The Mansion of Hidden Souls

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The Mansion of Hidden Souls
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP (1 track)
Peripherals supported: Saturn Backup Memory
Genre: Adventure[2][3]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • Español
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Saturn
    JP     		¥7,8007,800 GS-9005
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Sega Saturn
    US     		81012
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Saturn
    DE     		MK81012-18
    USK: 6
    Sega Saturn
    ES     		MK81012-06
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    FR     		MK81012-09
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    UK     		£39.9939.99[6] MK81012-05
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    PL     		199zł199
    Sega Saturn
    AU     		FMAN09SSC
    OFLC: G

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    The Mansion of Hidden Souls, known as Shinsetsu Yumemi Yakata: Tobira no Oku ni Dareka ga... (真説・夢見館 扉の奥に誰かが・・・) in Japan, is a Sega Saturn sequel to Yumemi Mystery Mansion. It was followed by Torico in 1996.

    Awkwardly, its prequel is called Mansion of Hidden Souls in North America, which can lead to some confusion. In Europe the game used the name Real Yumemi prior to release.

    Gameplay

    Gameplay is similar to Yumemi Mystery Mansion and Torico in which the player assumes the role of Jun and solves a series of strange events with the NPC, Mike. the game uses FMV to render the titular mansion and the Jun can move down pre-determined paths and examine objects, some of which can be picked up and added to Juns inventory.

    Unlike the other two games in the series (or even similar FMV adventures such as D or Myst), there are no puzzles. Instead, Jun has to converse with other residents to solve problems using either button A to react positively or C for a negative response. Jun can also give or receive items in successful conversations.

    Controls

    Up moves Jun forward, examine objects Left or Right rotates Jun on the spot, X brings up the inventory, A positive response, use or give item from inventory. C negative response.

    Versions

    This is the only game in the series to be localised in languages other than English and Japanese.

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English The Mansion of Hidden Souls The Mansion of Hidden Souls
    Japanese 真説・夢見館 扉の奥に誰かが・・・ Shinsetsu Yumemi Yakata: Tobira no Oku ni Dareka ga...
    French Le Manoir des Ames Perdues The Manor of Lost Souls
    German Mystery Mansion: Das Haus Der Verlorenen Seelen Mystery Mansion: The House of Lost Souls
    Spanish La Mansión de las Almas Ocultas The Mansion of the Hidden Souls

    Comparisons

    Main article: The Mansion of Hidden Souls/Comparisons.

    Production credits

    Main article: The Mansion of Hidden Souls/Production credits.

    Japanese version

    Cast
    Staff
    The End
    (C)Sega Enterprises, Ltd. 1994
    Source:
    In-game credits (JP)[7]
    Source:
    United Game Artists staff page[8]


    Overseas version

    Source:
    In-game credits[9]
    Source:
    US manual
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    Magazine articles

    Main article: The Mansion of Hidden Souls/Magazine articles.

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    CD Consoles (FR)
    40
    		[11]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    75
    		[12]
    Game Players (US) NTSC-U
    78
    		[13]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    70
    		[14]
    Joypad (FR)
    83
    		[15]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    59
    		[16]
    Maximum (UK)
    25
    		[17]
    Mega Force (FR) NTSC-J
    84
    		[18]
    Mega Force (FR) PAL
    69
    		[19]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    77
    		[20]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    63
    		[6]
    Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
    50
    		[21]
    Player One (FR)
    65
    		[22]
    Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    77
    		[23]
    Saturn+ (UK) PAL
    79
    		[24]
    Sega Magazin (DE)
    61
    		[25]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    68
    		[26]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
    69
    		[27]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    63
    		[28]
    Total Saturn (UK) PAL
    30
    		[29]
    Ultimate Gamer (US) NTSC-U
    60
    		[30]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    51
    		[31]
    VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
    60
    		[32]
    Sega Saturn
    		 63
    Based on
    23 reviews

    The Mansion of Hidden Souls

    Saturn, JP
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    Disc
    Saturn, US
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    Disc
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    Manual
    Saturn, UK
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    Disc
    Saturn, FR
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    Manual
    Saturn, DE
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    Disc
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    Disc
    Saturn, ES
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    Saturn, AU
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    Technical information

    Main article: The Mansion of Hidden Souls/Technical information.

    External links

    • Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese): Saturn

    References

    1. ↑ produced by Yoji Ishii
    2. ↑ File:TMoHS Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-19 18:07)
    4. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/n9dJXLrSa30/m/eYEE-2i2GWEJ
    5. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-26), page 18
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Mean Machines Sega, "January 1996" (UK; 1995-11-xx), page 92
    7. ↑ File:Shinsetsu Yumemi Yakata Saturn credits.pdf
    8. ↑ http://www.u-ga.com/jp/company/list_staff.php?HID_EMP_NO=J00105 (Wayback Machine: 2003-04-03 21:50)
    9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHOJ--56vi4
    10. ↑ File:Mansionhiddensouls sat us manual.pdf, page 3
    11. ↑ CD Consoles, "Janvier 1996" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 92
    12. ↑ Famitsu, "1994-12-23" (JP; 1994-12-09), page 37
    13. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 12 December 1995" (US; 1995-1x-xx), page 70
    14. ↑ GamePro, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 82
    15. ↑ Joypad, "Décembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 76
    16. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/96" (DE; 1995-12-06), page 78
    17. ↑ Maximum, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-11-xx), page 147
    18. ↑ Mega Force, "Février 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 90
    19. ↑ Mega Force, "Décembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 83
    20. ↑ Mega Fun, "01/96" (DE; 1995-12-20), page 69
    21. ↑ Next Generation, "December 1995" (US; 1995-11-21), page 179
    22. ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 150
    23. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 February" (JP; 1995-01-07), page 32
    24. ↑ Saturn+, "Christmas 1995" (UK; 1995-12-14), page 65
    25. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Februar 1996" (DE; 1996-01-10), page 72
    26. ↑ Sega Power, "Christmas 1995" (UK; 1995-12-21), page 72
    27. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-11-24), page 82
    28. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 16
    29. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 36
    30. ↑ Ultimate Gamer, "December 1995" (US; 1995-1x-xx), page 75
    31. ↑ Video Games, "2/96" (DE; 1996-01-24), page 81
    32. ↑ VideoGames, "December 1995" (US; 1995-11-21), page 84


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