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San Francisco Rush
Developer: Atari Games
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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San Francisco Rush 2049
Futuristic, arcade-style racing game. It features a selection of super-fast cars that are equipped with aerodynamics enabling improved 'flight'. Game options include circuit and stunt modes plus single and ghost (time trail) races. Up to four people can compete in battles and races.
The game offers a choice of six street tracks set in a futuristic vision of San Francisco. There is also a special obstacle course that can be unlocked in the stunt mode.
Developer: Midway Games West
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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Silent Scope
Shooting game that was originally an arcade hit. Unlike the arcade version, this release is not designed for use with a light gun You take the role of a sniper who must protect the president and his family, as they are threatened by terrorists. Set in various locations in Chicago, the game consists of a levels which see you zooming in and shooting at the terrorists. This must be done carefully and quickly, because if you or your victim are compromised the game is over. Both indoor and outdoor setting feature. The main game mode is arcade mode, there are also training and a ranking modes. In ranking mode you aim to get the best grade for your performance The game's graphics are good..
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Silent Scope 2: Fatal Judgement
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Silent Scope 2: The Dark Silhouette
Light-gun shooting game currently in development for PlayStation 2. You'll take the role of a special agent though a series of action-oriented levels facing heavily-armed terrorist enemies. This sequel promises many new additions over the original game including, most notably, a two-player mode for both competitive and cooperative action. New guns and equipment, such as an X-Ray sight will also feature. Levels will be set in locations around the world including central London. The game's graphics promise to be good.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Silent Scope 3
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Silhouette Mirage
This game, originally released for the Saturn, is now available for the PlayStation. It is a 2D, arcade-style, shooting/fighting game that employs a somewhat bizarre cartoon-style design. You play a female warrior called Shyna and must guide her through a series of challenging levels featuring a range of outlandish opponents. She has a good range of moves at her disposal including a number of fighting attacks. When she is attacks an enemy coins are released that can be used to buy weapons. A novel twist to the gameplay is that enemies fall into one of two categories, silhouette of mirage, hence the game's name. Each types is only vulnerable from one side adding a strategic element to the game. The game's graphics and control system are effective.
Developer: Treasure
, Publisher: Working Designs
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Skullmonkeys
Developer: The Neverhood
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Sonic Adventure
Fast-paced 3D platform game. It also incorporates RPG elements and a virtual-pet function. There are two game options: Adventure Field (the main single-player game) and Action Field (a time-trial mode). In the Adventure Field, Sonic must once again face Dr. Robotnik who has a new ally on his side, a monster called Chaos. The size and power of Chaos increases as the game progresses.
Developer: Sonic Team
, Publisher: Sega
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Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
Developer: Sonic Team
, Publisher: Sega
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Sonic Mega Collection
Developer: Sonic Team
, Publisher: Sega
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Soul Calibur
Previously released for the arcade, this game is a follow up to the successful Soul Blade. It offers advanced high-speed fighting action and impressive 3D graphics. Improvements have been made over the arcade version, particularly in the character animation.
Developer: Namco
, Publisher: Namco
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Soul Calibur 2
Developer: Namco
, Publisher: Namco
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Space Arcade Collection
Collection of 11 classic arcade games including Gorf, Invaders, Lander, Drone, DemonStar, Rise From Atlantis and Moonshot.
Publisher: eGames, Inc.
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Spawn: In the Demon's Hand
Action game based on the Spawn comics and featuring an extensive selection of the characters. It first appeared in the arcades. Each character has their own fighting capabilities and weapons, including guns. The game concentrates on deathmatch action. The main single-player game mode will be 'boss attack' mode, in which you face AI enemies and bosses in time-limited levels. There is also be a tournament option. The multi-player mode enables up to four people to compete in individual and team deathmatches. The game will have a number of large arena levels and dedicated multi-player levels. A radar helps you track enemies. Players are able to switch between first-and third-person views. The game's graphics are advanced.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Speedy Eggbert
Budget 2D platform game designed for family play.
Developer: eGames, Inc.
, Publisher: eGames, Inc.
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Star Wars Starfighter: Special Edition
Special edition for Xbox of a game originally released on PlayStation 2. The game will feature refinements and new features over the original. These include improved graphics and new flyable ships. There will be new two-player game types, each with a special level. There will be five on offer in all (dogfight, tag, capture-the-flag, steal the beacon and hunter/hunted).
Developer: Secret Level
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Super Bubsy
Publisher: Accolade
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Super Smash Brothers
Fighting game featuring Mario and friends. Among the other
characters are Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Link and a selection of Pokémon creatures. Fights
are conducted on freestanding platforms and victory is achieved by pushing your opponent
off the edge, or by building up a higher points tally.
Developer: HAL Laboratory Inc.
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Super Smash Brothers Melee
Developer: HAL Laboratory Inc.
, Publisher: Nintendo
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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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San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing
Version of this popular racing game that first appeared in the arcades. The game options include single races or circuit (championship), as well as a two-player mode. There is a selection of vehicles to choose from, ranging from beginner level through expert to extreme. There are lots of extra cars that can be unlocked. There are six well-designed tracks set on the streets of San Francisco. The tracks can also be raced in reverse. They include short cuts and varied times of day and weather conditions are recreated. The game employs unreal physics modeling and vehicle handling for high-speed action. On N64 graphics and customizable controls are good. The PlayStation version is less successful.
Developer: Midway Games Inc.
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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Sega Bass Fishing
Highly successful fishing sim that strongly favor the use of a fishing rod controller. The game boasts excellent graphics and engrossing gameplay.
Fishing game. The fish features are black bass that vary widely in size. The game is based on the acclaimed Model 3 used in the arcade version. There are practice, original and arcade modes.
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Sega GT
Driving/racing game featuring many authentic vehicles released for the Dreamcast. There are several game options including time attacks, single race, championships, and two-player versus (same machine or on-line). The game employs a system of vehicle classes with races/trials being limited to cars that are within the appropriate specs. To complete the game you must earn licenses and win races, unlocking more powerful cars earning cash for upgrades. A high degree of customizability is incorporated. A large selection of vehicles are available including those by manufacturers such as Toyota, Subaru and Mazda. The game boasts an effective control system and realistic vehicle physics. The graphics are advanced a good replay function is included.
Developer: Wow Entertainment
, Publisher: Sega
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Sega GT 2002
Developer: Wow Entertainment
, Publisher: Sega
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Sega Marine Fishing
Fishing game. As its name suggests, this follow-up to Sega Bass fishing, concentrates on sea fishing. You can fish for a range of species including hammerhead sharks and tuna fish. There are lots of challenges to complete and a selection of locations is recreated. The control system has been refined so that players have greater control over casting their lines. The game's graphics are good.
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Sega Rally Championship 2
Sequel to Sega Rally which appeared for the Saturn. Sega Rally 2 has already been a great success in the arcades. Available on Dreamcast and PC.
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Sega Touring Car
Racing game featuring authentic cars and drivers, originally released in the arcades. There are four drivable cars available the start of the game, including the Opel Calibra V6 and Mercedes C-Class and the same number of tracks to work through. A couple of additional cars and another track must be unlocked. There are two main game modes; PC and Arcade. Each has a selection of championships and in PC mode there is a time attack mode. Two-players can race head-to-head on the same PC or via LAN or Net. In PC mode there is a good degree of vehicle customizability available. The game's graphics, which require a 3D patch, are adequate although the game is surpassed by other and more recent games.
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Sinistar: Unleashed
Revamp of the arcade classic Sinistar.
Developer: GameFX
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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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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Spy Hunter: The Return
3D update of a classic original. The gameplay will involve driving and shooting. You'll control a futuristic vehicle for 14 challenging missions set in recognizable locations around the world. You play a law enforcer who must take out a variety of undesirables. The vehicle, called the G-6155 Interceptor, has the ability to transform from a car into a motor bike, a boat or a jet ski and will be equipped with a variety of high-powered weapons including guns, lasers, missiles and mines. The game's graphics promise to be advanced.
Developer: Paradigm Entertainment, Inc.
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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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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Stepping Selection
Dancing sim for release on the PlayStation 2. You choose from the selection of characters and then control them on the virtual dance floor to pop-style tunes. The game will offer advanced graphics.
Developer: Jaleco
, Publisher: Jaleco
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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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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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Super Mario
The original 3D platformer to appear for the N64. It did much to showcase the potential of the new machine. Mario must rescue Princess Peach from evil Bowser's clutches. In order to do this he must explore a vast world and collect 120 'Power Stars'. This involves not only surviving the attacks of the many enemies populating the levels but completing particular challenges. The challenges are varied, including races and reuniting a lost baby penguin with its mother! Mario is not limited to traveling on foot, he can also swim and fly.
Developer: Nintendo
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Super Mario Sunshine
Publisher: Nintendo
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