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− | | publisher=[[Infogrames|Infogrames Multimedia]] | + | | publisher={{company|[[Infogrames|Infogrames Multimedia]]|region=Europe}}, {{company|[[Virgin Interactive Entertainment]]|region=Japan}} |
| developer=[[Infogrames]] | | developer=[[Infogrames]] | ||
| system=[[Sega Saturn]] | | system=[[Sega Saturn]] | ||
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| peripherals=[[Shuttle Mouse]] | | peripherals=[[Shuttle Mouse]] | ||
| players=1 | | players=1 | ||
− | | genre= | + | | genre=3D Shooting{{fileref|ChaosControl Saturn JP Box Back.jpg}}, Shooting{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200227195410/https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee1.html}} |
| languages={{LanguageList|jp|en|de|fr}} | | languages={{LanguageList|jp|en|de|fr}} | ||
| releases={{releasesSat | | releases={{releasesSat | ||
− | | | + | | sat_date_jp=1995-12-29{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200227195410/https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee1.html}} |
+ | | sat_code_jp=T-7002G | ||
+ | | sat_rrp_jp=5,800e{{magref|ssmjp|1995-14|29}} | ||
+ | | sat_rating_jp=all | ||
+ | | sat_date_eu=1996-09 | ||
| sat_code_eu=T-15102H-50 | | sat_code_eu=T-15102H-50 | ||
− | | | + | | sat_rating_eu=11 |
− | | | + | | sat_date_uk=1996-09{{magref|ssm|10|22}} |
− | | | + | | sat_code_uk=T-15102H-50 |
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− | | | + | | sat_rrp_uk=39.99{{magref|mms|50|60}} |
− | | | + | | sat_date_de=1996-09 |
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− | + | | sat_rating_de=12 | |
| sat_date_au=199x | | sat_date_au=199x | ||
+ | | sat_rating_au=g8 | ||
| sat_date_pt=1996 | | sat_date_pt=1996 | ||
| sat_code_pt=STJIM0405 | | sat_code_pt=STJIM0405 | ||
+ | | sat_date_pl=1996 | ||
+ | | sat_rrp_pl=219 | ||
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (カオスコントロール) is a first-person rail shooter developed by [[Infogrames]] originally released for the CD-i before being ported to the [[Sega Saturn]] (and other platforms) in 1995. | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (カオスコントロール) is a first-person rail shooter developed by [[Infogrames]] originally released for the CD-i before being ported to the [[Sega Saturn]] (and other platforms) in 1995. | ||
Plans had been in place to bring ''Chaos Control'' to the [[Sega Mega-CD]], though no such version ever materialised. | Plans had been in place to bring ''Chaos Control'' to the [[Sega Mega-CD]], though no such version ever materialised. | ||
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+ | ==Gameplay== | ||
+ | ===Stages=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 1 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage1.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 1 Manhattan: The statue of Liberty | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 2 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage2.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 1 Manhattan: Landing ship | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 3 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage3-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage3-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Area 1 Manhattan: Urban liberation strategy - | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 4 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage4-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage4-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Area 2 Virtual: Chip on Board | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 5 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage5.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 2 Virtual: Virus area | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 6 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage6.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 2 Virtual: Virus Base | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 7 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage7.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 2 Virtual: Mother Virus | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 8 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage8.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 3 Space: Battle in the atmosphere | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 9 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage9.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 3 Space: Counterattack of enemy fleet | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 10 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage10-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage10-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Area 3 Space: Space colony Solaris | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 11 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage11.png | ||
+ | | desc=Area 3 Space: Huge aircraft carrier | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 12 | ||
+ | | screenshot=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage12-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=ChaosControl Saturn JP SSStage12-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Area 3 Space: Battle with flagship | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
− | ''Chaos Control'' has seen three separate releases on the Saturn. Its original Japanese incarnation, ''Chaos Control'' was released in December 1995 to mixed views from critics. When brought to Europe in 1996, many of the underlying issues were addressed, leading to faster load times, improved graphics and cutscenes, and support for the [[Virtua Gun]]. It was then re-released in Japan as '''''Chaos Control Remix''''' (カオスコントロールリミックス) in November of that year. No versions of the game were ever released in North America. | + | ''Chaos Control'' has seen three separate releases on the Saturn. Its original Japanese incarnation, ''Chaos Control'' was released in December 1995 to mixed views from critics. When brought to Europe in 1996, many of the underlying issues were addressed, leading to faster load times, improved graphics and cutscenes, and support for the [[Virtua Gun]]. It was then re-released in Japan as '''''[[Chaos Control Remix]]''''' (カオスコントロールリミックス) in November of that year. No versions of the game were ever released in North America. |
− | + | Differences between Remix and Japanese version of ''Chaos Control'' are described in '''''[[Chaos Control Remix#Versions]]'''''. | |
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
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− | '''Bruno Bonnell and Jean-Claude Larue present:''' | + | :'''Bruno Bonnell and Jean-Claude Larue present:''' |
− | '''A Infogrames Multimedia and Philips Media France co-production''' | + | :'''A Infogrames Multimedia and Philips Media France co-production''' |
*'''Designed and published by:''' Infogrames Multimedia | *'''Designed and published by:''' Infogrames Multimedia | ||
− | {{creditsheader| | + | {{creditsheader|With the participation of}} |
*'''For Infogrames Multimedia:''' Benoit Arribart, Anne-Cécile Bénita, John C. Blackburn, Hanck Mc Bride, Judith Burneth, Fabien Chevallier, Pascal Craponne, Commander Darkhill, Jessica Darkhill, Franck Drevon, Jean-Michel Fages, Josiane Girard, Fabrice Giraud, Olivier Goulay, William Hennebois, Andrew Jenkins, Morgan Kain, Major Karanov, Lord Commander Arakh' Kreen, Olivier Masclef, Eric Mottet, Yoko Nakamura, Dominique Peyronnet, Pascal Polguere, Yannick Turbé | *'''For Infogrames Multimedia:''' Benoit Arribart, Anne-Cécile Bénita, John C. Blackburn, Hanck Mc Bride, Judith Burneth, Fabien Chevallier, Pascal Craponne, Commander Darkhill, Jessica Darkhill, Franck Drevon, Jean-Michel Fages, Josiane Girard, Fabrice Giraud, Olivier Goulay, William Hennebois, Andrew Jenkins, Morgan Kain, Major Karanov, Lord Commander Arakh' Kreen, Olivier Masclef, Eric Mottet, Yoko Nakamura, Dominique Peyronnet, Pascal Polguere, Yannick Turbé | ||
*'''For Philips Media:''' David McElhatten, Maiken Fraley, Bertrand Gibert, Armelle Loghmanian, Jean-Claude Rocle | *'''For Philips Media:''' David McElhatten, Maiken Fraley, Bertrand Gibert, Armelle Loghmanian, Jean-Claude Rocle | ||
*'''Special Thanks to:''' Richard D. Nolane, ICDI, Little Big One, Medialab, Vox Populi, Brainstorm software | *'''Special Thanks to:''' Richard D. Nolane, ICDI, Little Big One, Medialab, Vox Populi, Brainstorm software | ||
*'''Original Music and Special Effects:''' Thierry Carron | *'''Original Music and Special Effects:''' Thierry Carron | ||
− | {{creditsheader| | + | {{creditsheader|Cast}} |
*'''Jessica Darkhill:''' Akemi Okamura | *'''Jessica Darkhill:''' Akemi Okamura | ||
*'''Captain Yoko Nakamunra:''' Sayuri Sadaoka | *'''Captain Yoko Nakamunra:''' Sayuri Sadaoka | ||
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*'''Morgan Kain:''' Rokurou Nara | *'''Morgan Kain:''' Rokurou Nara | ||
*'''General John C.Blackburn:''' Atsushi Li | *'''General John C.Blackburn:''' Atsushi Li | ||
− | *'''Commander Andrew Jenkins:''' Tohru Ohkawa | + | *'''Commander Andrew Jenkins:''' Tohru Ohkawa |
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*'''Producer of Japanese version:''' Akira Kashiwagi | *'''Producer of Japanese version:''' Akira Kashiwagi | ||
− | *'''Executive Producer of Japanese version:''' Shigekazu Hayashi, Ichiro Nonaka, Takashi Idogawa | + | *'''Executive Producer of Japanese version:''' [[Shigekazu Hayashi]], Ichiro Nonaka, Takashi Idogawa |
*'''Special thanks to:''' Tsugutoshi Hiroki (Harmony Creates), Yoshiki Iwasaki (IO), Tatsuya Nakamura (IO), Ann-Marie Anetts, Kumiko Tanaka, and Maruni Studio | *'''Special thanks to:''' Tsugutoshi Hiroki (Harmony Creates), Yoshiki Iwasaki (IO), Tatsuya Nakamura (IO), Ann-Marie Anetts, Kumiko Tanaka, and Maruni Studio | ||
| source=In-game credits | | source=In-game credits | ||
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==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
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{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Saturn | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=ChaosControl Saturn JP Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=ChaosControl Saturn JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | | spinecard=ChaosControl Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg | ||
+ | | disc=ChaosControl Saturn JP Disc.jpg | ||
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| console=Saturn | | console=Saturn | ||
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− | | | + | | cover=ChaosControl Saturn AU cover.jpg |
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==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
+ | {{ChaosControlOmni}} | ||
[[Category:Unreleased Mega-CD games]] | [[Category:Unreleased Mega-CD games]] |
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System(s): Sega Saturn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Infogrames Multimedia (Europe), Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Japan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Infogrames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: SCSP (1 track) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Shuttle Mouse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: 3D Shooting[1], Shooting[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chaos Control (カオスコントロール) is a first-person rail shooter developed by Infogrames originally released for the CD-i before being ported to the Sega Saturn (and other platforms) in 1995.
Plans had been in place to bring Chaos Control to the Sega Mega-CD, though no such version ever materialised.
Contents
Gameplay
Stages
Stage 1 | |
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Area 1 Manhattan: The statue of Liberty | |
Stage 2 | |
Area 1 Manhattan: Landing ship | |
Stage 3 | |
Area 1 Manhattan: Urban liberation strategy - | |
Stage 4 | |
Area 2 Virtual: Chip on Board | |
Stage 5 | |
Area 2 Virtual: Virus area | |
Stage 6 | |
Area 2 Virtual: Virus Base | |
Stage 7 | |
Area 2 Virtual: Mother Virus | |
Stage 8 | |
Area 3 Space: Battle in the atmosphere | |
Stage 9 | |
Area 3 Space: Counterattack of enemy fleet | |
Stage 10 | |
Area 3 Space: Space colony Solaris | |
Stage 11 | |
Area 3 Space: Huge aircraft carrier | |
Stage 12 | |
Area 3 Space: Battle with flagship |
Versions
Chaos Control has seen three separate releases on the Saturn. Its original Japanese incarnation, Chaos Control was released in December 1995 to mixed views from critics. When brought to Europe in 1996, many of the underlying issues were addressed, leading to faster load times, improved graphics and cutscenes, and support for the Virtua Gun. It was then re-released in Japan as Chaos Control Remix (カオスコントロールリミックス) in November of that year. No versions of the game were ever released in North America.
Differences between Remix and Japanese version of Chaos Control are described in Chaos Control Remix#Versions.
Production credits
Japanese version
- Bruno Bonnell and Jean-Claude Larue present:
- A Infogrames Multimedia and Philips Media France co-production
- Designed and published by: Infogrames Multimedia
- For Infogrames Multimedia: Benoit Arribart, Anne-Cécile Bénita, John C. Blackburn, Hanck Mc Bride, Judith Burneth, Fabien Chevallier, Pascal Craponne, Commander Darkhill, Jessica Darkhill, Franck Drevon, Jean-Michel Fages, Josiane Girard, Fabrice Giraud, Olivier Goulay, William Hennebois, Andrew Jenkins, Morgan Kain, Major Karanov, Lord Commander Arakh' Kreen, Olivier Masclef, Eric Mottet, Yoko Nakamura, Dominique Peyronnet, Pascal Polguere, Yannick Turbé
- For Philips Media: David McElhatten, Maiken Fraley, Bertrand Gibert, Armelle Loghmanian, Jean-Claude Rocle
- Special Thanks to: Richard D. Nolane, ICDI, Little Big One, Medialab, Vox Populi, Brainstorm software
- Original Music and Special Effects: Thierry Carron
- Jessica Darkhill: Akemi Okamura
- Captain Yoko Nakamunra: Sayuri Sadaoka
- Hanck Mc Bride: Naoki Bandou
- Commander Darkhill: Kōichi Kitamura
- Major Karanov: Ayako Taneda
- Morgan Kain: Rokurou Nara
- General John C.Blackburn: Atsushi Li
- Commander Andrew Jenkins: Tohru Ohkawa
- Producer of Japanese version: Akira Kashiwagi
- Executive Producer of Japanese version: Shigekazu Hayashi, Ichiro Nonaka, Takashi Idogawa
- Special thanks to: Tsugutoshi Hiroki (Harmony Creates), Yoshiki Iwasaki (IO), Tatsuya Nakamura (IO), Ann-Marie Anetts, Kumiko Tanaka, and Maruni Studio
Magazine articles
- Main article: Chaos Control/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-01: "1996-01 (1996-01-12,26)" (1995-12-22)[7]
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Chaos Control/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:ChaosControl Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee1.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-27 19:54)
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1995-14 (1995-12-22)" (JP; 1995-12-08), page 29
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "August 1996" (UK; 1996-07-20), page 22
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mean Machines Sega, "December 1996" (UK; 1996-11-01), page 60
- ↑ File:ChaosControl Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-01 (1996-01-12,26)" (JP; 1995-12-22), page 12
- ↑ Famitsu, "1996-01-05,12" (JP; 1995-12-22), page 1
- ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "11/1996" (PL; 1996-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Hyper, "September 1997" (AU; 1997-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 76
- ↑ MAN!AC, "03/96" (DE; 1996-02-14), page 46
- ↑ MAN!AC, "01/97" (DE; 1996-12-11), page 99
- ↑ Mega Force, "Mars 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 77
- ↑ Mega Fun, "03/97" (DE; 1997-02-05), page 91
- ↑ Player One, "Septembre 1996" (FR; 1996-08-29), page 120
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 5" (JP; 1996-02-16), page 68
- ↑ Secret Service, "Listopad 1996" (PL; 1996-11-01), page 64
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1996" (UK; 1996-10-24), page 57
- ↑ Świat Gier Komputerowych, "4/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "December 1996" (UK; 1996-11-14), page 76
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-01 (1996-01-12,26)" (JP; 1995-12-22), page 190
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 17
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 16
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Main page | Comparisons | Development | Magazine articles | Reception | Technical information
Prototypes: 1996-05-29
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