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{{sub-stub}}'''''Mr. Bones''''' (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a [[Sega Saturn]] action game. For the most part, it is a 2D platformer, though each stage plays differently to the last.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a [[Sega Saturn]] experimental action game developed by [[Zono]] and published by [[Sega]]. Conceptualized by [[Ed Annunziata]], the game is an eccentric and surreal experience combining numerous gameplay styles and mechanics, ranging from action platformer to rhythm game to ''[[wikipedia:Tempest (video game)|Tempest]]''-like, and was first released in the United States in October 1996 - two weeks before [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]].
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The game is notable for being composed by famed American guitarist [[wikipedia:Ronnie Montrose|Ronnie Montrose]], and for being one of the few Western games of the era to receive a published soundtrack in North America, [[Mr. Bones (album)]].
  
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==Production Credits==
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==Production credits==
 
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: '''Developed by [[Zono|Zono Inc.]]'''<br/>
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'''Project Leader:''' Jeff Fort<br/>
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{{creditsheader|Developed by Zono Inc.}}
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'''Hero/Core/Stage Programmer:''' Simon Hallam<br/>
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*'''Project Leader:''' Jeff Fort
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'''Core/Stage Programmer:''' Dave Castelnouvo<br/>
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*'''Hero/Core/Stage Programmer:''' Simon Hallam
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'''Stage Programmer:''' Thibault Lepoutre, Bob Meissner<br/>
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*'''Core/Stage Programmer:''' Dave Castelnouvo
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'''Hero Animator/Game Artist:''' Michael Gates<br/>
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*'''Stage Programmer:''' Thibault Lepoutre
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'''Game Artist:''' Jason Hough<br/>
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*'''Stage Programmer:''' Bob Meissner
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'''Supplemental Sprite Artist:''' Brian Collins<br/>
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*'''Hero Animator/Game Artist:''' Michael Gates
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'''Administrative Coordinator:''' Marion Fort<br/>
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*'''Game Artist:''' Jason Hough
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'''Managing Producer:''' Ed Zobrist<br/>
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*'''Supplemental Sprite Artist:''' Brian Collins
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'''Game Design:''' Annunziata & Novak<br/>
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*'''Administrative Coordinator:''' Marion Fort
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: '''Art & Cinematics - Angel Studios'''<br/>
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*'''Managing Producer:''' [[Ed Zobrist]]
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'''Creative Director:''' Jill Hunt<br/>
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*'''Game Design:''' [[Ed Annunziata|Annunziata]], [[Novak]]
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'''Producer:''' Jennifer Johnston<br/>
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{{creditsheader|Art & Cinematics: Angel Studios}}
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'''Cinematic Design/Storyboards:''' Allen Battino<br/>
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*'''Creative Director:''' Jill Hunt
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'''Art Director:''' Daren Bader<br/>
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*'''Producer:''' Jennifer Johnston
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'''Animators:''' Michael Limber, James Polk, Peter Megow, Rod Stafford<br/>
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*'''Cinematic Design/Storyboards:''' Allen Battino
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'''Lighting:''' Carlos Cabral<br/>
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*'''Art Director:''' Daren Bader
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'''3D Artists:''' Stacy Curry, Rob Howard, Lisa Mulvaney, Brian Newlin<br/>
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*'''Animators:''' Michael Limber, James Polk, Peter Megow, Rod Stafford
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'''Technical Consultant:''' Jim McLeod<br/>
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*'''Lighting:''' Carlos Cabral
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'''Technical Support:''' Mark Adan, Scott Vye, Teresa Shaw<br/>
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*'''3D Artists:''' Stacy Curry, Rob Howard, Lisa Mulvaney, Brian Newlin
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'''Motion Capture Programmer:''' Tim Monk<br/>
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*'''Technical Consultant:''' Jim McLeod
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'''Motion Capture Support:''' Art Wasem<br/>
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*'''Technical Support:''' Mark Adan, Scott Vye, Teresa Shaw
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'''Production Assistant:''' Glen Hernandez<br/>
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*'''Motion Capture Programmer:''' Tim Monk
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: '''[[SegaSoft]]'''
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*'''Motion Capture Support:''' Art Wasem
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'''Music Composed and Performed by:''' Ronnie Montrose<br/>
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*'''Production Assistant:''' Glen Hernandez
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'''Additional Musical Composition, Arrangement and Programming for the Saturn by:''' Jim Hedges<br/>
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{{creditsheader|[[Segasoft]]}}
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'''Generator Room Level Music Composed & Produced by:''' [[Brian Coburn]]<br/>
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*'''Music Composed And Performed by:''' Ronnie Montrose
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'''Interactive Music Design and Audio Programming:''' Tom Miley<br/>
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*'''Additional Music Composition, Arrangement And Programming For The Saturn by:''' [[Jim Hedges]]
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'''Sound Design:''' [[Brian Coburn]]<br/>
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*'''Generator Room Level Music Composed & Produced by:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
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'''Recording and Mix Engineer:''' Gordon Lyon<br/>
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*'''Interactive Music Design and Audio Programming:''' [[Tom Miley]]
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'''Audio Production Coordinator:''' Gordon Lyon<br/>
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*'''Sound design:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
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'''Audio:''' Philip Perkins<br/>
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*'''Recording And Mix Engineer:''' [[Gordon Lyon]]
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'''MIDI Sound Recordist:''' Jennifer Hruska<br/>
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*'''Audio Production Coordinator:''' [[Gordon Lyon]]
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'''Percussion:''' Michele Graybeal<br/>
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*'''Audio:''' Philip Perkins
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'''Song Lyrics:''' Merle Kessler<br/>
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*'''Midi Sound Recordist:''' Jennifer Hruska
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Ronnie Thanks Tim Derwallis & Jeremy Stappard @ Sony USA<br/>
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*'''Percussion:''' Michele Graybeal
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'''Screenplay by:''' Merle Kessler<br/>
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*'''Song Lyrics:''' [[Merle Kessler]], Ronnie Thanks Tim Derwallis & Jeremy Stappard @ Sony USA
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'''Cinematic Post Production:''' Eric Caplain<br/>
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*'''Screenplay by:''' [[Merle Kessler]]
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'''Talent Coordinator:''' Adam Sevillia<br/>
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*'''Cinematic Post Production:''' [[Eric Caplain]]
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'''Production Coordinators:''' [[Marianne Arotzarena]], Debbie Kramer<br/>
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*'''Talent Coordinator:''' [[Adam Sevillia]]
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'''Animator:''' Suzie Greene, John Broenen<br/>
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*'''Production Coordinators:''' [[Marianne Arotzarena]], [[Debbie Kramer]]
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'''Artist:''' Ernie Chan<br/>
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*'''Animator:''' Suzie Greene, [[John Broenen]]
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'''Additional Animation:''' Metropolis Digital, Bruce Straley<br/>
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*'''Artist:''' Ernie Chan
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'''Additional Programming:''' Ray Frericks<br/>
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*'''Additional Animation:''' Metropolis Digital, Bruce Straley
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:: '''Live Action Crew'''
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*'''Additional Programming:''' [[Ray Frericks]]
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'''Director of Photography:''' Bill Holshevnikoff<br/>
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{{creditsheader|Live Action Crew}}
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'''Ultimattist:''' Jim Rolin<br/>
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*'''Director of Photography:''' Bill Holshevnikoff
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'''Key Grips:''' Jamie Campana, Jim Stewart<br/>
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*'''Ultimattist:''' Jim Rolin
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'''Gaffer:''' Daryl Flowers, Greg Davies<br/>
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*'''Key Grips:''' Jamie Campana, Jim Stewart
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'''Swing/Grip:''' Lana Bernberg, Chris Schellenberger<br/>
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*'''Gaffer:''' Daryl Flowers, Greg Davies
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'''Jib Arm Operator:''' Maciel Lopez<br/>
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*'''Swing/Grip:''' Lana Bernberg, Chris Schellenberger
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'''Jib from Northern Lights:''' Mike Murphy<br/>
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*'''Jib Arm Operator:''' Maciel Lopez
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:: '''Additional Crew'''
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*'''Jib From Northern Lights:''' Mike Murphy
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'''Costumes & Props:''' Laura Hazlett<br/>
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{{creditsheader|Additional Crew}}
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'''Fiber Optic Specialist:''' Richard Dubin<br/>
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*'''Costumes & Props:''' Laura Hazless
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'''Make-Up & Props:''' Joeann Edmonds<br/>
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*'''Fiber Optic Specialist:''' Richard Dubin
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'''Assistants on the Set:''' David Young, Jennifer Hruska, Joe Cain<br/>
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*'''Make-Up & Props:''' Joeann Edmonds
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:: '''Actors'''
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*'''Assistants On The Set:''' [[David Young]], Jennifer Hruska, [[Joe Cain]]
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Brian Vouglass as "Dagoulian"<br/>
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'''Talent Stand-in:''' Alana Huchital<br/>
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*'''Actors'''
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Ronnie Montrose as "Blind Man"<br/>
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**'''As "Dagoulian":''' Brian Vouglass
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:: '''Voices'''
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**'''Talent Stand-In:''' Alana Huchital
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F. Houston as "Mr. Bones"<br/>
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**'''As "Blind Man":''' Ronnie Montrose
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Marlow Keffley as "Little People/Sparky"<br/>
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*'''Voices'''
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[[Brian Coburn]] as "Little People"<br/>
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**'''As "Mr. Bones":''' F.Houston
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Paul Pena as "Blues Man"<br/>
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**'''As "Little People/Sparky":''' Marlowe Keffley
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Gerry Blau as "Yeah!"<br/><br/>
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**'''As "Little People":''' [[Brian Coburn]]
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'''Product Manager:''' [[Matt Dunbar]]<br/>
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**'''As "Blues Man":''' Paul Pena
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'''Marketing Manager:''' Anne Moellering<br/>
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**'''As "Yeah!":''' Gerry Blau
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'''Packaging:''' Sarah Wittmer, Angel Studios, Mike Mangano<br/>
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[Matt Dunbar]]
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'''Manual:''' Curtis Clarkson<br/>
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*'''Marketing Manager:''' [[Anne Moellering]]
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'''Instrumental Beings:''' Dave Albert, Bob Hardy, Mark Miller, Chris Walker<br/>
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*'''Packaging:''' [[Sarah Wittmer]], Angel Studio, [[Mike Mangano]]
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'''Lead Tester:''' [[Atom Ellis]]<br/>
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*'''Manual:''' [[Curtis Clarkson]]
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'''Assistant Leads:''' Ben Rubright, Brendan Cahill, Matthew Cogley, Trent Haskins<br/>
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*'''Instrumental Beings:''' [[Dave Albert]], [[Bob Hardy]], [[Mark Steven Miller|Mark Miller]], [[Chris Walker]]
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'''Testers:''' [[Matt Underwood]], Steve Perez, Marcus Montgomery, Len Jung, Amy Albertson, Ian McGuinness, Essie Hamadani, Sean Potter, "Laughing" Lloyd Kinoshita, David Dodge, John Fosnaugh, Nicole Tatum, Karen Brown, Samson "Bones" Maciel, Mike Callahan, Tom Collins, Greg Pett, Michael McCollom, Peter Young, Fred Selker, Ferdinand Villar, Oscar Ying, Dan Madar, Andrew Byrne, Scott Solmonson, Dennis Lee, Rey Alferez, Howard Gipson, Steve Perez, Jeff Hedges, Don Carmichael, Jeff Sanders, Brian Thoroman, Lance Nelson, Steve Thompson, Jason Cordero<br/>
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*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Atom Ellis]]
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'''Special Thanks to:''' Deborah Annunziata, John Shirley, Steve Payne, Michelle Hickey, Ali Kelly, Nancy, Tina, Cindy, Jeffrey Mellem, Iain Davies, Paul Byford, Anthony Gaud, Gary Blum, Bob Schonfisch, Arvin Carlson, Eileen Sacman, Frontline Marketing, Jef Feltman, Janine Cook, and Larry Loth<br/>
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*'''Assistant Leads:''' Ben Rubright, Brendan Cahill, Matthew Cogley, Trent Haskins
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Jim Mathews @ Plus Four Marketing<br/>
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*'''Testers:''' [[Matt Underwood]], [[Steve Perez]], [[Marcus Montgomery]], Len Jung, [[Amy Albertson]], Ian McGuinness, Essie Hamadani, [[Sean Potter]], Laughing [[Lloyd Kinoshita]], [[David Dodge]], John Fosnaugh, Nicole Tatum, [[Karen Brown]], Samson "Bones" Maciel, [[Mike Callahan]], Tom Collins, Greg Pett, Michael McCollom, [[Peter Young]], [[Fred Selker]], [[Ferdinand Villar]], Oscar Ying, Dan Madar, [[Andrew Byrne]], Scott Solmonson, [[Dennis Lee]], [[Rey Alferez]], [[Howard Gipson]], [[Steve Perez]], [[Jeff Hedges]], [[Don Carmichael]], Jeff Sanders, Brian Thoroman, [[Lancelot Nelson|Lance Nelson]], Steve Thompson, Jason Cordero
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Rick Gentry @ Hafler<br/>
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Deborah Annunziata, John Shirley, [[Steve Payne]], Michelle Higkey, ALI, Kelly, Nancy, Tina, Cindy, Jeffrey Mellem, Iain Davies, Paul, Byford, Anthony Gaud, Gary Blum, [[Robert Schonfisch|Bob Schonfisch]], [[Arvin Carlson]], [[Eileen Sacman]], [[Frontline Marketing]], [[Jef Feltman]], [[Janine Cook]], And [[Larry Loth]], Jimme Mathews @Plus Four Marketing, Rick Gentry @ Hafler
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'''Extra Special Thanks to:''' Mackie Designs<br/>
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*'''Extra Special Thanks To:''' Mackie Designs, Seymour Duncan & Tom Waters @ Seymour Duncan Pickups, Sean Beresford & Jim Aschow @ Mesa Boogie, John Page, Gene Baker & Mark Carlson @ Fender Custom Shop
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Seymour Duncan & Tom Waters @ Seymour Duncan Pickups<br/>
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*'''Producers:''' [[Ed Annunziata]], [[Crisi Albertson]]
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Sean Beresford & Jim Aschow @ Mesa Boogie<br/>
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*'''Original Story And Game Concept:''' [[Ed Annunziata|E. Ettore Annunziata]]
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John Page, Gene Baker & Mark Carlson @ Fender Custom Shop<br/>
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'''Producers:''' [[Ed Annunziata]] & [[Crisi Albertson]]<br/>
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'''Original Story and Game Concept:''' [[E. Ettore Annunziata]]<br/>
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*'''Japanese Localization Staff:''' [[Yukimi Shimura]], [[Osamu Shibamiya]], [[Keith Palmer]], [[Shinobu Shindo]], [[Hideki Yohkaichiya]], [[Ryutaro Nonaka]]
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*'''Japanese Voice For "Mr. Bones":''' Hiroyuki Kato
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==History==
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===Development===
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' began development in December 1994 at [[Zono]], but as the project progressed into 1995, producer [[Ed Annunziata]] began looking for another company to finish development. [[Ed Zobrist]] of [[Pacific SoftScape]] reached out to Annunziata about filling that role, which resulted in the game being largely finished by Pacific SoftScape staff. This also resulted in a number of SoftScape staff migrating to Zono. Development concluded in September 1996.<ref>K Horowitz (2016). ''Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games''</ref>
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
  
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| jewelcasefront=Mr._Bones_(ミスター・ボーンズ)_Saturn_JP_Box_jewelcasefront.jpg
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| disc1=MrBones_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg
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| manual=Mr. Bones JP 取扱説明書.pdf
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| regcard=Mr. Bones JP Post Card.pdf
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==Technical information==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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==References==
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Mr. Bones
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (9/11 tracks)
Genre: Action[3][4]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 GS-9127
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US 		$49.9949.99[6] 81016
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Saturn
EU 		MK81016-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE 		MK81016-50
USK: 12
Sega Saturn
PT
Sega Saturn
UK 		£39.9939.99[7] MK81016-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
PL 		229zł229
Sega Saturn
AU 		FMRB01SSC
OFLC: G8
Sega Saturn
BR 		193126
Tectoy: Todas as Idades

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Mr. Bones (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a Sega Saturn experimental action game developed by Zono and published by Sega. Conceptualized by Ed Annunziata, the game is an eccentric and surreal experience combining numerous gameplay styles and mechanics, ranging from action platformer to rhythm game to Tempest-like, and was first released in the United States in October 1996 - two weeks before Halloween.

The game is notable for being composed by famed American guitarist Ronnie Montrose, and for being one of the few Western games of the era to receive a published soundtrack in North America, Mr. Bones (album).

Production credits

Developed by Zono Inc.
  • Project Leader: Jeff Fort
  • Hero/Core/Stage Programmer: Simon Hallam
  • Core/Stage Programmer: Dave Castelnouvo
  • Stage Programmer: Thibault Lepoutre
  • Stage Programmer: Bob Meissner
  • Hero Animator/Game Artist: Michael Gates
  • Game Artist: Jason Hough
  • Supplemental Sprite Artist: Brian Collins
  • Administrative Coordinator: Marion Fort
  • Managing Producer: Ed Zobrist
  • Game Design: Annunziata, Novak
Art & Cinematics: Angel Studios
  • Creative Director: Jill Hunt
  • Producer: Jennifer Johnston
  • Cinematic Design/Storyboards: Allen Battino
  • Art Director: Daren Bader
  • Animators: Michael Limber, James Polk, Peter Megow, Rod Stafford
  • Lighting: Carlos Cabral
  • 3D Artists: Stacy Curry, Rob Howard, Lisa Mulvaney, Brian Newlin
  • Technical Consultant: Jim McLeod
  • Technical Support: Mark Adan, Scott Vye, Teresa Shaw
  • Motion Capture Programmer: Tim Monk
  • Motion Capture Support: Art Wasem
  • Production Assistant: Glen Hernandez
Live Action Crew
  • Director of Photography: Bill Holshevnikoff
  • Ultimattist: Jim Rolin
  • Key Grips: Jamie Campana, Jim Stewart
  • Gaffer: Daryl Flowers, Greg Davies
  • Swing/Grip: Lana Bernberg, Chris Schellenberger
  • Jib Arm Operator: Maciel Lopez
  • Jib From Northern Lights: Mike Murphy
Additional Crew
  • Costumes & Props: Laura Hazless
  • Fiber Optic Specialist: Richard Dubin
  • Make-Up & Props: Joeann Edmonds
  • Assistants On The Set: David Young, Jennifer Hruska, Joe Cain


Source:
In-game credits
Mr Bones Saturn credits.pdf
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History

Development

Mr. Bones began development in December 1994 at Zono, but as the project progressed into 1995, producer Ed Annunziata began looking for another company to finish development. Ed Zobrist of Pacific SoftScape reached out to Annunziata about filling that role, which resulted in the game being largely finished by Pacific SoftScape staff. This also resulted in a number of SoftScape staff migrating to Zono. Development concluded in September 1996.[11]

Magazine articles

Main article: Mr. Bones/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in EGM² (US) #29: "November 1996" (1996-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-23: "1997-23 (1997-07-11)" (1997-06-27)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-24: "1997-24 (1997-07-18)" (1997-07-04)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 [13]
76 №92
Sega Saturn
 68
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) PAL
89
[14]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
86
[15]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
63
[16]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
70
[17]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
82
[18]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[19]
Gry Komputerowe (PL)
90
[20]
Intelligent Gamer (US) NTSC-U
58
[21]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
26
[22]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
58
[23]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[24]
Player One (FR)
89
[25]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
62
[26]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
75
[27]
Secret Service (PL)
56
[28]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
72
[29]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
66
[30]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
70
[31]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
83
[32]
Sega Saturn
 70
Based on
19 reviews

Mr. Bones

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc 1
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Disc 2
Mr. Bones JP 取扱説明書.pdf
Manual
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Jewel Case
Mr. Bones JP Post Card.pdf
Reg Card
Saturn, US
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Cover
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Disc 1
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Manual
Saturn, EU
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Cover
Saturn, PT

Saturn, GR
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Cover
Saturn, AU
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Cover
Saturn, BR
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Cover

Technical information

Main article: Mr. Bones/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  2. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  3. ↑ File:MrBones Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-27 20:57)
  5. ↑ http://sega-saturn.com/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-15 06:01)
  6. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 10
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Press release: 1997-02-26: Manx TT Leads Sega's Games Line Up For March
  8. ↑ http://www.sega-europe.com/saturn/satinfo.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-02 14:09)
  9. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-03-03), page 29
  10. ↑ File:Mr Bones Saturn credits.pdf
  11. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  12. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 162
  13. ↑ GamesMaster, "May 1997" (UK; 1997-04-16), page 72
  14. ↑ Consoles +, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 118
  15. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 85
  16. ↑ Famitsu, "1997-07-04" (JP; 1997-06-20), page 1
  17. ↑ Fun Generation, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-13), page 98
  18. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 1: January 1997" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 20
  19. ↑ GamePro, "January 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 114
  20. ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "7-8/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  21. ↑ Intelligent Gamer, "December 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 89
  22. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/97" (DE; 1996-12-11), page 91
  23. ↑ Mega Fun, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-20), page 90
  24. ↑ Next Generation, "January 1997" (US; 1996-12-17), page 180
  25. ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 88
  26. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 12" (JP; 1997-06-xx), page 180
  27. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 16" (JP; 1997-08-xx), page 90
  28. ↑ Secret Service, "Czerwiec 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 66
  29. ↑ Sega Power, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 47
  30. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-14), page 66
  31. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-22 (1997-07-04)" (JP; 1997-06-20), page 173
  32. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12


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