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Saboteur

Action/adventure game. You play a ninja named Shin who is constantly accompanied by a robotic dog called Shiro. The game's story revolves around Shin's quest to rescue his sister who is being held by a sinister corporation called Cybergen. The game consists of a series of 20 large levels.

Developer: Tigon Software , Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Sabrina the Teenage Witch 3

Developer: Hypnotix, Inc. , Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: A Twitch in Time

Developer: Berkeley Systems , Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Brat Attack

Action/adventure game based on the popular TV show and aimed primarily at the youth market. You must guide Sabrina, who is aided by her cat Salem, through a series of levels on a search for four magical weapons. These are needed to defeat Sabrina's cousin (the brat who features in the game's title).

Developer: Hypnotix, Inc. , Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
Saffire

Third-person action adventure game, originally announced with the title, Young Olympians. The game will consist of a series of missions and will feature a strong story written by successful author David Wolverton. The fantasy gameworld will be based on Greeks legends combined with modern technology. The premise is that modern-day archeologists have accidentally opened a portal to the underworld. You'll have a choice of five powerful playable characters, including Odysseus and a daughter of Zeus himself, Priscilla. The gameplay will involve exploration, combat, item collection and use, puzzle-solving and mini-games. A two-player cooperative mode is planned. The game promises impressive design and 3D graphics.

Developer: Saffire Corporation , Publisher: Saffire Corporation
Sam and Max

Acclaimed adventure game, now available at a budget price. Featuring a rabbit and a dog as its central characters. The game boasts good design, challenging and diverse puzzles as well as many humorous touches. The cartoon-style graphics and audio are effective.

Developer: Infinite Machine , Publisher: TBA
Sam and Max 2

Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC , Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
Seven Blades

Action game. Set in feudal Japan, you can choose to play one of two warriors; a Samurai, named Gokurakumaru or a female character, named Oyuri, who relies more heavily on guns. An extensive selection of weapons and fighting moves are available. The game offers good design and advanced graphics. The gameplay primarily involves martial-arts-style combat. The game employs variously third- and first-person perspectives. There is no multi-player mode.

Developer: Konami , Publisher: Konami
Seven Games of the Soul

Adventure game released in Europe with the title Faust. It was released in the US as 'Faust'.

Developer: Arxel Tribe , Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
Severance: Blade of Darkness

Acclaimed third-person action adventure game with RPG element. The game has been in development for 5 years. You have a choice of four characters, the Knight, Barbarian, Dwarf or Amazon. Each has distinctive advantages and disadvantages and these effect the way you play the game successfully with each character and the effectiveness of the various moves.

Developer: Rebel Act Studios , Publisher: Codemasters
Shade: Wrath of Angels

Developer: Black Element Software , Publisher: Cenega NV
Shadow Man

Horror-themed, third-person action/adventure game. The game is set in New Orleans and voodoo magic plays a big part in the game's premise. You play Mike LeRoi, an assassin. In the human world he has limited physical and weapons capabilities. However, he is able to cross into the world of the dead ('Deadside'), where he becomes the Shadow Man and has a range of spectacular powers and weapons.

Developer: Acclaim Studios Teesside , Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Shadow Man: 2econd Coming

Developer: Acclaim Studios Teesside , Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
ShadowFlare

Developer: Denyusha Co. Ltd. , Publisher: Emurasoft Inc.
Shenmue

This game combines RPG, adventure and fighting game elements. You play a young man named Ryo Hazuki who embarks on a journey to find his father killer. He has lots of martial-arts style moves at his disposal. The game creates a realistic virtual environment and you can interact with hundreds of NPCs. Time passes in the game and the time of day effects where you can go, what you can do and who you can speak to. A notebook helps you to keep track of information gathered and your next objective.

Developer: AM2 , Publisher: Sega
Shenmue 2

Like the original, this sequel will combine RPG, adventure and fighting game elements. The game will continue the strong story of the first game, which revolves around Ryo Hazuki's search to find out who killed his father. Further chapters are planned.

Developer: AM2 , Publisher: Sega
Shenmue 3

Developer: AM2 , Publisher: Sega
Silent Hill

Action/adventure game with a horror setting. You play Harry Mason whose daughter has gone missing near the town of Silent Hill. The town is filled with supernatural creatures and apparitions.

Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo , Publisher: Konami
Silent Hill 2: Inner Fears

Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo , Publisher: Konami
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams

Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo , Publisher: Konami
Silent Hill 3

Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo , Publisher: Konami
Silver

Action/adventure game set in a fantasy universe. You play a sword-wielding character thorough an well designed quest. The game's graphics, audio and control systems are good.

Developer: Spiral House Ltd. , Publisher: Infogrames
Space Bunnies Must Die!

Developer: Jinx , Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
Spider-Man

3D action adventure game featuring the Marvel comic hero. Spider-Man has an extensive selection of moves, abilities and gadgets available. He can use his web in many ways, including to swings between building, shoot and create a shield.

Developer: Neversoft Entertainment , Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

3D action adventure game currently in development. It is the sequel to an acclaimed original and promises general refinements over its predecessor. This installment promises to be a bigger game, doubling the amount of gameplay of the original. Refinements will be made to the graphics, particularly in the area of character animation. As the title suggests, Spidey will face the evil Electro. Other featured baddies will include Sandman and Shocker. Spidey will have new moves including the ability to fire web whilst in mid-air. A new type of web, ice web that freezes enemies, will be available.

Developer: Vicarious Visions , Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Spider-Man: The Movie Game

Developer: Treyarch Invention, LLC , Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet

3D action/adventure game currently in development. Set in a fantasy world with dinosaur character. There will be two playable characters, named Sabre and Krystal. The story will revolve around their attempt to rid the land from an evil power. A strong cast of supporting characters will feature. The graphics and audio promise to be advanced. A dramatic musical sound track will be incorporated.

Developer: Rare , Publisher: Nintendo
Star Trek DS9: The Fallen

Third-person action/adventure game set at the end of the sixth season of the TV show. The plot revolves around a quest to recover the lost Orbs of the Prophets and tells the story of the banishment of the Pa-wraiths. You can play Sisko, Worf and Kira Nerys. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Other well-known characters also feature.

Developer: The Collective , Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
Star Trek Generations

Sci-fi action/adventure game based on the hit movie. Now a little dated, the game has a good story, close to that of the movie, and mixed-quality graphics. You take control of the crew of the Enterprise on a mission to thwart the destructive plans of Soran. From the ship you can perform a large range of actions, including the sending of way mission to gather evidence, and will take the ship into combat. The game incorporates the voices of the actual actors and some video clips.

Developer: Spectrum Holobyte , Publisher: MicroProse
Star Trek TNG: Hidden Evil

Third-person action-adventure game, formerly title Star Trek Insurrection. The game's action picks up nine months after the events portrayed in the movie, Star Trek IX Insurrection. You play Ensign Sovok who is sent on a mission to the planet featured in the movie (Bak'u), as a member of a team led by Jean-Luc Picard and including Data. Once there, you uncover a plot by the Romulans which you have to attempt to avert without causing a major incident.

Developer: Presto Studios, Inc. , Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

Action/adventure game closely based on the hit movie.

Developer: Big Ape Productions , Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
Starship Titanic

Developer: The Digital Village Ltd. , Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
Sword of The Berserk: Guts' Rage

English version of the Japanese Dreamcast game Berserk whose main character's name has been changed from Gatsu to Guts! Release expected March 4th 2000.

Developer: Yuke's Co., Ltd. , Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Syphon Filter

Acclaimed action/adventure game. You play an American agent named Gabe Logan who must prevent terrorists from unleashing a weapon of mass destruction. The game has a strong plot developed in good cut-scenes.

Developer: Eidetic , Publisher: 989 Studios
Syphon Filter 2

Acclaimed action adventure game. This sequel offers improved graphics, design and AI. You'll play two characters in the game, Gabe Logan and Lian Xing through a series of some 20 missions tied together with a strong plot. The plot involves the neutralization of a terrorist group that threatens international relations between China and the US and is largely developed through high-quality cutscenes. Missions are set in large, well-designed levels. There is also a new two-player deathmatch mode.

Developer: Eidetic , Publisher: 989 Studios
Syphon Filter 3

Developer: Eidetic , Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
System Shock

First-person action/adventure game set in the future, now available at a budget price. The game has a strong plot, excellent design and good graphics.

Developer: Origin Systems , Publisher: Origin Systems
 

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