1997
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DECEMBER
1997 |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
BattleSport |
Acclaim |
Acclaim |
|
A
hybrid sports title with a two player split screen option from Acclaim. |
Bomberman
Fight!! |
Hudson |
Hudson |
|
A
3D version of the classic series that leans in the direction of fighting. |
Bust
A Move 3 |
Natsume |
Taito |
|
One
of the best puzzlers around receives another sequel, thanks to Natsume. |
Cotton
2 |
Success |
Success |
|
The
Sega Saturn finally gets a sequel in 2D shooter form with plenty of style. |
FIFA:
Road to the Cup |
EA |
EA |
|
Another
soccer sequel from the sports authority, EA. |
Grandia |
Sega |
Game
Arts |
|
The
only Sega Saturn RPG that can compete with FFVII, courtesy of the wizards
at Game Arts. |
NBA
Live 98 |
EA |
EA |
|
Another
basketball sequel from the sports authority, EA. |
Princess
Crown |
Atlus |
Atlus |
|
A
big surprise from Atlus -- looks to be an extremely hot action / RPG with
gorgeous visuals. |
Quake |
Sega |
Lobotomy |
|
Another
amazing FPS conversion for Sega Saturn, courtesy of Lobotomy. |
Real
Bout Special |
SNK |
SNK |
|
A
sequel in the Fatal Fury series, complete with updated graphics and moves. |
Shining
Force III ~Scenario 1~ |
Sega |
Sonic
/ Camelot |
|
Will
Sega grace the USA with strategy/RPG heaven? If yes, will it be Sega or
Working Designs to have the honor? |
Steep
Slope Sliders |
Sega |
Sega
/ Cave |
|
Promises
to be one of the best skiing games anywhere, courtesy of Sega. |
Street
Fighter Collection |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
A
Compilation of SFII, SFII Turbo and SF Alpha 2 Gold, courtesy of Capcom. |
Twinkle
Star Sprites |
SNK |
SNK |
|
A
conversion of a Neo Geo vertical shooter with puzzle overtones comes the
Saturn's way. |
Konoyo
no Hashite de Ren o Utau Shoujo: Yu-No |
Elf |
Elf |
|
An
Adventure/RPG gamers would like to play in the states (at least once in
a while). This game looks awesome! Scantily dressed chicks abound in this
one! |
Zap
Snowboarding Trix 98 |
Pony
Canyon |
Pony
Canyon |
|
The
sequel to an average game is still average at best. Look for Steep
Slope Sliders instead. |
|
NOVEMBER
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Croc:
Legend of the Gobbos |
Fox
Interactive |
Argonaut |
|
An
action platform game starring a new mascot.. (what?)... a crocodile! |
Enemy
Zero |
Sega |
Warp |
|
A
survival/horror semi-sequel to "D" that looks really hot, with prerendered
locales and awesome FMV scenes. A Saturn exclusive as well. |
Falcom
Compilation |
Nippon
Victor |
Falcom |
|
Three
classic RPG's on a double disc set. |
Mass
Destruction |
ASC
Games |
NMS
Software |
|
You're
armed with a mission of annihilation in this overhead 3D blastfest -- sounds
like old school fun! |
Mass
Destruction: Ochacha-san ni Modekiru Soft |
BMG
Japan |
NMS
Software |
|
You're
armed with a mission of annihilation in this overhead 3D blastfest -- sounds
like old school fun! |
NASCAR
'98 |
EA |
EA |
|
Race
for the championship on real NASCAR tracks. |
NHL
All Star Hockey 98 |
Sega |
Radical
Entertainment |
|
A
new game engine complete with all the bells and whistles. |
Rampage
World Tour |
Midway |
Midway |
|
The
classic arcade hit is updated for your retro pleasure, courtesy of Midway! |
Sega
Ages |
Working
Designs |
Sega |
|
A
trilogy of arcade classics: After
Burner II, Out Run and Space Harrier, all in one
sleek package. |
Sega
Touring Car |
Sega |
AM
Annex |
|
A
3D arcade racer conversion. The American version hits stores packed with
ultra high speed under the hood. |
Sonic
R |
Sega |
Traveler's
Tales |
|
This
is mascot racing at its best, with plenty of 3D eye-candy. |
Ten
Pin Alley |
ASC
Games |
Adrenalin
Entertainment |
|
Bowling
for couch potatoes and party mongers. |
Worlwide
Soccer 98 |
Sega |
Sega |
|
The
best soccer game receives an updated sequel. |
X-Men
vs. Street Fighter |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
The
first 4MB RAM cartridge game for Saturn. Promises an exact port, plus no
slowdown and minuscule load times. A must-have for Import fans! |
|
OCTOBER
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
All
Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua |
Sega |
Sega |
|
The
ultimate wrestling title with Virtua Fighter characters to boot. |
Goiken
Muyou: Anarchy in the Nippon |
KSS |
KSS |
|
An
arcade fighter from a team of X-Virtua Fighter programmers. |
Asuka
120% Limited: Burning Fest Limited |
Ask
Kodansha |
Ask
Kodansha |
|
An
all female, 2D arcade fighter. |
Dead
or Alive |
Tecmo |
Team
Ninja |
|
The
Model 2 arcade fighting smash comes home, courtesy of Tecmo. |
Duke
Nukem 3D |
Sega |
Lobotomy |
|
Uncensored
Doom-type FPS sweetness, courtesy of Lobotomy! |
Layer
Section II |
Media
Quest |
Taito |
|
A
popular shooter gets a sequel on Sega Saturn. |
Lost
World, The: Jurassic Park |
Sega |
Sega |
|
A
not so popular movie gets a videogame rendition. |
Marvel
Super Heroes |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
Another
smash arcade fighter comes home, sans the RAM cart. |
Maximum
Force |
Midway |
Mesa
Logic / Tantalus Interactive |
|
Another
arcade hit reaches home consoles. |
Megaman
X4 |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
This
is the localized version of Rockman X4, which is a decent action title. |
NBA
Action '98 |
Sega |
Visual
Concepts |
|
The
NBA season kicks off this week and we get the latest (much improved) Sega
basketball title. |
Resident
Evil |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
A
conversion of the hit PSX survival horror game, plus Time Attack mode. |
Samurai
Shodown IV |
SNK |
SNK |
|
The
ever popular 2D fighter gets a sequel with 1MB RAM cart usage. |
Steep
Slope Sliders |
Victor
Interactive |
Cave |
|
Promises
to be one of the best skiing games anywhere, courtesy of Cave. |
|
SEPTEMBER
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Dodonpachi |
Atlus |
Cave |
|
A
visually amazing vertical scrolling shooter that's a must have. |
MechWarrior
2 |
Bandai
Visual (B-Factory) |
Quantum
Factory, Inc. |
|
A
3D mech shooter, complete with FASA license for 1 player. |
|
JULY
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Albert
Odyssey |
Working
Designs |
Sunsoft |
|
A
2D traditional turn-based RPG with a great translation by Working Designs. |
Manx
TT Super Bike |
Sega |
Tantalus
Interactive |
|
A
3D arcade motorcycle racer is converted very well for Saturn. |
Shining
the Holy Ark |
Sega |
Sonic
Software Planning |
|
A
fantastic 3D dungeon / RPG in the realm of Shining Force, complete with
Motoi Sakuraba soundtrack. |
World
Series Baseball 98 |
Sega |
Sega |
|
The
hottest licensed baseball series gets updated for a new season. |
|
JUNE
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Amok |
Sega |
Scavenger |
|
A
3D mech/shooter with an innovative graphics engine, and classic Scavenger
difficulty. |
|
MAY
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Blam!
Machinehead |
Virgin
Interactive |
Core
Design |
|
A
cool looking 3D shooter with an interesting storyline. |
|
APRIL
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
MechWarrior
2 |
Activision |
Quantum
Factory, Inc. |
|
A
3D mech shooter, complete with FASA license for 1 player. |
|
MARCH
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Advanced
World War ~Last of the Millenium~ |
Sega |
Nextech |
|
A
strategy/RPG follow up to World Advanced Daisenryaku, complete with new
battles, new interface and 3D realms. |
Cyberbots:
Fullmetal Madness |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
Another
vs. fighting arcade hit makes it to the Saturn. |
Die
Hard Arcade |
Sega |
Sega |
|
A
3D arcade brawler which was ported from the ST-V and given the Die Hard
license in America. |
Hanagumi
Taisen Columns |
Sega |
Sega |
|
A
puzzle game that combines classic Columns gameplay with Sakura Taisen flair. |
Hexen |
ID
Software |
Probe |
|
A
decent conversion of the popular PC FPS. |
Manx
TT Super Bike |
Sega |
Tantalus
Interactive |
|
A
3D arcade motorcycle racer is converted very well for Saturn. |
Planet
Joker |
Naxat |
IMP |
|
A
failed attemp to release a good 3D shooter for Sega Saturn. |
|
FEBRUARY
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Batman
Forever: The Arcade Game |
Acclaim |
Iguana |
|
An
arcade fighting action game comes home, complete with special moves and
the movie license. |
|
JANUARY
1997 | Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Amok |
Sega |
Scavenger |
|
A
3D mech/shooter with an innovative graphics engine, and classic Scavenger
difficulty. |
Blast
Wind |
Technosoft |
Technosoft |
|
The
masters of shooter games have another great vertical blastfest for you. |
Daytona
USA Circuit Edition |
Sega |
Sega |
|
An
improved version of last year's Daytona CCE, which is the sequel to Daytona
USA. |
Dynamite
Deka |
Sega |
Sega |
|
A
3D arcade brawler which was ported from the ST-V. |
Super
Puzzle Fighter II Turbo |
Capcom |
Capcom |
|
A
cool puzzle game set in the world of Street Fighter II with vs. fighting
overtones. |
|
1997
| Index |
Title |
Pub |
Dev |
Origin |
Description |
Fighters
Megamix |
Sega |
AM2 |
|
AM2
creates a best-of Fighting Vipers and Virtua Fighter 3D vs. fighting compilation
for Saturn. |
King
the Spirits II |
Atlus |
Atlus |
|
A
sequel to a great 3D import tuner racing game. Features improved
graphics, new tracks and 2 player action. |
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