Hyper 3D Pinball

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Hyper 3D Pinball
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Tec Toy (BR)
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (6 tracks)
Genre: Pinball (ピンボール)[1], Table[2]

















Number of players: 1-4
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • 日本語
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Saturn
    JP
    ¥5,8005,800 T-7007G
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Sega Saturn
    US
    T-7015H
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Saturn
    EU
    T-7015H-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    DE
    T-7015H-50
    USK: 6
    Sega Saturn
    PT
    STJVG0176
    Sega Saturn
    UK
    £44.9944.99[5] T-7015H-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    PL
    Sega Saturn
    BR
    191x47
    Non-Sega versions

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    Hyper 3D Pinball (ハイパー3Dピンボール), known in the United States as Hyper 3-D Pinball and in Europe as Tilt!, is a Sega Saturn pinball game developed by NMS Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment. First released in Europe in September 1996, it was later brought to the United States in November 1996, and eventually released in Japan in January 1997.

    Gameplay

    As the name suggests, Hyper 3D Pinball is a pinball game, and has six tables which can be viewed both in 2D and 3D perspectives.

    Tables

    Tilt Saturn EU Roadking.png Roadking USA
    Tilt Saturn EU Funfair.png Funfair
    Tilt Saturn EU TheMonster.png The Monster
    Tilt Saturn EU Gangster.png Gangster
    Tilt Saturn EU StarQuest.png Star Quest
    Tilt Saturn EU Myst&Majik.png Myst & Majik

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English (US) Hyper 3D Pinball Hyper 3D Pinball
    Japanese ハイパー3Dピンボール Hyper 3D Pinball
    English (Europe) Tilt! Tilt!

    Production credits

    • Concept, Design, Graphics and Art: Steve Beverly, Jon Harrison
    • Programming: Chris Urquhart, Glenn Benson
    • Music Aand SFX: Tommy Tallarico Studios, Inc., Mark Cooksey
    • Executive Producer: Richard Chappells
    • PC Programming: Paul Proctor, Phil Trelford
    • Quality Assurance: Edd Bartlet, Alex Rutter
    • Producer: Marcus lremonger
    • QA Manager: Kevin Turner
    • Test Manager: Gary Foley
    • Lead Product Analyst: Tony Byus
    • Product Manager: David Miller
    • Product Analysts: John Martin, Matthew Shanley, Darren Wail, Ronald Festejo, Al-Ekins Perch, David Miller, Llewellyn Ligas
    • Best Boy: Mike Merren
    • VP External Development: Eric Lux
    • Producer: Chris Dudas
    • Associate Producer: Norm Karns
    • QA Manager: David Maxey
    • QA Supervisor: Bijan Shaheer
    • Lead Analyst: Tim Tran
    • Product Analysts: Scott "Soupy" Manning, Dave Walsh, Wallace Wachi, Jr., Khanh Nguyen, Richard Bruno, Dennis Tung, Greg Corzine, Chad Soares, Gary Mountain, Mick Love, Jason Lewis
    • Marketing Product Manager: Robin Kausch
    • Package Design: Rebecca Chamlee, Lauren Rifkin
    • Editorial Manager: Lisa Marcinko
    • Production Manager: Gail Hetland
    • Traffic Manager: Diane Wickwire
    Source:
    US manual
    Hyper3dpinball sat us manual.pdf
    [6]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Hyper 3D Pinball/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    Print advert in (UK) #13: "November 1996" (1996-10-17)
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    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    75 [7]
    Sega Saturn
    75
    Based on
    1 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    (FR) PAL
    40
    [8]
    (IT) PAL
    84
    [9]
    (FR)
    92
    [10]
    (UK)
    50
    [5]
    (US) NTSC-U
    83
    [11]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    55
    [12]
    (DE) PAL
    80
    [13]
    (US) NTSC-U
    65
    [14]
    (US) NTSC-U
    75
    [15]
    (US) NTSC-U
    58
    [16]
    (DE) PAL
    77
    [17]
    (FR) PAL
    80
    [18]
    (DE) PAL
    78
    [19]
    (UK) PAL
    84
    [20]
    (FR)
    93
    [21]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    54
    [22]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    64
    [23]
    (UK) PAL
    85
    [24]
    (UK) PAL
    89
    [25]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    73
    [26]
    (JP) NTSC-J
    73
    [27]
    (US) NTSC-U
    70
    [28]
    Sega Saturn
    73
    Based on
    22 reviews

    Hyper 3D Pinball

    Saturn, JP
    Hyper3DPinball Saturn JP Box Back.jpgHyper3DPinball Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    Hyper3DPinball Saturn JP Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Saturn, US
    Hyper3DPinball Saturn US Box Back.jpgHyper3DPinball Saturn US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    Hyper3DPinball US disc.jpg
    Disc
    Hyper3dpinball sat us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Hyper3DSaturnUSQRC.pdf
    Reg Card
    Saturn, EU
    Tilt Saturn EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Tilt Saturn EU Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Saturn, FR (Blister pack)
    Tilt Sat FR blister front.jpg
    Cover
    Saturn, PT
    Tilt Saturn PT cover.jpg
    Cover
    Tilt Saturn EU Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Saturn, BR

    Technical information

    Main article: Hyper 3D Pinball/Technical information.

    References

    1. File:Hyper3DPinball Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
    2. 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-28 12:30)
    3. http://sega-saturn.com/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-15 06:01)
    4. Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-01-27), page 17
    5. 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 81
    6. File:Hyper3dpinball sat us manual.pdf, page 22
    7. GamesMaster, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 71
    8. CD Consoles, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 127
    9. Console Mania, "Marzo 1997" (IT; 1997-0x-xx), page 102
    10. Consoles +, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 134
    11. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 86
    12. Famitsu, "1997-01-24" (JP; 1997-01-10), page 1
    13. Fun Generation, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 74
    14. GamePro, "January 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 118
    15. Game Informer, "December 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 72
    16. Intelligent Gamer, "July 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 82
    17. MAN!AC, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 64
    18. Mega Force, "Janvier/Février 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 57
    19. Mega Fun, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-16), page 60
    20. Mean Machines Sega, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-01-29), page 78
    21. Player One, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 98
    22. Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 2" (JP; 1997-01-17), page 189
    23. Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 5" (JP; 1997-02-28), page 98
    24. Sega Power, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 40
    25. Sega Saturn Magazine, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-19), page 74
    26. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-02 (1997-01-31)" (JP; 1997-01-17), page 221
    27. Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
    28. VideoGames, "August 1996" (US; 1996-07-xx), page 60


    Hyper 3D Pinball

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