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'''''Vectorman''''' (ベクターマン) is a platform game developed by [[BlueSky Software]] and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It was released on October 24, 1995 in North America and on November 30, 1995 in Europe.
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''Vectorman'' was made partly in response to [[Nintendo]]/[[Rare]]'s ''Donkey Kong Country'', which contained pioneering graphics with pre-rendered 3D models as sprites. ''Donkey Kong Country''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s marketing stated that the game was impossible to do on Sega's Mega Drive, and ''Vectorman'' acts as one attempt to prove Nintendo wrong.
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The game was first released in Japan on the PC compilation ''[[Sega Archives From USA Vol.1]]''. The game is also a part of the ''[[Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PlayStation Portable]] and is part of the [[Sonic Gems Collection]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It was released on the [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] on February 27, 2007 in Japan and April 5, 2007 in Europe, and in North America on September 22, 2008. Vectorman is part of ''[[Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' as well.
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In 2049, the human population of Earth embarks on a migratory voyage to try to colonize other planets. They leave mechanical "'''orbots'''" to clean up the mess they made on Earth through littering and pollution. Raster, a high-level orbot who watches Earth through a planetwide computer network, is accidentally attached to a working nuclear missile by a lesser orbot and goes insane, becoming an evil dictator named Warhead. He declares himself ruler of Earth, and begins preparing to execute any humans who dare return to their planet.
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{{#seo: description=Vectorman (ベクターマン) is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[BlueSky Software]] and published by [[Sega]]. First released in the United States in October 1995, it is best known for constructing its characters with spherical sprites to simulate three-dimensional animation, and has been frequently rereleased in a number of first-party Sega game collections.}}
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ベクターマン) is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[BlueSky Software]] and published by [[Sega]]. First released in the United States in October 1995, it is best known for constructing its characters with spherical sprites to simulate three-dimensional animation, and has been frequently rereleased in a number of first-party Sega game collections.
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==Blurb==
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{{quote|By the year 2049 Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump! Humankind has fled into space leaving behind an army of mechanized "Orbots" to clean up the mess! But when the Orbot leader, WarHead, goes haywire and starts a robot revolt, only a lonely sludge barge pilot named VECTORMAN can pull the plug!
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*VectorMan can morph! Change into a speeding train, a power drill, mechanical fish, or a dune buggy gone berserk.
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*Overthrow the Orbots with awesome weapon power-ups like Shockwave, Bolo, and Orb.
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*The best graphics yet on Genesis! - Eye-popping 3D effects and silky-smooth animation!|''US box''|ref={{fileref|Vectorman MD US Box Back.jpg}}}}
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==Story==
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In 2049, the human population of Earth embarks on a migratory voyage to try to colonize other planets. They leave mechanical "orbots" to clean up the mess they made on Earth through littering and pollution. Raster, a high-level orbot who watches Earth through a planetwide computer network, is accidentally attached to a working nuclear missile by a lesser orbot and goes insane, becoming an evil dictator named Warhead. He declares himself ruler of Earth, and begins preparing to execute any humans who dare return to their planet.
  
 
Enter Vectorman, a humble orbot in charge of cleaning up toxic sludge by simply discharging it into the sun. As he lands on Earth after his last trip, he finds chaos and confusion. Because all the other Orbots are controlled by Warhead (Vectorman having not been affected because he was away), Vectorman takes it upon himself to destroy the errant orbot and restore peace to Earth.
 
Enter Vectorman, a humble orbot in charge of cleaning up toxic sludge by simply discharging it into the sun. As he lands on Earth after his last trip, he finds chaos and confusion. Because all the other Orbots are controlled by Warhead (Vectorman having not been affected because he was away), Vectorman takes it upon himself to destroy the errant orbot and restore peace to Earth.
  
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== Graphics and Gameplay ==
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==Gameplay==
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''Vectorman'' uses pre-rendered 3D models in its level and character designs. This gives the game a smooth, computer-generated feel. The original name of the villain, Warhead, was Raster (as in raster graphics, the opposite of vector graphics). ''Vectorman'' was considered the answer to Nintendo's ''Donkey Kong Country'' at the time, as they both used graphical tricks to look beyond what the console could do.
 
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The game itself is a straightforward 2D action platformer. Vectorman is an orbot (something like a robot) powered with a ball gun in his hand; powerups include a machine gun, "bolo" gun, and triple-fire guns. {{A}} and {{B}} both shoot and {{C}} jumps. {{C}} twice will launch Vectorman into a brief boost.
 
The game itself is a straightforward 2D action platformer. Vectorman is an orbot (something like a robot) powered with a ball gun in his hand; powerups include a machine gun, "bolo" gun, and triple-fire guns. {{A}} and {{B}} both shoot and {{C}} jumps. {{C}} twice will launch Vectorman into a brief boost.
  
 
Vectorman possesses the ability to transform, through the use of powerups, into several different forms: including a drill, to cut through floors; a bomb, to destroy all surrounding enemies or breakable walls; and an aquatic form, useful for swimming underwater. In addition to powerup transformations, 3 levels host unique morphed forms with which to combat bosses in. Overall, the game consists of 16 levels.
 
Vectorman possesses the ability to transform, through the use of powerups, into several different forms: including a drill, to cut through floors; a bomb, to destroy all surrounding enemies or breakable walls; and an aquatic form, useful for swimming underwater. In addition to powerup transformations, 3 levels host unique morphed forms with which to combat bosses in. Overall, the game consists of 16 levels.
  
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==Critical reaction==
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===Stages===
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==History==
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===Prerelease===
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===Release===
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In North America, special randomly distributed copies of ''Vectorman'' have a special "you win" screen at the end of the game, along with a phone number which could be called and an address. If consumers sent these special cartridges back to Sega of America before July 31st, 1996, they would receive prizes - one $25,000 prize (won by Keolamanaokalahuinui "Keola" Kaula of Albuquerque{{intref|Press release: 1996-01-12: 12-year-old gamer wins $25,000 cash grand prize in Sega's videogame contest}}), ten £10,000 prizes or one of ninety [[Sega Saturn]] systems{{magref|egm|77|22}}.
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''Vectorman'' was both a critical and commercial success, and was re-released in North America as part of the [[Mega Hit Series]]. It was acclaimed for its gameplay, level design and 3d graphics, and a great techno soundtrack.
 
''Vectorman'' was both a critical and commercial success, and was re-released in North America as part of the [[Mega Hit Series]]. It was acclaimed for its gameplay, level design and 3d graphics, and a great techno soundtrack.
  
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== Sequels ==
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===Legacy===
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''Vectorman'' was not originally released in Japan, with its debut in the country coming through the PC compilation ''[[Sega Archives From USA Vol.1]]''. It was released on the [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] on February 27, 2007 in Japan and April 5, 2007 in Europe, and in North America on September 22, 2008. In accordance with [[Nintendo]]'s modern anti-seizure policies, this release has been patched to alter the flashing of certain elements, most notably the quick strobing displayed when destroying an in-game television.{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Notes:Vectorman}} A PC conversion was reportedly announced in 1996{{magref|gamepro|99|102}} but never materialised.
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''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' has both ''Vectorman'' and its sequel as unlockable games. ''Vectorman'' can be unlocked by playing the compilation for at least 5 hours or by having a save file of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' or ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' on the memory card. Both games were the only bonus titles to be kept on the international versions of the collection.
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''[[Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' also features ''Vectorman'' and its sequel, this time as games available without the need for unlocking. ''[[Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' also contains the game.
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A sequel, ''[[Vectorman 2]]'' was produced for the Sega Mega Drive, and was released in 1996.
 
A sequel, ''[[Vectorman 2]]'' was produced for the Sega Mega Drive, and was released in 1996.
  
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Although BlueSky Software, the original developer of both ''Vectorman'' games closed in 2001, a ''Vectorman'' game for the PlayStation 2 was announced in 2003, [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/441/441671p1.html but was soon cancelled]. Initial reports criticized the game heavily for deviating from the Genesis titles by turning the game into a third-person shooter. It is believed that this criticism contributed to its cancellation. Vectormans redesign was also highly criticized as Vectorman looked very little like he did in the Mega Drive games.
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Although BlueSky Software, the original developer of both ''Vectorman'' games closed in 2001, a [[Vectorman (PlayStation 2)|''Vectorman'' game for the PlayStation 2]] was announced in 2003 but was soon cancelled.
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 +
''Vectorman'' was at one point planned to be made into a 3D animated movie by Ideal Entertainment, with a tentative release date of late 1997{{magref|gamepro|98|30}}. This never materialised.
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==Versions==
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===Version history===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Changelog}}
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{{version|Android|version=4.1.0|date=2019-12-03|size=57MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526200336/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman
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|file=Vectorman (com.sega.vectorman v4.1.0).apk
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|icon=Vectorman Android icon 410.png
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}}
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{{version|Android|version=2.0.1|date=2019-06-03|size=45MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203033427/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman
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|file=Vectorman (com.sega.vectorman v2.0.1).apk
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|icon=Vectorman Android icon 110.png
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}}
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{{version|Android|version=2.0.0|date=2019-01-31|size=45MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421224414/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman
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|file=Vectorman (com.sega.vectorman v2.0.0).apk
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|icon=Vectorman Android icon 110.png
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{{version|Android|version=1.1.1|date=2018-10-31|size=44MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121001518/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman
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|file=Vectorman (com.sega.vectorman v1.1.1).apk
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{{version|Android|version=1.1.0|date=2018-06-20|size=42MB
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|ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012225519/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman
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|file=Vectorman (com.sega.vectorman v1.1.0).apk
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|icon=Vectorman Android icon 110.png
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== Re-releases ==
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{{version|iOS|version=4.1.0|date=2019-12-12|size=145.3MB
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''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' has both ''Vectorman'' and its sequel as unlockable games. ''Vectorman'' can be unlocked by playing the compilation for at least 5 hours or by having a save file of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' or ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' on the [[memory card]]. This was also the first time the game was released in Japan.
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|ref=http://web.archive.org/web/20181121001706/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8
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{{version|iOS|version=1.1.0|date=2018-06-20|size=133.7MB
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|ref=http://web.archive.org/web/20181011020309/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8
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''Sega Genesis Collection'' (''Sega Mega Drive Collection'' in Europe) also features ''Vectorman'' and its sequel, this time as games available without the need for unlocking.
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==Downloadable content==
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==Production Credits==
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===BlueSky Software===
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'''Designers:''' Richard Karpp, Mark Lorenzen<br/>
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'''Project Manager:''' Jennifer Cleary<br/>
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'''Game Concept By:''' Dana Christianson, Richard Karpp, Mark Lorenzen, Jason Weesner<br/>
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*'''Project Manager:''' [[Jennifer Cleary]]
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'''Lead Background Artist:''' Amber Long<br/>
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*'''Game Concept By:''' [[Dana Christianson]], [[Richard Karpp]], [[Mark Lorenzen]], [[Jason Weesner]]
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'''Background Artists:''' Jeff Jonas, Geoffrey Knobel, Mark Lorenzen, Jeff Remmer<br/>
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*'''Lead Background Artist:''' [[Amber Long]]
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'''Background Assistant:''' Brandon McDonald<br/>
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*'''Background Artists:''' [[Jeff Jonas]], [[Geoffrey Knobel]], [[Mark Lorenzen]], [[Jeff Remmer]]
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'''Lead Animator:''' Marty Davis<br/>
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*'''Background Assistant:''' Brandon McDonald
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'''Animators:''' Ellis Goodson, John Roy<br/>
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*'''Lead Animator:''' [[Marty Davis]]
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'''Splash Screens:''' Jeff Remmer<br/>
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*'''Animators:''' [[Ellis Goodson]], [[John Roy]]
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'''Sound:''' Jon Holland<br/>
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*'''Splash Screens:''' [[Jeff Remmer]]
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'''Music:''' Jon Holland<br/>
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*'''Sound:''' [[Jon Holland]]
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'''Lead Programmer:''' Richard Karpp<br/>
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*'''Music:''' [[Jon Holland]]
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'''Programmers:''' Mark Botta, Keith Freiheit, Bonita Kane<br/>
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*'''Lead Programmer:''' [[Richard Karpp]]
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'''Special Thanks:''' Patrick Brogan, Tom Carroll, John Fulbright, Jerry Huber, Matt McDonald, Chuck Osieja, Sam Powell, Rick Randolph, Rick Schmitz, Kim Walsh
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*'''Programmers:''' [[Mark Botta]], [[Keith Freiheit]], [[Bonita Kane]]
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Patrick Brogan, Tom Carroll, [[John Fulbright]], Jerry Huber, Matt McDonald, Chuck Osieja, [[Sam Powell]], Rick Randolph, [[Rick Schmitz]], Kim Walsh
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*'''Producer:''' [[Jerry Markota]]
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*'''Assistant Producer:''' [[Marianne Arotzarena]]
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[John Garner]]
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*'''Marketing Assistant:''' [[Johnathan Kully]]
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*'''Test Game Lead:''' [[John Amirkhan]]
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*'''Test Assistant Leads:''' Mike Borg, [[Abraham Navarro|Abe Navarro]], [[Kim Rogers]]
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*'''Game Testers:''' [[Marc Dawson]], [[Ty Johnson]], [[Jeff Junio|Jeff B. Junio]], [[Tony Lynch]], Raul Orozco, [[Ilya Reeves]], Don Tica
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Ed Annunziata|E. Ettore Annunziata]], Smuv Deyoung, [[Clint Dyer]], [[Joe Miller]], [[Scott Rohde]], [[Chris Smith]], [[Terry Tang]]
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===Uncredited===
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*'''Programmer:''' [[Karl Robillard]]{{ref|https://thegameofnerds.com/2021/06/29/vectorman-genesis-climate-activist-turns-25/}}
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==Digital manuals==
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Vectorman Steam manual.pdf|Steam manual
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Vectorman MD US MDMini manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini US manual
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Vectorman MD EU MDMini manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini EU manual
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</gallery>
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Promotional material}}
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==Artwork==
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<gallery>
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==Physical scans==
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'''Producer:''' Jerry Markota<br/>
 
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'''Assistant Producer:''' Marianne Arotzarena<br/>
 
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'''Product Manager:''' John Garner<br/>
 
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'''Marketing Assistant:''' Johnathan Kully<br/>
 
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'''Test Game Lead:''' John Amirkhan<br/>
 
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'''Test Assistant Leads:''' Mike Borg, Abraham Navarro, Kim Rogers<br/>
 
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'''Game Testers:''' Marc Dawson, Ty Johnson, Jeff B. Junio, Tony Lynch, Raul Orozco, Ilya Reeves, Don Tica<br/>
 
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'''Special Thanks:''' E. Ettore Annunziata, Smuv Deyoung, Clint Dyer, [[Joe Miller]], Scott Rohde, Chris Smith, Terry Tang
 
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==External Links==
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==Technical information==
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* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_vector/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)]
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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==External links==
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19980223140819/http://www.sega.com:80/products/games/00440.html Mega Drive]
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* Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_vector/ Mega Drive]
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* Nintendo catalogue pages: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/KOxRfAvULMqhQjxxXHikpQEBQjI1mvim US], [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/VECTORMAN--280020.html UK], [http://web.archive.org/web/20120403025411/http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=41&prod_id=19786&pageID=4 AU]
 
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/34280/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
 
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/34280/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
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* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.vectorman ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Google Play]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on iTunes: [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8 US], [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8 UK]
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*''[https://thegameofnerds.com/2021/06/29/vectorman-genesis-climate-activist-turns-25/ Vectorman Is Still An Original Climate Activist At 25]'' article by Tom Carroll at ''[https://thegameofnerds.com The Game of Nerds]''
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Vectorman
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Virtual Console, Steam, RealOne Arcade, Android, iOS
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Majesco Sales (US Mega Hit Series re-release)
Sega Mega Drive
Ecofilmes (PT)
Sega Mega Drive
Datart International (CZ)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega-Ozisoft (AU)
Sega Mega Drive
Tec Toy (BR)
Sound driver: GEMS
Genre: Action[1]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$59.9959.99[4] 1577
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
US
(Mega Hit) 		$19.9919.99[5] 1577
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
US ▼
(Sega Channel) 		SUBsub
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		1577-50
Sega Mega Drive
DE 		DM 119119 1577-50
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJ1577
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£49.9949.99[6] 1577-50
Sega Mega Drive
GR
Sega Mega Drive
CZ
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		FVEC00SMC
OFLC: G8
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		046930
Tectoy: Todas as Idades
Wii Virtual Console
JP ▼ 		600pts600[12]
CERO: A
Wii Virtual Console
US ▼ 		800pts800[7]
ESRB: Everyone
Wii Virtual Console
EU ▼ 		800pts800[8]
PEGI: 7+
Wii Virtual Console
AU ▼ 		800pts800[10]
OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
RealOne Arcade
US ▼
Steam
US ▼ 		$2.992.99[15] 34280
ESRB: Everyone
Steam
EU ▼ 		€2.492.49[15] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam
DE ▼ 		€2.492.49[15] 34280
USK: 6
Steam
UK ▼ 		£1.991.99[15] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam
AU ▼ 		$3.493.49[15] 34280
OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
Steam Linux
US ▼ 		$0.990.99[17] 34280
ESRB: Everyone
Steam Linux
EU ▼ 		€0.990.99[17] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam Linux
DE ▼ 		€0.990.99[17] 34280
USK: 6
Steam Linux
UK ▼ 		£0.790.79[17] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam Linux
AU ▼ 		$1.351.35[17] 34280
OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
Steam OS X
US ▼ 		$0.990.99[17] 34280
ESRB: Everyone
Steam OS X
EU ▼ 		€0.990.99[17] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam OS X
DE ▼ 		€0.990.99[17] 34280
USK: 6
Steam OS X
UK ▼ 		£0.790.79[17] 34280
PEGI: 7+
Steam OS X
AU ▼ 		$1.351.35[17] 34280
OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
Google Android OS
US ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
ESRB: Everyone
Google Android OS
EU ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
PEGI: 7+
Google Android OS
DE ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
USK: 6
Google Android OS
AU ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
iOS
US ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
12+
iOS
EU ▼
(Sega Forever) 		FREEfree
12+

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Vectorman (ベクターマン) is a Sega Mega Drive action platform game developed by BlueSky Software and published by Sega. First released in the United States in October 1995, it is best known for constructing its characters with spherical sprites to simulate three-dimensional animation, and has been frequently rereleased in a number of first-party Sega game collections.

Blurb

“ By the year 2049 Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump! Humankind has fled into space leaving behind an army of mechanized "Orbots" to clean up the mess! But when the Orbot leader, WarHead, goes haywire and starts a robot revolt, only a lonely sludge barge pilot named VECTORMAN can pull the plug!


  • VectorMan can morph! Change into a speeding train, a power drill, mechanical fish, or a dune buggy gone berserk.


  • Overthrow the Orbots with awesome weapon power-ups like Shockwave, Bolo, and Orb.


  • The best graphics yet on Genesis! - Eye-popping 3D effects and silky-smooth animation!
 „

— US box[19]


Story

In 2049, the human population of Earth embarks on a migratory voyage to try to colonize other planets. They leave mechanical "orbots" to clean up the mess they made on Earth through littering and pollution. Raster, a high-level orbot who watches Earth through a planetwide computer network, is accidentally attached to a working nuclear missile by a lesser orbot and goes insane, becoming an evil dictator named Warhead. He declares himself ruler of Earth, and begins preparing to execute any humans who dare return to their planet.

Enter Vectorman, a humble orbot in charge of cleaning up toxic sludge by simply discharging it into the sun. As he lands on Earth after his last trip, he finds chaos and confusion. Because all the other Orbots are controlled by Warhead (Vectorman having not been affected because he was away), Vectorman takes it upon himself to destroy the errant orbot and restore peace to Earth.

Gameplay

The game itself is a straightforward 2D action platformer. Vectorman is an orbot (something like a robot) powered with a ball gun in his hand; powerups include a machine gun, "bolo" gun, and triple-fire guns. A and B both shoot and C jumps. C twice will launch Vectorman into a brief boost.

Vectorman possesses the ability to transform, through the use of powerups, into several different forms: including a drill, to cut through floors; a bomb, to destroy all surrounding enemies or breakable walls; and an aquatic form, useful for swimming underwater. In addition to powerup transformations, 3 levels host unique morphed forms with which to combat bosses in. Overall, the game consists of 16 levels.

Stages

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Day 1: Terraport

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Day 2: Metalhead

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Day 3: Tidal Surge

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Day 4: Absolute Zero

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Day 5: Arctic Ridge

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Day 6: Bamboo Mill

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Day 7: Rock 'N' Roller

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Day 8: Death Alley

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Day 9: Hydroponic Lab

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Day 10: Superstructure

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Day 11: Stayin' Alive

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Day 12: Nightscape

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Day 13: Dark Ruins

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Day 14: Underground Vault

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Day 15: Worldlink Center

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Day 16: Twist and Shout

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Bonus Stage

History

Prerelease

Release

In North America, special randomly distributed copies of Vectorman have a special "you win" screen at the end of the game, along with a phone number which could be called and an address. If consumers sent these special cartridges back to Sega of America before July 31st, 1996, they would receive prizes - one $25,000 prize (won by Keolamanaokalahuinui "Keola" Kaula of Albuquerque[4]), ten £10,000 prizes or one of ninety Sega Saturn systems[20].

Vectorman was both a critical and commercial success, and was re-released in North America as part of the Mega Hit Series. It was acclaimed for its gameplay, level design and 3d graphics, and a great techno soundtrack.

Legacy

Vectorman was not originally released in Japan, with its debut in the country coming through the PC compilation Sega Archives From USA Vol.1. It was released on the Wii Virtual Console on February 27, 2007 in Japan and April 5, 2007 in Europe, and in North America on September 22, 2008. In accordance with Nintendo's modern anti-seizure policies, this release has been patched to alter the flashing of certain elements, most notably the quick strobing displayed when destroying an in-game television.[21] A PC conversion was reportedly announced in 1996[22] but never materialised.

Sonic Gems Collection has both Vectorman and its sequel as unlockable games. Vectorman can be unlocked by playing the compilation for at least 5 hours or by having a save file of Sonic Heroes or Sonic Mega Collection on the memory card. Both games were the only bonus titles to be kept on the international versions of the collection.

Sega Mega Drive Collection also features Vectorman and its sequel, this time as games available without the need for unlocking. Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection also contains the game.

A sequel, Vectorman 2 was produced for the Sega Mega Drive, and was released in 1996.

Although BlueSky Software, the original developer of both Vectorman games closed in 2001, a Vectorman game for the PlayStation 2 was announced in 2003 but was soon cancelled.

Vectorman was at one point planned to be made into a 3D animated movie by Ideal Entertainment, with a tentative release date of late 1997[23]. This never materialised.

Versions

Version history

Main article: Vectorman/Changelog.
System Version Size Date Comment Ref Icon
Google Android OS
 0000040000010000000000000000004.1.0 57MB 201912032019-12-03 [1] Vectorman Android icon 410.png
Download.svg (info) (56.77 MB)
Google Android OS
 0000020000000000010000000000002.0.1 45MB 201906032019-06-03 [24] Vectorman Android icon 110.png
Download.svg (info) (45.48 MB)
Google Android OS
 0000020000000000000000000000002.0.0 45MB 201901312019-01-31 [25] Vectorman Android icon 110.png
Download.svg (info) (44.66 MB)
Google Android OS
 0000010000010000010000000000001.1.1 44MB 201810312018-10-31 [26] Vectorman Android icon 110.png
Download.svg (info) (43.98 MB)
Google Android OS
 0000010000010000000000000000001.1.0 42MB 201806202018-06-20 [27] Vectorman Android icon 110.png
Download.svg (info) (41.96 MB)
iOS
 0000040000010000000000000000004.1.0 145.3MB 201912122019-12-12 [28]
iOS
 0000020000000000020000000000002.0.2 201906032019-06-03
iOS
 0000020000000000000000000000002.0.0 201901312019-01-31
iOS
 0000010000040000000000000000001.4.0 140MB 201810312018-10-31 [29]
iOS
 0000010000010000000000000000001.1.0 133.7MB 201806202018-06-20 [30]

Downloadable content

Main article: Vectorman/Downloadable content.

Production credits

BlueSky Software
Sega

Uncredited


Digital manuals

  • Steam manual

  • Mega Drive Mini US manual

  • Mega Drive Mini EU manual

Magazine articles

Main article: Vectorman/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Vectorman/Promotional material.

Artwork

  • SEGA Forever - VectorMan - Art.png
  • SEGA Forever - VectorMan - Icon.png
  • Vectorman artwork 1.jpg
  • Vectorman artwork 2.jpg
  • Vectorman artwork 3.jpeg
  • Vectorman artwork 4.jpg
  • Vectorman artwork 25thanniversary.png

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
92 №36, p46/47
Sega Mega Drive
 92
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
70
[32]
CD Consoles (FR)
44
[33]
Consoles + (FR)
85
[34]
Cool Gamer (RU)
90
[35]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
96
[36]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
83
[37]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
70
[38]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 5 (RU)
90
[39]
Fun Generation (DE)
80
[40]
Fusion (US) NTSC-U
63
[41]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
91
[42]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
90
[43]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
98
[44]
GamePro (UK)
91
[45]
Gamers (DE)
80
[46]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
82
[47]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
89
[48]
Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
86
[49]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
80
[50]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
78
[51]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
90
[52]
Player One (FR)
90
[53]
Sega News (CZ)
82
[54]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
90
[55]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
90
[56]
Svet Kompjutera (YU)
90
[57]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK)
90
[6]
Todo Sega (ES)
87
[58]
Tricks (RU)
89
[59]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
90
[60]
Video Games (DE) PAL
85
[61]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
90
[62]
Sega Mega Drive
 84
Based on
32 reviews

Vectorman

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Vectorman md us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, US (Mega Hit Series)
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, US
(Mega Hit Series) (Majesco Sales)
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, EU
Vectorman md eu cover.jpg
Cover
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Cart
Vectorman MD EU Manual.jpg
Manual
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PCB
Mega Drive, PT
Vectorman MD PT cover.jpg
Cover
Vectorman MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Vectorman MD PT manual.jpg
Manual
Vectorman MD EU Manual.jpg
EU Manual
Mega Drive, GR

Mega Drive, CZ (Datart)
Vectorman md cz cover.jpg
Cover
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Cart
Notavailable.svg
Manual
Mega Drive, AU
Vectorman MD AU cover.jpg
Cover
Vectorman MD AU Cart.jpg
Cart
Vectorman MD AU manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, BR
VectormanMDBrCover.jpg
Cover
VectormanMDBrCartTop.jpg
VectormanMDBrCart.jpg
Cart
Vectorman md br manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: Vectorman/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Google Play (com.sega.vectorman) (Wayback Machine: 2020-05-26 20:03)
  2. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/456J4RIXsTQ/m/lOOdh7JEtTYJ
  3. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/BBsVunxhS-0/m/fDIBwqUxC4cJ
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Press release: 1996-01-12: 12-year-old gamer wins $25,000 cash grand prize in Sega's videogame contest
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Press release: 1997-06-19: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- SEGA RELAUNCHES GENESIS GAMES AT VALUE PRICES
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-26), page 89
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/KOxRfAvULMqhQjxxXHikpQEBQjI1mvim (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-23 00:48)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://www.nintendolife.com:80/games/megadrive/vectorman (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-11 17:03)
  9. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/VECTORMAN--280020.html (archive.today)
  10. ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=41&prod_id=19786&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-04-03 02:54)
  11. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/02.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:11)
  12. ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_vector/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-02-26 06:49)
  13. ↑ http://games.real.com/allgames.php?mode=spnav (Wayback Machine: 2004-08-02 23:32)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 https://steamdb.info/app/34280/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-11-21 21:32)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 http://steamdb.info/app/34280/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-05-22 19:58)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 https://steamdb.info/app/34280/history/?changeid=5755250
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 http://steamdb.info/app/34280/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-11-21 21:32)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 @segaforever on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2018-10-12 22:53)
  19. ↑ File:Vectorman MD US Box Back.jpg
  20. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 22
  21. ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Notes:Vectorman
  22. ↑ GamePro, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 102
  23. ↑ GamePro, "November 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 30
  24. ↑ Google Play (com.sega.vectorman) (Wayback Machine: 2019-12-03 03:34)
  25. ↑ Google Play (com.sega.vectorman) (Wayback Machine: 2019-04-21 22:44)
  26. ↑ Google Play (com.sega.vectorman) (Wayback Machine: 2018-11-21 00:15)
  27. ↑ Google Play (com.sega.vectorman) (Wayback Machine: 2018-10-12 22:55)
  28. ↑ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500 (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-09 18:54)
  29. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2018-11-21 00:17)
  30. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2018-10-11 02:03)
  31. ↑ https://thegameofnerds.com/2021/06/29/vectorman-genesis-climate-activist-turns-25/
  32. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 255
  33. ↑ CD Consoles, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 140
  34. ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 108
  35. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 231
  36. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-13), page 48
  37. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 42
  38. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 366
  39. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 5, "" (RU; 200x-xx-xx), page 251
  40. ↑ Fun Generation, "06/95" (DE; 1995-0x-xx), page 64
  41. ↑ Fusion, "Volume 1, Number 6: January 1996" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 100
  42. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 3, Issue 11: November 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 22
  43. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 9 No. 1 January 1996" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 57
  44. ↑ GamePro, "November 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 72
  45. ↑ GamePro, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-10-28), page 50
  46. ↑ Gamers, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 48
  47. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 5, episode 5" (1995-10-19, 24:00) (+9:40)
  48. ↑ Game Informer, "November 1995" (US; 1995-1x-xx), page 26
  49. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Noviembre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 98
  50. ↑ MAN!AC, "12/95" (DE; 1995-11-08), page 92
  51. ↑ Mega Fun, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-18), page 72
  52. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-09-29), page 62
  53. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 128
  54. ↑ Sega News, "Listopad 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 27
  55. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-10-19), page 48
  56. ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-11-02), page 50
  57. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "April 1996" (YU; 1996-xx-xx), page 78
  58. ↑ Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1995" (ES; 1995-1x-xx), page 48
  59. ↑ Tricks, "Vypusk 8" (RU; 1996-xx-xx), page 32
  60. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 27
  61. ↑ Video Games, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-25), page 92
  62. ↑ VideoGames, "November 1995" (US; 1995-10-24), page 89


Vectorman

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Music: Sega Tunes: Vectorman (1996)



Games in the Vectorman Series
Vectorman (1995) | Vectorman 2 (1996) | Vectorman 3 (unreleased) | Vectorman (PlayStation 2) (Unreleased)
Vectorman related media
Music
 Sega Tunes: Vectorman (1996)
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