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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (デストラクション・ダービー) is a racing game developed for the [[Sega Saturn]] by [[Reflections Interactive]] and published by [[Psygnosis]] in 1996. It was the first in the series, and went under a working title of '''''Demolish 'Em Derby''''', being based on the real-life [[wikipedia:Demolition derby|demolition derby]] sport.
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Though advertised, the Saturn version of the game was not released in North America. This version was set to be published by [[Sega]] themselves, appearing at their booth at [[E3 1996]] with a tentative release date of June{{magref|ig|1|42}}{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=75}} (later July{{magref|ig|2|42}}) 1996. It was set to be priced at $59.99{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=10}}. The publishing rights were later transferred to [[THQ]] with plans of releasing by the end of March 1997{{magref|gi|47|15}} but this too did not materialise.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is notable for being one of the first to allow cars to receive damage when hit, affecting the handling and performance of the vehicle. There are two modes, racing and battle, each with a running commentary. The Saturn version of ''Destruction Derby'' runs at about half the speed of its [[PlayStation]] counterpart, has a lower draw distance and some collision detection issues, making it one of the lesser versions of the game.
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As with ''[[Wipeout]]'', [[Sega of America]] were fully aware that the graphics were inferior to the PlayStation{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=208}}, and planned to work directly with Psygnosis to "improve game quality and incorporate enhancements"{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=210}}. Whether this occurred in ''Destruction Derby'''s case (given it wasn't released Stateside) is unknown.
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==History==
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===Legacy===
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''Destruction Derby'' arrived on the Saturn quite late; nearly a year after its PlayStation counterpart. As a result, its sequel, ''[[Destruction Derby 2]]'' would be released for the PlayStation and Windows PCs just two months later. Plans for a Saturn version of ''Destruction Derby 2'' were put in place but were ultimately scrapped.
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==Production credits==
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{{creditsheader|''Destruction Derby'' Saturn Credits}}
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*'''Producer:''' Leon Walters
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*'''Licensing Director:''' Ian Grieve
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*'''Quality Assurance:''' Jon Wild, Nevin Gaston, Paul Evason
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*'''Manual & Packaging:''' Huw Thomas, Peter Dyke
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Tony Parkes, Martin Edmundson, Cassandra Beyer, Liz Sumner, Craig Duddle
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{{creditsheader|Original ''Destruction Derby'' Team}}
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{{creditsheader|[[Reflections]]}}
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*'''Concept/Design:''' Martin Edmundson
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*'''Programming:''' Mike Troughton, Robert Troughton, Russ Lazzari, Will Musson
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*'''Graphics/Texture:''' Phil Baxter
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*'''SG Modeling:''' Martin Edmundson
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*'''Music/SFX:''' Tim Swan
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*'''Voiceovers:''' Steve Cooke, Jessica Martin
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' MacDonald Racing
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{{creditsheader|[[Psygnosis]]}}
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*'''Producer:''' Tony Parkes
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*'''Digital Music Editing:''' Phil Morris
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*'''Cover Design:''' Peter Dyke
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{{creditsheader|Saturn Production Team}}
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{{creditsheader|[[Perfect Entertainment]]}}
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*'''Producer:''' Colin Fuidge
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*'''Programmer:''' Jon Forshaw
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*'''Additional Programming:''' Dominic Jackson
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*'''Quality Assurance:''' Matt Stamps
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Angela Sutherland, [[Tantalus]]
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'''''Destruction Derby''''' (デストラクション・ダービー) is a racing game developed for the [[Sega Saturn]] by [[Reflections Interactive]] and published by [[Psygnosis]] in 1996. It was the first in the series, and went under a working title of '''''Demolish 'Em Derby''''', being based on the real-life [[wikipedia:Demolition derby|demolition derby]] sport. The Saturn version of the game was not released in North America.
 
  
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The game is notable for being one of the first to allow cars to receive damage when hit, affecting the handling and performance of the vehicle. There are two modes, racing and battle, each with a running commentary. The Saturn version of ''Destruction Derby'' runs at about half the speed of its PlayStation counterpart, has a lower draw distance and some collision detection issues, making it one of the lesser versions of the game.
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==Artwork==
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''Destruction Derby'' arrived on the Saturn quite late - nearly a year after its PlayStation counterpart. As a result, its sequel, ''[[Destruction Derby 2]]'' would be released for the Sony PlayStation and Windows PCs just two months later. Plans for a Saturn version of ''Destruction Derby 2'' were put in place but were ultimately scrapped.
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Destruction Derby
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Psygnosis (Europe), SoftBank (Japan)
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU)
Licensor: JPI (JP)
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (19 tracks)
Peripherals supported: Arcade Racer, Saturn Backup Memory
Genre: Racing[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,800 (5,974)5,800e[3] T-18604G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
EU 		T-11303H-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE 		DM 89.9589.95[7] T-11303H-50
USK: 6
Sega Saturn
PT
Sega Saturn
UK 		£44.9944.99[6] T-11303H-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
GR
Sega Saturn
PL 		199zł199
Sega Saturn
AU 		FDES13SSC
OFLC: G
Non-Sega versions

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Destruction Derby (デストラクション・ダービー) is a racing game developed for the Sega Saturn by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis in 1996. It was the first in the series, and went under a working title of Demolish 'Em Derby, being based on the real-life demolition derby sport.

Though advertised, the Saturn version of the game was not released in North America. This version was set to be published by Sega themselves, appearing at their booth at E3 1996 with a tentative release date of June[8][9] (later July[10]) 1996. It was set to be priced at $59.99[11]. The publishing rights were later transferred to THQ with plans of releasing by the end of March 1997[12] but this too did not materialise.

Gameplay

The game is notable for being one of the first to allow cars to receive damage when hit, affecting the handling and performance of the vehicle. There are two modes, racing and battle, each with a running commentary. The Saturn version of Destruction Derby runs at about half the speed of its PlayStation counterpart, has a lower draw distance and some collision detection issues, making it one of the lesser versions of the game.

As with Wipeout, Sega of America were fully aware that the graphics were inferior to the PlayStation[13], and planned to work directly with Psygnosis to "improve game quality and incorporate enhancements"[14]. Whether this occurred in Destruction Derby's case (given it wasn't released Stateside) is unknown.

History

Legacy

Destruction Derby arrived on the Saturn quite late; nearly a year after its PlayStation counterpart. As a result, its sequel, Destruction Derby 2 would be released for the PlayStation and Windows PCs just two months later. Plans for a Saturn version of Destruction Derby 2 were put in place but were ultimately scrapped.

Production credits

Destruction Derby Saturn Credits
  • Producer: Leon Walters
  • Licensing Director: Ian Grieve
  • Quality Assurance: Jon Wild, Nevin Gaston, Paul Evason
  • Manual & Packaging: Huw Thomas, Peter Dyke
  • Special Thanks To: Tony Parkes, Martin Edmundson, Cassandra Beyer, Liz Sumner, Craig Duddle
Original Destruction Derby Team
  • Concept/Design: Martin Edmundson
  • Programming: Mike Troughton, Robert Troughton, Russ Lazzari, Will Musson
  • Graphics/Texture: Phil Baxter
  • SG Modeling: Martin Edmundson
  • Music/SFX: Tim Swan
  • Voiceovers: Steve Cooke, Jessica Martin
  • Special Thanks To: MacDonald Racing
  • Producer: Tony Parkes
  • Digital Music Editing: Phil Morris
  • Cover Design: Peter Dyke
Saturn Production Team
  • Producer: Colin Fuidge
  • Programmer: Jon Forshaw
  • Additional Programming: Dominic Jackson
  • Quality Assurance: Matt Stamps
  • Special Thanks To: Angela Sutherland, Tantalus
Source:
JP manual
Destruction Derby JP 取扱説明書..pdf
[15]

Magazine articles

Main article: Destruction Derby/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

DestructionDerby Saturn JP Flyer.pdf

PDF
JP flyer
DestructionDerby Saturn JP Flyer.pdf
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-09: "1996-09 (1996-06-14)" (1996-05-24)
also published in:
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-12: "1996-12 (1996-07-26)" (1996-07-12)
also published in:
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-15: "1996-15 (1996-09-13)" (1996-08-23)
also published in:
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Artwork

  • US prototype box art

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
CD Consoles (FR) PAL
60
[21]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
63
[22]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
80
[23]
Gambler (PL)
64
[24]
Joypad (FR) PAL
87
[25]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
70
[26]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
83
[27]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
77
[28]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
69
[6]
Player One (FR)
91
[29]
Random Access (UK)
80
[30]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
66
[31]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
49
[32]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
80
[33]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
68
[34]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
67
[35]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
67
[36]
Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
75
[37]
Total Saturn (UK) PAL
84
[38]
Total Saturn (UK) PAL
91
[39]
Video Games (DE) PAL
78
[40]
Sega Saturn
 74
Based on
21 reviews

Destruction Derby

Saturn, JP
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Spinecard
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Disc
Destruction Derby JP 取扱説明書..pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
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Cover
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Disc
Saturn, FR (Blister pack)
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Cover
Saturn, PT
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Cover
Saturn, GR

Saturn, PL (Comat)[41]

Saturn, AU
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Cover
DestructionDerby Saturn EU Disc.jpg
Disc

Technical information

Main article: Destruction Derby/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:DestructionDerby 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. ↑ File:DestructionDerby Saturn JP Flyer.pdf
  4. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1996-08-26), page 24
  5. ↑ File:LeicesterMercury UK 1996-07-27 16.jpg
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Mean Machines Sega, "November 1996" (UK; 1996-10-04), page 68
  7. ↑ Sega Magazin, "November 1996" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 77
  8. ↑ Intelligent Gamer, "June 1996" (US; 1996-05-27), page 42
  9. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 75
  10. ↑ Intelligent Gamer, "July 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 42
  11. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 10
  12. ↑ Game Informer, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 15
  13. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 208
  14. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 210
  15. ↑ File:Destruction Derby JP 取扱説明書..pdf, page 20
  16. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-10 (1996-06-28)" (JP; 1996-06-14), page 18
  17. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-11 (1996-07-12)" (JP; 1996-06-28), page 28
  18. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-13 (1996-08-09)" (JP; 1996-07-26), page 30
  19. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-14 (1996-08-23)" (JP; 1996-08-09), page 18
  20. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-16 (1996-09-27)" (JP; 1996-09-13), page 26
  21. ↑ CD Consoles, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 162
  22. ↑ Famitsu, "1996-09-27" (JP; 1996-09-13), page 1
  23. ↑ Fun Generation, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 82
  24. ↑ Gambler, "12/1996" (PL; 1996-xx-xx), page 1
  25. ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 79
  26. ↑ MAN!AC, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 73
  27. ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre/Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 50
  28. ↑ Mega Fun, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-18), page 62
  29. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 117
  30. ↑ Random Access (UK) (+0:00)
  31. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 23" (JP; 1996-11-01), page 70
  32. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 19" (JP; 1996-09-06), page 198
  33. ↑ Sega Power, "November 1996" (UK; 1996-09-26), page 46
  34. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "October 1996" (UK; 1996-09-18), page 70
  35. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 15
  36. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-14 (1996-08-23)" (JP; 1996-08-09), page 241
  37. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "21 January 1997" (UK; 1997-01-08), page 10
  38. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 23
  39. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Two" (UK; 1996-09-30), page 61
  40. ↑ Video Games, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-25), page 101
  41. ↑ https://allegrolokalnie.pl/oferta/konsola-sega-saturn-model-1-80200 (Wayback Machine: 2023-09-20 10:28)


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