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'''''Cutthroat Island''''' is a 1995 beat-'em-up for the SNES, [[Sega Mega Drive]], and [[Sega Game Gear]] by [[Acclaim]] and [[Software Creations]] tying into Carloco's disastrous [[wikipedia:Cutthroat Island|1995 film]].
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1995 beat-'em-up for the [[SNES]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear]], and [[Game Boy]] by [[Acclaim]] and [[Software Creations]] tying into the [[wikipedia:Cutthroat Island|1995 film of the same name]].
  
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==Gameplay==
 
{{A}}/{{1}} punches/kicks, {{B}}/{{2}} swings your sword, and {{C}}/{{up}} jumps (on Mega Drive and Game Gear, respectively). While the Mega Drive game has ''[[Golden Axe]]''-style projection conventional of beat-'em-ups, the Game Gear game has more of a platformer-like camera.
 
{{A}}/{{1}} punches/kicks, {{B}}/{{2}} swings your sword, and {{C}}/{{up}} jumps (on Mega Drive and Game Gear, respectively). While the Mega Drive game has ''[[Golden Axe]]''-style projection conventional of beat-'em-ups, the Game Gear game has more of a platformer-like camera.
  
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==Production credits==
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===Mega Drive Version===
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===Mega Drive version===
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*'''Produced by:''' The Grey Team
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*'''Producer:''' Rob Leingang
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*'''Associate Producer:''' Gregg Giles
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*'''Analysts:''' Mark Mermelstein, Steffan Levine
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*'''Administrative Assistant:''' Diane Cambria
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{{creditsheader|Software Creations}}
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*'''Game Conversion Programming:''' Robert Walker
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*'''Original Programming:''' Mike Halsall
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*'''Gameplay Programming:''' Chun Wah Kong
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*'''Enemy Engine:''' Paul Murray
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*'''Cache Scroll:''' Craig Mitchell
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*'''Main Artist:''' Phil Bretherton
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*'''Main Animator:''' Steve Thomas
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*'''Background Graphics:''' Deborah Graham, Anthony Anderson
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*'''Background Graphics Conversion:''' Martin Holland
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*'''Animation:''' Scott Pleydell-Pearce, Clinton J. Priest, Andy Wilson, Alan Moult
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*'''Music and Sound FX Conversion:''' Suddi Raval
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*'''Original Music and Sound FX:''' James Hannigan, Martin Goodall
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*'''Original Title Music:''' Chris Jojo
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*'''Manager of Testing:''' Piccolo Daimaoh
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*'''Game Testers:''' Craig Dobson, Chris Brooks, Paul Essue, Simon Hundleby
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*'''Technical Support:''' Paul Lee
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*'''Producer:''' Lorraine Starr
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*'''Production Assistant:''' Annie Lee
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*'''Art Director:''' Steve Pickford
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*'''Creative Director:''' John Pickford
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*'''Executive Producers:''' Richard Kay, Mike Webb
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{{creditsheader|Acclaim Quality Assurance}}
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*'''Senior Manager:''' Michael Weiner
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*'''Supervisors:''' Carol Caracciolo, Adam Ingberman, Esq.
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*'''Lead Tester:''' Mike Hong
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*'''Game Analyst:''' Damon Tabb
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*'''Tech Support Supervisor:''' Harry Reimer
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*'''Technical Support:''' John F. Gonzales
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*'''Testers:''' Brian Krieger, Christine Ryan, James Ackermann, Jackie A. Williams, Barbara Strnad, Jeff Zentil, Mike Patterson, Jon Cerabone
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*'''Special Thanks:''' James Johnson, David Fowler, Mark Wilkinson, Rebecca Spikings, the entire ''Cutthroat Island'' film crew, crew of the S.V. Kaskelot, Elmo Grey
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*'''Extra Special Thanks:''' Renny Harlin
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===Game Gear version===
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{{multicol|
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{{creditstable|
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{{creditsheader|Acclaim Entertainment}}
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*'''Produced by:''' The Grey Team
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*'''Producer:''' Rob Leingang
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*'''Associate Producer:''' Gregg Giles
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*'''Analysts:''' Mark Mermelstein, Steffan Levine
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*'''Administrative Assistant:''' Diane Cambria
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{{creditsheader|Software Creations}}
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*'''Programming:''' Chris Shay
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*'''Main Artist:''' Gavin Eagleton
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*'''Project Artist:''' Phil Bretherton
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*'''Main Animator:''' Steve Thomas
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*'''Animation:''' Clinton J. Priest, Scott Pleydell-Pearce, Alan Moult
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*'''Music and Sound FX Conversion:''' Martin Walker
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*'''Original Music and Sound FX:''' James Hannigan, Martin Goodall
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*'''Original Title Music:''' Chris Jojo
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*'''Game Testers:''' Chris Brookes, Craig Dobson, Paul Essue, Adrian Copsey
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*'''Technical Support:''' Paul Lee
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*'''Producer:''' Lorraine Starr
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*'''Production Assistant:''' Annie Lee
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*'''Art Director:''' Ste Pickford
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*'''Creative Director:''' John Pickford
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*'''Executive Producers:''' Richard Kay, Mike Webb
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{{creditsheader|Acclaim Quality Assurance}}
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*'''Senior Manager:''' Michael Weiner
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*'''Supervisors:''' Carol Caracciolo, Adam Ingberman, Esq.
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*'''Lead Tester:''' Mike Hong
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*'''Game Analyst:''' Damon Tabb
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*'''Technical Support Supervisor:''' Harry Reimer
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*'''Technical Support:''' John F. Gonzales
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*'''Testers:''' Christian Moy, Jeff Zentil, Jackie A. Williams, Russ Tucker
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Mark Wilkinson, Rebecca Spikings, the entire ''Cutthroat Island'' film crew, crew of the S.V. Kaskelot, Elmo Grey
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*'''Extra Special Thanks:''' Renny Harlin
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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==Physical scans==
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===Mega Drive version===
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==Technical information==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:13, 29 September 2024

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Cutthroat Island
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Sega-Ozisoft (AU)
Sega Mega Drive
Arcadia Software (ES)
Sega Mega Drive
Ecofilmes (PT)
Sega Mega Drive
Roadshow New Media (AU (later releases))
Sega Mega Drive
Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: Carolco
Genre: Action

















Number of players:
Sega Mega Drive
1-2
Sega Game Gear
1
Official in-game languages:
Sega Mega Drive
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Español
    • Sega Game Gear
  • English
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    US     		$69.9569.95[1] T-81516
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU     		T-81516-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    PT     		MDJAK0150
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK     		£39.9939.99[3] T-81516-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU
    OFLC: G8
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR     		R$79.9979.99 051010
    Tectoy: Todas as Idades
    Sega Game Gear
    US     		$34.9934.99[5] T-81338
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Non-Sega versions

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    Cutthroat Island is a 1995 beat-'em-up for the SNES, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear, and Game Boy by Acclaim and Software Creations tying into the 1995 film of the same name.

    Gameplay

    A/1 punches/kicks, B/2 swings your sword, and C/Up jumps (on Mega Drive and Game Gear, respectively). While the Mega Drive game has Golden Axe-style projection conventional of beat-'em-ups, the Game Gear game has more of a platformer-like camera.

    Production credits

    Mega Drive version

    Acclaim Entertainment
    • Produced by: The Grey Team
    • Producer: Rob Leingang
    • Associate Producer: Gregg Giles
    • Analysts: Mark Mermelstein, Steffan Levine
    • Administrative Assistant: Diane Cambria
    Software Creations
    • Game Conversion Programming: Robert Walker
    • Original Programming: Mike Halsall
    • Gameplay Programming: Chun Wah Kong
    • Enemy Engine: Paul Murray
    • Cache Scroll: Craig Mitchell
    • Main Artist: Phil Bretherton
    • Main Animator: Steve Thomas
    • Background Graphics: Deborah Graham, Anthony Anderson
    • Background Graphics Conversion: Martin Holland
    • Animation: Scott Pleydell-Pearce, Clinton J. Priest, Andy Wilson, Alan Moult
    • Music and Sound FX Conversion: Suddi Raval
    • Original Music and Sound FX: James Hannigan, Martin Goodall
    • Original Title Music: Chris Jojo
    • Manager of Testing: Piccolo Daimaoh
    • Game Testers: Craig Dobson, Chris Brooks, Paul Essue, Simon Hundleby
    • Technical Support: Paul Lee
    • Producer: Lorraine Starr
    • Production Assistant: Annie Lee
    • Art Director: Steve Pickford
    • Creative Director: John Pickford
    • Executive Producers: Richard Kay, Mike Webb
    Acclaim Quality Assurance
    • Senior Manager: Michael Weiner
    • Supervisors: Carol Caracciolo, Adam Ingberman, Esq.
    • Lead Tester: Mike Hong
    • Game Analyst: Damon Tabb
    • Tech Support Supervisor: Harry Reimer
    • Technical Support: John F. Gonzales
    • Testers: Brian Krieger, Christine Ryan, James Ackermann, Jackie A. Williams, Barbara Strnad, Jeff Zentil, Mike Patterson, Jon Cerabone
    • Special Thanks: James Johnson, David Fowler, Mark Wilkinson, Rebecca Spikings, the entire Cutthroat Island film crew, crew of the S.V. Kaskelot, Elmo Grey
    • Extra Special Thanks: Renny Harlin
    Source:
    In-game credits

    Game Gear version

    Acclaim Entertainment
    • Produced by: The Grey Team
    • Producer: Rob Leingang
    • Associate Producer: Gregg Giles
    • Analysts: Mark Mermelstein, Steffan Levine
    • Administrative Assistant: Diane Cambria
    Software Creations
    • Programming: Chris Shay
    • Main Artist: Gavin Eagleton
    • Project Artist: Phil Bretherton
    • Main Animator: Steve Thomas
    • Animation: Clinton J. Priest, Scott Pleydell-Pearce, Alan Moult
    • Music and Sound FX Conversion: Martin Walker
    • Original Music and Sound FX: James Hannigan, Martin Goodall
    • Original Title Music: Chris Jojo
    • Game Testers: Chris Brookes, Craig Dobson, Paul Essue, Adrian Copsey
    • Technical Support: Paul Lee
    • Producer: Lorraine Starr
    • Production Assistant: Annie Lee
    • Art Director: Ste Pickford
    • Creative Director: John Pickford
    • Executive Producers: Richard Kay, Mike Webb
    Acclaim Quality Assurance
    • Senior Manager: Michael Weiner
    • Supervisors: Carol Caracciolo, Adam Ingberman, Esq.
    • Lead Tester: Mike Hong
    • Game Analyst: Damon Tabb
    • Technical Support Supervisor: Harry Reimer
    • Technical Support: John F. Gonzales
    • Testers: Christian Moy, Jeff Zentil, Jackie A. Williams, Russ Tucker
    • Special Thanks: Mark Wilkinson, Rebecca Spikings, the entire Cutthroat Island film crew, crew of the S.V. Kaskelot, Elmo Grey
    • Extra Special Thanks: Renny Harlin
    Source:
    In-game credits
    Cutthroat Island GG credits.pdf
    [6]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Cutthroat Island/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Tips & Tricks (US) #11: "Volume III, Issue 1: January 1996" (199x-xx-xx)
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    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in GamePro (US) #79: "February 1996" (199x-xx-xx)
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    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Hyper (AU) #30: "April 1996" (1996-xx-xx)
    also published in:
    • Hyper (AU) #31: "May 1996" (1996-xx-xx)[7]
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #60: "xxxx xxxx" (2002-09-05)
    also published in:
    Logo-pdf.svg

    Physical scans

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    60
    		[9]
    576 KByte (HU)
    78
    		[10]
    Cool Gamer (RU)
    60
    		[11]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    33
    		[1]
    GamesMaster (UK)
    10
    		[12]
    Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
    89
    		[13]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    60
    		[14]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    62
    		[15]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    14
    		[3]
    Sega Magazin (DE)
    61
    		[16]
    Sega Power (UK)
    5
    		[17]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    36
    		[18]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    28
    		[19]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 46
    Based on
    13 reviews

    Cutthroat Island

    Mega Drive, US
    CutthroatIsland MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    CutthroatIsland MD US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    CutthroatIsland MD US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, EU
    CutthroatIsland MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    CutthroatIsland MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Cutthroat Island MD EU Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, PT
    Cutthroat Island MD PT Box Back.jpgNospine.pngCutthroatIsland MD PT cover.jpg
    Cover
    CutthroatIsland MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, AU
    CutthroatIsland MD AU cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, BR
    CutthroatIsland MD BR Box.jpg
    Cover
    CutthroatIsland MD BR cart.jpg
    Cart

    Game Gear version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    {{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    74
    		[20]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    40
    		[5]
    Sega Game Gear
    		 57
    Based on
    2 reviews

    Cutthroat Island

    Game Gear, US
    CutthroatIsland GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngCutthroatIsland GG US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    CutthroatIsland GG US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Cutthroat Island GG US Manual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    Main article: Cutthroat Island/Technical information.

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 GamePro, "March 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 62
    2. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1996-02-19), page 21
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mean Machines Sega, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-03), page 88
    4. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 180
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 GamePro, "February 1996" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 82
    6. ↑ File:Cutthroat Island GG credits.pdf
    7. ↑ Hyper, "May 1996" (AU; 1996-xx-xx), page 69
    8. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 2003-02-07), page 68
    9. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 53
    10. ↑ 576 KByte, "Július-Augusztus 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 32
    11. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 57
    12. ↑ GamesMaster, "April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-14), page 40
    13. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1996" (ES; 1996-xx-xx), page 64
    14. ↑ MAN!AC, "04/96" (DE; 1996-03-13), page 74
    15. ↑ Mega Fun, "04/96" (DE; 1996-03-20), page 86
    16. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Mai 1996" (DE; 1996-04-10), page 14
    17. ↑ Sega Power, "May 1996" (UK; 1996-03-14), page 58
    18. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 47
    19. ↑ Video Games, "4/96" (DE; 1996-03-20), page 98
    20. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 52


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