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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost
Developer: GSC Game World
, Publisher: TBA
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Sabotain: Fist of the Empire
Developer: Avalon Style Entertainment
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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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
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Sabrewing 3D
Developer: WildTangent
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Safecracker
Puzzle game that involves cracking safes by solving a wide range of puzzles including those based on words, images and trivia. You move from room to room with each containing a types of safe. The game's employs a simple point-and-click control system. The game requires Apple QuickTime version 2.1.2 and this is packaged with the game. The graphics are effective.
Developer: Daydream Software
, Publisher: Daydream Software
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Saints of Virtue
Christian-themed first-person shoot 'em up. It was released at a budget price. You take the role of a young man who embarks on a spiritual. The game takes place in a maze that represents a human soul and enemies take the form of large heads. A variety of powerups and energy weapons are incorporated. the game's graphics are basic. Rock-style music accompanies play.
Developer: Shine Studio
, Publisher: Shine Studio
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Sakura Himenishiki Emaki
Publisher: Sega
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Sakura Taisen 5 Action
Publisher: Sega
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Samurai
Developer: Acquire Corporation
, Publisher: Acquire Corporation
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Samurai Jack
Developer: BAM Entertainment
, Publisher: BAM Entertainment
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Samurai Shodown 2
Developer: Kinesoft
, Publisher: Cyberfront Corporation
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Samurai Shodown 3
Developer: SNK
, Publisher: SNK
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Samurai Shodown: Warrior's Rage
Samurai-inspired fighting game. This is a 3D update of an old 2D classic. Set 20 years after the first Samurai Shodown, only two familiar characters feature, and they're now a bit old!
Developer: SNK
, Publisher: SNK
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Sand Warriors
Space combat game. It is divided into a series of missions with the conflict focused in orbit of a desert planet. You view the action from your cock-pit and have a selection of high-powered weaponry at your disposal. The game's graphics are adequate, if dated.
Developer: Gremlin Interactive Ltd.
, Publisher: Interplay
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Sanity, Aiken's Artifact
Action/adventure game. Set in a future where people have developed psionic powers, you play a character named Nathaniel Cain, who is voiced by Ice T. The gameplay involves exploring, collecting and using psionic powers in combat, interacting with NPCs and puzzle-solving.
Developer: Monolith Productions
, Publisher: Fox Interactive
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Sarge's War
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Savage
Developer: S2 Games
, Publisher: iGames
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Savage Arena
Action/ball-based fantasy sports game. Set in a bleak future where a violent sport called Savage Arena is popular, you take control of one of thirty teams. There are two main game types; tussle mode where individuals or teams of two face it off with three kinds of weapons, and league where full teams of eight players meet each other. Play against the computer or a friend. In league mode you must train your players and decide their formation in the arena and then lead them to victory. The aim of the game is to score goals and players can use weapons in an attempt to thwart their opponents, these include guns and chainsaws. There are various zones from which to shoot and each earns a set number of points. The game offers a degree of customizability, for instance you can set the duration of matches and special moves available. There is a choice of views available making it easier to keep track of the action. The violence in this game makes it potentially unsuitable for the younger gamer. The game employs effective 3D graphics.
Developer: Rage Software
, Publisher: Rage Software
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Savage Skies
Developer: iROCK Interactive
, Publisher: BAM Entertainment
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Seablade
Developer: Vision Scape Interactive, Inc.
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Secret Service: In Harm's Way
Developer: Fun Labs
, Publisher: Activision Value Publishing
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Securicos
Developer: Alternatum Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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Seed
Adventure game/shoot 'em up due for release in mid-2000. The game will combine first-person action with platform-game elements. The gameplay will consist of exploration, combat and puzzle-solving. You'll need to master precise jumping as you're exploring the levels and the position of your shadow allows you to do this. A good range of high-powered weapons will be incorporated. The game promises stylish design and high-quality 3D graphics.
Developer: HumanSoft Corporation
, Publisher: TBA
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Seek & Destroy
Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment Corporation
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Seigi no Mikata
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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Seraphim
This is a space combat sim with major RPG component currently in development. The premise is that you take the role of an angel who must fight evil in the form of fallen angels. The angels will have lots of technology at their disposal and a wide range of ships and weapons will feature. Inspired by the works of John Milton, the game promises to combine stylish design with advanced graphics and explosive effects.
Developer: Valkyrie Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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Serious Sam
First-person shoot 'em up with a sci-fi theme. The game features high-powered weaponry and a variety of challenging enemy types including robots and space monsters. The game consists of a series of well-designed levels and scripted events intersperse the action. Settings include an Ancient Egyptian temple complex. Weapons, ammo and power-ups are scattered around the levels. Switches must be found in order to access new areas. The game's graphics are good, with some spectacular explosive effects.
Developer: Croteam
, Publisher: Gathering Of Developers
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Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Developer: Croteam
, Publisher: GodGames
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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
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Seventh Cross Evolution
Off-beat RPG/strategy game available for the Dreamcast. It takes Evolution as its main theme. You begin the game controlling a primitive organism and must help it to increase in numbers, defeat opponents and develop into an advanced and dominant lifeform. Amongst other opponents you'll have to repel an alien invasion and you creatures have physical attacks and magical spells at their disposal. You decide in which area of the body the creatures are to advance and have t fuel these changes by ensuring adequate supplies of the right types of nutrition are collected. In addition, objects called obelisks cause developments to occur. The game is played ion a 3D landscape. The graphics and controls are adequate.
Developer: Sting
, Publisher: Tommo
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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
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Sgt. Cruise
3D action game currently in development. You'll play a army man Cruise as he embark on a mission to defeat evil. The game will combine big guns and humor, for instance Cruise will begin the game dressed only in his underwear and will collect some thirty different items of armor as he progresses through the levels. The game will consist of 30 levels. The game's graphics and level design promise to be good.
Developer: Titus Software
, Publisher: Titus Software
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Shadow
Developer: Vae Victis Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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Shadow Company: Left for Dead
3D real-time strategy game. You control a group of mercenaries chosen from a selection of men each with their own skills profile.
Developer: Sinister Games
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Shadow Force: Razor Unit
Developer: Fun Labs
, Publisher: Activision Value Publishing
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Shadow Gunner
Developer: Vertex Multimedia
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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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
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Shadow Man: 2econd Coming
Developer: Acclaim Studios Teesside
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Shadow Master
Developer: Hammerhead Entertainment
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Shadow Warrior
First-person action game. You play a mercenary named Lo Wang. who is a caricature of a ninja and many humorous touches are incorporated into the game. The game consists of a series of some 20 levels leading to a final face-off against the evil Zilla. Lo Wang gains a variety of weapons and magical attacks as the game progresses. Among the weapons are swords, shurikens, uzis, missile launchers, bombs and a rail gun. A diverse selection of enemies are incorporated including ninjas, monsters and supernatural entities. The game employs the Build engine and it now looks a bit dated. The control system is straightforward. Alongside the single-player game is a two-player deathmatch option.
Developer: 3D Realms Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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ShadowFlare
Developer: Denyusha Co. Ltd.
, Publisher: Emurasoft Inc.
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Shadowpact
This real-time strategy game will not be released. It's cancellation is though to be final.
Developer: Blue Byte Software
, Publisher: Blue Byte Software
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Shadowrun: Assassin
Publisher: Fasa Interactive
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Shadows of Reality
Action game with RPG component currently in development. It promises to combine well-designed levels, challenging gameplay and advanced graphics.
Developer: Nevolution Games
, Publisher: TBA
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Shao Lin
Developer: Polygon Magic
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Shayde: Monsters vs. Humans
Developer: Metropolis Pacific
, Publisher: Metro3D, Inc.
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Sheep Raider
Developer: Infogrames Lyon House
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Shellshock
Developer: US Gold Ltd.
, Publisher: US Gold Ltd.
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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
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Shenmue 3
Developer: AM2
, Publisher: Sega
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Shinobi
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Shipwreckers!
Pirate-themed action game. You take control of a ship and attempt to guide it through a series of 20 levels on the way to vanquishing the evil pirate, Blowfleet. During your journey you'll encounter many enemies and obstacles. When you manage to reach one of the numerous ports you can claim it as your own. There are also power-ups scattered around. You begin the game with a single cannon, improving your armaments as the game progresses. The game combines 2D and 3D elements and overall the graphics are adequate. You have a choice of three views to help you keep track of the action. The control system is effective.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Shoot to Kill: Colombian Crackdown
Developer: Codemasters
, Publisher: Codemasters
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Shrapnel
Action game involving control of a massive mechanical spider in the Godzilla tradition. Associated with the comic franchise created with Wild Storm Comics. Release expected 2001.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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Shrapnel: Urban Warfare 2025
Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Silent Bomber
Action game set on in the Gundam universe, featured in a series of hit Japanese movies. You play a character named Jutah Fate who has a selection of special moves and weapons, including high-powered bombs. He is part of a team sent to sabotage a large enemy spaceship. The game consists of a series of levels in which you must cause as much destruction as possible and avoid the many enemy drones. Increasingly powerful weapons are scattered around in-game. The game boasts stylish design and good graphics.
Developer: Bandai Digital Entertainment
, Publisher: Bandai America, Inc.
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Simpsons Wrestling
Wrestling game based on the hit cartoon series. It offers a selection of 13 playable characters, with many more featuring in the game as a whole. Each character has their own special moves related to their well known traits, for instance Bart can attack with his skateboard and Barney with noxious burps! Each competitor has a health meter, that moves depending on how well they are doing. Power-ups materialize randomly and these enable special moves.
Developer: Big Ape Productions
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Sin
3D shoot 'em up that employs a modified version of the Quake 2 engine. You play an ex-cop, Colonel Blade who is assisted by a hacker named J.C. The game consists of a series of challenging well-designed missions, with varied objectives, tied together with a strong story. The gameplay includes exploration, stealth and shooting actin with some puzzle-solving and interaction with a good cast of NPCs. A good selection of high-powered weapons are available. The game employs real-life settings to good effect and these include a subway system and office block. Environments are rendered in lavish detail and incorporate many interactive elements such as useable computers, ATMs and workable machinery. There is a good degree of customizability available allowing you to define your character and preferred control system. A good range of voice samples, sound effects and tunes accompany play.
Developer: Ritual Entertainment, Inc.
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Sin and Punishment: Successor to the Earth
Developer: Treasure
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Sinistar: Unleashed
Revamp of the arcade classic Sinistar.
Developer: GameFX
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Skeleton Warriors
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
, Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
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Sky Gunner
Arcade air action currently in development. Set in the future, you'll control a ship equipped with high-powered weapons through a series of combat-heavy levels. Power-ups will be scattered around. There will be three playable characters whose ships all have a special attack. Game options will include training, arcade and story modes. The game promises to deliver good graphics with impressive weapon effects.
Developer: Atlus Software Inc.
, Publisher: Atlus Software Inc.
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Skynet
3D, first-person shoot 'em up set on earth in the future of the Terminator movies. You take the role of a fighter in the resistance movement led by John Connor. The game consists of a series of diverse missions each of which is introduced with an FMV briefing sequence. The gameplay involves shooting a variety of enemy bots and limited puzzle-solving. There are 17 types of high-powered weapons available and these include shotguns, energy rifles and guided missile launchers. Also, at points in the game you'll be able to fly a fighter. Alongside the single-player game, is a multi-player mode for deathmatches via LAN or Net. There is a good selection of characters to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Slave Zero
Shoot 'em up available for PC and Dreamcast. The game features giant robots. You take control of one of these metal monsters named Slave Zero on a mission to destroy all enemy vehicles, bots and men. Since the action takes place in a living city you can also target innocent by-standers.
Developer: Accolade
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
Developer: Sucker Punch
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
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Snapshot - Paparazzi!
Developer: Philos Entertainment Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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Sniper
Action strategy game currently in development. The game consists of a series of levels on your way to your main target for assassination. A range of weapons will be available and the missions will be set in locations around the world. You'll view the action from a first-person perspective and the game will employ an all-new 3D engine. There will be a multi-player mode for games over LAN or Net. The inclusion of a mission editor is planned.
Developer: IncaGold GmbH
, Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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Sniper: Path of Vengeance
Developer: IncaGold GmbH
, Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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SOCOM: US Navy Seals
Online team-based action game currently in development. You'll be an elite soldier and participate in competitive and cooperative games with up to five other players. The game's levels will be set in locations around the world including the Congo, Thailand and Alaska. The game will be played from a third-person perspective. The game's fully 3D graphics promise to be impressive.
Developer: Zipper Interactive
, Publisher: TBA
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Solaris 104
Developer: Apollo Entertainment Software
, Publisher: GameActive Networks, Inc.
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Soldier
Action game based on the movie of the same name (released in 1998). Set in the future, you play the hero through a series of levels populated with enemies. A variety of high-powered weapons are incorporated and a radar help you find your way to your objective. The game's graphics and controls are generally adequate.
Developer: Sinister Games
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Soul Blade
Fighting game featuring varied characters and weapons. There are ten characters to choose from and each has their own type of weapon and special moves. Weapons include a variety of swords, knives, an ax and nunckucks. A diverse selection of arenas are incorporated, each one has a boundary and once a player is pushed out he forfeits the match. A good feature of the game is the extensive range game options available. Arcade mode offers battles for one or two players against the computer. There are also single-player survival and time attack modes. More innovative options are Team Battle mode, where you select a group of characters and then each has one full life as you attempt to complete all the levels and Edge Master, which is similar but when you defeat a character you gain their weapons. Finally, there is a straight-forward versus mode. The game's graphics are good although the game is now quite old. There are numerous moves and combos to master and the control system is effective.
Developer: Namco
, Publisher: Namco
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Soul of Dragons
Developer: Tecmo
, Publisher: Tecmo
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Soul of the Samurai
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Soviet Strike
Developer: Granite Bay Software
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Space Channel 5
Dance game. You'll take the role of a TV reporter for Space Channel 5, named Ulala. She must learn to perform the lots of dance moves in order to save her people from an alien invasion! The game consists of a series of challenges where Ulala must mimic the routines of the aliens. The game feature good stylized graphics and an extensive range of good tunes.
Developer: United Game Artists
, Publisher: Sega
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Space Channel 5 Part 2
Developer: United Game Artists
, Publisher: Sega
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Space Fishermen
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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Space Griffon
Developer: Panther Software
, Publisher: Atlus Software Inc.
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Space Harrier
Developer: Amusement Vision
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Space Hulk
Developer: Key Game
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Space Invaders
Update of the classic game. The game offers gameplay that is essentially the same as in the original games together with graphical improvements. You control a ship at the bottom of the screen that must shoot and destroy the ranks of descending enemies that move from side to side, whilst avoiding their fire.
Developer: Z-Axis Ltd.
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Space Munky
Developer: Bizarre Creations
, Publisher: TBA
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Spec Ops 2: Green Berets
Military tactical sim. You control teams of up to four men through a series of challenging missions. The game boasts improved graphics over the last game. It now has 3D support and interior and exterior environments are well-rendered.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops Platinum
Squad-based tactical sim. You select your team members and embark on a series of challenging missions that take place in outdoor environments. You can switch to directly control the members of your team. The interface and control system are effective. Settings include North Korea and Afghanistan. The game's 3D graphics are reasonable. Three difficulty levels add replayability value to the game.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Airborne Division
Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Spec Ops: Military Operation Urban Terrain
Squad-based military tactical sim currently in development. Unlike the previous games in the series, this game will be set in the near future, with advanced technology, whilst retaining the realistic gameplay. New equipment will include an optical interface with options for GPS mapping, night vision and infrared scanning. The game will present a different challenge than that of the previous games given the urban settings of some of the missions. Locations will include Seoul and a US city, a jungle and a desert. The game promises strong single-player and multi-player modes. The game will employ a modified LithTech 2.0 engine and the 3D graphics promise to be good.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Omega Squad
First-person, squad-based military sim. This is a modified conversion of the PC game, Spec Ops 2: Green Berets, developed especially for Dreamcast. It boasts improvements in graphics and AI over the original game. It also has a modified interface and control system to suit the platform.
Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Online
This game is currently in development. As the name suggests this tactical military sim will be for exclusively on-line play. Both cooperative and competitive multi-player games will be possible.
Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo
This add-on for Spec Ops: Rangers Lead The Way. Its main feature is the addition of new multi-player game options. Up to six players are able to participate in competitive deathmatches and cooperative games on-line or over LAN. All the levels from the main game are now available for team games, together with six brand new levels. There are also three new single-player campaigns, set in Vietnam, Bosnia and Iraq.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Rangers Assault
Squad-based strategy game. It was also released with the title Spec Ops: Rangers Lead The Way.
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Spec Ops: Rangers Elite
Developer: Zombie VR Studios
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol
This is a version of the popular military tactical sim for the PlayStation. It puts you in control of a special operations team. The game consists of a series of challenging missions, with diverse objectives and settings (including Siberia, Korea, Vietnam and Bosnia). You choose your characters from a selection with distinctive skills profile. Results carry over from one mission to the next so you must preserve your men.
Developer: Runecraft Ltd.
, Publisher: Ripcord Games LLC
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Specnaz: Project Wolf
Developer: Byte Software
, Publisher: TBA
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Speed Thief
This game is called 'Autobahn Total: Verfolgungsjagd' in Germany. You take the role of car thief who must steal cars and make a getaway without being apprehended. There is a good selection of cars, including seven sports cars, and eighteen stretches of highway.
Publisher: Brightstar Entertainment
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Speedball 2
Futuristic sports/action game, now available at an ultra-budget price. You choose a team and then take them into fast-paced battle. Each player has stats reflecting their distinctive skills profile. There is an extensive range of managerial options available. You view the action from an overhead perspective and power-ups are scattered around the arenas. The game now looks a bit dated.
Developer: Bitmap Brothers
, Publisher: Crucial Entertainment
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Speedball 2100
Update of a classic game, released in the early 1990s. This update features 3D graphics whilst retaining the essentials of the original's gameplay. It is a futuristic, fast-paced game based on American football with the addition of attacks. You can play against the computer or a friend. Game options include a league mode. A selection of distinctive characters make up your team and it is possible to trade players and change your line-up. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Bitmap Brothers
, Publisher: Empire Interactive
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Speedball Arena
Developer: Bitmap Brothers
, Publisher: TBA
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Spider
Developer: Boss Games Studios
, Publisher: BMG Interactive
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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.
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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.
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Spike Out X-treme
Developer: Amusement Vision
, Publisher: Sega
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Spikers Battle
Developer: Amusement Vision
, Publisher: TBA
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Splatterball Plus
Developer: Mythic Entertainment
, Publisher: Centropolis Interactive
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Splinter
Developer: Stromlo Entertainment
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Splinter Cell
Developer: Ubi Soft Canada
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon
Third installment in this series of 3D platform games. Once again, the cute purple dragon embarks on an adventure in a cartoon-style world. The story revolves around Spyro's quest to retrieve 150 dragon eggs that have been stolen by the evil Sorceress, Bianca. The game consists of some 30 lavishly-rendered levels. Spyro has a good selection of moves and abilities, including the ability to breath fire and fly. He can now also enlist the help of four new characters, each with their own special abilities. The gameplay involves exploration, facing enemies and solving puzzles. There are also numerous mini-games incorporated. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Insomniac Games
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Squirrel Kombat
Developer: Monkey Farm Software
, Publisher: Monkey Farm Software
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Stake
Developer: Gameness Art Software, Inc.
, Publisher: Metro3D, Inc.
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Stalingrad
Developer: 4X Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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Star Fox 64
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Star Gladiator
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Star Gladiator 2: Nightmare of Bilstein
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Star Monkey
Downloadable vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up with 3D elements. You control a ship at the top of the screen and must shoot and avoid various enemies. Power-ups are available to pick-up and these will enhance your ship and its weapons. The game's design and graphics are impressive. You can post your high scores on the Web. There is no multi-player mode.
Developer: Small Rockets
, Publisher: Small Rockets
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Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth
Developer: Hudson Soft
, Publisher: Electro Brain Corp.
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Star Wars Bounty Hunter
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Demolition
Action-oriented racing game set in the Star Wars universe and the timeframe of later movies. The game is by the same team responsible for the hit game Vigilante 8.
Developer: Luxoflux
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Jedi Starfighter
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2
This sequel to an acclaimed original is currently in development. You'll get to fly a variety of Star Wars vehicles in locations familiar from the movies. It promises spectacular graphics combined with well-designed and challenging missions toed together by a strong story.
Developer: Factor 5
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Starfighter
Space combat game that combines arcade playability with sim elements. The game is set in the Star Wars Episode 1 timeframe and features three playable characters Rhys Dallows (Naboo's starfighter pilot), Vana Sage (a mercenary) and Nym (captain of a pirate ship). You take control of each one at different points in the game and each has a distinctive spacecraft. The game consists of 14 combat-based levels, with multiple objectives. There are also a set of two-player levels for races or capture-the-flag games. The game boasts good graphics and design.
Developer: Secret Level
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Super Bombad Racing
Kart-style racing game based on the Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace movie. The game offers fast-paced, arcade-style racing action. It features a selection of vehicles and eight drivers from the Star Wars universe. Playable drivers include Darth Maul, Yoda, Princess Amidala, Anakin Skywalker and Sebulba. Game options include trial, championship, battle and team modes. Up to four players can compete. Teams can be comprised of up two-four racers.
Developer: LucasLearning Ltd.
, Publisher: LucasLearning Ltd.
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Star Wars: Dark Forces
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Episode 1: Battle for Naboo
Flying/driving game. The game is set during the period covered by the movie but instead of relating to the main plot the story follows Lieutenant Sykes as he battles to liberate Naboo. The game employs a modified versions of the engine used in the N64 hit, Rogue Squadron. It features four controllable vehicles from the start and three more are unlocked as you progress through the game. Both land and air based feature, they include the N-1 starfighter, Naboo Police Cruiser, Flash Speeder and Trade Federation Gunboat. The game consists of 15 levels that involve combat with both types, at the same time. As well as controlling your vehicle you're also in control of the weapons. There is no multi-player mode. The PC conversion features maximized graphics.
Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles
Fighting game based on the hit movie. The game offers arcade-style fighting action, a good selection of game options, characters and settings. There are six playable characters (Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Pio Koon and Adi Gallia). Characters have their own strengths and weaknesses in areas such as physical strength and force power (for defense etc.). Other abilities include healing. Lightsabres are the primary weapon.
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Episode 1: Obi Wan
Action game based on the Phantom Menace. The PC version has now been cancelled and the game will instead be released for PlayStation 2.
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Episode 1: Racer
Racing game derived from the pod-racing sequence in the Phantom Menace movie. You choose from up to 18 racers and 25 tracks set in the Star Wars universe and race at simulated speeds of over 600 mph.
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Episode 1: The Gungan Frontier
Developer: LucasLearning Ltd.
, Publisher: LucasLearning Ltd.
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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
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Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Action game and follow-up to acclaimed original. You'll again take the role of Kyle Katarn through a series of well-designed levels tied together with a strong story. This sequel promises to build on the success of the original whilst adding updated graphics and new weapons and abilities. Among the new weapons will be a sniper rifle. New force abilities will include the abilities to take weapons from an enemy's hands and throw a light-saber and have it return automatically. Alongside the single-player game, will be a strong multi-player mode. Game types will include individual and team deathmatches and capture-the-flag.
Developer: Raven Software
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2
First-person shoot 'em up. You play Kyle Katarn, as in the first game, but this time he is a trainee Jedi Knight. Your task is to defeat the evil boss named Jerek, who killed Kyle's father, and his minions of Dark Jedi. You'll encounter a range of enemies familiar from the Star Wars movies, including the requisite Stormtroopers and even TIE fighters. At the end of each level there is a Dark Jedi boss to be defeated.
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Racer Revenge: Racer 2
Developer: Rainbow Studios
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D
Air combat game. You play Luke Skywalker who is in
control a newly assembled squadron. You must prove your skill, and gain promotion, in a
series of missions. The game is set between Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire
Strikes Back. There is a narrative which links the missions together. Good cut-sequences
are interspersed with the action, adding much to the game and advancing the plot.
Developer: Factor 5
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Supremacy
Developer: Coolhand Interactive
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Developer: Pandemic Studios
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
3D combat flight sim. This is the latest, and perhaps the last, in the X-Wing series. The game consists of a series of 52 missions set within an overall narrative. There is also a skirmish mode, in which you define the battle set-up, and a multi-player mode (for up to four players online, or eight over LAN).
Developer: Totally Games
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series
Compilation pack that consists of updated versions of Star Wars: X-Wing, Star Wars: TIE Fighter, plus a demo of The X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter, called Flight School.
Developer: Totally Games
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: X-Wing Trilogy
Compilation consisting of updated versions of Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: TIE Fighter, plus the full version of X-Wing Alliance and a demo of Star Wars: X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter, called Flight School.
Developer: Totally Games
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wraith 3: Shadows of Orion
Developer: SW3D Games
, Publisher: SW3D Games
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Starfighter
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Starlancer
Space combat sim. The game's plot is based on a scramble for control by the powers of America, Britain, Russia and China for the domination the planets of our solar system and beyond.
Developer: Digital Anvil
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Starshot: Space Circus Fever
Developer: Infogrames
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Starsiege
Action game featuring giant robotic warriors, HERCS. This is the follow-up to the Earthsiege games. The premise is that a conflict has broken out between a malevolent artificial intelligence, represented by the Cybrids and the human colonists of Mars. You can choose to fight on either side through a series of missions. Objectives include general and targeted destruction and escorting conveys and There is also a multi-player mode for up to 16 players. There are multiple customization options for your HERC and loads of high-powered weapons. The game boasts impressive 3D graphics. The control system is complex, but effective once mastered.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Starsiege Universe
This is a compilation pack. It consists of Starsiege and it: Tribes.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Starsiege: Tribes
First-person action game in which you take control of a giant robotic fighting machine, called a HERC. This is the counterpart to Starsiege and it provides exclusively multi-player action for up to 32 players, on-line or over LAN. There is a set of single-player training missions. The multi-player mode sees you choosing a game type from 'capture the flag', 'capture and hold', 'defend and destroy', 'find and retrieve', and deathmatch. You then choose from heavy, medium or light class HERC, each with its own characteristics and weapons options. After customizing your HERC, you take to the battlefield. You earn points by fragging members of an opposing team, by capturing their flags or by securing an objective. The team with the most points wins. The game boasts effective 3D graphics and explosive effects.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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State of Emergency
Action game currently in development. Set in the future, the premise is that the US is being run by the ATO (American Trade Organization), which has declared a state of emergency. You play a member of the resistance through a series of 30 missions. Objectives will include assassinations and rescues. The missions will take place in four downtown areas, each rendered in detail with many destructible components. An extensive range of high-powered weapons will be available. The game's graphics promise to be good.
Developer: Vis Interactive plc
, Publisher: Rockstar Games
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Stealth Combat: Ultimate War
Developer: Triggerlab
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Steel Battalion
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Steel Reign
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Stitch: Experiment 626
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
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Street Fighter 3: Double Impact
Part of this successful series of beat 'em ups. It is a conversion of both Street Fighter 3 and Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact that were arcade-only releases. The premise is that the world's top fighters have been brought together to participate in a competition. The game features a selection of 15 playable characters, including only three familiar faces from the previous games. The game employs a simplified fighting system. A system called Super Arts is incorporated; each character has three special moves available and you select one before a match. You can choose training mode, arcade mode (human versus computer) and two-player versus mode. There is also a baseball-style mini-game. The game employs high-quality 2D graphics with well-animated fighters and lavishly detailed backgrounds.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter 3: Third Strike
Part of this successful series of beat 'em ups and follow-up to Street Fighter 3: Double Impact. The premise is that the world's top fighters have been brought together to participate in a competition. The game features new characters, moves and backdrops with a refined interface and many new customization options. The most notable among the characters featured is Chun Li, who was absent in Double Impact. As in that game, the Special Arts system is incorporated. Each character has a three special moves, one of which the player must select one before a match. A significant addition is the 'system-direction' mode that allows you to modify many aspects of the fighting system. You can fight against the computer or a friend in the versus mode. There are also two mini-game; a baseball style game to help improve blocking skills and another where you get to attack a selection of cars! The game employs high-quality 2D graphics with well-animated fighters and lavishly detailed backgrounds.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter Alpha
Arcade-conversion and part of this highly-successful series of beat 'em up games. The premise is that the world's top fighters have been brought together to participate in a competition. This game is known as Street Fighter Zero in Japan. The game offers a choice of practice, arcade and two-player versus modes. There are twelve playable characters, including two from Capcom's other game Final Fight. Each character has their own fighting style and special moves. Among the new moves featured in this installment is the 'Alpha Counter-attack', which enables players to turn attacks back on opponents. New 'super moves' have also been added. These are accessed by landing a series of hits on your opponent. The game features good 2D graphics.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter Alpha 2
Arcade-conversion and part of this highly-successful series of beat 'em up games. It is known as Street fighter Zero 2 in Japan. The premise is that the world's top fighters have gathered together to compete. The game offers a choice of practice, arcade and two-player versus modes. Unlike in the previous games, each fighter faces a different boss in the arcade mode. The game features a selection of characters including those familiar from the other Street Fighter games and three characters from Capcom's other game 'Final Fight'.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter Alpha 3
Fighting game and part of a highly successful series. The premise is that a large group of fighters are gathered together to compete in an international martial arts tournament.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter Collection
This compilation consists of; Super Street Fighter 2, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold. The games are all arcade conversions and enable players to fights against CPUs or another player. Each game has its own selection of characters and special moves. They are 2D fighters with reasonable character animation. Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold features a few bonus characters and options including 'Akuma mode', in which you fight a boss named Akuma repeatedly.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter Collection 2
This compilation consists of Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior, Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition and Street Fighter 2: Turbo. These games were originally released in the arcades in the early 1990s. They are all 2D fighting games. Each one features a different selection of fighters and variations in the fighting system, with new special moves. Game options include practice, arcade and versus mode (for two players).
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter EX2 Plus
Arcade conversion and part of this successful series of beat 'em ups. It features new characters and improved graphics. Game options include practice, arcade, team battle (up to five characters) and two-player versus modes. There are new game options such as Expert mode (each character has their own quests) and Director mode that allows you to edit replays of the action choosing viewpoints, music etc. The gameplay has also been enhanced, there are new attacks such as the powerful Excel and the Super Meteor attacks).
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter EX2 Plus Alpha
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Street Fighter EX3
Part of this popular series of beat 'em ups, this installment is the first to be released for PlayStation 2. The game combines improved graphics and character animation with explosive effects. The action is faster than the previous games in the series and new moves are available. Both familiar character and a few ones are incorporated. A notable new addition is the character editor that allows you to create your own characters. There is a selection of game modes including 'Original Mode' which mixes up bout types including team-tag and two-on-one matches. The multi-player mode allows up to four people to play at the same time.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Streets of SimCity
Developer: Maxis
, Publisher: Maxis
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Stretch Panic
3D platform game also known as 'Freak Out'. In this innovative game you control two 'characters', a young girl named Linda and a scarf that has been possessed by a demon, which she carries! The premise is that 12 demons have possessed Linda's sisters and you must find and defeat them. The bizarre gameworld is accessed via a central hub. The twelve doorways leading to bosses each have a point requirement. Points can be earned by beating a boss, with different awards based on style, or by exploring four 'landscape' rooms and defeating enemies there. The world is populated by a variety of weird and wonderful creatures. The game employs bright and colorful, cartoon-style graphics. The controls are effective.
Developer: Treasure
, Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment Corporation
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Strident: The Shadow Front
Third-person action game. Set in the future, after WW3, you'll take the role of a female member of an elite military force, FIST, that is part of the UN. Your character is the sole survivor of a mission that has uncovered a major conspiracy threatening world peace. She'll have a wide range of moves, with impressive jumps, the ability to use an enemy as a human shield and to drive. Power-suits of different grades and properties will feature alongside a variety of weapons.
Publisher: Phantagram Ltd.
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Strider 1 & 2
2D platform game with major fighting component. It is due for release on the PlayStation in fall 2000. This is the sequel to an original game that appeared on the MegaDrive and a version of this game will be packaged free with Strider 2. The game will employ stylish Japanese-style design and good graphics. The gameplay will be faster and more action packed than the dated original.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Strikers 1945 (2)
2D side-scrolling, arcade-style combat flight sim set during WW2. There are six playable planes features. They are not accurately rendered and many super weapons feature. You can charge weapons for extra effect. A variety of enemies feature including powerful boss aircraft. The game boasts good design and graphics with suitably explosive effects.
Developer: Psikyo
, Publisher: Agetec
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Stung!
Developer: Prey Digital Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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