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| distributor={{company|[[BMG Interactive Entertainment]]|region=EU}}
 
| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
 
| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
| romsize=584MB
 
 
| sounddriver=SCSP (1 track)
 
| sounddriver=SCSP (1 track)
 
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| players=1
 
| players=1
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| genre=Urban Development Battlefield Simulation/Toshi Ikusei Senji Simulation (都市育成・戦路シミュレーション){{fileref|TheHorde Saturn JP Box Back.jpg}}, Simulation{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20191002103132/https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html}}
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| releases={{releasesSat
 
| releases={{releasesSat
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| sat_code_jp=T-15902G
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| sat_rrp_jp=5,800
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| sat_date_us=1996-02-13{{ref|https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/SFcraOBazmk/m/5Vbswk6eZtkJ}}{{ref|https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/sSJ3yCtsFPc/m/_F_K0AS0jCMJ}}
 
| sat_code_us=T-15909H
 
| sat_code_us=T-15909H
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| sat_rating_us=ka
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| sat_date_eu=1996
 
| sat_date_eu=1996
 
| sat_code_eu=T-15909H-50
 
| sat_code_eu=T-15909H-50
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| sat_rating_eu=11
 
| sat_date_fr=1996
 
| sat_date_fr=1996
 
| sat_code_fr=T-15909H-09
 
| sat_code_fr=T-15909H-09
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| sat_date_de=1996
 
| sat_date_de=1996
 
| sat_code_de=T-15909H-18
 
| sat_code_de=T-15909H-18
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ザ・ホード) is a [[Sega Saturn]] action simulation game developed by [[Silicon Knights]]. A port of the titular 1994 [[Toys for Bob]] game ''[[wikipedia:The Horde (video game)|The Horde]]'', it was first published in the United States by [[Crystal Dynamics]] in 1996, and was brought to Europe and Japan and Europe by [[BMG Victor]] later that year.
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==Versions==
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''The Horde'' is largely similar to the original [[wikipedia:3DO Interactive Multiplayer|3DO Interactive Multiplayer]] game, with the exception of featuring higher quality video sequences.
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==Production credits==
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{{creditsheader|Crystal Dynamics Presents}}
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*'''Saturn Conversion by:''' Silicon Knights
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*'''Project Leader:''' Rick Goertz
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*'''Programmers:''' Doug Tooley, Rick Goertz
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*'''Support Programmer:''' Andres Summerfield
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*'''Support Artist:''' Kevin Gordon
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*'''Saturn Conversion by:''' Crystal Dynamics
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*'''Assistant Producer:''' [[Ben Szymkowiak]]
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*'''Stunt Programmer:''' Jeff Kesselman
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*'''Marketing Manager:''' Katie Bolich
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*'''Test Manager:''' [[Conan Tigard]]
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*'''Lead Tester:''' Serguei Savtchenko
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*'''Assistant Lead Tester:''' William Sudderth
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*'''Testers:''' Ed Chennault, Laurence Monji, Carline Esmurdoc, [[Abraham Navarro|Abe Navarro]], Jacob Espinoza, Chris Pappalardo, Scott Hill, Raphael Pepi, John Lencioni, Kam Ralston, Billy Mitchell, Rodney Rapp, [[Ilya Reeves]], Kevin Seiter, Kenny Reeves, Randy Smaha, Jeff Sanders, Eric Simonich, [[Mari Schaal]], [[Jeff Todd]], Ben Schulz, Chris Walker, Sheatiel Sarao, Matthew Young
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Stephen White, Richard Anderson
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{{creditsheader|Original Version by:}}
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*'''Lead Programmer:''' Fred Ford
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*'''Game Design and Fiction:''' Paul Reiche Iii
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*'''Artist:''' Mike Provenza
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*'''Additional Programming:''' Ken Ford
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*'''Producer:''' Mark Wallace
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*'''Musician:''' Burke Treischmann
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*'''Inspiration and Guidance by:''' [[Madeline Canepa]]
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*'''Live action sequences directed by:''' Robert Weaver
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*'''Live action sequences produced by:''' Mackenzie Waggaman, Robert Weaver
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*'''Starring:'''
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**'''Chauncey:''' Kirk Cameron
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**'''Kronus Maelor:''' Michael Gregory
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**'''Good King Winthrop:''' Michael Mccarthy
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**'''Herald, Newscaster, Torture Victim and Narrator:''' Henry Crowell Jr.
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**'''Lord #1:''' Michael Lanning
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**'''Lady #1:''' Shelley O'Neill
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**'''Lord #2:''' David Still
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**'''Lady #2:''' Carol Kline
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*'''Video Production services Provided by:''' The Production Team
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*'''Additional Artists:''' George Barr, Iain Mccaig, [[Mira Ross]], Steve Purcell, Paul Reiche Iii
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*'''3D Cinematics:''' Cyrus Lum, PCA
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*'''Marketing Manager:''' [[Scott Steinberg]]
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*'''Video Project Manager:''' Julie Young
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*'''Video Compression:''' John Ratcliff
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*'''Additional Musicians:''' Dan Nicholson, Riku Nuottajarvi, Eric Berge
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*'''Sound Effects:''' Paul Reiche Iii
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*'''Video Technicians:''' Noah Hughes, Kevin Norr
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*'''Testing:''' Bug Busters
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*'''Speed Meister:''' Dan Hite
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Eric Lindstrom, Greg Marques, [[Greg Johnson]], [[Gregg Tavares]], Robert Leyland, Andy Mitchell, Greg Hammond, Eric Hammond, Dave "You Can Count On Me" Kirk, Muther'S Recording Studio, ...And Of Course, Cows Across The World.
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| pdf=Horde Saturn credits.pdf
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ザ・ホード) is a 1994 simulation game developed by [[Toys for Bob]] for the 3DO and DOS-based PCs, published by [[Crystal Dynamics]]. In late 1995, the game was brought to the [[Sega Saturn]], in a conversion developed by [[Silicon Knights]]. It is nearly identical to the 3DO original, with the only difference being slightly higher video quality.
 
  
 
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| cvg=80
 
| cvg_source={{num|175|page=84|pdf=CVG UK 175.pdf}}
 
| famitsu=65
 
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| fungeneration=80
 
 
| gamesmaster=69
 
| gamesmaster=69
| gamesmaster_source={{num|43|page=55}}
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| maximum=80
 
| maximum_source={{num|6|page=127}}
 
| mms=86
 
| mms_source={{num|44|page=76-79|pdf=MeanMachinesSega44UK.pdf|pdfpage=76}}
 
 
| mms_1=88
 
| mms_1=88
| mms_source_1={{num|45|page=91|pdf=MeanMachinesSega45UK.pdf}}
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| nextlevel=75
| playerone=90
 
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| ssm=90
 
| ssm_source={{num|7|page=72/73|pdf=SSM_UK_07.pdf|pdfpage=72}}
 
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| stc=82
 
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| videogames=65
 
 
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==Technical information==
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==External links==
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19980629064104/http://www.sega.com:80/products/games/00170.html Saturn]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 15 September 2024

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The Horde
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Crystal Dynamics (US), BMG Victor (Japan, Europe)
Developer:
Distributor: BMG Interactive Entertainment (EU)
Developer(s) of original games: Toys for Bob
Sound driver: SCSP (1 track)
Genre: Urban Development Battlefield Simulation/Toshi Ikusei Senji Simulation (都市育成・戦路シミュレーション)[1], Simulation[2]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • 日本語
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Saturn
    JP
    ¥5,8005,800 T-15902G
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Sega Saturn
    US
    T-15909H
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Saturn
    EU
    T-15909H-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    DE
    T-15909H-18
    Sega Saturn
    FR
    T-15909H-09
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    UK
    £44.9944.99[6][7] T-15909H-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    PL
    Non-Sega versions

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    The Horde (ザ・ホード) is a Sega Saturn action simulation game developed by Silicon Knights. A port of the titular 1994 Toys for Bob game The Horde, it was first published in the United States by Crystal Dynamics in 1996, and was brought to Europe and Japan and Europe by BMG Victor later that year.

    Versions

    The Horde is largely similar to the original 3DO Interactive Multiplayer game, with the exception of featuring higher quality video sequences.

    Production credits

    Crystal Dynamics Presents
    • Saturn Conversion by: Silicon Knights
    • Project Leader: Rick Goertz
    • Programmers: Doug Tooley, Rick Goertz
    • Support Programmer: Andres Summerfield
    • Support Artist: Kevin Gordon
    • Saturn Conversion by: Crystal Dynamics
    • Assistant Producer: Ben Szymkowiak
    • Stunt Programmer: Jeff Kesselman
    • Marketing Manager: Katie Bolich
    • Test Manager: Conan Tigard
    • Lead Tester: Serguei Savtchenko
    • Assistant Lead Tester: William Sudderth
    • Testers: Ed Chennault, Laurence Monji, Carline Esmurdoc, Abe Navarro, Jacob Espinoza, Chris Pappalardo, Scott Hill, Raphael Pepi, John Lencioni, Kam Ralston, Billy Mitchell, Rodney Rapp, Ilya Reeves, Kevin Seiter, Kenny Reeves, Randy Smaha, Jeff Sanders, Eric Simonich, Mari Schaal, Jeff Todd, Ben Schulz, Chris Walker, Sheatiel Sarao, Matthew Young
    • Special Thanks To: Stephen White, Richard Anderson
    Original Version by:
    • Lead Programmer: Fred Ford
    • Game Design and Fiction: Paul Reiche Iii
    • Artist: Mike Provenza
    • Additional Programming: Ken Ford
    • Producer: Mark Wallace
    • Musician: Burke Treischmann
    • Inspiration and Guidance by: Madeline Canepa
    • Live action sequences directed by: Robert Weaver
    • Live action sequences produced by: Mackenzie Waggaman, Robert Weaver
    • Starring:
      • Chauncey: Kirk Cameron
      • Kronus Maelor: Michael Gregory
      • Good King Winthrop: Michael Mccarthy
      • Herald, Newscaster, Torture Victim and Narrator: Henry Crowell Jr.
      • Lord #1: Michael Lanning
      • Lady #1: Shelley O'Neill
      • Lord #2: David Still
      • Lady #2: Carol Kline
    • Video Production services Provided by: The Production Team
    • Additional Artists: George Barr, Iain Mccaig, Mira Ross, Steve Purcell, Paul Reiche Iii
    • 3D Cinematics: Cyrus Lum, PCA
    • Marketing Manager: Scott Steinberg
    • Video Project Manager: Julie Young
    • Video Compression: John Ratcliff
    • Additional Musicians: Dan Nicholson, Riku Nuottajarvi, Eric Berge
    • Sound Effects: Paul Reiche Iii
    • Video Technicians: Noah Hughes, Kevin Norr
    • Testing: Bug Busters
    • Speed Meister: Dan Hite
    • Special Thanks To: Eric Lindstrom, Greg Marques, Greg Johnson, Gregg Tavares, Robert Leyland, Andy Mitchell, Greg Hammond, Eric Hammond, Dave "You Can Count On Me" Kirk, Muther'S Recording Studio, ...And Of Course, Cows Across The World.
    Source:
    In-game credits[8]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: The Horde/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #75: "October 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
    also published in:
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    Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #77: "December 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
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    Print advert in Playmag (FR) #2: "Avril 1996" (1996-0x-xx)
    also published in:
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    Print advert in Hyper (AU) #31: "May 1996" (1996-xx-xx)
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    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    69 [12]
    88 [13]
    Sega Saturn
    79
    Based on
    2 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    576 KByte (HU)
    86
    [14]
    CD Consoles (FR)
    40
    [15]
    Computer & Video Games (UK)
    75
    [6]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    65
    [16]
    Fun Generation (DE)
    80
    [17]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    85
    [18]
    Hobby Consolas (ES)
    79
    [19]
    Joypad (FR)
    80
    [20]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    73
    [21]
    Maximum (UK)
    75
    [22]
    Mega Force (FR) PAL
    87
    [23]
    Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
    74
    [24]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    86
    [7]
    Player One (FR) PAL
    90
    [25]
    Power Up! (UK)
    84
    [26]
    Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    59
    [27]
    Sega News (CZ)
    74
    [28]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    69
    [29]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
    90
    [30]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    73
    [31]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    67
    [32]
    Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
    82
    [33]
    Total Saturn (UK) PAL
    70
    [34]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    65
    [35]
    Sega Saturn
    75
    Based on
    24 reviews

    The Horde

    Saturn, JP
    TheHorde Saturn JP Box Back.jpgTheHorde Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    TheHorde Saturn JP Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Saturn, US
    TheHorde Saturn US Box Back.jpgTheHorde Saturn US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    TheHorde Saturn US Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Thehorde sat us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Saturn, UK/EU
    TheHorde Saturn EU cover.jpg
    Cover
    Saturn, FR
    TheHorde Saturn EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Saturn, DE
    TheHorde Saturn DE cover.jpg
    Cover

    Technical information

    Main article: The Horde/Technical information.

    External links

    • Sega of America webpage: Saturn

    References

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    NEC Retro has more information related to The Horde
    1. File:TheHorde Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
    2. 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-10-02 10:31)
    3. https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/SFcraOBazmk/m/5Vbswk6eZtkJ
    4. https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/sSJ3yCtsFPc/m/_F_K0AS0jCMJ
    5. Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1996-04-08), page 45
    6. 6.0 6.1 Computer & Video Games, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 84
    7. 7.0 7.1 Mean Machines Sega, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-03), page 76
    8. File:Horde Saturn credits.pdf
    9. Next Generation, "November 1995" (US; 1995-10-24), page 82
    10. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 197
    11. CD Consoles, "Juillet/Août 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 77
    12. GamesMaster, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 55
    13. Mean Machines Sega, "July 1996" (UK; 1996-06-03), page 91
    14. 576 KByte, "Július-Augusztus 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 14
    15. CD Consoles, "Mars 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 88
    16. Famitsu, "1996-03-15" (JP; 1996-03-01), page 30
    17. Fun Generation, "07/96" (DE; 1996-06-12), page 78
    18. GamePro, "April 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 83
    19. Hobby Consolas, "Mayo 1996" (ES; 1996-xx-xx), page 96
    20. Joypad, "Mars 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 64
    21. MAN!AC, "04/96" (DE; 1996-03-13), page 78
    22. Maximum, "April 1996" (UK; 1996-04-27), page 127
    23. Mega Force, "Mars 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 68
    24. Mega Fun, "05/96" (DE; 1996-04-xx), page 69
    25. Player One, "Mars 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 62
    26. Power Up!, "Saturday, May 04, 1996" (UK; 1996-05-04), page 1
    27. Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 9" (JP; 1996-04-12), page 62
    28. Sega News, "Listopad 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 23
    29. Sega Power, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-04-11), page 56
    30. Sega Saturn Magazine, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-04-24), page 72
    31. Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
    32. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-01 (1996-01-12,26)" (JP; 1995-12-22), page 191
    33. Sonic the Comic, "5 July 1996" (UK; 1996-06-26), page 10
    34. Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 57
    35. Video Games, "6/96" (DE; 1996-05-29), page 99


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