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Shin Force ~ Arcade ~
 Spawn ~In the Demon's Hand~
Shinobi
Previewed
05.28.2000
Publisher
Capcom
Developer
Capcom
Format
Naomi
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
1999 (Japan)
2000 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Normal
Dimensions
3D
View
1st/3rd Person
Genre
Arena/Fighter
Players
1-4
Options
n/a
Requires
n/a
Importable
n/a
05.28.2000

     > If you're a fan of anime/comic games, then look no further to one of the coolest characters around -- none other than Todd McFarlane's Spawn.  Now, as you know, "cool" doesn't guarantee anything (like quality or fun) so Capcom needs to do something with this license.  Anyway, Spawn is basically an assassinated CIA agent who returns from hell via a pact with the devil.  He has unholy powers and is supposed to lead hell's army on the mortal plane.  However, Spawn betrays the devil and dedicates his powers to battling evil...

     > Capcom promises 10 levels of action packed, demonic multiplayer mayhem!  Choose from Boss Attack (defeat the boss within the given time), Team Battle (Red Team vs. Green Team; max 3 characters per team), and Battle Royal (every man for himself) modes.  On your way from the earthly reality to the metaphysical hyper-reality, you'll fight against numerous enemies in arena type combat (similar to Capcom's Power Stone for Naomi/Dreamcast).  Your ultimate goal is to defeat Malebolgia in an infernal match to the death.  To enhance replay value, each character (around eleven total) will have a unique ending.  Various weapons are at your disposal including land mines, swords, guns, spears, grenades, and more.

     > As you probably know, Capcom plans on porting this game to the Uberconsole sometime in 2000.  Hopefully, since it's likely to reach us near Christmas, Capcom will include SegaNet online play.

FIRST IMPRESSION:
     > If anyone can successfully bring home a comic book license, it's Capcom.  Add in the fact that they have plenty of experience with Naomi/Dreamcast and you're cordially invited to be excited about Spawn!
Potential: 9+
~ Shinobi ~