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Saga Frontier
RPG set in a fantasy universe. The most notable feature of the game is that it offers seven separate adventures each with its own main character. The game has a strong story and each adventure adds to it. During each adventure you'll gain additional members of your group and up to three parties of five characters can accompany your hero. The gameplay consists of exploring the map, interacting with NPCs and turn-based combat. There are several classes of character and each has develops their skills in a different way. The game employs cartoon-style design and the graphics are adequate.
Developer: SquareSoft
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Saga Frontier 2
Adventure game with RPG elements. The game boasts a strong story and an well-designed gameworld. A good cast of cute characters feature. You play a character or characters through a richly detailed adventure. You'll encounter many well-realized NPCs during the game.
Developer: SquareSoft
, Publisher: Square Electronic Arts
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Sanitarium
Adventure game. Your character begins the game in an asylum and must rediscover his identity as the game progresses. The game consists of eight chapters and many high-quality cutscenes are incorporated to develop the plot. Setting include alternate realities and as such vary wildly. The game boasts stylish design and good graphics. The gameplay consists of moving between pre-rendered environments solving puzzles and interacting with NPCs. The game's well designed puzzles include those involving finding and using items, mazes and number-based puzzles. The game's interface and control system are generally effective.
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: ASC Games
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Sea Dogs
RPG with a pirate theme. The game boasts impressive graphics and a lot of depth to the gameplay. Set in the 17th Century, there are lots of ways to develop your character and there are numerous quests available. The game features a lively gameworld, a strong cast of characters and a good overall story. You can explore a town and once at sea, a map helps you navigate. A good selection of ships are available and these can be fitted out with a variety of weapons. There is now multi-player mode.
Developer: Akella
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Sea Dogs 2
Developer: Massive Development
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Second Genesis
Futuristic RPG/adventure game with action and strategy elements due for release towards the end of 2000. The game's premise is that human are attempting to colonize other planets to ensure the survival of the race. You'll play a mercenary-type character who is sent to various planets and encounter their alien inhabitants. The single-player game will consist of a series of quests. You'll be able to define your character, choosing from one of several classes, and he/she will develop skills as the game progresses. A multi-player mode will also be included and it will focus on the martial-art style combat aspect of the game. The game promises to deliver a large, well-designed game universe rendered in high-quality 3D.
Developer: Gold Creek Technology
, Publisher: Alternate State Entertainment
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Seeker: One - The Story of Mimb
Developer: The Logic Factory
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Septerra Core
Role-playing game set in a fantasy universe. You control a character named Maya. After the first few stages she begins to gather a group of helpful characters, each of whom is controllable and has their own skills profile. The game takes place in a large and well-designed world. The strong plot is largely developed through cutscenes.
Developer: Valkyrie Studios
, Publisher: Monolith Productions
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Seven: Mallmorse's Cavalry Unit
Developer: Namco
, Publisher: Namco
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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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Shadow Hearts
RPG currently in development. It will be set in 19th Century China and have a supernatural theme. The game promises to combine a strong story and cast of characters with advanced graphics, good design and atmospheric audio. The story will concern a series of grizzly and unexplained murders. The gameplay will involve exploration, interaction with NPCs, item collection/use and combat. Combat will be conducted in real-time and the timing of attacks will be the deciding factor in success.
Developer: Sacnoth
, Publisher: Aruze Corporation
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Shadow Madness
RPG set in a fantasy universe. The game's premise is that an evil force has invaded the world and destroyed the village which is home to the main character, a young warrior named Stinger. Other members soon join your party, including a magic-user. FMV cutscenes help to develop the plot. The gameplay consists of exploration, interaction with NPCs and combat. There are also mini-games including target and lock-picking games. Characters gain experience as the game progresses and you get cash to be spent on new equipment. The game combines 3D characters with 2D backgrounds The turn-based combat sequences take place in fully 3D environments. The game's control system and interface are effective.
Developer: Crave Entertainment
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Shadow of Destiny
Adventure game. You take the role of a young man named Eike Kusch. The story opens with his death when he is stabbed by an unknown assassin, apparently for no reason. The adventure begins when he is given a device that enables him to travel backwards and forwards through time. The mysterious character, Homunculus, gives him the device or 'digipad' and Eike embarks on a journey to unravel his past and future. The game combines advanced graphics, good design and a strong story. It is divided into ten chapters and in each Eike has to solve a murder. The gameplay involves exploration, interaction with NPCs and some puzzle-solving. You view the action from a third-person perspective.
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
, Publisher: Konami
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Shadow Tower
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: Agetec
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Shadow Tower Abyss
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: From Software
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Shadowbane
Exclusively on-line RPG currently in development. It will be set in a war-torn world called Shadowbane. You will have over 40 character classes to choose from. The game promises innovative design and good graphics.
Developer: Wolfpack Studios, Inc.
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Shadowgate: Trials of the Four Towers
Adventure game set in a fantasy universe. It is based on earlier games released on multiple platforms. You play a character named Del Cottonwood who must escape from a castle in which has been imprisoned. The gameplay primarily consists of exploration and puzzle-solving and this involves collecting and using large variety of items (including weapons and tools). You'll also encounters some enemies as you go. A good feature of the game is that you'll find books that can be used for reference purposes. There is an effective maps system to help you avoid getting lost. You view the action from a first-person perspective. The game employs good design and 3D graphics. The control and inventory systems are easy-to-use.
Developer: Infinite Ventures, Inc.
, Publisher: Kemco
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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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Shannara
Adventure/ role-playing game. It is set in the fantasy universe created by writer Terry Brooks and the game's strong story fits in with that developed in his trilogy of novels. You play a character named Jak Ohmsford and must lead him on a quest to find the sword of Shannara and defeat the evil Brona. In order to do this you'll need help from various groups and additional members will join your party. The gameplay consists of exploration, interacting with NPCs, combat and puzzle-solving. You view the action from a third-person perspective and the control system is generally adequate. The game's employs cartoon-style graphics and the game now looks a bit dated.
Developer: Legend Entertainment
, Publisher: Legend Entertainment
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Shattered Galaxy
Online tactical RTS currently in development. The game will concentrate on unit customization and combat, rather than resource management. Instead of pre-assembled units, you'll be able to choose from an extensive selection of basic shells and then add weapons, engines, sensors and computers, amongst other elements.
Developer: Nexon Inc.
, Publisher: Nexon Inc.
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Shattered Light
RPG set in a fantasy universe.
Developer: Catware, Inc.
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Shifters
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Shin Megami Tensei
Developer: Atlus Software Inc.
, Publisher: Atlus Software Inc.
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Shin Megami Tensei 9
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Shin Megami Tensei Nine
Developer: Atlus Software Inc.
, Publisher: Atlus Software Inc.
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Shining Lore
Exclusively on-line RPG currently in development. the game will employ cartoon-style graphics and promises players a great degree of freedom to socialize, play min-games or embark on an adventure. the game will be non-violent making it suitable for younger games.
Developer: Phantagram Ltd.
, Publisher: Phantagram Ltd.
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Skies of Arcadia
3D RPG currently in development. You'll take the role of a young adventurer as he embarks on a quest to save the world from destruction. You'll view the action from a third-person perspective, although you'll be able to switch to a first-person view. The gameplay will consist of exploration, item collection, interaction with NPCs, character development and turn-based combat. A controllable camera will feature. A notable feature of the game will be the large gameworld. You'll be able to travel from one area to another via a map screen. Atmospheric sound effects and music will be incorporated. Excellent graphics and good design are promised.
Developer: Sonic Team
, Publisher: Sega
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Skies of Arcadia Legend
Developer: Overworks
, Publisher: Sega
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Sorcerian: Apprentice of Seven Star Magic
Developer: Victor Interactive Software
, Publisher: Victor Interactive Software
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Soulbringer
RPG/adventure game. The game combines in-depth gameplay and a strong plot with adequate 3D graphics. You take the role of the Soulbringer who must prevent powerful soul-stealing entities from being let loose in his world. The gameplay consists of exploring the large gameworld, interacting with NPCs and combat. You'll encounter numerous sub-quests and gain skills and items of useful equipment along the way. A notable feature of the game is the teleport system, which allows you to travel to various parts of the gameworld via a central hub, thus reducing the time spent traveling backwards and forwards between areas. The hub area is also where you learn new spells and improve your equipment. A good variety of spells is available. The games interface and control system could be better and the graphics are not as good as many contemporary games.
Developer: Infogrames Sheffield House
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Spells of Gold
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You pay a young merchant who embarks on a challenging quest. The gameworld has many different types of inhabitant, both friendly and unfriendly. You view the action on an isometric landscape. The graphics are reasonable.
Developer: Jonquil Software
, Publisher: Buka Entertainment
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Spooky Castle
Developer: Hamumu
, Publisher: eGames, Inc.
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Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time
Developer: tri-Ace
, Publisher: Enix
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Star Ocean: The Second Story
RPG set in a fantasy world called Expel. It combines complex gameplay and a detailed story. You play one of two characters as they embark on a quest to investigate the place where a meteor has hit the planet and threatens the peace. As the game progresses you accumulate other team members and can switch to controlling them.
Developer: tri-Ace
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Star Trek Online
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Star Trek: Borg
This game is effectively an interactive move. You take the role of a young Starfleet officer who sets out on a ship which ends up traveling back in time encountering the Borg. The charismatic character Q features in the story. During the game you'll be faced with decisions that effect the outcome of the next section of the story. There are also some puzzle incorporated into the game.
Developer: Touchscreen Media Group, Inc.
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Star Wars Galaxies
This MMORPG set in the Star Wars universe is currently in development. The idea of the game is to extend out from two starting planets, each of which will have 50 regions. The time frame will be that of Star Wars IV: A New Hope. It is planned to introduce elements from the movies, including characters and events. Players will get the chance to create a character from a wide range of options. The game promises to employ advanced 3D graphics.
Developer: Verant Interactive
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
Developer: Verant Interactive
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Developer: BioWare
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Starshield
Developer: Omniverse Interactive
, Publisher: TBA
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Stonekeep
Publisher: Interplay
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Stormbringer: Elric of Melnibone
Developer: Snowball Interactive
, Publisher: Octagon Entertainment
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Sudeki
Developer: Climax Group
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Suikoden
Traditional RPG set in a medieval-inspired fantasy universe. It combines a strong, twisting plot with well-balanced gameplay. You take the role of a son of a general who end up leading an army to save the emperor from the influence of an evil sorceress. With a castle as a base you can recruit characters to join your party and over a hundred distinctive characters are available. Up to six characters can be in the party at any one time. You'll also get to command an entire army at points, with thousands of units.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Suikoden 2
Sequel to a popular RPG. Its story picks up from where the first game left off and it has a strong and detailed plot. Graphics have been improved and other modifications have been made.
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
, Publisher: Konami
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Suikoden 2: The Battle at Crystal Valley
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
, Publisher: Konami
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Suikoden 3
Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
, Publisher: Konami
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Summoner
RPG set in a fantasy universe. You play a character named Joseph who has the power to summon demonic powers. He must embark on a quest to save his land from an invasion by a dark force. Other characters will join his party as the game progresses and you can switch to control them. The gameplay involves exploration, combat, interaction with NPCs, character development and item accumulation. You view the game from a third-person perspective. The strong story is largely developed through long conversations with NPCs, displayed as text. The game features good design and graphics. There is no multi-player mode.
Developer: Volition Inc.
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Summoner 2
Developer: Volition Inc.
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Sunrise Heroes
Publisher: Sunrise Interactive
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System Shock 2
Action-oriented RPG. It is a serious and atmospheric game with horror/sci-fi setting. The first part involves training your character. You choose from three classes, army, navy or OSI (service that specializes in psi powers), and this effects your experience in the game. Your skills are divided into Combat, Psionics, Tech and Stats and you choose in which areas to improve as you progress.
Developer: Irrational Games
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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