T-MEK

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T-MEK
System(s): Sega 32X
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Licensor: Atari Games
Genre: Simulation, Shooting

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega 32X
US
$69.9969.99[1] 84520
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega 32X
EU
MK-84520
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega 32X
UK
MK-84520
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Non-Sega versions

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T-MEK is a 1994 arcade game developed and released by Atari Games and ported to the Sega 32X in 1995 by Bits Corporation under the supervision of Time Warner Interactive. As with the system's version of Primal Rage, the 32X port was published by Sega instead of Time Warner Interactive as with other Atari Games conversions.

T-MEK is very similar to Battlezone in design, but uses vastly improved graphics and puts the player in charge of a hovertank. It is set in the future, and the player needs to eradicate the T-Mek corporation by destroying their rivals.

Gameplay

MEKs

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SpeedMEK
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StealthMEK
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AssaultMEK
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HyperMEK
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LurkerMEK
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SuicideMEK

Levels

Qualify
Trials
Bottom Rung
Baked
Middle Rung
Top Rung
Shocka
Finals
Venusiva
Phantom
Brk'oth
Nazrac

Versions

T-MEK runs with a lower screen resolution than its arcade counterpart and has a less stable frame rate. It also resorts to using a checkerboard "mesh" pattern for semi-transparent sprites rather than the true alpha transparency offered by the arcade (and IBM PC) versions.

Production credits

BITS Corporation Team T-MEK 32X
  • Programming: Tom Prosser, Steve Clark
  • Audio driver, MIDI and sound FX conversion: Brian Schmidt
  • Additional support: Dylan Beale
  • Graphics conversion, original graphics for this version: Laurence McDonald
  • Additional level design, production assistance: Jon Torrens
  • QA/Game testing: Steve Cox, Jim Glanville
  • Production/additional design: Tim Hale
  • Special thanks: James Cox, Gary Sheinwald, Foo Katan, Jacqui Lyons, Matthew Ford, Mitzi McGilvray, James Baker, Annette Mahoney, Tracee McVeigh
TMEK 32X is based on an original Atari Games Coin-op game
The Atari Games Team T-MEK (Coin-op)
  • Producer: Gary Stark
  • Game design: Matthew Ford
  • Lead programmer: John Grigsby
  • Programmers: Norm Avelar, Gary Stark
  • Support programmer: Mike Albaugh
  • Systems support: David Sheppard
  • Lead animator: Rhizaldi Bugawan
  • 3D animators: Brian France, Rich Chargin
  • Animators: Nick Stern
  • Model makers: John Ferrari, Patrice Moriarity
  • Digital imaging: Dave Portera
  • Project engineer: Don Paaw
  • Technician: Farrokh Khodadadi
  • Audio: Brad Fuller
  • Audio engineer: Chuck Peplinski
  • Cabinet designer: Mark Gruber
  • Product designer: Ralph Perez
  • Controls: Wade Winblad
  • Harnessing: Carol Cameron, Steve Landaverde
  • Woodshop: Connie Osuna
  • Metalshop: Jesus Torres
  • Product manager: David Macias
  • Software Q&A: David Pasquinelli
  • Special thanks to: Mika Jang, Cris Drobney, Rick Yoshida, Darrell Robinson, Pat MaCarthy, Joe Dieu, Leon Fritts, Sean Murphy, Adalbert Miak, Loren Bryant, Hector Fajardo
The Time Warner Interactive Team T-MEK 32X
  • Producer: Mitzi McGilvray
  • Associate producer: Mike Klug
  • Testing: Curtis Soldano, Mike Kruse, Mark Owen, Rob Boone, Jogn Arvay, Jr.
  • Manual design: Richard Verdoni
  • Manual writer: Jon Mongelluzzo
  • Sega special thanks to: Bill Hindorff, Mark Beaumont, J. Tony Smith, Steve Ackrich, Jane Chaney, Joy Schneer, Brian Paw, Jeff Gregg, Steve Goodale, Earl Malit, Lisa Marino, John Golden, Tracy Egan, Dave Macias, Jon Mongelluzzo, Curtis Clarkson
Source:
US manual
Tmek 32x us manual.pdf
[4]

Magazine articles

Main article: T-MEK/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
61
[5]
Fusion (US) NTSC-U
75
[6]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
58
[1]
Tricks (RU)
44
[7]
Ultimate Gamer (US) NTSC-U
50
[8]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
60
[9]
Sega 32X
58
Based on
6 reviews

T-MEK

32X, US
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Cover
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Cart
Tmek 32x us manual.pdf
Manual
32X, EU
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Cover
T-Mek 32X EU cart.jpg
Cart
TMEK 32X EU Manual.jpg
Manual

Technical information

Main article: T-MEK/Technical information.

External links

  • Sega of America webpage: 32X

References


T-MEK

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