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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Criticom: The Critical Combat''''' (クリティコム ～ザ・クリティカル コンバット～) in Japan, is a 3D fighting game released for the [[Sega Saturn]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Criticom: The Critical Combat''''' (クリティコム ～ザ・クリティカル コンバット～) in Japan, is a 3D fighting game released for the [[Sega Saturn]].
  
 
A sequel, ''[[Criticom 2]]'' was planned for the system, but was cancelled.
 
A sequel, ''[[Criticom 2]]'' was planned for the system, but was cancelled.
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==Story==
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The Nezom and Zerai clans acquired a powerful crystalline stone called "The Relic" and anointed themselves "The Chosen Ones." Led by their Emperor, the Chosen Ones used this power to subjugate the other races, exterminating those that failed to comply. With their supremacy uncontested, the Chosen Ones entered into a period of peace. However, an unknown force has stolen the Relic, threatening the power of the Chosen Ones, and warriors from throughout the universe see an opportunity to obtain vengeance or power.
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==Gameplay==
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===Characters===
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====Playable====
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Revision as of 19:51, 25 June 2024

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  • NTSC-J

Criticom title.png

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Criticom
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: VIC Tokai
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (11 tracks)
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-2302G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US 		T-2302H
ESRB: Teen
Non-Sega versions

Criticom, known as Criticom: The Critical Combat (クリティコム ～ザ・クリティカル コンバット～) in Japan, is a 3D fighting game released for the Sega Saturn.

A sequel, Criticom 2 was planned for the system, but was cancelled.

Story

The Nezom and Zerai clans acquired a powerful crystalline stone called "The Relic" and anointed themselves "The Chosen Ones." Led by their Emperor, the Chosen Ones used this power to subjugate the other races, exterminating those that failed to comply. With their supremacy uncontested, the Chosen Ones entered into a period of peace. However, an unknown force has stolen the Relic, threatening the power of the Chosen Ones, and warriors from throughout the universe see an opportunity to obtain vengeance or power.

Gameplay

Characters

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

P Any punch button
 LP  Light punch
 HP  Hard punch
K Any kick button
 LK  Light kick
 HK  Hard kick

Playable

Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Delara
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Gorm
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Yenji
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Sid
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Dayton
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Demonica
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Sonork
Criticom Saturn, Characters.png
 Exena

Bosses

Emperor

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English (US) Criticom Criticom
Japanese クリティコム ～ザ・クリティカル コンバット～ Criticom: The Critical Combat

Production credits

Saturn Conversion
  • Kronos Staff
    • Programmers: Matt Arrington, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Pravin Wagh
    • Artwork: Albert Co
    • Sound: Mind Warp Production
  • Point Of View
    • Producer: Mark Nausha
    • Programmers: Chris Warner, Mike Tarlecki


  • Executive Producer: Stan Liu
  • Producer: Albert Co
  • Lead Programmer: Matt Arrington
  • Art Director: Albert Co
  • Programmers: Feng Hu, Joseph Lee
  • Lead Animator: Francis Co
  • Animators: Andy Koo, Stanley Liu, Darrek Rosen, Darrin Krumweide
  • Original Concept: Stanley Liu
  • Game Design: Albert Co, Francis Co, Stan Liu
  • Visual Design: Frazad Varahramyan
  • Music Composition and Performance: Carlton Liu
  • Sound Effects: Carlton Liu, Mind Warp Production
  • Modeling and Texture Mapping: Albert Co, Francis Co
Cinematic Sequences
  • Production Manager: Larry Paolicelli
  • CG Modeling, Animation and Rendering: Kevin Lee, Joan Igawa, Larry Paolicelli, Francis Co, Stan Liu, Albert Co
  • Additional Modeling: Amie Haemi Yi, Hak Soo Ha, Mind Warp Production
  • Voice Over: Joan Igawa, Andy Koo, Frazad Varahramyan, Patricia Winters, Stan Liu, Anthony Lagunzad
  • Cover Art: Albert Co
  • Manual Design and Layout: Albert Co, Frazad Varahramyan
  • Testers: Kronos Dei Team, Chi. Kevin Chu, Darold Higa, Udi Hoh, Dickinson Lo, Takashi Morishima, Mike Nguyen
  • Special Thanks: Robert Yasui, Vic Tokai Inc., Yosuke Soga, Leonard Garcia, Masumi Matsunaga, Jim Daluisio, Sandy Abe, Michael Arrington, Max Chapman, David Sears, Anthony Lagunzad, Patricia Winters, John Park, Louie Flores, Noah Stein
  • Best (Money) Boy: Anthony Lagunzad
  • Master of the Obvious: Andy Koo
  • Animal Handler: Joan Igawa
  • Code Monkey: Stan Liu
In Memory of Bungiee
Source:
In-game credits
Criticom Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
[4]

Magazine articles

Main article: Criticom/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Game Players (US) #0904: "Vol. 9 No. 4 April 1996" (1996-03-19)
also published in:
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
38
[6]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
59
[7]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
40
[8]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
48
[9]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
40
[10]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
41
[11]
Sega Saturn
 44
Based on
6 reviews

Criticom

Saturn, JP
Criticom Saturn JP Box Back.jpgCriticom Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Criticom Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
Criticom Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Saturn, US
Criticom Saturn US Box Back.jpgCriticom Saturn US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Criticom Saturn US Disc.jpg
Disc
Criticom sat us manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: Criticom/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:Criticom 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. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/mGrFsvPfljI/m/_mcpSShm4J
  4. ↑ File:Criticom Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
  5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 95
  6. ↑ GamePro, "July 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 80
  7. ↑ Mega Fun, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-15), page 71
  8. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 5" (JP; 1997-02-28), page 143
  9. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 8" (JP; 1997-04-11), page 78
  10. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-08 (1997-03-21)" (JP; 1997-03-07), page 139
  11. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 17


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