesoft's producers give us a guided sociate producers/de- The Sony team: Pmducer Allen Becker (stand tour through Warhawk and Twisted Metal, signers, Mike Ciam mg); MB(e Glam Oeft): Oartd Jaffe (right) two of their hottest PlayStation games. (Wadiawk) and David “Your mission is to locate as you go. You deter- the fuel source of an evil dicta- mine how you want to tor. In the first level, the de- fly: You can either take on sert, you must destroy four the primary targets and towers: once you do, a second then deal with the line of defense appears, which ground and air sup- is a huge rising fortress. port, or you can “Enemy Jetfighters and systematically try Associate Producer/De- ground defenses pursue you to take everything out, which signer Mike Ciam: takes longer. The fuel is inside "In Warhawk, we were the fortress. There are different trying to create a flight- ways to get inside. action game that no- body had seen before. Games like AfterBurner are shooters that just happen to have planes in them, whereas in Warhawk we actually give you the sensation of flight. “From a gameplay stand- point, I think we’re really strik- ing into a new territory. Think of it as a Top Cun attitude in a 3D Desert Strike game. There’s a definite mission, as in Desert Strike, but how you go about it is up to you. We looked at Attadf In the canyon shooters like AfterBurner and “Next is the canyon. You’re StarFox, and we juxtaposed trapped there by a force field, their arcade feeling with the so the only way out is to run freedom of a computer flight the canyon, and there are Sim. Warhawk’s very accessi- multiple pathways. ble - it’s also two-player with Dogfi^ action outside and Inside The canyon’s a mixture of one player as the pilot and the airship of the desert mission the Grand Canyon and the one as the gunner. CAMEPII Ills 31 Death Star trench in Star Wars: and foreboding. They the player as much control as You’ll fece armored gunboats, will provide the culmi- possible while still making the floating mines, missiles, and nation of everything gameplay accessible. The jet fortifications on the walls. The you’ve seen. Your is like a Harrier, so you can flight culminates with a battle flying skills will both fly and hover. Your guns, against a heavily fortified need to get better missiles, and afterburner are bridge across the canyon. and better. There on the thumb pad; more ad- third level involves an are also se- The some vanced players will use the attack on an airship over the cret areas you'll shoulder pads for tight turn- open ocean. Imagine four air- encounter.” ing, banking, and sidestep- craft carriers, stick them to- ping. The basic armaments are gether, double them, and Control Quotes machine guns and missiles, "Warhawk has an interesting that’s what you’re fighting. plus you can pick up things control setup. We've given “First, you must fight your like doomsday bombs. way into it past four smaller “I like the game’s escorts. It’s a very dogfight- flexibility. You can oriented level. play it slow and stra- “We’ve created a different Rery action outside the votcano tegic, or you can kind of gameplay for each dark and foggy, though you go all out for ^st, level: The desert is very wide can pierce the cloud layer and heavy-duty thrills. open, the canyon is a long fly into the bright sunny sky. You’ll have a real gauntlet run, and the airship "Enemy jetfighters and flight-action ex- level requires lots of dogfight- huge flying gunships are perience with War- ing, all in full 3D.” everywhere. You must work hawk. I doubt that it could be your way into the volcano to Last Levels done on any other system reach the labs where the fuel 'The next level has a large vol- right now." source is. canic island surrounded by tall The last two levels are stone spires. The area is very more sinister, almost Gothic iiefeil Associate Produ* to get beyond Rock cer/Designer Dave ’N’ Roll Racing, which Jaffe: "With Twisted was an amazing game, Metal, we were in- but it limited you to spired more by movies simple tracks. To us, a than by other games. great car chase would Our main goal was to have camera cuts and create that adrenaline varied terrain so you rush as if your were in could leave the track Road Warrior, T2, or and drive through standing atop Sony knagesofts LA. offices, an old Spielberg movie tunnels and across Mdte &am and David Jaffa hold some Qlled Duel. parks. We wanted Wartiawk and Twisted Uetal artifacts. “From a gameplay to give the player total envi- standpoint, we wanted romental freedom as they rammed underground rave-club arena, and chased going head-to-head against another vehicle. You destroy ramps and crates plus you can shoot missiles into the stands. and shot at other cars. 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Every vehicle has balDc tie-up lice car unique special weapons: before-seen enemy that has a The ice-cream truck shoots lb Live and Die surreal, nightmarish exterior. out flaming ice cream cones, In LA. "Included in Twisted Metal for instance. of "As the game progresses, the are some the twisted fan- The cars all handle differ- levels get bigger and bigger tasies that most drivers in LA. ently but they can have, such as running over ice so by level three, Suburbia, all do T-stops, skaters, destroying a Salvation you’re in a 3D world with an 360-degree turns, area of eight square miles. Army Santa Claus, and knock- bootlegs. Jumps, ing down pedestrians. The and ride briefly on "We included L.A.’s water The developers for Warhawk and Twisted I is in canals, freeways, and churches Santa Claus there be- two wheels. And Metal are a Utah-based company called figured lot of play- because we really wanted to cause we a there’s a two-player Singletrac. The company's founder for- bring the gameplay home to ers would get this game for competitive mode Christmas, and by then they'd the player - it's not set in outer on a split screen! merly worked on a range of complex mili- be so sick of the holiday that space, it’s set in your own "In Twisted tary and NASA projects, including simula- they'd need a twisted release." backyard. You can do things Metal, you'll really tors for the space shuttle, space station, like spin donuts in the high- feel like you're there. Vehiailar F-14 fighter, and Apache helicopter. school parking lot or have It’ll take a lot more Manslaughter shootouts in front of 7-1 1 s. than just shooting The vehicles are all unique. The last level is on top as last as you can We wanted to have vehicles of skyscrapers in downtown to survive." LA. 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They The very limited that differ in nationality and there’s Sofia, a leather-clad combo beauty who uses her trusty vary in complexity from char- system lets you intermix stan- whip: Fo Fai, a giddy, elderly acter to character but are rela- dard punches and kicks with noisemakerwho uses long tively easy to pull off. special moves but few air Jug- metal claws; Duke Rambert, While the Death moves are gles. This game relies more a knight in less-than-shining cool, there is a tendency to on flash than fighting. armor with a long sword; and rely on them too much. For There are three play modes: Ellis, a giggling little girl who example, you could let your 1 P Came, Vs. Human, and Vs. looks as if she's wearing a opponent beat you up until Computer. The first is a story wedding dress and carries the Death move can be ap- mode with two end bosses, two long knives. plied, then use it repeatedly. while Vs. Human is a two- The button scheme is So much for strategy. player fight, and Vs. Computer straightforward: two for kicks, Awesome Rrocessiag two for punches. You can The graphics processing on configure the top two buttons the fighters is incredible, for instant special moves or though the moves are very use them to side-step your simplistic. One advantage of opponent. The controls are this play engine is that it pro- very responsive, and the spe- vides the ability to chain spe- cial moves are easy to exe- cial moves, or perform the mo- cute. Side-stepping is an espe- Fo HUm To do tion for a special move while mofliw ^ cially effective tactic because gad more, currently executing one so Slash. you can avoid attacks, then Stash or Weak they are chained in rapid suc- sneak behind an opponent cession. While this may seem PiayStatian Game ProFile and smack them with a spe- BatHe Arena Toshfliden cial move. (By Sony ComiHrter EnterMnmant) One of the biggest prob- The PlayStation does a lems with this game is the ^ little virtual fighting of Its own with Toshinden. With slmi^, easy-to-peffonn moves, the visuals surpass the gam^y. Still, it’s an enjoy- Prlce KOI gvailatle 2 players CO Fighting Anilatle now Multiple views 40 • L GHMEPRO ptcnkip 189S enables one player to fight against a computer opponent of their choice. l/fi/Que Views Rather than the usual side view, Toshinden uses a cam- era angle that constantly zooms around the battlefield. Amazingly, you always re- main in complete control of your fighter because the per- speaive never skews your perception of the controls. Each stage has a limited tion. This stage, however, battle area (though ing from Kayin's intelligible much tends to slow down when you bigger than the one in Virtua English (“Deadly ray!") to fight in front of a giant Fighter), and most stages Sofia’s screen, hampering the action. Russian where she says take place on elevated something on the order of Slowdown also strikes in platforms. Fall off the plat- “Toaster Various Gaia’s stage, which takes thing!" colli- form, lose round - sion are cleanly con- and you a place on a transparent chess- sounds and you have to hear your- veyed from Ellis’s knife slashes board over a black hole. self scream all the way to to Sofia’s whip snap. The mu- Had there been more technique the bottom! Speaking in Tongues sic, though, is so-so with only involved, this arena could have Most stages are beautifully Soundwise, the vocals and a few standout pieces. been a real contender. It’s a rendered, especially Kayin’s collision effects overshadow With its stunning visuals, formidable effort, but fighting stage where gigantic televi- the music. The voices are per- Battle Arena Toshinden is as buffs may pick this game clean - sion screens display the ac- fectly understandable rang- fun to watch as it is to play. too quickly. Q 6AMIPR8 • taptanbip 199S 41 PROW; ttoanneeii to make It to brake PlgySldlion By Scary Larry the stiff-looking polygon tracks of Virtua Racing. Fast-paced racing action on a home The track is limited to three courses, but they’re system? For racing fans to satisfy your need who were disappointed by enough for speed. first course the arcade port-overs of The pits you against a 1 2-car Daytona USA and Virtua Racing. ..fear not! Ridge Racer for the PlayStation is everything its arcade team- mate was - and more. Go,Rm, - Go All the arcade thrills are intact. As in Daytona, you choose from four blazing standard ve- hicles, but Ridge Racer has eight “hidden" cars, too (see ProTip). Moreover, each course goes for a thumping house gain you respea...and, report- is beautifully rendered, unlike sound with great commentary edly. the right to drive the by the announcer. Countach. The control is almost flaw- Vroofit yvith a View less. The response feels more solid than Daytona’s, but you The superb graphics take the have to be careful about your checkered flag over Daytona. choice of car. Some cars don’t The awesome rendering de- have the power to accelerate picts beautiful cars, rural and PBOTP: A good passhig tactic city landscapes, helicopters, Is to move up to a car's rear PB071P: Keep a finger on the OC’ and more.. .but you’ll only see bumper, then S¥verve into the ceferator and rest another for split car as you’re taking a turn. them a second as you Ughtly on the brake. When go- zoom past. ing Into curves, hold down both lineup over two laps, the sec- Ridge provides only two buttons simultaneousty to pre- ond course adds a third lap, views - through the wind- vent your car horn hshtalllng and the third course is just viriiUe maintaining top speed. you against a blazing yellow Ferrari. If you place first in PROTJP: For the best start, gun these three courses, you race the engine dutmg the cotmbkhm PfayStatKm Game ProFIle on reversed tracks. The final when the timer reaches "1.” Ridge Racer race against an elusive black Then swerve to the rl^ and let (By Namco) cars you’ve passed btmtp you, Lamborghini Countach will widch adds to your lead. Get ready to put the pedal to the metal. With quickly after a crash, while gatneptay that’s as fast PhOnPi Go wide into curves, others can take turns with and fun as real racing, Ridge espedaHy ki the tunnels where reckless abandon. Racer Is the ultimate In racing obstacles birk. games for the home systems! shield and behind the car- Lirni’ on the Ridge but a gimmicky multiple-view The best racing game to date racing feature would be lost for home systems, Ridge when the action is this fast. Racer definitely outpaces At toe end of each race, you’re The sound is another Daytona USA. Until Cruisin’ treated to a fly-by of your perfor- mance. It Just adds to Ridge definite plus. Without any of USA for the Ultra 64 arrives, Racer’s awesome visual beats! Daytona’s caterwauling. Ridge Ridge is king of the track. 42 GAMEPRO SeplBfflbBP 1 S9i Saturn By Major Mike WjgM The Genesis may have Sonic, but the Saturn has Bug! This perky pest is the hottest side-scroller to hit the Saturn so far. ligMS/ Csnara.' tn SZdge 2, st3f away Bug! has a simple rescue-your- fixt Ute fiziaTis bt 9t pals story. Bug's nemesis is Lkara Pa - they witi arv^sm Queen Cadavra, the evil spi- aflOchaseiKi. der queen who sees Bug’s collectibles, such as the gigan- buddies as lunch and holds tic coin icon that empowers PFOTIP: Jump on s I’lttl- you to enter the tiplc times in tiiv :ui : ,ik tjCHUS bonus game at the shower head by the sonality of his own through Daddy-0 Longlegs. mies with his antennae if he the levels. The bonus games collects the right icons. But his Excellent animation brings range from avoiding usual method of dispatching Bug to life. From the wings giant boulders to foes is very simple: He Jumps sprouting on his back to his gi- racing Sonic the on them. Aided and abetted ant (need we say it?) bug eyes, Hedgehog! with an annoying wisecrack- this is one charaaer lifelike ing voice, Bug takes on a per- enough for the flyswatter. Check mit the amsome Crazy Uttle between each act! Thing Calkd them captive. Bug rescues one Bug of his friends when he com- Bug is armed with jumping pletes stage. a and ducking abilities, and he straight- The gameplay is can spit goo and shock ene- forward: You must make it in one piece to the Bug Stop at the end of each gigantic stage. The stages are loaded with such hidden items as extra PftOTlP: a(jy h the lives, special blue powers, and miohie of iitC screen diamonds that you collect to on the Dragofffly gain entrance to bonus levels. Bonus Act ffyougo You can also secure other to the extreme edges, ivv coidd hit the flan Saturn ProFile :‘- ktg hoops and Game Hr ur ,? lipiiui^iier Bug! end tJw Ac. Loaded wdth enemies, huge levels, and excel- lent graphics, Bug! Is one pest worth paying atten- tion to. PROTIP: The checkpoints .Tssiiinc ihfferent forms In each act M3ke sure yo;.' touch everythlnj that doesrti look threutei'ing, 44 GAMEPRO • SSRtemRlP 199S causes you to take a hit or go flying off the edge. BadCaseM taggla’Vou Excellent music and vocals underscore this game. Jazzy mu- sic complements the Look at who makes a cameo! Is Bug hster action and paces than Sonic? Bug’s every step. The vocals are also done ioc -sy well, but those easily annoyed What makes Bug! so enjoyable by Bug’s nasal one-liners (like are the huge levels and excel- “feng and a miss," "I hate that," lent graphics. Bug! has a fan- tastic zooming perspective that follows our hero as he moves horizontally and verti- PBOTIP: iioift boBier mA ise easily deteaable patterns, cally around the screen. Verti- biue ge^ vidtee the boiddnr ir- however, that make them mi- cal path up ahead? No prob- ohashisyou. nor nuisances. lem! Bug walks right up it. Bug walks to the right and left, to- Bug! Is a ward and away from you. PROJJP: To gel a better nx on Vlondeflul Timig One of the problems with inrhere Bug Is, hold Down on me For a system with no spokes- this ever-changing perspec- control pad to zoom out person (or spokesthing), Bug! tive, however, is knowing ex- fills the role nicely for the Sat- actly where enemies are - es- urn. ..for now. As the Saturn pecially when you’re walking is still in Its infancy, Bug! is forward or backward. At times ' an excellent even with :!! hngle to game it’s easy to over- or under- ihatarBiMhi- the lead character’s annoying shoot an enemy, and you take .’rri'2, ami one-liners. the hit. The stages themselves i’dlOiV. are set high above the ground and if you're not careful, one PBOTIP: Keep moving when Bug false move could send you ciimbs up a wad. Hems are spiraling to your death. likely to drop on him or enemies The controls are good for b> ffy into him. the most part. The exception and "He shoots, he scores') is when you’re undertaking will be grateftil to discover multiple jumps. When you that he can be silenced in the jump on enemies several Options menu. times, you don’t always leap The game is difficult with exactly where you wanted. checkpoints spaced far apart in this Sometimes inaccuracy the huge levels. While this in- creases the game’s challenge, it can also be aggravating. Bug’s enemies vary in difficulty, from slow-moving snails to spastic praying man- tises. You may find that some- times it’s easier to take the hit and flicker past an enemy PBOnP: Collect the big coin, than to figure out a way to then go to the shower head by defeat it. DaddY’O Longlegs. You then en- The boss characters are ter a thned bonus stage for a big menacing. have chance to win extra lives. and Some 6AMEPX0 • SeplemkBP 1895 45 ten interrupted by slowdown, missing frames of animation, and clunky moves. Also missing is the SNK trademark of scaling in and out of the background. The game also suffers from long load times. The PROTIP: The game accesses the disc be- Medkm Punch but- ton produces some low-blow tween rounds, after a win, slashing. Use It If you miss a and when you're waiting for dose opponent with an attack. a friend to join. You'll see the medium, and light slashes and "Disc Access” symbol more three more for fierce, medium, than any actual fighting. and light kicks make guiding The sound and music are your fighters a snap. disappointing. The eerie Japan- ese-sounding music is every- Shodomiatthe By Scary Lany where, but the effeas sound So-So Corral Looking for a like nasal reproduaions from Ultimately, one major over- NeO’Ceo portover the arcade game. sight enhances this game’s with some power to it? Keep Came control is a breeze faults: It’s nearly three years looking. Although this Sega if you have a six-button con- oldl Samurai Shodown II has CD version of Samurai Sho- troller. Three buttons for fierce. already been in the arcades down is enjoyable, it isn’t as for a year, and this portover polished or good looking as PROTIP; Your kicks and punches has missed the boat. it should be. seem to have more power when There are better fighting you’re unarmed. Catcher in games out there. You just The Samurai have to wave your sword a bit to find them. Based on the arcade smash from more than two years ago, Samurai Shodown is yet PROTV: Ak attada cause more damage to your foe. PROnP: When fighting as Gen-An, get dose and press Fierce Punch for this devastat- ing corkscrew attack. another Japanese two-player PR071P: Kyoshiro’s Fke Attack fighting game. You play as can be deadly, but with the cor- PROTIP: The basics work well one of eleven fighters (the rect dndng, you can jump over here. Throw a projectile, then twelfth original fighter. Earth- It and hit him. Mknvltkiwlth quake, was removed) in a atdisterlng Sega CD Game ProFite fight-to-the-death battle. special attack. Samurai Shodown You have a unique mix (By JVC) of fighters, too, from a foil- wielding to Although it's hard to female fencer a find a fighting game for dog-wielding American ninja. ! the Sega CO, this ver- Each fighter is armed with sion isn’t worth the money. razor-sharp weaponry and some fency, screen-bursting special moves. Samurai Skmnlowtt The graphics are eye catching but flawed at times. Crisp, clean, colorful animation is of- 46 iiAMtPRO • septenler 19SS KICK EVERYOIME^S A WEEK WHEN YOU The world's first 24-hour-a-day Video Game Channel is here. It's Sega Channel. Hook in, download and play up to 50 games every month, test drive new and unreleased games, and get secret game cheats, news updates and contest info. Call your cable company or 1-8OO-B0B-SEGA, It's the coolest way to get your games. C£T i^OOKEC Sega GENESIS required. Sega and Genesis are trademarks and Sega Channel is a service mark and trademark of SEGA. ©1995 SEGA CHANNEL Ail rights reserved. irw«»pw». adapted to fit home con- trollers. Many special moves are executed by holding down three or four buttons while motioning on the direaional By Hendrix pad - a feat that only the most rubber-limbed gamers Primal Rage stomps will be capable of on a three- ^ from the arcade to PBOTIP: Diablo tondies his de- or six-button pad. With a the Genesis without even feated foe with the Fireball fa- - fighter’s joystick, this problem denting the plastic on the 16 tality: Hold High Fierce, Low vanishes and the moves re- bit hardware. Finger-snarling Qui^, and Low Fierce, then tap spond seamlessly, but gamers controls leave a scratch or Toward five times. who can’t spring for a Joystick two, but solid arcade game- PROHP: Sauron's Cranium will have a hard time. play and respectable graphics Crusher (hold High Quick and Graphically, this version will snare fighting fans. Low Fierce, then tap Down, Up) effecUvely takes out opponents Total Domination when they jump in. The seven original dinos and apes duel to rule once again, commanding the same blister- ing special moves and combos PROTIP; Take advantage of Talon’s liUte speed byjump- ing in for quick combos, then leaping away. A few control hitches mar the fun, but this otherwise sollit version of Primal rages on the Genesis. PriM not available fighting 24 megs 2 playeiT Available now Side view SAY ... HAve you trisc? THIS 6A/M6 IS THe l/V\POSSI8Ly /V^S^r 77/^^ HOW C/AN we ^A2se Be/AT THIS eNYB?\? . / uy€?A/f THIS IS ^t>y£$c?/nef wmlm^ OPTION I OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Get a Clue Hit us with Get a Classic Clue IKMSBmk The Hottest weekly tips for your yoni Best Tip The “best” weekly tips for your favorite system! Leave or pick-up some of the favorite si^em! best tips from the most serious Nintendo Sega CD gamers around! 1Tip 2 Tips I OPTION 4 Supei Nintendo Super Nintendo Slammin’ 2 Tips 3 Tips i 16-bit tip of the week! Super Nintendo Sega Genesis Sega Genesis OPTION 5 3 Tips i 2 Tips Scaiy Laity's Hot Picks Sega Genesis Alternative Systems Hand Heid Leave your best tip for Scary Larry... you may get picked! 3 Tips 2 Tips each M00-860-TIPS Calls average three minutes in length and cost $1.29 a minute. Touch-tone phone required. Be sure to get your parents’ permission to use the Hotiine if you are under 1 8 years of age. Messages subject to change without notice. A service of infotainment World in San Mateo, CA L-^«’^''jilliiil«r'iiii-Mrif match, and of course, ^' - ^ V . .-» they draw plenty of blood and pack grue- Genesis some finishing moves like exploding heads. By Tommy Glide players can take turns fighting Great sound effects it out tournament style in the like the clang of steel Sharpen your weap- Versus mode. against steel and bat- ons. the barbarians tle cries like Bane’s vic- are coming! If you’ve mastered Blooily Barbers tory howl add spice to other fighting games, look to Graphically, the sharply drawn each slice. The omi- PROTIP: For a good two-hitter cfjmtfo as WeaponLord for an enjoyable Zarak, lead characters stand tall. In close nous soundtrack and with a basic hit sad iofSow fight that steps outside the combat, however, they blur with the Web Rip (motion I ^ omniscient voice of norm established by previous BorC). together so that it isn’t easy to the announcer round 16 -bit battlers. see who's getting hit. out the sound. Lord of the Sword Conan Crew Overall, though, the visuals WeaponLord’s controls are ex- ceptional. The characters are Drawing its influence ^ •; extremely agile, and each from fantasy lore like \ one pulls at least nine Conan the Barbarian, . . special moves. With WeaponLord introduces seven S practice, you can chain warriors, each armed with a are great. Sparks and steel fly the special moves together weapon and an overly muscle- ^ when weapons collide. These into intense combos. Also, a barbarian barbers can even cut thrust-block feature enables off each other’s hair during a A you to anticipate an oppo- nent’s attack with an aggres- sive block that opens them up for a counter. Banbaria1\s If WeaponLord’s blade At|\c^,atc, l^as a dull spot, it’s that it r?™--’-. utof playable s *fso!ictia characters and no hidden _ ones, At least you can work toward bound body, A standard match some multiple endings in the Story mode. tests you in the best two out of While three rounds. the advanced game- play may scare away begin- In the Story mode, you de- ning barbarians, others will feat the other characters until A you meet the boss Zarak appreciate the deep controls. If you're a hardcore fighting (who’s playable in the two- fan. chances are you'll dig player Arcade mode). Eight WeaponLord. e Genesis Game ProHle WeaponLord (By Namco) Alttiough its graphics hu aren’t as dean as those IhM In Mortal Kombat II or Super Street Fighter II, this barbarian fighting game has equally cool moves and even better control. © FuflFMet dulKntt 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0 $e4.9S 2 players Side view Available Seplamber Multi scrolling FIgMIng F^scwords SO fiJIMtPRII leptember 1995 The tournament of tlie millennium begins, (boose from sixteen of tbe world's fiercest fighters-o Gome Boy® record! Connect two Gome Boys for tfie ultimate in bead-to-beod combat. But « be warned; tbis ain't no kiddie contest, m AOLfo keywgrdi NOA www.nintando. ‘'i 1995 Ninienao ol America Inc. and are • ^til’ll \nH (oc4)On 5bift«4 i4o 4 0 h 4 i^««^5 i 4 tbi ^’4 6 l' 0 n 4 i<*' 5 ! joo4 4N(*5i0h. V<55 t^ni^ To cr45b I sTel’^fi at> Tul’h it Oh Vi^twl &O1S,' t ^4W6 for 4 ^-<5 '"or(4. (Nintendo* VirVal ftcyis a pcrtable 33-bit 3-D same system, feafti-rlng phase linear dlgi'tal stereo soi^nd, two high—resolutiori vtsu^ol displays, and 5-P all wanRo-pound into submission. Super HBS The range of fighters, rrom an alien life form to a disgraced^"' heavyweight boxer to Ultra- tech’s deadliest robot, possess their own brand of brawling. Some use fists and feet, some use projeaites and claws, while others teleport, slide, and change form to win the battle. There won’t be a dull moment during the bouts. This unique fighting game works on a very fast, very simple, and quite effective combo system. Instead of your normal one-button, one- hit fighting style, you some- times chain together 3 to 21 hits in a few button presses. While this style of combos is tfuick not for everyone and may irk starts vriBt a t fnj m 9!7IIKJ7 fighting purists, it’s certainly entertaining and fun to watch.. .the first time. But ultimately, you end up doing a lot of watching. What PffOTTPr /f joir feiitf a MoRSfer or AwesoiTB combo, try thnwlrig a ftjn is it to stand by and watch pn^ectBe fust before your oppo- By Scary Larry another player of advanced nent larnfs. skill whip you until you scream > Killer has finally combatants, don’t expect any- come home! Home "Uncle!’? Although moves thing close to that here. The called Combo Breakers enable to the 16-bit SNES. that is. graphics are good - but not you to break free from this bar- This version of Killer isn't great - with lots of choppy rage of beastly brutality, they flawless, but it is surprisingly movement and missing don't work all addictive and fun to play. the time. frames of animation. Adding further to the hu- The backgrounds are Hatma! Bom Killer miliation are.. .Humiliations. Super NES Game Pn^le nowhere near the quality of In a bleak and desolate future, Humiliations are embarras- Killer Instinct the arcade version, and some one corporation reigns su- sing moves that totally dis- 54 6AMEPRII • Septiibsr 1895 Vcflam* jis^o RoHercoaster PwliSiBSg Tiger furv OrchW Chief Fite cat Thander Phoenix 4 SabrewuW Spinal Charge Skeleport aaykick Fierce Kick fulgore pering, but some sound ef- Laser Storm fects, like Fulgore’s Teleport, miree shots) arejust a dismal din. kick orpunch The music permeates each with a thumping house stage combos (like the Ultra and mix, but there’s little variety. Ultimate) are button presses Also missing is the announce- that need to be performed ^ftykick ment of the combos, which during another combo, which the arcade excitement amped makes for a lot of confusion Killer but were intimidated by Control is not too difficult. on thejoypad. Special moves can be regu- the Killer Stinkers who seemed deep as Street Fighter or as larly applied because most KUsOK to always hang around the ma- well made as MK II, but it’s in are fireball and Dragon Punch If you loved Killer in the arcade, chine, this is a good version to contention with those braw- motions. You can also easily you'll be slightly disappointed practice on. lers. Maybe not a Killer, but string together lots of moves but not upset by this version. All in all, it’s a good game definitely a felon. for combos. But the tougher If you’ve always wanted to play with some flaws. It isn’t as GAMEPRO September I 99 S 55 a three round matches. Human worshippers also run around in each match, but they serve Super NES mostly as snack food to re- plenish a dino’s health. It’s all ByScaryLany again rule the planet. exactly like the arcade version, You play as one of seven albeit with smaller sprites. Finally, this mon- skin-ripping fighters, each The game has a basic strous fighting game PROTIP: Sauroa’s strength is his with its own unique fighting combo system, and multihit has made it from the arcades unsuspecting air ttuow (Button style. Some half-breed DNA combos are registered on the to your homes. If the thought 2 and Button 4 when in the ah). disasters, like Vertigo, can side of the screen. Combos of some carnivorous cranium Use it when enemies by to come hypnotize and spit acid, while rely mostly on deft button crunching makes your heart in with hying moves, such as others, like the steel-plated Ar- pressing, since only four but- Armadon’s hen Maiden. pop (and it will), this game is madon, rely mostly on pun- tons are required to execute for you. make this game easy to learn ches and kicks to fi- them. Simple controls and fun to play. All the Rage nish the best two-of- Once upon a time, long before Primal Screen Bedrock had indoor plumb- Purists looking for the arcade ing, dinosaurs ruled the Earth. version's heart-stopping gra- They were gods that repre- phics will be somewhat disap- sented life and death, good pointed. Although this version and evil, insanity and decay, is a lot better-looking than the hunger and survival. A magi- Genesis version, the graphics cian named Balsafas saw the are not as crystal clear as they threat these beasts posed, and should be. The fighters lose entombed one. The others some detail and their colors went into hiding, and millions are murky. The backgrounds, of years later, after man had though, are well done and his shot at the planet, the imaginative, from fiery lava encased dino escaped. Now ruins to an abandone(j city. the prehistoric gods once PROl^ To do a good four-hit nOTIP: Use AmaUon’s Spin- combo using Armadon, Jump in ning Death to (futckfy get across with Button 1, then tut Button 2, the screen or to pass undo' PhOTIP: Beware of teieporUng PROTTP: WImArmadon goes and rapidly altemato between Jumping hte. with Vertigo. She’s vulnerable into his Bed-O-flaOs, he’s sus- Buttons 1 and 2 as you land. when she comes up. ceptible to a low Mt Super NES Game ProFile The sounds excel in the Primal Rage SNES version. Each roar, fart, (By Time Warner Interactive} and skin-ripping sound effect is right target. music These two fatalities are for the apish Chaos and the on The The rage is on with is hokey, but it doesn't impair some of the most gorilla of your dreams, Blizzard. unique fighters to ever BBtanH the action. grace the screen. Primai Rage 1b Oa mean Clmos^ Churl may have some flaws, but it’s A Rage to the Rnish definiteiy a sight for 'saur eyes. Primal Rage is an imaginative concept, but the sluggish gameplay and less-than-spec- tacular graphics don’t give this game the roar that Killer In- stinct or Virtua Fighter possess. H&lballbiaum me hfi Still, this dino has teeth. 56 EAMEPSO Seytem&gp 1995 A Power Pop-Up .In Every Pack! The game also has its own variety of finishing moves that require more than simply Super NES pressing a series of buttons and letting the computer do By The Axe Grinder tons, then executing motions the rest. Finishing moves on the direaional pad. While depend entirely on the skill Just when standard the controls are responsive of the player, who must one-on-one fighting enough, mastering this combo into a special move games seemingly faced ex- unique play engine requires in the final moments of the tinction, WeaponLord arises patience and prartice. Once last round, which then trig- from the ashes of the home gers the finishing you’re familiar with it, though, move. video game genre - but not you can execute some pretty Flashy players can decapitate without a few faults. wicked combos. their opponent, and if they’re Re-hnenting the Fight A unique system of block- good enough, bat the severed head around. WeaponLord has no simple ing enables you to knock down fireball motions, no cheesy an opponent’s guard Bloody Fim corner traps, and no half-life and even block in the air. The Three play modes - Story, Ar- air Juggles. Its complicated former is particularly arresting cade, and Versus - heat up moves re-invent fighting- because it constantly puts the aaion. The first two are players on the offensive. for one player; however, the game really shines in the two- player Versus mode, where the exciting matches are long and grueling. The graphics are colorful: Sparks fly when weapons Follow your paW across the toWeffe/tf In the Story mode. clash, and blood flows freely. game controls. Even the There are humorous visuals, JheFmalCut - throws require more than be- too like cutting off Korr’s Some gamers may be put off ing close to your opponent long ponytail. The back- by WeaponLord’s complexity, grounds are also well and pressing one button. done, and it’s surely not for the Instead of solely using the but some of the background squeamish. But WeaponLord’s standard motion-then-button elements suffer from choppy multitiered fighting cuts a routine, WeaponLord’s system animation. notch above the rest of the involves holding down but- The audio accompani- recent pack. ments, Super NES Game ProFile from the clanging of rugged metal to the WeaponLord cinematics (By Namco) slicing of ten- der flesh, are tf you’re loMng for the fitting. How- Ky three Bs (blades, blood, ever, the mu- L^i and barbarians), this fighting game has them ali. sic on some stages sounds heavy handed and operatic. mlBW 58 In the Darkest Hour Hope Springs Eternal The incredible sequel to the best- selling SEGA-CD" RPG of all time ” is coming to your SEGA-CD this Summer! IT ^ n» '.vsfiAt M NOTYnmm '^m I^^^K^I^l^WCHtKINGDESK^ ktrJ' '.--'A J| . r 1 si;(; \ \M) sEd \ ( I) \Ri: tr\I)i;m \rks oe se:(;a e:\te:re’RESi:s. ite). ae.e. re(A D. Ori}>inal (Jume© (994 Gamee^rts/Siidlo "E I N \lt" is a ri'fiislcri'd Eriidcniark ol' (lanu' \rts/\\ Syndicate offers dense strategy com- bined with extensive shoot- Super NES em-up action. This potent mix isn’t for everyone, but sophis- ByCoartoKyle ticated action ^ns should have a good time. ’ Sorry, cartoon fens, your Saturday-morn- PB07JP: Drop down at toe be- ginning of World 4 to told level- latricate SymOcate ing feline friends get run over ups, then use toe kats’ unique As on the PC, Mac, and Gene- in this lame game. dbnbing ability to get back up. sis, the SNES version starts you with a global map of interna- KittyUtter the peak of 1995 SNES tech- For most of the game, the two nology. The sounds are also tional intrigue and a four-per- PftOTiP: Your agents can carry a ordinary son team of agents, The mis- Ihnitod number of weapons, so SwatKats, T-Bone and Razor, -the kats’ cry of sions involve lots of walking don’t overload them. take on five worlds of side-view "Bingo!" is the sole highlight. platform action in an effort to The controls compound save MegaKat mediocrity, fortunately, the has unique Even worse, targeting isn’t as accurate as you'd like. SynCity The sounds and graphics are both above average. The sounds are especially effeaive with moody, atmospheric music PR071P: Be careful crossing and distant gunfire that warns streets. £ven If you make tt, a you of impending action. The fast v^kle mlgM take out toe squashed graphics, though col- Mends taBbig you. orffil, don’t always help you in PROTIP: In World 1, scale all PROIIP: In ¥/orld 3, ahn your your detailed quest. That tiny around and shooting, a la True the way down the buildings to missiles at toe glowtog eyes of radar screen looks like a post- Lies. But Syndicated strategy el- grab Indies (but don’t touch toe giant sea creature, not at age stamp on your TV. ements, which require you to the water!). toe shots toe creatore toes. Young gamers or those raise taxes in conquered coun- pretty unimaginative, the ene- weapons with more available with little patience should stay tries and carefully evaluate each mies are silly, and the kats are the longer you survive. But the away Syndicate of your agents, add more depth because isnt slowly moving heroes. basic weapons’ limited range easy. But advanced than True Lies’ single-minded gamers For diversity, one world will frustrate most gamers. and fans of the computer ver- simplicity ever dreamed of. presents behind-the-aircraft The youngest gamers might sions will get a satisfying bang The complex controls re- shooter action against a weird like SwatKats, but anybody out of the SNES cart. Syndicate quire a thorough read of the sea creature, but the novelty older who's played a decent is a thinking man!s shoot-em- manual. Once you learn them, soon wears off. The upgame. whole SNES game in the last two years they’re fairly effective, but they game plays like something will see why 1 6-bit games are can be cumbersome when you that would’ve been released a on the way out. Primitive game- have to switch protagonists or couple of years ago, and even play puts these kats on the en- weapons in the heat of battle. then its FunFactor would’ve dangered species list. been average. SwatKats by Hudson Soft Cat Scratch Fever Two big parts of the problem are the graphics and sounds. PttOTIP: Inside bulktoigs, you The sprites are simple, stiff, cant see your agent or toe peo- and repetitive. The back- ple aramd you. Doni Ike ran- grounds are bright and color- domly because you might accl- ful, but nothing looks like it^ dentaBy hit chbens. 60 SiUMEPII • SBptenber 1 89S msT A Few wee/Jies So, itovi T>o you uKe you%. o??o>teri-rT '^eu,-vO)»eT Umf-ruy oif/tf.v£vT €'Kr%.A-c.%.is?'f7 Wru-, WFoie-e. you *. 0/ TtfS SOURCE 9EHMP TWE FORCC. BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO ntni9 infl Mffgn ar» rgglsK^M IrademarKs ol SIxiifiusttr Enisftalnm«nT lx. R LAuderdalft, FL 33301 C1967, 1993 B>ockbust«r Enunalnmtm lx 3D0 By Toxic Tommy This just in from Bizarrnian state radio. “Attention, people of Bizarrnia. The government has fallen.. .and that means you can win cash and valu- able prizes on the all-new, all is decent, but it clearly de- Commies for Comedy pends on competitive human Zhadnost’s graphics and interaction to make it fun. sounds are a blast. The The "show" features five game-show set features an entertaining games with an outlandish high-tech design, Or. Grushenka Ruble - When PROTV: In the money Go Round and the costumed actors she’s not busy laumdilng mis- at the end of each round, you stage outrageously visual per- siles, she’s launching teflon can save some of your allotted formances. Obscure film clips by jumping Into the hole In PROnP: In Troika, color, shape, Hme from the '40s, ’50s, and ’60s and number of obfects affect the center. It can be good strat- add weird, comedic flair. your score. egy In order to retake money The audio tickles the funny your opponents have erased 3D0 Game ProFlle horn your earnings. bone, too. The announcer and Zhadnost show host are over the top, end-of-round strategy contest The People’s Party as you’d expect. Likewise, the where you can build up a five contestants serve up fun- Ivanna BorchinUr - She’s a cash prize. The standard If your sense of humor loving vocal stereotypes, from cello prodigy for the State, games include Eye Spy and leans toward 1^. campy but she wants to be un- a secret police interrogator to a Up Service, audio and visual LhhJ game-^w take-^ plugged on MTV. wise-guy hoodlum. The music and goofy Eastern European forms of Concentration: Pro- runs wild with a catchy, retro- stereotypes, brainwash a friend paganda, a multiple-choice punk, eiectric-gUitar-and-drums or three and crash this party. pop-culture trivia quiz; Troika, homage to the Ventures. a match-the-shapes game; and Yankee Stooge Cinema, a Socialism^ jigsaw-style game where you ‘ jpMI The Silly piece together^ap animated Col. Ivan KropoOdn - He’s an Do ya^ have occ^ion to - Price nol available 4 players 12 players CO required) 4hrQ^social jgathiflf^ Mulliple views log to peiionn stand-up com- Inma, all ' ‘ Available now Aessj TVquiisbow Liveaelion edy in Vegas. Ime conil i- tANEPI^ . You're the ultiiYiate killing machine, part man and part robot. So what comes out when you tinkle? Never mind that Get to the lab and exact your revenge He may look like a waste of good aluminum, but this on that twisted scientist. android will come in handy when things get hairy. He'll send you useful bits of information through your communications circuit that will help you in your mission. (In other words, don't pump him full of lead.) Enjoy the smell of burnt metal? Good. You'll need to blast hoards of evil motoids like this one in order to survive. machine, do you blow him away or call him Daddy! Here's a relationship that's even too screwed up for one of those cheesy talk He may have created you, but there will be shows. Introducing /ron Angel of the Apocalypse^'^ A mad scientist has created you, no father-of-the-year awards for this wadco. the Iron Angel, from flesh, bone and metal. But he didn't program you to mow his Cool game, huh? lawn and serve drinks at his parties. He wants you to rid the world ![| Wait until you ^ see Iron Angel of of the human race. Luckily, you still have enough brain tissue to ;!i the Apocalypse: The Return. realize that the world could do without this lunatic. With the help of a lovely assortment of big-ass guns, your mission is to blast your way to the scientist's lab on the top floor. If you make it, you can give Pops a Father's Day gift he'll never forget. SYNERGY ©1994 SVNERGX Inc. All nghts resen/ed. 3DO and the 3DO logo are frademahts of The 3DO Company. For tips, call 1-300-734-9466. For money, call Mom and Dad. Jaguar By Tommy Glide j The wait is over ' for Jaguar owners yearning for a long, involved platform hoppeti Rayman is animated thumb candy for those in need. PROT1P: Use your punch Dynamite Zeal to knock the purple berries onto grounds showcase the next- Resembling a cross between your enemies’ heads. Then generation quality you ex- Zool and Dynamite Headdy, stand on Uieir heads andJun^ PRfffWThne yourjtmps to Rayman’s Muppet-like world to reach poweiriips. avoid tfie-giants’ arms. peaed all along from Jaguar games, stands large begs exploration. Mr. Dark Rayman on the has stolen the ProToon - the screen, and his many enemies have similar anima- power source for the planet. tions. The graphics are de- As Rayman, you must free ceiving - Rayman looks like Dark’s hostages (who are a game for kids, but in reality, found in cages dispersed it plays much harder. throughout the levels) and ul- The sound keeps pace with timately regain the ProToon. the graphics. You get authen- Although Rayman involves PROTIP: Don’t rush to the top of nOTIP: When you’re on the hor- the screen to escape fhe rising net’s back, move quiekty and tic sound effects (like the standard hop-n-bop action water. Instead, move gufcldy stay dose to the and bottom splash of objects landing in complete with boss charac- ^ and plant the Rowers necessary to avoid enemies. Always take water), along with the stan- ters, diverse interactive ele- to escape, then concentrate on the health power-ups, or you dard beeps and thumps asso- ments add to the Control and Jumping to the next platform. won’tmdtelt ciated with platform games. FunFactor ratings. As you suc- However, the upbeat sound- cessfully progress through track could be from any cute levels, a fairy grants you new Saturday-morning cartoon. moves. After the first two stages, you receive a basic at- The Jaguar Smiles tack punch. A few levels later, Rayman's controls are precise. get to ledges. you hang from Your hero is extremely agile Sugar Rayman and needs to be, considering the constant Jumping, duck- Rayman's cartoony, colorful ing, and dodging that’s re- graphics and detailed back- quired. You may find advanc- ing through one area requires Jaguar Game ProFile hours of attempts because Rayman only an exact move pattern (By Ubi Soft) will get you through safely. Finally, a game that With plenty of power-ups shows off the Jaguar’s and hidden bonus games, any- capabilities. Don’t let the one looking for deep game- cutesy graphics fool you - Ray> play along the lines of Donkey man is an advanced challenge. Kong Country.or Cex won't be disappointed. Although his puppetlike image leaves something to be desired for older gamers, PROT1P: the Orst TIP: On leveii cSsib PRO When you ride these Rayman is good platform fun the first set of ¥fnes and mtw wheels, stay onthetopsoyou - a ray of sunshine for Jaguar fo the left. You’ll find a pks^jm can Jump to avoid approaching owners. with a 1-up. obstacles. 64 BAMEPftO Seplember 1995 THE VIDEO EVENT OF THE YEAR! VIDEO Get tough. GET MEAN. GET READY. The heroes from the hard-hitting MORTAL KOMBAT video game explode onto the screen in this pulse-pounding animated action-adventure video. Features the most advanced animation technology in the world. Produced with revolutionary special effects, this world premiere video brings the greatest action heroes to life! Let the tournament begin! WORLDWIDE WEB Preview MORTAL KOMBAT on the Internet at; http://www.mortalkombat.com/kombatbegins Free Inside! Coupon Book with over $75 in discounts on Mortal Konbat Contains The Making of MORTAL merchandise including Free Watch Offer! KOMBAT —The Movie Fealurette! Inside each cassette look for “ Are." . *! «OMBAT l)i M tlfedlKiiiWl^secret code «n«l Video. , game symbols! HUGE $75 SAVINGS! -c- r A: ] Coupon Book with over$75ta uMsirA 9 y-'i r discounts on (jT "SSa s.^ Mortal Kombat U ^ MprrhflnHico A* Ik 12131103) ByScary Larry ' With all the power and processing speed that the Jaguar can de- liver, why did Time Warner opt ^ Tommy Glide ’ If you do the math, you'll find it’s wrong because Aircars for the 64-bit Jaguar looks like a bad your map to search out tar- gets. Each level is set in 1 6-bit tank game. What hap- a pened to the other 48 bits? large region with plenty of en- emy aircars and tanks to an- for this lame driving game? Sd-Fi Fly-By noy you. You can also find Driving a Hyundai looks more From your cockpit, you pilot teleport gates that warp you attractive than this game. an aircar (a heavily armed fu- to different areas of the level. Powerless turistic hovercraft) against an Poly-Goner Four-wheeling never looked army of scientists bent on world domination. This polygon world is visu- so boring. In Power Drive Through 32 missions, seek de- ally boring, An occasional Rally, pick from a Fiat or a you and you PROW: Suring wide on turns to stroy targets, eiiminate ene- tree is the only detail in the Mini, two decidedly European- snag power-ups. dismally sparse surround- looking cars mies. and collect power-ups. that don’t exactly new engines, suspension, You can also switch ings, While smooth scrolling inspire respect in the hearts of views tires, brakes, and so on. and weapons, and rolling terrain make for racing fans. Between races, drop smoke The controls are squirrelly more realistic gameplay, the you spend your winnings on screens and mines, and use and slow. Even when powered bland enemy targets and up, your car putters into background scenery make curves and goes off the track this game a graphical dud. at the slightest resistance. The sound is below aver- Then again, you may find age with the exception of de- yourself ditching your car out cent explosions. A helpful of sheer embarrassment. voice will occasionally chime in when The Agony of DeFial you destroy some- thing important. But aside PROW: Study the targets at Ore PROm stay In the middle of The graphics aren’t too bad. beginning of each mission; from the title screen, you the course to awoki colliding You traverse over African you’ll need to find them amid don't get any music. with obstacles along the sides, swamp land, English forests, clusters of other buildings. For all its problems, Aircars like fallen tree branches. and more. Although the race offers good control. Multiple courses are well defined and evasive movements and easy certain effects (like lightning access to weapons make the and rain) are well done, you game bearable. get the overall feeling that this VWiile Aircars can be played game is a bad Micro Machines with up to eight pilots (using rip-off. the CatBox network), the game The sound isjust a tittle isn’t any more fun with multi- loo much. Funky European ple players than it is alone. PROW: Don’t exchange hits PROTIP: The arrows that point music is complemented by an with enemy tanks. Avoid their Similar to (but below the par backward on the Skills tracks annoying British voice that fire and attack th&n on the ffy. oO the PC title Spectre, this indicate that you should back calmly gives you directions. the car into the space. substandard shooter will only It’s like riding with your dad, satisfy easy-to-please pilots. ^ and the announcer sounds like he’d be more at home calling a tennis match. Jaguar owners will be dis- appointed if they’re looking for a racing game to rival $64.95 Daytona or Ridge Racer. With- 32 missions 16 megs Multiple views out any power or graphical PROTIP: When you destroy all Available now Multiscrolling the targets for Imte^ the tele-' Cockpll shooter Save lealure wizardry, this game doesn’t a 8 players (with CatBox ESRB rating: Kids port gates opea so yau can exit rally to the occasion. muitl-Jagvarllnii) 1o Adults GAMEPRB • SipiliIlP Ills RESERVE A COPY AT YOUR NEAREST TOYS"R" US BEFORE 9-1-9S AND RECEIVE A FREE DOOM T-SHIRT. NO KIDDING. Coming in October! Play the Doom"'/ Mortal Kombat®3 Sweepstakes! "Exclusively at "R''Us 1 tm V / Neo»Geo By Major Mike Shodown (two punches, two Those time-travel- kicks; press both punches or ing warriors return both kicks for a strong blow). for a fourth round, achieving This arrangement adds the best World Heroes game new range to the power behind special moves - yet. Alas, WH Perfect is an up- before, there grade (like another popular were only fighting series you know), cor- two buttons, and holding recting most of the elements a button longer increased the power of that were amiss in the last in- the blow. stallment. That, along with a You can also block few new moves, makes this while in the air. The World Heroes almost perfect. moves are still easy to execute, thanks Not Quite Perfect to very respon- The most noticeable change sive controls, is the new four-button layout, but multihitting similar to that of Samurai combos exact more Jack’s cheesy Mixer Crunch no longer has unlimited range. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Capt. - Th&e’s even a hiditen fighter Kidd, who is still too get ready for Gokuu! PR071P: You can vary the range powerful - especially of Ok Crazy Death Blow depend- with his damaging ing on how long you keep the Spiral Kick. buttons pressed dom. New Backgrounds WHP looks and sounds great. damage when an opponent The backgrounds are beautiful, is cornered. but some of the activity looks In addition to the various choppy. The well-animated PROTIP: Rasputinas ABC attack special moves, you'll find three characters sport some knock- will make you a very small new special attacks: an ABC out visuals on the Crazy Death problem - literally. move, a Hero move, and a Blows and special moves. PROTIP: You can only perform Crazy Death Blow. The ABC Each stage has its own mu- Meo*Geo Game ProFile the Crazy DeaOi Blow when your move varies from character sical flavor, from intense (the World Heroes Perfect life bar is Hashing red. Doit with to character and can be per- volcanic lava) to subtle (the (ByADK) a maxed-out Hero bar for some serious damage. formed by simultaneously ice cave). The sound effects, The Worid Heroes return pressing Buttons A, B, and C. such asjanne’s clanking Slash for a fourth time with Hero moves charge up gradu- Whip and Rasputin’s crackling the same fighters but ally with each hit on an oppo- ice Bail, are awesome. more moves - Including Crazy nent and cause more damage. Death and Hero attacks! Heroes... The Crazy Death Blow is a Fa- World tal Fury-like near-death move Almost Perfect that causes incredible damage. World Heroes Perfect almost World Heroes 2 Jet fans lives up to its title. Those of will find some corrections. you still reeling from will Prtn not available Fithting PROTIP: To perform Janne’s Jet 226tnegi players 2 Crazy Death Blow, moOoa 4> A few fighters have been find a very fun fight here, Available now Side view <-4- '^^(BCD). toned down. For example. lumps and all. 70 CKMEPRI • iBpteibBP 1185 A Mad Woman with A Stone-Age A Deranged Sax A Pirate with a a Rolling Pin Maniac Blowing Killer Notes Hying Saucepan Generation! SEGA ilTl trSM . Ubi Soft! 45 Rom PlayStation m , 3DO Scores with Slam 'N Jam '95 Slom 1 300 Jam ‘3S By Super Dizzy Jet There’s plenty of slammin’ and jammin’ in 3DO’s fiill-court press, Slam ’N Jam ’95. For a basketball PRO I IP: Slum Ihc hall enough times, game without “NBA” in the title, and the backboard will shatter. that is. Backboard Jungle Slam provides enough high-speed action to keep b-ball fans content with a game that looks different but doesn’t necessarily play differently. for the quarters. For all-out play ally stops to process the next bit With plenty of variations on dunk- in the spirit of the game’s title, of action. With all the zooms, ing (including 360-degree spin you can even adjust the fouls there is minimal pixelization - PRfVnP: I'se full-court shots only ,is dunks and rim hangs), the game- a last resort - they rarely go in. from strict to nonexistent. A slow- even when the players and the play is fast and furious enough. motion feature perfectly replays ball receive tight close-ups. and the ever-present dribbling ball The action starts with three are stretches of action right down to The audio is a different mat- intelligibly reproduced. play modes - Exhibition, Season, the sounds. ter; The cheering crowd abruptly and Playoffs - and several other He Shoots, He Scores dies down, then suddenly starts play options, such as eliminating Zoom, Zoom, a Zoom Like many full-team sports games. up again. Commentator Van Earl Slam 'N Jam gets bogged down boundaries and setting the time Graphically, Slam offers a be- Wright provides colorful, humor- when you try to switch to various hind-the-backboard perspective, ous expressions, but the one-liners teammates while on the court. Cy- rather than the familiar side view. quickly grow repetitive. For- cling through several players until It zooms in for all the important tunately, option an lets you shut you reach the one you want gets action (baskets and so on), but for him up for the duration of the frustrating and ultimately delays continuous motion, it occasion- gime. Sneaker squeaks, grunts. your responses. Otherwise, passing and shooting are no problem. Despite minor annoyances ‘ like the commentary and player 1 M': I Cl f'aki' out opixinentv, switching. ’95 imp ilion ,ofTtuii Slam ’N Jam is a , p .' ^ I. :i; last ' c .ihkI lot of fun - even without the bless- ing of the NBA and its shoe-en- dorsing players. This hoop shooter will tide 3DO sports fans over - at PKO'I IP: Tu check least until the ’96 edition. Q out the strengths hikI weaknesses of each team, play the Ks- hibition mode. PKOlir: Kefp track of'yoiir play- er?’ sumina. If it dn>ps k>w n I, la l eplcni'-ii it. 72 GAMEPRB • SMlBIlM 1S9S Roller Hockey '95 Bags a Hat Trick RHI Holler Supefi Hocheii '95 ji^ By Air Hendrix RHI Roller Hockey ’95 blades into the crowded hockey arena with a refreshing blast of speedy action. Even though it looks just PRO'IIP: Defease revolves around PROilP: Position a defenseman be- PR( )T1P: As soon as your offense checking, so get in there with those tween a shot and the goalie so like ice hockey, RHI’s raucous he controls the puck, use the speed hip and body checks. blocks the shot « ith his body. burst to create breakaways. gameplay and unique rules will chase the puck down in Exhibi- rouse your interest in hockey’s Visual Assist Breakaway! tion, Playoff, Season, and Shoot- summer cousin. Graphically, you can't make out The responsive controls let you out modes. any in-line skates, and the arena wade through the competition, All-Star Action The strong lineup of offensive looks just like an ice rink - it’s though the awkward double-but- Hockey pros will need a brief moves includes one-timers, fake puzzling that no gameplay details ton taps for fake shots strand you moment to master the nuances of .shots, and drop passes. Strategy- remind you that you're playing at times. The speed burst and roller hockey, a .sport that’s re- oriented players, however, will find cently organized into a league with a summer season. Five-player I’KOTIP: Quickly paxsuul of your /one. i he puck must precede the player mer the center line. teams (including the goalie) .strap on in-liite roller skates and play four-period games on cement rinks. Although there are no blue lines, that the dim-witted CHJ players wrist shot are located on separate offsides is called if a player pre- don’t provide enough tactical sup- buttons: this innovative place- cedes the puck over the center line. port for a thinking game. ment enables you to sprint like a These minor differences The game’s blazing pace, madman on breakaways. aside, standard hockey features however, makes for intense ac- A clear-sounding, lively an- provide a firm base for the action. tion. Players and rebounding nouncer paces the action, and the Pick from all 24 Roller Hockey pucks move with wicked speed, Use the coaching feature to fine- decent crowd and puck noises International (RHI) league teams and the checking-based defense tune your team’s abilities before overcome the muffled gmnts. and two all-star teams with real adds rough-n-tumble excitement. eadi period. With such fast-paced gameplay team arid player names, then and generally strong features, roller hockey. The well-drawn hockey vets will relish RHI’s sprites, though tiny, move with change of pace. realistic grace. Q Unfortunately, the perspec- tive scrolls too tightly with the action. When a rebound rockets off the goalie's pads, the perspec- tive jarringly rockets after it. mo- PRt )nP: When you're one-on-onc mentarily disorienting you. With For 30 easy first match, play as against the goalie, quickly fake to his time, though, the Buffalo Stampede against the gluve side, then fire off a high shot the jerkiness be- Florida Hammerheads. on his stick side. comes less distracting BAMEPKO • SMtemkef 199S 73 RBI '95 Goes Deep HardBall Redeems On the 32X In '95 Season '95 You’ll earn a few thumb blisters RBI BaseRall Mmr% before you earn hits with regular- By Quick-Draw Genesis By Air Hendrix ity, though the precise controls Mc(Jraw ease the challenge. Instead of releasing a ’95 version As baseball games overflow store for the Genesis, Time Warner put shelves, HardBall ’95 distinguishes (irander Slam Strikingly RBI ’95 at bat on the 32X, and it itself by almost matching the stan- improved from Hard- knocks one out of the park! dards of World Series ’95. A re- Ball ’94, the dazzling graphics make for beautiful base- PROITP: Dlho'i just watch j high Rawhide Options ACT your nfkkier'N ball. The smooth but This season, striking fans can head Try In spear if. slightly slow sprites look to RBI ’95 to fill that ball- move realistically in of eveiy real stadium, obviously paric void. Not only does RBI both the standard batting modeled after World Series Base- view and the TV-like ball for the Genesis. pitching perspective. Al- The visuals steal home though the players seem with player and crowd too small when you’re animations, along with fielding, the gorgeous home-run fireworks. stadiums, rendered from Although RBI’s mu- PROTIP: For an early start when stealing, hold the real parks, are a feast sic can be a bit annoying Up as soon as the pitcher begins his windup. for the eyes. at times, the sounds are a Announcer A1 Michaels calls big part of the game. Be- markable improvement over last the plays. His familiar voice lends tween the play-by-play year’s unexceptional entry, the lat- flair, but his commentary is marred guy, the ump, and the est in this long-running series crowd, there’s rarely a steals second with impressive moment of silence. graphics, features, and controls. give you every current team with In what appears to be an in- Home Run MLBPA-endorsed rosters and telligent mix of the two best base- Hit the field for solid baseball stats, but it also includes every di- ball games around, RBI and World with all 28 major-league teams vision winner dating back to ’86 Series, you get action-packed ball and the standard modes; Exhibi- and every All-Stars team back to forthe32X. tion, League Play, Batting Prac- ’90. You can even create your own PROTIP: .Mix up your pitches, or tice, and Home Run Derby. The team of stars from different years. Hr- CPU win catrfi on to your pat- terns and light vuu up. Play an Exhibition game against a ramped-up computer by jerky pauses that make him opponent or guide your team sound robotic. The bat cracks and through a regular season, Play- other effects perform well but without offs, and World Series. Want distinction. more? How about Home Run With an in-depth system of ’95 Derby, Defensive Practice, and season play, HardBall trails PR( ) i i r: You can u* onl\ fh i only slightly behind the frontrun- Game Breakers (lets you replay ^ p.iKhc-rvin ,;an»e.ar" : •be ’95. -; ; PKOTIP: Precise positioning isn't ner, World Series Nonethe- tough situations) modes. r»e» ers. ^ y our >lar:»T j , necessary to bag pop flies; just nudge 'ni! as pos^- A . RBI’s controls are better less, this strong cart will keep you your fielder into the green circle. swinging than ever. Fielders jump and dive away under the warm teams feature real players with with great accuracy, and base run- summer sun. ’94 stats. Nice features, such as ners perform well. Few ball sims buying and selling teams and trad- let you control a pitch while it’s in ing players, strengthen the action. Kar[IBall’9! bySpcwt Accolade the air, but you can here, and the Other nice options include alter- hitting is smooth as well. ing rosters, player characteristics, ^1 Base Ace and even the weather conditions. The plays an impres- 1 Known for its cartoony gr^hics, CPU $69.95 2 players 24 megs Multiple views RBI finally grows up. A new up- sively tougher game than it did in Avallalila now Battery backup '94 close batter’ s-box view gives you the version, making for more Baseball ESRB raling: Kids a large sprite and a detailed view authentic, challenging gameplay. 74 tAMEMI • iMtiibir 1B8S PLAY. BETTER FEATURES. BETTER BETTER HURRY! THE OFFICIAL 1995 NFL SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3rd Tecmo Super Bowl III: Final Edition continues the rich tradition of Tecmo football games. Better Features like our new Free Agency System, unique TECMO SUPER BOWL BI: FINAL EDITION Create A Player Mode, Real NFL Players’ Photos. New NFL Expansion Teams KESenVATIOH/OSPOStT FOHMi OMf A«taN*r: - Charlotte and Jacksonville, and new power up Cinema Screens give you. the THd customer whoso rtame artd addresa Is listod below wiahes to place a non-rafuitdabla deposit on Tecmo Super refined sports game player, better play action than you’ve ever seen before. Bowl III. Please contact your local game dtsirlbutor an^or youi central buying office tor specific Instructions. Better Play is what separates Tecmo from the rest. New player rosters and game schedules for the 1995 NFL Season combined with new plays, new Amount of Deposit S Adttesa Store Stamp or Receipt player moves, new field patterns, and new sound effects make Tecmo Super City Stale Zlp_ Bowl 111: Final Edition the best game yet! But you Better Hurry! The Official NFL 1995 Season starts on September 3, 1995. Don’t miss the cut. Reserve your own copy today. Check with your favorite video game store for details on RBS«rv0 ma copy(«) of Supor Nintendo Q or Sass Goneci* how to reserve Tecmo Super Bowl III: Final Edition. It doesn’t say Final This reservation form valU until 9/3/95 Edition for nothing! smnNiHim riii GENESIS m e Tecmo, Ltd. 1994 TECMO* It a regiataied tndtmark of Tecmo, liK. Uceflted by Sega EMaiprIaaa. Ltd. tor play on tha Saga" Genesis'* Syttsm. Sega and Qeesals era tradamaru of Segs Emarprisst, Ltd. An righit raiorved. Llcantad by Nintendo for play on the Super Nintendo EntaiWnment Syalam. Nintendo, Super NES and otfldal aaala are regiatarad tiedtmaitt of Nintendo ol Amttiea Inc. TMa product haa nrt yet been raM by the E/itartaInmant Rating Software Board. For information about tha ESRB irtinga. plaaie contact tha ESRB at 1-900-771-ESR6. Tecmo, Inc. • 19260 South Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501 Phone (310) 787-2900 Fax (310) 787-3131 Head-On Soccer Speeds past Slower 16-Bit Sims fullbacks deliver devastating de- flGfld'On Head-On humkc fensive moves. „ ^ Head-On nails the controls Soccer Soccer with a six-button interface, provid- By Tommy Glide ing separate buttons for heading By Greasy Gus Oooh-rah! Head-On Soccer for the ball and for the star players’ Put down the controller if you special moves. the SNES is aptly named because Getting off quick haven’t fueled up with a good nu- passes is you’ll dive right into this turbo- easy, and slide-tackling tritious breakfast! You’ll need all PROTIP: charged game. your opponents is just as simple. your strength to keep up with the 'ITw “Tricky" \lar player with the drc'adlocks hits a special accelerated action of Head-On Goalie Cow move to hop past defensive players Ball Brawl Soccer. while maintaining hall control. M:^s- graphics A total of 51 international teams The for Head-On are Rock ter this move, and you can run the dead on. The stadium is well de- ’Em take the Exhibition or Tourna- hall downfield and almost into the tailed, Sock ’Em Soccer ment field in this game. There’s and the field view gives you opponent's net. Not the gentleman’s game of soc- no FIFA or World Cup endorse- (in order to earn a free kick), and cer, Head-On enables you (and ment, which is fine because well-controlled shots. the CPU) to bang away at your Head-On is more like an arcade opponents as much as the ball. Keep Your Shin Up Head-On is a soccer “game,” not Graphically the game looks a little better than average. A nice view of the field makes passing easier, PROTIP: When on defease, press but the cinemas (for a Button to punish your Y opponent foul or goal) are a little v^ith a kick that will put them out of corny. The sprites are the play. But don't kick them again PROTIP: (^t the advantiige in exhi- when they're down, or you'll draw a average sized for a soc- bition matches »ith Brazil. Kach of yellow card. cer sim and are decently the 1 1 characters are star players, good depth for passing. The char- animated. soccer game than a simulation. acters move well and are better de- The sounds are also It’s quicker than most soccer fined here than on the Genesis. PROTIP: If you have a star player. pRrv^ Button slightly above par. The < Like the graphics, ' to use him to cross shots in fnml of the net. crowd chants, the an- the sound is slighdy nouncer shouts “Goal!”, and you a sports sim - some of the real- better here. Heavy get a good smacking effect when ism has been removed to make crowd noise, authentic your man kicks the opposing way for a better (faster) gaming whistles, and good experience. player in the shins. booting noises highlight The control is good, and the the effects. The music (jenesis game seems to play a little is limited, and a me- faster than the SNES version. If chanical announcer you aren’t looking for stats and calls the penalties and standings on the real international throw-ins. PROTIP: Position the ball for a shot by the .star teams, this game of “street “ soccer player “Striker 2." His blazing shots immensely Implementing the might be right up your alley. Q increase your chance of scoring. star players’ special moves really juices up the action. If other soc- PR( )TIP: (juki passes up the center games and definitely more physi- cer sims seem slow to you, this will usual!) get the ball lu .vour for- cal: While referees patrol the ac- fast and furious version of the wards, eusi tlxmgh you nniy nut he tion, they’re somewhat lax in call- sport may keep you coming back able to see them oascreen. ing penalties. for more. Q Each of 51 international Because these teams aren’t Hesd-On Saecar by ILS. GoM teams boast “star players.” In the bound by World Cup regulations, Tournament mode, you have to the game includes “star players” earn star players, while in the Ex- who possess special skills that ex- hibition mode, you begin with the aggerate standard soccer moves. maximum star players allowed. Prtn not available V<-overhead view Star forwards bum the ball with 16 imgs MpiSseioliing Star players have special offen- Available now Pasnvonb blazing hard shots, star mid-field- sive and defensive moves, like Soccer ESRB rating: Kids to Adults ers maneuver beautifully, and star S pleyets (with tnuh highly accurate passing, fake falls Uplayef adapter) 76 6AMEPII • Siptiilip Ills REALISTIO ATTRIBUTE LEVELS FOR ALL 20 BOXERS! EXPLOSIVE TM GONNA EAT YOU 2-PLAYER ACTION! FOR LUNCH!" SUPER NES FOREMAN FOR REAL is a trademark ot Acclaim Entertainirlem. Inc. Dti. elapjld 1^ Sottivare Creaiions ot America Proprlelaiv Motion Captur Acclaim Entertainment. Inc Ail rights reserved. Acclaim Isa division antlrMlsiered trademark of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. © 1995 Accian Genesis"' versions ot Foreman For Real video game. Promotion not yali},o|i Game Boy and Game Gear'*' versions Each Gold's Gym is n i' regulations established by owners and operators of facility. 'I Wowlci 2 • Tbe MonfbljV GcJido to tbe of Role-Platyi'r f) Games Sepfembe?3 By Sk Scary Larry Square Soft, the company that brought you Final Fantasy and Secret of Mana. has a new RPC. Chrono Trigger more than lives up to Square’s lega- cy of fantastic role-playing dark night alone. During your Besides the standard sword- adventures! adventures, you team up swinging, there are Tech attacks rmeltavekr with a princess, an inventor, and magic. Even more interest- ingly, Tech techniques In Chrono Trigger’s complex a knightly frog, a robot, and Combo let you and other story tine, you play as Crono, a cavewoman. With these members of your party an unsuspeaing lad who hap- adventurers accompanying combine for double- even at- pens upon a princess in peril. you, the road ahead doesn't and triple-whammy Crono travels back and forth seem so long and hard. tacks on your enemies. through time from 65 million And maybe it’s because the Kni0tandDay B.C. to 2300 A.D. in search of road isn’t that long or hard. As for variety, there’s plenty in the evil Lavos, who has plant- Although the game does con- Chrono Trigger, including ten ed the seeds of destruction tain all the elements of stan- endings. At one point, you that will ultimately destroy dard Square RPCs (extensive even race on futuristic motor- humankind in the year 1 999. conversations, weapon collect- cycles. (And you select the But you don’t go into that ing, treasure hunting, problem race perspeaive!) solving, and tons of humor), In an improvement over the gameplay is geared more other RPCs, you can play the toward the charge-your-sword- entire game a second or third before-you-attack style of Se- time with your previously cret of Mana than the straight built-up character, which speli/combat system of FF III. Chrono 'Hgger by Square Soft muiir; utuun am no oumwi Pfmhmenustagiech casti6carttuB^e$peci»llythe enecks Uke the Cydooe, target rooms of the ctianceBor Mod the tiddihe enemy in e group. queen. S79.M 1 player You should AM e Brame Ws assures Bret yor^Mteke out 32megt Overtiead view iM end Btheii which V Anilsbie Seplembec fiatlery baduip mote than one enemy. restore your MFs, RPG ESRB rating: Kids to Adults V 78 ^ TOURNAMENT EDITION ' It’s the greatest NBA JAM TE yet! Tliis Jam takes it to a hitilier court with stunning graptiics, player scaling, full motion video and the actual big heads and baby mode arcade feature! Plus, you gel updated player rosters, all-new secret characters, and mind-blowing stereo music and ALL-NEW MODES OF PLAY! sound F/X! NBA Jam TE...Gel Pumped! SEGA J jK , faster. And the great humor in ing FF HI. Expect to see innova- this game runs from the obvi- tive enemies, hypnotic special - ous to the sublime including effeas (especially while you ' to . references other Square time travel), impressive Tech games like FF III. spells, and gorgeous, lush back- But is the game too easy? It grounds. When you escape from may seem so to fans of FF III the Guardia prison, take time to who weren’t overwhelmed by stop and admire the detailed that game's battle system. Com- skyline -that is, if you can keep . far enough ahead of the cadre - oftroops on your butt! bat doesn’t occur randomly in From the cries of sea birds Chrono Trigger. You see your during the opening sequence enemies approaching and can to the moody, captivating easily side-step them. But ene- theme music, the sounds are mies do reappear after your equally spectacular. The efferts initial battle, so when you are packed with incredible enter a room and fight the detail, including the contented foes guarding the door, you meow of cats. And nothing is may have to fight them again more satisfying than hearing a Need some Silver Stars? on the way out. 1?y tinging the bell In the prison gate open or the hearty Similarly, Trigger’s control is Titm Square... clash of metal on shields. relegated to a simple menu PROTIP: There are a few system. Although other games places to look for a RghL Mgga-Hapiv certainly have better menu Shake budies... Chrono Trigger is another sat- systems and weapon-equip- isfying and superlative game ment options, Trigger’s is easy from Square. If you’ve finished learn. to One caveat: Be care- FF III and are itching for some ful when you buy weapons. fantasy field work, pick this There’s no way to tell if a one up. Thankfully, the fantasy weapon is more powerful than isn’t final yet. Q the one equipped until you PROTIP:. ..and look around actually buy it and equip it. sospldous-looldng rocks... The good news is that ^fVC5NO none of these minor com- plaints in any way lessen the i) fun of Chrono Trigger. Most You’ll need at least tan players would choose an easi- staa to enter the er RPC of this caliber over a hundred more complicated, PROTIP: ...and always but less developed, fantasy search ht dark comers If role-playing adventures. you want to raise your experience levels! Looks CoM KIU Chrono Trigger^ graphics are a dramatic improvement over PROTIP: Thoroughly search the fykgrounds In Le^ Square PROTIP: Stop ftst at the Mayor’s PROTIP: When you get to the There are tons ofgames PROTIP: Glowing skulls In the and house. Collect about 300 gM Guardia casde kt 600A.D., go hiddert walls are usually switches. Acti- some dues. This prehlS’ pleees here (along with the 200 straight to the Idtchen and have toitf dance had lead to vate them, then stand back and may your mom gave you) and head a Hyper Kabob. It restores aB hytt, the watehwhathappensi cavewoman. out to the Mb: yourHPandMP. 80 6AMEPRI liptiiiihir 1 BIS Comes With More Rude Smells Than The Ol’ Pull My Finger Joke. You’ve never Guide loaded with info about where seen or smelled a the best grub is, who to Role-Piaying Game hang with, and what you like this! • Shortly after need to avoid, Keep it the government tries to cover up a sudden nearby though, because outbreak of criminal the lowdown on all those heinous monsters will behavior all over the come in quite handy. If they get too close, open a world, a "horrific meteor window fast, because some of 'em are more than • shower and hordes of Jh$ monsters oren’t the onfy ones who ripe, But the adventure con nsefc. Moybe one of your fhends reeking, belching mon- Med offsome bad ar. doesn't start until you do. sters turn up. • You'll travel to different towns, Grab some air freshener across new worlds, and through time to face and start sniffing around for SeW out your allcwonce for a burger or slice of pepperoni pizza when Giygas,the evil, time-traveling alien who is to an EarthBound Game Pak you need a boost of energy. blame for all the mess, Each EarthBound Game It's the first Role-Playing Game that stinks. Pak comes with a free 128-page Player's CNinfendcQ 1 1 PROTIP: The star Tbmples max out HPandMP. PROTIP: Don't let the Mnctoth fool ymi. It's stronger than ctiaInmalL PROUP: It may get crowded, but your party can reshmidtpebits by hofvhig Into a bed. Inns PROTIP-.Ibbeat restore all HP and MP for gold. the RIngo Brotth ers, concentrate yourattadcon Bingo. Use Magic. When he's defeat- ed, attack Leach. your own, though you have to wade through four inven- PROTIP: fou must Rnd Morgan hi tory screens to find creature- ByftledEye Giant He likes to dig, so check crunching gear. A helpful Auto out this hole In the northeast The secret of Secret of the feature saves your fingers by comeroftowtt. Stars is that it’s harder than it carrying out an attack for you. combining the various spells appears. Its kiddie characters You wield weapons, but of party members. easy-to-use and an RPC design magician's skills are Stars’ will appeal to young begin- forte. The spells include 2 Seeing Stars ners, but the epic-length that you can power up to The simple graphics get the adventure and multitude of ing monsters for experience three levels at any time and 1 job done. The character monsters will challenge wily points, magic points, and gold. Unity magic spells created by sprites are typically sugary ‘ Of course, monster mash- RPC vets. and squashed. However, the ing is the primary way to combat screens depict the The Secret’s Out amass various points, discover wide variety of monsters In You play that famous boy hero spells, build and an adventur- impressive detail with pic- Ray, who must vanquish an er’s inventory. Secret’s serious- turesque backgrounds. evil dude named Homncruise ly overrun with monsters, sort Soundwise, this ain’t MTV. (no relation to Tom). Secret of an X Files with a sense of The typically flutesy cutesy isn’t as complex as Final Fanta- humor. At first, there are a lot music continually threatens sy, but you’re in it for the long of goofy goons with names to drive you batty, and the PROT^. 1b beat Golan the Giant, haul if you want to see the like Cat Boo and Badbad the you need the Graviton. Professor effeas are nearly nonexistent. . conclusion. Vampire, but later the crea- D^mlte In Decatas can make Stars shines as a solidly tures get tough. one, but Rod Morgan Rrst crafted and fun RPC for all Ij/lagic Point bp Point The solid, turn-based com- skill levels. Secret’s out, pass Secret's gameplay is pretty bat the word., much McRPC...that is, you can get it fast, and it’s relatively k easy to digest. Standard RPC stuff includes moving two par- • , fs ties across a terrain map, inter- rogating characters, and hunt- ' ?• Secret of the Stars by IMmo $64.95 ^4vertiea 6 megs Multtsoolling Avaliatle now Save feature Fantasy RPG ESRB rating; Kith 1 player Check out Playaaates Ikteraoive Ektertainmekt's Hot New VIDEO came. 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STAR TREK: DEEP SWCE NINE I’rizes can not be claimed after the sweepstakes has been completed. and related Marks are Tredemaiksol Paramount Pictures. Playmates Toys (Hong Kong) Umited Aufriorized User. By Captain SquUeo * Want to travel in time machines? These fun Super Came Boy games warp you back to the simple days of the late 70s. Kkk Some Asteniils Yeeeessss! Return PROTIP: Shoot the DDT as the This cart offers two primitive to the past for some Millipede neats ft, and you have shooters, Asteroids and Missile good old-fashioned bug-blast- a chance of destroying Command. The games have ing with this two-in-one Su- most of him. the same premise: Nail incom- per Game Boy cart featuring levels of endless attacks. ing targets. Asteroids can be Centipede and Millipede. Graphically, these games played either with Atari’s origi- Segmented Shooters fare well by Came Boy stan- nal wire-frame graphics, or From the arcade that time for- dards, though Centipede re- with an updated look that got, these two classic shoot- sembles the Atari 2600 version gives texture to your ship and ers have been replicated accu- more than the arcade game. the drifting asteroids. Missile while Missile Command en- rately on Boy. fire the Super Came Super Came Boy colors don’t Command is what you old- ables you to from either Centipede precedes Millipede add much except cool borders timers played in 1981. corner. Everything’s very ef- and is the more basic of the designed to look like the origi- The uncomplicated con- ficient. but the limited fire- two, while the sequel adds nal arcade machines. trols are so straightforward power will seem slow and more crawling critters and Like the graphics, the sound you won’t need a manual. archaic compared to the multi- extras like DDT bombs. captures much of the flavor of Asteroids has its familiar ple weapons found in todays Amid a field of mush- the original games. Although thrust/hyper/flre abilities, best handheld games. rooms, you must maneuver some effects (like the blasting Arcade True your spaceship and blast sound in Centipede) could have Like the gameplay, the sounds many rapidly descending been cleaner, the majority of and graphics are throwbacks. If bugs. Bragging rights go to the sounds will wash over you you’re feeling nostalgic, you’ll those who survive the most in a wave of nostalgia. PB07P: Doat blow up Ug ust'^r- Centipede/Millipede olPs that an hi tront of you because you may not be able to dedrathelnMiris. Mushroom Doom The game's very basic controls St^y imtfnm the make navigating your ship aster- and firing pretty easy to ac- vtlit £!^By fan iniejmi. complish. The overall game- smile at the pings and zaps play, however, feels slower from the old arcade games. than the original versions. The graphics receive special While they’re not much to PROTIP: To quickly desbvy borders for the Super Came cen- look at compared to newer ti- tipedes, rapidly shoot them as Boy, but nothing else has im- they appear at Die edge. tles, fans of these classics will proved with age. Asteroids’ appreciate being able to play shots are still the size of atoms, both games with the same and Missile Command cities cart. These are still two of the have few details. finest mindless games on Most players won’t care memory lane. Q about the minimalist style of these two classic games. Centipede/MHilpede by Nbitencki They’ll only care about the pure fun and the great value. PROTIP: Movlog easily through- Two time machines for $30? out the lower part of the screen Now that’s entertainment. Q is key to survival. Shoot any $29.95 2 players (altemallitii) mushrooms that appear within 2 megs ESRB rallitg: Kids Available August 1o Adults your range ofmoOon. Shooter GAMfPIQ • Siplinlir lias UlMiimiiuiatMaiB '^”1 IW —tMit imil H j. ‘nrxOiiniisiutMSiHiiJi RHIISTK imiNoiuTiMi SUPBiNEr GBVESIS^ GAIlK frf ?! h BUDEFORCE. The year-2110 AD. The crty-Meggagrid. A gritty metropolis reeking with the stench of organized crime. You enter this cesspool wearing only o helicopter flight suit ond a big grin that says "Hello Mr. Criminal. My gun is bigger then yours! You fly in real time. You fire in real time. They die in real time. Have a real good time. Features: 360° 3D flying. 3D worlds. 3D everything. You spin. You soar. You shoot. You spew. Pack the Dramamine. 16,000 true 3D objects. 28 missions ond 7 crime infested levels. Buy the game, get the motion sickness free. All Those In Favor Of Gun C Who's responsible for these KILLING TIME, What a polificolly correct title, eh? You’re trapped in o horrifying 3D world of the undeod. But lucky you. You've brought along some serious firepower. You've got to shoot first and catch your breath later. To solve the mystery, listen to the ghosts for clues. You'll hove to call on your wits, coll on your weapons or coll for on organ donor if things go south. feo/ures:16 horrific enemies (only 3D0 could get ; 7 genuine ghosts on videotope). 45 supernatural oreos to discover and over 200 I rooms to explore. Requires use of the head, if it hasn’t been blown off alreody. I PRIMAL RAGE youi combos you can sinu diflBsting humans. foi piopeily By Bruised bee GUMEPRO • raptembep laas ; SPECIAL STRATECy SECTION |elcome to the new Urth. The gods are awake - and angry. f^The blood-bursting, bone-crushing arcade hit Primal Rage is ready for the SNES and Genesis with ali seven ferocious fight- ers and all of their speciai moves, finishing moves, and combos. This strategy guide breaks down each character in the game and covers some fighting basics and devastating combos. The Controls Each character’s special moves, finishihg moves, and combos are performed identically on both the SNES and Genesis versions. Refer to the controller legend tor the version you have. Basic and Power Moves In general, each character has four basic moves (High Quick, High Fierce, Low Quick, and Low Fierce) and two power moves that are performed when the two high moves or the two low moves are pressed simultaneously. Power moves are effective when a character is in close, crouching, or jumping. HighQim^ High Fierce High Power Tap HQ Tap HF Lowibiick UiwRerce TapLQ TapLF Tap(LQ LF) Genesis Conffr;!ei Lee:. Super NES Confroller Legend Button = A Low Quick (LQ) Button B = Button 6 = Low Low Rerce {LF) Quick (LQ) Button Button = X = High Quick (HQ) A Low Rerce (LF) Button = Button Y s High Y High Fierce (HF) Quick (HQ) ^ High Rerce (HF) V .Up-T.« i dZ.A«, a"™ combos, tips, and techniques r«.Do»n.To»ari ^=Up.Awa, you need to dominate the esare new Urth, described under the get The Primal ‘I*"* » M A»TOnSS''’''“' lacins ,0 ms Agj Rage Official Player’s Guide by calling 415/361-0310. GAMEPRO • leptembep 1399 PR(MAL RAGE Stand Up Strategy Tliese basic tactics help each fighter to their feet with a vengeance after they’re knocked down by a move or a combo. Perform eac^ move as the dino is getting up. Aimadon BUzzaid Chaos Diablo Sauron In Close Inclose Inclose In Close Inclose Hold (HQHFLQ)andtap Tap (4 LQLF) to Power Hold (HP LF) and tap *, «- Hold (HF LQ LF) and tap t Hold(HF LF) and tap *, ^ to Gut Gouge the Sweep the enemy. to go into a Grab-N>Throw. to go into an Inferno Flash. to do a Neck Throw. opponent Far Away In Close Far Away Hold (HF LF) and tap t Hold (HQ LF) and motion Hold (HQ LF) and tap t •> Hold (HQ LQ) and tap i > Hold (HQ LQ) and tap , , to shoot Flying Spikes. v i kf ^ f to launch to perform a Fast Power to launch Fireballs from a to do a Stun Roar, the Punching Bag. Puke. distance at the enemy. Talon Veitigo In Close In&ose Hold (HFLF)andtap4-,^ Hold (HF LQ) and tap <• ft’s to go directly into the Face to peiform the Voodoo Human Tim Ripper. Spell. goes DersBl^vvM^u Far Away Far Away i Your dino by a damaging \ it’s battered moves. or a series of ) combo your dino does Berserk mode, normal. more damage than Hold (HQ LF) and tap 4>, ^ Hold (HQ LQ) and tap t to execute the Frantic Fury, to let loose with the F Venom Spit. performing “PPonent whS 90 GAMEPRO • Septembep 199S SPECIAL STRATEGY SECTION Special Move? Finishing Moves Bed-O-Naffs Gut Gouger GutFting Meditatiott Hold (HFLQ),tapi, t When in close, hold Hold{HQHFLQ),tapi,4', Hold (HQ HFLQLF), HF LQ), tap <• i,4.t Hormcadon Uppercut MegaCharge Flying ^kes bnpalef Hold (HQ HFLQ),tap4<,<-, t,4 Hold (HF LF), tap t Hold (HQ HF LQ), motion 4' Hold (HQ LQ), tap i ^ 4 ;i Spinning Death Eat Humans Hold (HQ LF), tap 4 Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), tap t, >, 4- Raging Combos Jumping Low Combo Jumping hhCtose Combo Jump in with HF Tap (4> HF) Tap {i LQ LF) Jump in witti LF Jump again Tap (4' LF) Tap(HQHF) Hold (HQ LQ), with (HQ HF) tap Bed-0~HaHs Condu Spinning Death Combo Jump in with HF Jump again Tap(lLQ) Hold (HF LQ), Jump again Tap(iLF) Hold (HQ LF), with HP tap I, t with (LQ LF) tap •>, 4- (AMEPRIi • Sepuakip 1185 91 PRIMAL RAGE HtUlAhd Special Moves At Throw IceGeyser Long Mega Pimch Punching Bag Short Mega Punch k While in the air, hold (HF When in close, hold (HQ HF Hold (HF LF), tap When in close, hold (HQ LF), Hold (HQ LQ), tap LQ) LF), tap 4>, t motion ^ ^ t Eat Humans Hold (HQ HF LF), tap 4 Hold (HQ LQ), tap 4>. f Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), tap «*, When in close, hold (HF LQ), Hold(HQHFLQ LF), 4 motion 4 ^ i 1^ ^ ^ t motion 4* t ^ ^ 4» Finishing Moves Brakt Bash lihDa^Mooo Raging Combos Fht of Fury Combo Ho!d(HQHFLF),tap i, Hold (HQHFLQLF),tap 4*, 4», 4>, 4', t Bedemittlon Jump in with LF Jump again Move in close Tap (HQ HF) Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), tap 4>, with (LQ LF) and tap HF 4, t, 4<, t Big Bang Combo Jump in with Move in close Hold (HQ HF Jump in with Move in close Tap (HQ HF) Hold (HQ HF LQ (HQHF) and tap (HQ HF) LF),tapi,t (LQLF) and tap HQ LF),tap4-,4 FreezoCombo Down-UpCombo Move in close Hold (HQ HF Jump in with Move in close Jump in with Move in close Tap (LQ LF) and tap (LQLF) LF),tap4>,t (LQLF) and tap LF (LQ LF) and tap LF 92 fiAMEPRO • SMlenhsp 1995 SPECIAL STRATEGY SECTION Ckm — special Moves Rnishing Moves Battering Bam Flying Butt SImn Ground Shaker Slow Power Puke Cannordudl Hold (HQ LQ), tap Hold(HFLF),tap t, Hold (HFLQ), tap Hold (HFLQ), tap t,-> Hold (HQ HFLQLF), tap 4', t, ^ Note: You can do this finish- Fart of Fury Grab-M-Throw Fast Power Puke EatHumans ing move only on the Cove, Strip, and Ruins backgrounds. Goldenshower Hold (HF LQ), motion i ^ When in close, hold (HF Hold (HQ LF), tapt,^ Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), -> ;i t ^ ^ LF), tap >, < motion ^ i ^ f Hold (HQ LQ), tap con- tinue holding HQ and LQ Raging Combos and hold HF and LF as weii, tap ^ Battering Bam Combo Churl Hold (HQHFLQ LF), tap <• Jump in with Move in close Tap HQ Hold (HQ LQ), (LQ LF) and tap HQ tap >, Creosover Combo Btgb-Low Combo Crossover Tap(iLQ) Tap(4>LQLF] Hold (HQ LQ), When in close. Tap (4> LQ) Tap (i LQ LF) with LQ tap <*, <• tap HQ 6AMEPR0 • Ssptambep 199S PRIMAL RAGE Special Moves — Anishing Moves Incinerator UegaUmge Torch Hold (HQHFLQ LF], tap*^, Hold (HQ LF), tap't'.t Hold (HQLQ), tapt,^ 4.,^ Putveriier Eat Humans FirebaH Hold (HF LQ LF), tap^, Hold (HQ LQ LF),tapt,l, Raging Combos RrehaH Combo Hot Foot Combo F Move in close Tap LQ Hold (HQ LQ), Jump in with Tap HQ Tap(HQHF) Hold (HFLF), tap ^ and tap HQ tap 4’,^ (HQHF) Tooch-of-Death Combo Jump in wim Jump again Move in close Tap (HQ Hold (HF LF), tap^. LF with (LQ LF) and tap HF Mega-Lunge Combo Jump in with Jump again Move in close TapHF Tap (4- LQLF) Hold (HQ LF) LF with (LQ LF) and tap HQ tap 4-, t 94 p U» b B r 19 9 5 SPECIAL STRATEGY SECTION Special Move^ Finishing Moves JUrTIrow Hold (HQ HFLQLF),tap«-, «- When in the air, hold (HF LF] Hold (HF LF), tap Hold (HQ LQ), tap ^ Hold (HQLF),tap4',t Hold(HFLQ),tap4,t,i Hold (HQLQ),tap4',t Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), tapi. Hold (HQLQ),tapi,l, continue holding HQ and LQand hold HF and LFas well, tap t, t Raging Combos Grape Cntsher Hold (HQHFLQ LF), tap Tap(LQLF) Jump in with LF Jump again Move in close Tap HF Tap (LQ LF) with (LQ LF) and tap HQ -1 Jump in with Move in close Tap(HQHF) Jump again Move in close Tap (LQ LF) (LQLF) and tap HQ with (LQLF) and tap LQ GAMEPRO • September 1999 PRIMAL RAGE Special Move? Finishing Moves Heart Wrenching Brain Basher Frantic Fury Founce and Flip Slasher Hold (HQ LQ LF),tap ^,4>, Hold (HF LQ), Hold (HQ LF), tapi,-> Hold (HFLQ), tap^,^ Hold (HQ HFLQ), tap 4-, -> Run Forward or ^ueddbig Facel^tper Jugular Bite Backward Eat Humans Hold (HQLF),tap-^, I,*-, When in close, hold (HF During a combo, hold (HF Hold (HQ LQ ^) to run Hold (HQ HF LQ LF), tap LF), tap LF), tap backward; hold (HQ LQ ^) 4-,<- to run forward Stampede Hold (HQ HFLQLF), tap Raging Combos 6AMEPR0 • SeplBinhlP 199S 4 4 SPECIAL STRATEGY SECTION Special Move^ Rnishing Moves PeMfy At'Meport ScoqrionStkig Fast¥enomSpft VoodooSp^ Hold (HF LF}, tap Hold (HFLF),tap <^,t Hold (HFLQ), tap4,4 Hold (HQ LQ), tap 4, Hold (HF LQ), tap^,<- continue holding HF and LF and hold HQ and LQ as ComeSBther Teleport Slow Venom Spit Eat Humans well, tap 4,^ Shrink and Eat Hold(HQLQ),tap<-,<- Hold (HFLF), tap Hold (HF LF), tap >, *» Hoid(HQHFLQ LF),tap O', Hold (HFLF), tap continue holding HF and LF and hold HQ and LQ as Raging Combos well, tap 4', t BigB^Combo LaVacheQidRtt^S!^ Hold(HQHFLQ LF),tep^,^,^, 4>, 4 Move in close Tap(4>HF) TapfiHQHF) Hold (HQ LQ), Tap(HQHF) Hold (HQ LQ), and tap (4' HQ) tap<-,<- tap4,-» Venom Spit Combo Scoiplon Combo Tap(<4LF) Tap(4'LQLF) Hold (HQ LQ), Move in close TapHF Tap(4>LQLF) Hold(HFLQ), tap-^,** and tap HQ tap 4, Move in close Tap(4>LQ) Tap(4>LF) Hold (HQ LQ), Tap(4>LQ) Tap(4'LF) Tap(4>LQLF) and tap (4* LQ) tap<-,<‘ CAMEPRS ReptenRer 199S 97 4 4 PRIMAL RAGE SPECIAL STRATEGV SECTION Game Gear Game Boy Is Button Upper Attack Button A = Lower Attack * (Quick) 1 Q (Fierce) ' j-* Button 2 s Lower Attack QiA- Button B = Utxter Attack ***’ (Fierce) (Quick) ^ sUp ^ sDown-Toward Motton^MovetheJoystlckinonesanotti.continuousmotion. Game Gear ^sUp-Towartt ^sDown Taps Tap the directions and buttons indicated in sequence. Game Boy ^sToward t^sOown-Away Charpe = Hold the direction or button indicated for the time n^led. Move List 0 = Execute commands in parentheses simultaneously. Move List Spec/a/ Note: All techniques are described under the assumption that your character Is facing to the right If they're facing left, reverse any Toward and Away commands. Armadon Iron Malden Armadon Iron Maiden Hold (1 2), tap T. 4 Hold (BA),tapt,4 Spet^l Moves Special Moves Flying Spikes Flying Spikes Gut Gouger Gut Gouger Hold (12), tap«-,f Hoid(BA),tap<-,f When in close, hold {1 2), tap 4^, t When in close, hold (B A), tap 4«, ^ Bed-O-Nalls Finishing Move Bed-O-Naiis Fini^ing Move Hold (1 2), tap t Meditation Hold(BA),tap4>,t Meditation Hold(12),tap4,4-,<-,4,-» Hold (BA), tap 4, 4<,<-,4,4 Blizzard Blizzard Pmch Hold tap 4 ^ (12). 4., - Hold (BA), tap 4», 4 Special Moves Special Moves Freeze Breath ^ ^ a Freeze Breatti ^ ^ Hold(12),tap4,*,<-,t^ Hold(BA),tap4,4.,«-,t Hold(ia),tap«-,4 Hold (BA), tap Air Throw Finishing Move Airihrow Finishing Move When in the air, hold (1 2) To-Da-Moon When in the air, hold (B A) To-Da-Mooii Hold (1 2), tap 4>, 4>, 4r, 4< Hold (B A), tap 4', 4', 4*, 4> Chaos Battering Ram Chaos Battering Ram ^ Hold (12), tap 4, - .... Hold (B A), tap 4, Special Moves Special Moves Graund Shaker ^ Gruuiul Shaker ^ Hold|12|,lapr,^ Hold |B A), tap t ^ Hold(12),tap<-,t,«-,4. Hold , (B A), tap t , «, + Grah-N-Throw HnishingMove Grab-N-Throw Finishing Move Hold (1 2), tap 4, Golden Shower Hold (BA), tap 4, «- Upchuck Hold (12),tap4>, <-,4,^,4 Hold(BA),tap Diablo Torch Diablo Torch Hold tap t,.» Hold (BA), tap , |12|, ...... t, 4 Special Moves Special Moves ”r^ll Fireball Pulverizer PiihiMi7M- Hold |1 2|, tap 4., Hold(BA).tapf4 Hold (12|, tap 4.,t HoS^Altap^.t liHermnash FittislmgMom Inferno Flash Finishing Move Held(12|,tapt,4. Fireball Hold(BA),tapt,4' Fireball Hold(1 2),tapt,<-, 4r, i Hold(BA),tapt,<-,4', Sauron Air Throw Sauron Airihrow ^ .... While in the air, hold (1 2) - .... While in the air, hold (B A) Special Moves ^lecial Moves Crusher Cranium z. .x Cranium Crusher Hold (12), tap 4 Hold (BA), tap t-,^ Hold {121, tap S,t Hold (BA), tap +,t Earthquake Stomp Finishing Move Earthquake Stomp Finishing Move Hold (1 tap t, 4* Hesh Eating Hold (B A), tap t i Flesh Eating 2), , Hold (12), tapt,t,t,t Hold (BA), tapt,t,t,t Thion Frantic Fury Talon Frantic Fury Hold (1 4 ^ 2), tap i, ^ Hold (BA), tap 4-, 4 ^lecial Moves ^ Speaal Moves .. -z Slasher Hold(12),tap*,t,^ t /. K I 1 ™,.p*,t,. Hold(12),tapt,^^j. Finishing Move Finishing Move Brain Basher Brain Basher Shredding Hold (12), tap t, 4 Shredding Hold|BA),lapt,.i S.t-.t Hold (B A), tap 4-, t „ r Hold{12),tap^, 4, Run Forward or Backward Run Forward or Backward Hold (1 2 ^) to run backward; hold Hold (B A 4-) to run backward; hold (1 2 4) to run forward (BA 4) to run forward 98 SAMEPRO SeMember 1 99S Sofia Says spend your money to reserve f V a Sony^PlayStation' Sofia Saya give the money to your local video game store and do it now. Sofia Says gee oh your knees and bark like a dog. Now give Sofia a kiss. aS- hurt you. She didn't say Sofia Say». Now she hes to y/////////i the HABIO is TOH cc^ceet mll, THE TELEViSIOir IS YOUR MOVIE TheATIIR. V////////A TheKeO'GtEO CD IS yoos-ffiCADE. Don’t Cross the Line Unless You’re Serious. NEO-GEO'CID TheSNKFuture Is Now SNK COW'ORATION OF AMKkIL'A ICarl Street, TurtaiHr. CA 40.^3 I.MU) 371-7100 Fav. 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IM EA SPORTS « Hhr Phy. Iha 4 VAy IV > ByBniisedLeeDt/ OrmtS^Ati t AA (Special thanks to Brian L Smollk, John George, Elaine DHton, RichanI Ditton, Leif Marwede, Jane Siegrist, and the staff at IncrediUe Technologies) “ wuechn-K^s^'^^'Sd'^ - 1 Play as F7 Play as Kyber Play as Arkane 4 0 :k nut vour street- >' jf, sr.r»»-« jsttound it. To play as F7, go to the player- select screen and move the To choose Kyber as your fighter, cursor to the following fighters go to the player-select screen in this order: Ryu, Ken, and move the cursor to Honda Cammy, Chun Li, Honda. Bal- To play Arkane, to the as go without passing through Ryu rog, Blade, Akuma, Blade. As player-select screen and move or Balrog. Next, move the cur- the cursor is on each fighter, the cursor to Blade. Tap 4- on sor to the following fighters in simultaneously tap QP and QK, the controller 20 times, then this order: Ryu, Honda, Balrog, then move to the next fighter. simultaneously press all three Honda, Ryu, Honda, Balrog, {Note: The timing on the Quick Kick buttons. Honda, Ryu, Honda, Balrog, Punch and Quick Kick button Honda. Finally, simultaneously presses must be perfect in press all three Punch buttons. order for this code to work.) 110 6AMEPRQ • September 1 985 THE FIGHTER’S EDGE ^P»0i«l ^OV0« Telescopic Standing Telescopic CnHKhing Punch Punch Charge FP for two sec- When in close, charge FP onds, release FP for two seconds, release FP Tap-^, QP Tap^,-»,i,FP Interrupt Move Teleport Note: You can perform these moves only when your Super bar is full. Super Move Super Teleport Recharge Tap QK To teleport toward your Tap MK Note: Do this move after you opponent block a move. From a far distance, motion 4- ^ (QP MP FP) From nearby, motion i ^ (QK MK FK) ^pttolal |Hov«« < IHor* When in close, motion i Charge (QK MK) for two To teleport away from your iC«-4. i^P seconds, tap release opponent Cotmter Throw Slam Master (QKMK) Tapt.MK ReversalThrow From a close distance, motion 4 (QP MP FP) Reverse Comter From nearby, motion 4 Throw tY (QK MK FK] Tapt.MK ^p«oi«l |Nov»t 1 > Choke Fhedoml Bre Blast ^HjBWhen in close, charge FP Motion ^ 1^ 4 ^ ^ P Motion 4 1^ ^ K Motion 4 ^ P for two seconds, release FP Interrupt Move ^pep IHovfti >pttOi«l Note: You can perform these moves only when your Super bar is full. INovm Sigter Blashng Flame Super Move Recharge Counter Throw Tapt,MK Tap->, QK Reverse Note: Do this move afteryou Counter Tlvow block a move. Tapt,MK Slam Mastm^ Reversal Throw Motion 4 ^ 4 ^ P Charge (QKMK) for two Tap 4,MP seconds, tap >, >, release (QKMK) 6AMEPR0 • SepUinbep 19SS 111 THE FIGHTER’S EDGE ^psoial ^oy«» ElectricAn Choke Bool Knives KnifelOck Charge FP for two sec- When in close, diarge FP Tapi, i,K When in the air, hold MK onds, release FP for two seconds, release FP /vote; Use this move against incoming flying attacks. Ibtescopic Crouching Teiescopic Standing Triescopic Standing Punch Kick Punch FteCioud Ak Blade Tap 4- FP •>, , Tap MK Tap QP Motion i ^ ^ P When in the air, motion i Knife Throw Flame Thrower Interrupt Move Fire Blast Stun Rod >, •>, > Tap P Motion i ^ P Tap-4, QK Motion i ^ K Charge MP for two sec- Note: Do this move afteryou onds, release MP block a move. ^ov@§ Teleport ^ore Note: You can perform these moves Special only when your Super bar is full. IHovaa Super Blasting Flams Sup&Tefeport Counter Throw Tapt.MK To teleport toward your Revase opponent; Counter Throw From a far distance, Tapt.MK motion -4 4 ^ (QP MP FP) Slam Master From neaihy, motion -4 4 Motion 4- ^ -4 i ^ -4 P When in close, motion Reversal TIuow ^ (QK MK FK) Tap4,MP To teleport away from your Soper Raiahir Attack i»iif>erMove opponent From a close distance, motion 4 (QP MP FP) From nearby, motion < 4 Charge < for two sec- onds, tap -4, p Charge (QK MK) for two seconds, tap *4, -4, relea: (QK MK) 112 fiAMEPRQ • SiptBinker 189S TH£ fICHTER’S EOCE Confroller Legend Slash Aiena -»»Toward (Inangte on joypad) '^-'^“VKick‘>iitton ^=Oown-TowanJ i^=Uo.Awav^ S=P^ any Slash button WK = Weak Kick pc on ioypad) WS = Weak Slash (square on joypad) P - lap te Tallin b«ors or irecte m CP«W.IWlhod,iMlono,ooa„i,^ )- Execute I wHiwands in•" P3^thesesparentheses sinurta^sin^^ The n&ct generahon of fighting games 5peda/«ote.AHWK«- Criheriiin Note: The following moves are subject to change. Em Shinjo SBdingKick Mondo LowSp^Umge Tap K Motion 4> 1^ ^ S FhebaM AkHrebatt Secret Move High Spew Lmge Motion 4 ^ S While jumping, motion 4 ^ S Motion t4’t4’^^’M-(HS Motion 4> ^ ^ S Uppercut HK) Spinning Spear 4- Secret Mote Motion 4* ^ S Motion 1^ 4 ^ S Death Move Motion (HK Diving Kick Motion -> ^4>i^<-t^ 4- Spem- Uppercut HS) While jumping, motion i i^ ^ K Motion > i ^ S Death Move Motion i^^i^^4-HS Fo Fai Rotting BaB Run Go Iron Power Jump Motion ^ 4> ^ S Motion i ^ K Ball Blast GmundFire Gas Cloud SecretMove Motion Motion 4 ^ S Motion^ ^t^<-(HKWS) Motion ;itK4-^->4-4.(HK Jumpmg BaM Blast Standing Thunt SmageChvge HS) 4> While jumping, motion ^ i^ ^ ^ 4> 1^ Motion-»^4-^^«-4-(HSWK) Motion ^ S <-s Death Move Power Slam Motion4-t^i^-»^4ti^4-HS GroundSSde SecretMove Tap (WK WS HS HK), motion < -> Motion 4» ^ -M- S TapkT.HS ^ (HK HS) Cosmic Kick Death Move Motion 4> 1^ ^ K Motion -»<-i^4^-M-HS Kayin Amoh SdssorKkk SonA StamMig Taunt Motion 4' 1^ <- K Motion 4 ^4'^*>4>4'(HSWK) Sonic Blast Spinning Ring SecrMMove SBcrrtMore Motion 4- ^ S Motion 4> 4- S Motion 4- ^-i^i-'^^-jHK Motion^4>i^4'^4-4 4'(HK D^iByRay WK) LasNngSpki HS) Motion -> 4> ^ S Motion ^ 4- ^ S Death Move Death Move Spkumg Kick Motion > ii i )i-»HS WhipAssault Motion->4--»4-HS While jumping, motion 4- <• K Motion 4> ^ ^ S Ddke B. Rambert Charge EI.I.IS JIJMon Shot Motion ^ 4- S Motion4;»t^4-{WSHK) Blade Extension Knife Uppercut SecretMove Secn^Mm Motion 4 ^ S Motion ^ 4> ^ S Motion^ i 1^ 4> ^ 4'^-^(HK Motion ^4-K 4>^^^4’(HS DashhtgFury WS) Hying Batt HK) Motion ^ 1^ 4^ ^ S Motion* K «-K Death Move Death Move 4- BhdngSbdt Motion 1^ 4- ^ HS DhmgBlade Motion > -» 4- HS While jumping, motion 4 ^ S While jumping, motion 4> ^ S Jungiing Spin Kid( While jumping, motion 4> ^ K (AMEPIB • SipllBhlP ISIS 113 THE fICHTEft’S EDGE 4-. Down D = Press the Defense button ^»Up-Towart i^»Oown-Away Press the Kick button *»=T(Jwart «-,Away ^ = P = Press the Punch t)owii.TowanJ i^=Up.Away button Tap = Tap Ite bate « ®Wo„s lima VuKi i, - Exete Thnw^dng)! I ) copanate In patebte simataneaa,.sm'rftaneoosly. Special Hoie- Toshkisotal nip AH Hold i,tap P When in close, tap •*, P BodyCheck Tap >, P, K When the opponent is PtdISIam down, tap t, P Pm CaaN Doublelack When in dose, tap •*, P Tap^,->.K,K Throw fPardng): Note: You musttap^, ^ quickly VMstTwist Push nip lau Cuaii Pmch md Spin lOck When in close, tap D, P When in close, tap «*, •*, P Tap P, K Throw ^atdng): Note: You must tap ^ quickly Neck Drop When the opponent is down, tap WmdmiaDrop At Stomp When in dose, tap P t,P When in close, tap D, P When in the air, hold tap K Slater Wheel Drop Wr^kromd Tap«-,P Tap(PK) Knockdown Bomdhouse When the opponent is down, tap Hold 4>, tap -»,K t,P PiMKh with Low Crescent Defensive Mp While the opponent kicks or Punch whh Low Crescent Double Stomp Tap P, P, P, 4>, K punches, tap *, P TapP.P.P.’l'.K When the opponent is down, hold t.tapP VloiT HamFicio When the opponent is down, tap ItFraa MclHiio Throw (fyckig): Tap^,^,P,K t,P Throw (fyckig): Loft Slam HeckCusIdoa When in close, tap D, P Tapi^,i^,PK Tap <, >, P When in close, tap D, P Throw ffiom Beldnd): Wolf lariat Throw ^rom DeldniO: Back Neck Drop *, >, Tap (4 K). P Tap P Backbre^er When in close, tap D, P Crotch Shot When in dose, tap D, P bonCtaw IVSmM Tap i, P Tap(-^P) Stomp Motion 1^ i ^ P Note: Do this move only when the When the opponent is down, tap Knee Blast t.P opponent is close and crouching. Tap K KneeSMke Jeffry Slam Tap^,P Tap 4>, (4* K) KttGF Uaau jU’Sks Note: Do this move only when the Tap P opponent is close and crouching. Throw ^ckig): ShoukkrTbss Sweep Triple Kkk Tap^,^,K Saaaa Cmam When in dose, tap D, P Tap K, K, K KIcldng Defense Throw ^cbig): Throw (Rom Bebbuf): Knee Tap K Body Throw Rkmg Knockdown IBpTbss Tap >, K When in dose, tap D, P When in close, tap D, P RoK Toward Stammer Motion 4> ^ Throw fftom Behkid)! Stomp Tap {* P), K Collarbone Crusher When the opponent is down, tap RoBAuay When in close, tap D, P BBmwStrike t,P Motion ^ i 1^ Stonv Tap<-,->,P TWIstSlam When the opponent is down, tap Sarah Lmiat Tap >, P t,P Tap >, >, P laeav ffavaitr Stomp SpkiPuncher When the opponent is down, tap TapP,K Throw (Facing}: t,P NeckDrop Spin Kicker When in close, tap D, P Spbu^ Doable Knuckle Tap (<- P), K Tap >, •*, P Throw (ftom Beldnd): OothesBne Reverse Lariat SpuMung Double Roundhouse Tap^, -»,P When in dose, tap D, P TapK,K BAMEPII • SMtIIIIP Ills i r >'/ i^. 'l N ! f \'\ - i 'v. 1 mr • .1 ; > ) Earth, savaged licking, hip- Myst” jpsven gods on ig, hockey iffhe surrealistic PC .loose. A bettlfe . With all lAdventure of the decade supremacy . The|4 /ei^color, jcomes to life on Jaguar Geune of YeS jl . . . faster and more AO Jaguar' CD. 9 [colorful than on any tn November) iS [other planet. (Coming in •hilmilic [September Oct{ Create the most powerful ffhis cyhenTspxpii game sgstem ever! aeouol tak«s ^ xhrough nw Taguar CD is now si«MS< wurl.dsH available in stores for onig $14Q. Experience the digital jungle unleashed with gour Taguar CD. Killer titles coning soon for Taguar CD: • Thea Realm Fighters • Demolition Man • Robinson's Requiem • highlander • Mover StriKe • Baldies Rise Of The Robots • Varuna's Forces • BlacK ICEXWhite Noise • Soul Star • Wagne GretrKg MocKeg • Magic Carpet «ioo stick Rx The Virtua Stick from Sega will satisfy Saturn A Player’s Guide to Power Peripherals gamers looking for an ar- cade feel for Virtua Fighter. Obviously designed for ByTheLabRat larger hands, this durable ~ Squeak, squeak, squeak! Tliafs all we hear plastic controller has a from that moldy radio rodent, Rash Limburger. wider base than previous Well, forget that rat, we’re pumping up the volume in Sega sticks. the lab with a serious look at Saturn peripherals. The sturdy Joystick is fairly responsive with a Pit-Slop Peripheral This controller gives you a shaft as tall as a stick If you dream of more authen- good wheel grip and easy on an arcade machine. tic Saturn racing with Daytona thumb access to the six but- The eight-button lay- USA or Virtua Racer, drop your tons mounted on the wheel’s out comes complete pad and plug in Sega’s steer- face. Two more convenient with a speed adjust- ing wheel, the Arcade Racer. flipper buttons, which are used ment and autofire, This large, realistic-looking for shifting in Daytona, are and the buttons pro- Formula One-style wheel is found under the wheel. And vide good spring. made of sturdy black plastic. you won't have to hunch over Although they are You can balance the Racer on to steer because an adjustable larger than control- your lap, but you’ll get a more tilt feature enables you to set pad buttons, they’re the at three angles. not as large comfortable ride by setting it wheel as ar- on a hard surface like a table. The lab’s pit crew gave cade buttons. At 65 beans, the Arcade Racer a rigor- you get a good stick, but what HORI is offering another Sat- ous workout with Day- you're really paying for is hav- urn joystick called the right- tona, and everybody felt ing it first. ing Stick SS. With a wide that the overall control As America is the land of base, turbo switches, and an was good. Like driving choice, a new company called eight-button layout, this stick someone else’s car for is similar in design to the first time, the center- the Virtua Stick. return steering takes But there are dif- a little getting used to. ferences. The SS’s joy- And long-time racers stick is much shorter who appreciate sensi- than the Virtua Stick’s, tive control pads may but the SS’s buttons have trouble adapting are considerably bigger to the new technique and clustered closer of actually having to together. And while the twist the peripheral Virtua joystick feels through turns. tighter and more dur- Unless you’re a StickSS able overall, the loose diehard racing fan, System: Saturn flexibility of the SS stick you may want to let Features: nis elgU-bulta, makes it easier to pull this $80 wheel roll Joystick with off some of the special by. But Saturn own- birho switches moves in Virtua Fighter. ers who have the This stick doesn’t feel like extra cash (or who it will last as long as the live to smell ex- $15 cheaper than Virtua Stick, but it costs haust and run Sun- Soga’sKrtiia Stick. $15 less. day drivers off the 'Ww; $49.gg track) will be well Avaiiabie; Now rewarded. Contact Local toy stores 118 6AMEPRQ • Septtmbir 1995 I received a32Xfor Christmas, and now I've heard that Sega may stop making Sy The Watch Dog games for it already. Is this true? If it is, I ' The school bells are ringing, summer’s over, and want to know what I ’ now you can only play games once your homework should do. is done. Sorry. Didn't mean to rain on your fire hydrant. Speak- Warren Lee, Dallas, TX ing of annoyed readers, here are some questions about the X-tremely untrue 32X, Ken Griffey, and Nintendo’s plans for a 32-bit system. A Sega Communications Department spokesperson states: We at Sega of America are fully committed the I’ve had Ken Griffey to 32X platform. We will continue to manufacture and market games Jr. Baseball for the SNESforawhile for the system as we do with all Sega products. This Christmas, you can expect the software library to total more than 40 titles. now, and recently I was in the middle of a full season with the Blue Jays. I played the All-Star I use Energizer rechargeable batteries for game, and when I played the my Came next game of the season, some .S'* Gear, and they have to be changed every 2-3 ^ (but not all) of my players' home Bug alert! ^ hours. Can you recommend better batteries to runs had been erased. Some of use with Came Gear? these players had more than 30 home runsi What happened? Eric Henken, Forbes, CA Nick Wilkening, Santa Rosa, CA The Watch Dog states: Kerry at Nintendo Customer Service states: The color LCD (liquid crystal display) is the battery- Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball sports some pretty serious draining culprit. Color LCDs will drain a normal bugs. In the playoffs, some stats are wiped out alkaline battery in about two hours. Rechargeables are a good completely. In the World Series, stats are sometimes erased, and idea, but they have a tendency to leak after extended use. The you won’t be able to use your best pitchers. These are just only other solution is to use a battery pack or a solar battery (see defects in the programming. “CamePro Labs," March 1 994). Both are safe, economical alterna- tives to rechargeable batteries. The Watch Dog states: Defeas in the programming? That answer’s not good enough, Nintendo! There must be some recourse. You can direa com- A few months ago, I purchased a 3DO. I recently plaints to Nintendo at 800/255-3700. found out that movie CDs can be bought for the * Q 3DO, but I can’t seem to find these movie CDs anywhere. Do they really exist? Where can I find them? I’m 12 years old. I Steven Kelly, Melville, NY don’t have enough * money for a more Q The Watch Dog states: advanced system, so I was won- * Injanuary, it will be possible to watch movies dering if the SNES is going to ff through a Goldstar 3DO by using the Goldstar come out with something like 3DO MPEG,Digital Video Module. Panasonic is working on a Sega’s 32X? similar produrt for its 3DO system. Tim Benson, Portland, ME 32SN£S? The Lab Rat states: t CamePro, listening is what we do best. When you have a * Nintendo will be coming out with the Virtual Boy, problem with a pr^uct or feel you’ve been ripped off, we i want to know. If you have a complaint about a product, ® a standalone 32-bit system that plays games in i write to: only colors - black and red. system will retail for 1 A two The $ 79, GafflePro^ Buyers Beware but unfortunately, it won’t hook up to your existing SNES the P.O. 80 x 5828 way that the to Genesis. For informa- 32X hooks up your more San Mateo, CA 94402 tion, see "The Cutting Edge" in this issue. You can also e-mail us at: buyers_beware^mepro@)rftw.com EJlMEPRe Sepieniier 1999 119 fi^^evmM^nemGms^ Four long years have passed Beyond that, since Super Mario World, the the multiscroll- last Mario platform adventure ing gameplay is game, vras released for the Su- standard Mario per Nintendo. Well, Mario’s hop-n-bop. Yoshi back - but it’s not the Mario cruises through you remember. Yoshi’s Island the six worlds - each the early levels, but as the is actually a prequel to the with multiple areas - game progresses, the game- play grows more Mario games, and it sports an jumping on enemies, complex and all-new look. navigating past obsta- challenging. As well as com- pleting the It all begins when the stork cles, and solving the various areas, play- ers tries to deliver twin babies to The backgrounds and various puzzles that stand in can work for high scores the Mushroom Kingdom. When game scenery in this newest his path. by grabbing special items and a baby thief named Kamek taie bear a unique look that ap- Nintendo made heavy- power-ups. snatches one of the babies, a pears almost as if they've been duty use of the Super FX2 chip With all the ruckus going Yoshi - in fact a whole herd of torn from the pages of a color- to endow the game’s hundreds on in gaming these days. Yoshis - rescues the other ing book or been freshly of enemy characters with the Yoshi’s Island isn’t as new and tyke. The game traces the ad- painted. The most noticeable ability to spin, magnify, and do different as a lot of other games ventures of the Yoshis as they sound on the early cart we all kinds of tricks. Yoshi’s Is- out there. The one and only looked at was the wailing of Mario, though, is bound to be a try to return the baby (gee, I land seems straightforward in wonder who he is) to his par- baby Mario whenever he gets big hit this Christmas. separated from Mario. We’ll have a full ProRe- ents. . .and maybe they’ll find the other twin in the process. Yoshi has a number of view on this game in an Plug in this cart and the new moves, including the abil- upcoming issue. first thing you'll notice is its ity to hover, climb, and fire four Bynintemfo very different graphics. Yoshi, types of egg weapons. Baby AvallaUe October Mario rides Yoshi’s baby Mario (oops, we gave it on back, away), and the enemy sprites and if he’s knocked off, he floats are all roughly the same size as in a bubble. Yoshi has a in prior adventures, but there quick countdown to rescue him the graphical similarities end. before the Koopas snatch him. 6AMEPR0 • SeplefflbiP 199S 121 Virtua Fighter 2 E9 Virtua Fighter was just a warm- the combatants have additional up for the main act due out moves, though the lim- this Christmas. Fighting fans ited combo system is know VF 2 kicks tail over the status quo. The two- original game. If the Saturn player head-to-head version is faithfui to the coin- fighting includes 360- op, look for better gameplay degree rotation of the and sharper, clearer graphics action as well as instant that include texture-mapped replays at the end of polygons and beautiful back- each round. ground scenery. By Sega In addition to the eight Available Winter *95 original characters, VF 2 will include two new fighters. All Up to four players can shoot it out virtually in this popular arcade game that’s bound to be a hit for the Saturn. As the Virtua Cop, you tag the bad guys in arcade-style shooting action. Look for an accurate translation of the coin-op game, including the graphics, gameplay, and weapons arse- nal. The 3D polygon visuals will zoom in and out during play. Rumor has it that Sega is working on a gun periph- eral to go with the game. By Sega Available Winter >96 122 GAMEPXQ • SipteiHlSP 1995 THE ULTIMATE MARVEL FANTASY CARD GAME! CARDGAME This summer, Marvel's greatest heroes and villains come to life in the Marvel Overpower Card Game! This collectable card game from Fleer features stunning new artwork by the greatest artists in the industry. Get ready.. .It's Clobberin' Time! ntcrtainnKTit group, inc. Marvel, all Marvel characters and the distinctive likenesses thereat; TM and® 1995 Marvel Entertainment Group. Inc. All Rights Reserved OverRower: TM and 0 1995 Fleer Entertainment Group. Inc. Produced and distributed by Fleer Entertainment =1 Mortal Kombat 3 PlayStatkm When Mortal Kombat 3 hits all the game platforms this fall, the PlayStation version will be the one to watch. Based on - what else? - the arcade game of the same name, MK 3 will feature Identical gameplay that’s a nearly pixel-perfect copy of the original. The seven new warriors will be armed with their Individ' ual special moves, finishing moves. Animalities, Friend- ship moves, Babali- ties, and more. The game will also include special Kom- bat Kodes and an encryption system that hides special se- cret powers. Expect the game's new Run bu ramp the gameplay to fi more intense levels. PlayStation’s The f cessing power should p gamers with the most a tic port of Mortal Komb home system yet. FInisI By Sony Compute Ent^lmwnt Available FaH’SS 124 6AMEPIB Kolibri lEI Blackthorne MM The new age comes to the 32X In the tradition of when deep inside the Earth a Flashback, Blackthorne peaceful crystal is damaged by is an action/adventure meteorites, Next thing you strategy game for one know, evil crystals are turning player. This dark tale plants and animals into mon- of vengeance, which sters. Only one creature takes place in under- can save the planet - a ground caverns and hummingbird named rain-soaked forests, Kolibri. As Kolibri, you requires puzzle sol- flit, dart, and dodge ving, quick thinking, around the planet in and even quicker reflexes. The unusual one-player ac- hero, Kyle Blackthorne, roams tion/adventure game- through more than 20 twisting, play. Similar to Ecco mazelike levels, each navigable the Dolphin, Kolibri only after you solve numerous must solve simple logic puzzles and fight hun- puzzles and find the in- dreds of enemies. The graph- formation he needs to free his ics include more than 1000 friends. This game’s 3D poly- frames of advanced roto- gon graphics are especially scoped animations that make beautiful and lifelike. for incredibly smooth, lifelike By Sega character movements. ’95 Available Fall By Interplay Available Winter '95 y Tecmo Super Bowl III: The Adventures of Final Edition BESS ca Batman & Robin B Tecmo’s been making The Dark Knight returns to venture. You’ll also see footage great sports games protect Gotham City from such from the animated television since the NES first hit notorious criminals as Poison series, including more than 15 the shelves. As the 16- Ivy and the Joker. This one- minutes’ worth that was cre- bit era draws to a close, player action/adventure game ated exclusively for the game. Tecmo’s bringing out combines different styles of By Sega the final 16-bit version gameplay and perspectives to Available Now of their long-running create an unusual Batman ad- Super Bowl series. Designed to simu- late the 1995-96 NFL season, the game has many features: 30 NFL teams and NFL players, with digitized photos and real statistics; Pre- season, Season, and Pro Bowl modes: a new Player Edit mode that includes the ability to cre- ate unique players and improve existing players; a new Free Agency mode; and new field patterns, plays, moves, quar- terback-pass action, and play- books. The legend continues! By Teem Available October 126 GAMEPRO • September 1 885 BUT WHY WAIT... getYOUR special 32X V1RTUA FIGHTER" TRAINING PACK right NOW! CAME CARTRIDGE NOT INCLUDED. Virlua Fighter is coming to Genesis 32X this Fall, but you can start your training todayl Get the limited edition Special 32X Virtua Fignter T raining Pack and you get all thldJCA coupon good for a S20 rebate on a Virtua Fighter 32X game cartridge or a S40 rebate on any 32X hardware system. 2 An exclusive Virtua Fighter video with key game tips and upcoming highlightsj3^An entry form into the VF32X Sweepstakes, where you can win a Virtua Fighter arcade unit.' 4 A one-of-a-kind Virtua Fighter T-shirt. Your choice. You can wait until Virtua Fighter for 3 2X is out in the stores like the rest of your friends, or you can get the Special 32X Virtua Fighter Training Pack, get a leg up on the competition and get the game for IcssI After that, it's every fighter for him or herself! 32X SEGA. GENESIS 32X AND VIRTUA FIGHTER ARE TRADEMARKS OF SEGA O 199S SEGA PO BOX 6097, REDWOOD CITY. CA 94063 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Darkstalkers PlayStatkm Based on the popular arcade features like midair blocking, game, Darkstalkers puts play- special moves that you can ers into head-to-head combat charge during battle, and a against legendary beasts of combo system. A success me- fantasy. The ten creepy com- ter at the bottom of the screen batants include a vampire, lets you gauge just how good werewolf, mummy, samurai you are. ghost warrior, Canadian sas- ByCapcom quatch, and a Scottish demon Atallable October called Succubus. The one- or two-player fighting action includes the standard best-two-of-three fighting-game setup. Each eerie warrior has the usual repertoire of special moves, but look also for several new X-Men: Children of the Atom EB PlayStation With X-Men: Children of the voiceovers by actors from the Atom, Capcom covers head-to- TV cartoon. The two-player ac- head fighting from all angles tion includes such standard for the Saturn and PlayStation. fighting-game features as spe- Ten comic-book stars rumble cial moves. Options like auto- in Children of the Atom, includ- blocking even up the fighting ing four X-Men and as many of field for players of dif- their foes. Look for your fa- ferent levels. vorites among this fierce cast: ByCapcom Wolverine, Cyclops, Psylocke, Available Winter ’95 Storm, Ice Man, Colossus, Omega Red, Spiral, Silver Samurai, and Sentinel. Animation based on the comic and animated television series ties this arcade port to its roots, as do the digitized FOX Hunt EB PlayStation Fox Hunt represents a major here are from the game: Fox change of pace for Capcom. Hunt incorporates more than This interactive game’s story three hours of movie footage line spoofs the spy-thriller shot with 16-mm film. genre. Timothy Bottoms and ByCapcom George Lazenby star. Available November As the game’s hero, you must make real-time decisions, choosing between multiple gameplay paths as you gather information and clues to further the plot. Revving the action are more than 20 fighting or action sequences where you battle villains. The gameplay includes chase scenes and skydiving, shooting, and skiing scenarios. And, yes, the screens you see 128 MMEPRO • Sipleilir 1895 Black Fire EM Black Fire sends you airborne for arcade-style helicopter combat. Your chopper has to outmaneuuer the bad guys in 15 heavy-duty flying levels. The first-person, inside- the-cockpit view of the action includes a 360-degree per- spective on the terrain. Your helicopter's armed and dan- gerous, but your foes have equipped their craft with alien technology. Scramble into ac- tion with up to four players. BySegt MOMtmutK'M ChenWar BS Earth has been Invaded by Earth planet by planet. The hostile extraterrestrials in just graphics include a first-person, about every futuristic video 360-degree view of the weird game to date, GhenWar’s no interplanetary environments exception. This time around, from within your special suit. the aliens want to destroy the BySega planet and take a few slaves. AiMih Whiter •95 Fortunately, up to four players command a crew of five war- riors that are fitted with rev- olutionary hypersuits capable of blinding firepower, armor counterdefenses, and amaz- ing speed. The game’s 18 levels be- gin on Saturn's moon, Titan, ^ou battle your way back to The 1 1th Hour: The Sequel to 7th Guest B3E3H This graphic adventure is a se- geous first-person, live-action quel to the hit PC game 7th 3D graphics that made the Guest. The chills continue as original game so haunting. you become Carl Denning, an By virgin httoract/ve investigative reporter for televi- Eatertalnmeat sion’s Cases Unsolved. During Available Fourth Quarter •95 a murder investigation, Denn- ing’s partner, Robin, disap- pears. Now you must search the sinister Stauf Mansion for clues to the mystery. The gameplay in- cludes lots of horrifying surprises, strange puzzles to solve, and the same gor- BAMEMIt liltiHlir IBIS 129 Astal m Rayman Bl In the strange, mystical Starring a cute little animated animations that were done at world of Quartilia, bug who's trying to restore more than 60 frames per sec- thing that exists was peace and harmony to the ond. Five independently scroll- created from gems and world, this huge hop-n-bop ac- ing backdrops create rich, lush jewels by the goddess tion/adventure game spans six background scenery. Antowas. The hero in worlds with more than 60 ar- ByUbISoft this one-player ac- eas. As he journeys through Available Fall’95 tion/adventure is the worlds, Rayman gains spe- Astal, who himself cial powers and skills was created from a that he can combine jewel, When Jerado and develop. He needs kidnaps Leda, Astal’s girl, the them, too, as he tries young hero must rescue her. to outmaneuver more Astal relies on his than 50 kinds of ene- strength, special moves, and mies and other amus- help from a bird friend as he ing characters. battles Jerado’s evil cohorts in Rayman’s ravish- beat-em-up-style action. The ing graphics come to fighting, though, doesn’t look life with spectacular like anything you're familiar with. The game’s graphics have a mystical, fantasy look and are illustrated in a beauti- ful. cartoonlike style that bears a rendered 3D look. By Sega Available Fall ’95 SimCity 2000 EM Cyber Speedway m Until now, there hasn’t really to watch for earthquakes, fires, Get ready to soar in Cyber been a console system that alien invasions, and other dis- Speedway, a futuristic rac- could adequately support Maxis’ asters. The menu-based game- ing game. Climb into one great sim games. Good news play is strategic and absorbing. of five super-powered hov' for sim freaks: Maxis is bringing SimCity 2000’s graphics are a ercrafts, each loaded with SimCity 2000 to the Saturn, and step above prior sim games, cool weapons. Race the it looks like a version worth get- and the Saturn does them jus- clock, the computer, or ting excited about. tice. It's Sim-ulating! another player in one of Prepare to design your By Maxis six worlds, each with two own futuristic cities. Build solar Available Fall >95 tracks. Your view of the power plants, design under- 3D racing is from one of ground transportation systems, three perspectives at varied raise taxes, and construct a distances behind the craft. The zoo, a marina, and a library. Of snazzy tunes are performed by course, in the midst of all your By Gone Dogs. construction, you’ll also have BySega Available September 130 GAMEPRO • SlplSBlBir 189S Full Throttle dH Full Throttle is an interactive third-person perspectives with tures, the Cavefish, and the graphic adventure that enables a seamless blend of 3D and 2D Rottwheeters. It's your choice you to hit the road... or the animation. whether to ignore them or road to hit you. A hardcore As you try to outrun the confront them. If you choose biker and leader of a motorcy- law and track down the real to fight, it’s Road Rash time cle gang called the Polecats, killer, you encounter a weird with major punching, kicking, you’ve been framed for mur- set of social misfts. 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You’ll solve puzzles, outwit an evil alien, fun S' and maybe even learn some science along the way. Cool. Check out games Hyperman on the Internet at http://www.cdrom.ibm.com To order, visit your local retailer or call 1 800 426-7235 (source code 5201). i=^-m ' how U report he Tokyo Toy Show huge booth. Bandai showed Cop for the Saturn. took place in the eariy off its massive licensing power Sega also sampled T summer at the giant with a staggering number of Virtua Cop’s prototype Makuhari Messe Convention toys and goodies related gun, which looked Center in Chiba. The annual to its top-rated anime cool, but It lacked the event attracted a congregation and TV superheroes. kickback of toy makers and distribu- Star attractions that made tors, both Japanese and for- included Cundam the arcade eign. More than 100 exhibi- wring, Macross version realis- generations ttree tors showed their latest toys 7 (the sequel tic. Still, the game and games in two cavernous to Robotech), was impressive. buildings with floor space cov- Ultraman, and Also on view was ering approximately five foot- Ohrangers (three an extremely early and ball fields. times removed unplayable version from the Dai- of Virtua fighter 2. Although not quite arcade per- Among the major toy compa- fect, it still looked very pre- nies, the enormous tendal sentable with frill texture- fights group stood supreme with a mapping and fluid motions. So price tag of 34,800 yen (down fer, only four characters have 10,000 yen). VF Remix will be been programmed - Pai, Lau, released on its own in mid-July Shun, and Lion. Sega hopes to Ttte poM-andshoot Vfrtua Cop in Japan as a limited-quantity have VF2 ready for Christmas. W9S a/M ffemoed for the Saturn. special for just 3400 yen. Sega’s Virtua Fighter Remix rangers, domestically known was up and running, too. It ol Saturn as the Mighty Morphin’ Power looked and played great! Start- Other Saturn games oBifo.-- Rangers). ing in June, the game was to play in cluded Goto TDe biggest attraction at be packed in with 100,000 Duel (a ftghtfrig Sega’s^mple booth was Virtua systems selling at a reduced SbtnobKJen 6AILUII * ISIS ^%TOIWO I T^WJsWS*"* latest ,(r 1^ losIfnclJWlW finotherafTalto’s luncoaiesZeme playStatfoa. .'$£!( fighting game fea- characters turing which were feithful to the PC P|M from the big arcade originals. Capcom also HM Engine RPC series. had Final Fight 3 for the Super SU Posters for King of Famicom with two new char- liVffame, ’95 Fighters were acters joining Haggar and Guy on display, but the walk-and- digitized this time), Clockwork for a two-player game was nowhere to be thump-athon. Knight li, SimCity 2000, and seen. There was no word on of other com- Shining Wisdom (a Zelda-style A long roster interesting array of games. SNK's 64-bit arcade system, from Oie people who panies displayed an Namco announced Calaxian 3 but we know it’s coming out_, made Shining Force). Nearly and Ridge Racer 2 for the Play" we’ll postefl^v and keep you - latter enables two ov«riooked among all the Station the Saturn titles was Trea- players to race against each great Siuijj/iy imm other using the connector : newest, Guardian A are's Capcom was showing exciting ports on two PlayStation : Jlleroes, a strange but ^ stalkers forthe PlayStation and ' (and TVs). fiAcx described as a “fighting systems two X-MefrFor the Saturn - both of Atius Ridge King the ^'W*C.’To top it all off, Sega had vtnounced plans to release Spirits for the Saturn, while l^fy Championship.^r Taito demoed the PlayStation ; 5eg» in ’9fi title Ray Tracer. Taito also showed two Saturn sh(»ters: BESlfcstiQwed Fatal Fufy-3 as .w^ a$ thfrfiertody scrotiing Layer IHSnufpkides Gke Atom's Scrtinn (kfflBMi as Rjy F«e in shooterfdto» anades) Tehgai MakyOt a ^taifox-type fortheS^t 2000 h)T the Satiun. ^Bsndah '"^thex-mahamai ofthekomontheSabmi. oufoftte«ayS*a®®"'* the PlayStation called Zeitgeist. Takara had two games under development by TSD developer Tam Soft; Steamgear Mash, a diagonal-view action game for the Saturn, and Choro Q, a BD'polygon racing game with super-deformed mini cars IheOaet that were cute and fun. One final item of interest is Summing up, Sega made Bandai’s Pippin Power Player. the strongest showing (but This dynamite unit features a remember, neither Nintendo full-on PC603 CPU. quad- nor Sony were in attendance). speed CD-ROM drive, and full The Tokyo Toy Show also compatibility and connectivity dearly indicated that the Super with Apple peripherals. It also Famicom's total dominance has foti NTSC and PAL input over the Japanese market is and output capabilities. definitely weakening against the onslaught of exciting t vvHk^ry to regain^ A masaryinj^arraa , thebadutrfthe ViitJ Boy.and thenext|H^9H ' LOOK WHAT’S LANDED ON SATURN! Myst. The surrealistic adventure Robotica. A world enslaved that will become your world. by brutal robot enforcers. EXPLORE EERIE WORLDS COMBINE KEEN RAGE AGAINST ROBOTICA; MANKIND'S OF STARKLY FANTASTIC OBSERVATION AND THE ROBOTS! LAST HOPE! BEAUTY! LOGIC TO UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF MYST! SEGA SATURN iJ«laim I. iiK ;mtl Sunsott All nyhls tes»'rv(?d ROBOTICA TM Acclaim Enterlainmetit, Inc Artwork and Par 3ing 1995 Acclaim Eniertainmenl, Inc I Riqhls Reserved Sogn and Sega Saiuin are trademarks of SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD Acclaim division of Acclaim Erleriainmeni. Inc Fmnriaini All pi'ihls mservod 1 ; on Europe inJuly to gel a two- 1996, in Las Vegas, The news is a month advantage over Sony’s significant blow to the sponsors of September 9 launch of the the two CES events, which until ; PlayStation. last as : year reigned perhaps Neo'GeoCDto of the fighting games is the the inclusion ofa “blood code” To counter Sega^ strategy Debut in October I : Sony has been malting price . option, so gamers can play with As if you didn't have enough new extra : cuts on its PlayStation, giving : or without onscreen gore. hardware to choose from, SNK intrigued gamers reason to wait See “The Cutting Edge” in ; is about to jump into the next- to make their buying decisions. : : the April issue for a look under generation system wars with its The U.S, version will be released the hood of this inulguing new : : Priced at Neo*6eo CD. $399, in September with a $299 price system and watch for the first ; the top-loading CD player will ProReviews of Neo*Geo CD ^ tag, approximately $100 less come bundled with one con- Howml Lincoln, Nbitendo’s CEO, has games next month. ; than the Saturn. . puUeO Nintendo from Winter CES. troller (not two, as previously In Japan, Sony is hoping thought), and most important video game : a Still-unnamed to another Sega and Sony i add 2 million buyers trade shows in the country by slashing one-third off the Go to War i Last May, the 1995 Summer : price of a new PlayStation - at i The 32-bit wars have quickly CES was supplanted by the Eiec- ; about $359, a Japanese Play- escalated this summer as the tronic Entertainment Expo i Station is $120 less than a top two entrants on the batde- (E*); and now the Wmter Japanese Samm. The Play- CES field, Sega and Sony, launch has lost one of its top-drawing Station has already been wildly salvos at each other in an effort cards, Nintendo. Presumably successful in Japan and has to win over eager gamers. - The Neo»Geo CD iW// launch In Sega more companies will follow Nin- sold more than 2 million units October with about 70 titles. twice jumped the gun on its tended lead, further diminishing i in less than six months. game, SNK has already had suc- own “Satumday,” which was the impact of the winter show. Even with all the confusion originally to be the cess with its new machine, hav- September Instead of Winter CES, over the launch of the next-gen- . launch date for the Saturn. ing sold 300,000 units in Japan. Nintendo has committed its eration systems, Sega sees a After releasing the Saturn in Unlike the Atari Jaguar CD, support to a single trade show bright future for the video game America in late May, which has struggled to come out more than to be held in Los Angeles in industry. In his keynote address three with any games at launch, SNK months ahead of schedule, May 1996. That still-unnamed at the Electronic Entertainment Sega unleashed its promises to have 70 tides avail- new system show will be staged by the Expo, Tom Kalinske, president able right away, most from the Interactive Digital Soft* and CEO of Sega, forecasted that arcade arena. Fighting games ware Association (IDSA) the electronic-entertainment will be riding the first wave of and a group that includes Infth industry would grow into a $9 ; releases - expect Samurai tainment World. The pub- billion market by the year 2000 Shodown, Samurai Shodown II, lisher of GamePro, SWAPPro, because of next-generation sales. and Fatal Fury Special to join a and Electronic Entertainment, Kalinske added that Sega^ roster of sports tides in the fall. Infotainment World vras one of i planning on selling 600,000 Games will cost between the prime Tom Kallnske, Sega’s CEO, pretlicts forces behind last ? Satums in the U.S. in 1995 - a $49 and $79. One added feamre big growth for the Imtusby. May^sE^show goal that’s gathering steam Nintendo Chairman amidst reports that Sega had Howard Lincoln said in a news Top 20 Neo'Geo CD Titles already sold 100,000 Satums by : release that “a single trade show ; the end ofJune. The company’s commitment will allow us more ; Which games will be available when the Neo^Geo CD ships In strengthening its push with a flexibility in direedy communi- October? These are some of the most popular titles youll find. $50 million print and TV ad cating our many business plans ' campaign. Sega still expects the Aerofl^ers 2 Last Resort throughout the year. And in Genesis to hold its own, howev- Alpha Mission II Nam 1975 1996, those plans will include er; the 16-bit machine should Art of Rghting 2 Ninja Combat considerable news for the Virtu- ; represent half of the company’s Baseball Stars 2 Samurai Shodown al Boy, the Super NES, and revenues for the next year. Bust-a-Move Samurai Shodown II Gamo Boy, as well as the Crossed Swords Super Sidekicks 3 Bad News for CES Ultra 64.” Fatal Fury Special Top Hunter Nintendo has announced that Tough Year Fatal Fury 3 2020 Super Baseball for 3DO it will not participate in the next Ghost Pilots View Point The 3DO Company has Consumer Electronics Show '94 The King of Fighters World Heroes Jet announced its financial bottom ; 2 (CES), scheduled forJanuary 5-8, 138 GAMEPRO • Sepisnibep 1899 'KILLER INSTINCT’ All your favorite warriors •MORTAL KO riBAT 3- has 6 new Kombat •SONY PLAYSTATION’ Sony's breakthrough Kodes, W•laracters, contend In the Kl tournament, each combatant 6 new 32 megs, and secret 32-bit processor, CD ROM architecture delivers engages In connected moves and finishing tac- portals that alio V fighters to smash up and down real lime experience with ever dtartging 3D per- tics to destroy thier opponents. $69 Into different ba kgrounds. SNESorGEN S69 spectives and stereo CO quality sound. 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While the figures are on AT&Ts confidence in 3DO, : These are only far tive ; guesses so attractions in American better than last year’s, the uphill but is purely a financial decision ; because the long-term effects movie complexes by the end of road to profitability looks steep, ; based on market considerations. still ; are unknown. the decade. 3DO's revenues totaled $30.4 One positive note for Thomas Furness, director Behind the scenes: million, but the company still gamers; The price of a 3DO of the Human Interface Tech- I Spectrum Holo- lost $46.3 million. The results, continues to drop. ; ; Using a $50 nology Lab at the University of I Byte is joining with however, dramatically improve ; rebate, buyers can get a Goldstar Washington, has strong opinions ; ABC Sports to make PC and : 3DO with FIFA International about the headsets. In an online ; 32-bit sports games; Acclaim Soccer and Shock Wave at Elec- ' article published on CMP^ will be working on a 1996 game - tronics Boutique for $300. TechWeb, he warns that “there : for various systems based on are... long-term psychosocial ; The Crow: of Angels, the i VR Headsets GSet i and psychophysiological effects sequel to the 1994 film The Warnings • that need more study before the Crow; Domark is readying : lawyers Start suing.” Ever wonder about the possible Confirmed Kill, a World War i The makers of the headsets side effects of wearing a virtual- II flight that with releases like : sim can be played i Blad^orce, ; have differing opinions. Tony 300 hopes It will begin dlmblng reality (VR) headset? Some sci- on the Internet by up to 500 of the reO. Ashe, president of StrayLight : out endsts are also wondering, and players simultaneously: lnte^ Corp., a company developing ' they’ve begun sounding the play is bringing a new deluxe over the numbers for the year : one of the targeted products, alarm about possible human version Descent to before: $ 10.3 million in revenue : of GEnie ; claims in the same online article ' safety hazards. with a loss of $51.4 million. : Online Services by the end : that such hazards are “gready An article publishedJune 5 of summer; and, after a long ; 3DO is hoping its software exaggerated” and that the ; head- releases later this year will rake ; in Electronic Engineering Times wait, Natsume has released ; sets pose “virtually no danger in some much-needed bucks. ; suggests that Nintendo^ Virtual Wild Guns for the SNES (see ; : when used for a short time and In other for Boy and other VR headsets in ProReviw, November 1994) bad news 3DO, ” ' with an attendant standing by. AT&T, one of its original : development, which all place and plans to release a 32X ver- How many gamers will wear small screens direcdy in fi'ont of sion sometime next year. investors, recendy began selling ; the for ; headsets a short time ; the eyes, cause off its 2.5 percent share of the may sickness, GamePro recendy \vith an attendant nearby is an : flashbacks, and possibly even ; : company According to a story by paid a visit to obvious question. Watch future Di&iPen, the small i “ProNews” articles for updates school in Vancouver, British Sony Launches Sports Division : on this budding controversy Columbia that teaches one At the Deadline thing; video game program- Sony recently announced that a new development studio is up and ming. Here’s the news in a nut- running, devoted exclusively to sports titles. This yet-to-be-named The slump in the ^ shell: The school offers an San Diego studio is currently developing five sports titles for the video game industry PlayStation. The first, ESPN Extreme Games, will be avail- continues to hurt able when the PlayStation launches in September. ; retailers. Toys ’R’ Us. the NFL Game Day and NHL Face Off, both working titles, • world’s largest toy chain, report- are scheduled for a November release. These two games will feature ed that its first-quarter revenues pro licenses, rendered players, and multiple views. The Came Day were down 10 percent in estab- design team got expert assistance from Kansas City Chiefs' starting lished stores, a decline the com- quarterback, Steve Bono. Bono helped create a playbook that : pany blamed mosdy on sluggish reflects current NFL trends. Students study video game pro- ; video game sales. 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