Difference between revisions of "Powerslave"
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| players=1 (2-6 for Death Tank) | | players=1 (2-6 for Death Tank) | ||
| genre=Action | | genre=Action | ||
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| sat_date_eu=1996-09-26 {{fileref|CVG UK 179.pdf|page=53}} | | sat_date_eu=1996-09-26 {{fileref|CVG UK 179.pdf|page=53}} | ||
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| − | ''''' | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Exhumed''''' in Europe and '''''Seireki 1999: Pharaoh no Fukkatsu''''' (西暦１９９９ ファラオの復活) in Japan, is a first person shooter game developed by [[Lobotomy Software]] and released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1996. |
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===Death Tank=== | ===Death Tank=== | ||
| − | US version of ''Powerslave'' contains a mini game called ''Death Tank'' that can be accessed if you collect all 23 dolls hidden in the game. | + | US and JP version of ''Powerslave'' contains a mini game called ''Death Tank'' that can be accessed if you collect all 23 dolls hidden in the game. The mini-game supports up to 6 players, which was increased up to 7 players in it's sequel, ''Death Tank Zwei'', which can be found in ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]''. |
| − | == | + | ==Development== |
| − | '' | + | ===Slave Driver Game Engine=== |
| + | The original version appeared on the PC as a ''Build'' engine game and featured many mechanics, levels and content that varied differently. This includes linear level design, in-game speech from the main character, and stock lives that once they've run out, the game ends for the player. When the game was brought to the [[Sega Saturn]] and ''PlayStation,'' the game was rebuilt from the ground up using a proprietary engine called ''Slave Driver'' which was able to render more complex levels, including rooms above other rooms, which was not possible on the Build engine. It also went through a major gameplay re-design thanks to the stronger hardware. The Playstation and [[Sega Saturn]] versions put more focus on exploration and allow the player to replay stages. In order to progress, certain permanent power ups (e.g. magic sandals that allow higher jumps) need to be collectedThe ''Slave Driver'' engine would become a framework for PC to console ports by [[Lobotomy Software]] including ''[[Duke Nukem 3D]]'' and ''[[Quake]]''. | ||
==Version differences== | ==Version differences== | ||
As mentioned before, the PC version is an almost completely different game. | As mentioned before, the PC version is an almost completely different game. | ||
The Playstation and [[Sega Saturn]] versions differ in terms of stage design, lighting effects, framerate (higher peak performance on Playstation vs more constant 30 frames per second on [[Sega Saturn]].)etc. | The Playstation and [[Sega Saturn]] versions differ in terms of stage design, lighting effects, framerate (higher peak performance on Playstation vs more constant 30 frames per second on [[Sega Saturn]].)etc. | ||
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'''Executive Producers:''' Brian McNeely, Paul Lange<br/> | '''Executive Producers:''' Brian McNeely, Paul Lange<br/> | ||
'''Game Design:''' Brian McNeely<br/> | '''Game Design:''' Brian McNeely<br/> | ||
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'''Special THANKS! To:''' Jacqui Lyons, Marjacq Micro, Ian Mathias, Mike Brown, Ronya, Lonnie, Nasie, and of Course [[Sega]]<br/> | '''Special THANKS! To:''' Jacqui Lyons, Marjacq Micro, Ian Mathias, Mike Brown, Ronya, Lonnie, Nasie, and of Course [[Sega]]<br/> | ||
| − | ==Promotional | + | ==Promotional material== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
PowerSlave Saturn US PrintAdvert.jpg|US print advert | PowerSlave Saturn US PrintAdvert.jpg|US print advert | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==Physical | + | ==Physical scans== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=SAT | | icon=SAT | ||
| cvg=80 | | cvg=80 | ||
| cvg_source={{num|178|page=72/73|pdf=CVG UK 178.pdf|pdfpage=72}} | | cvg_source={{num|178|page=72/73|pdf=CVG UK 178.pdf|pdfpage=72}} | ||
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| + | | famitsu_source={{num|416|page=32|pdf=}} | ||
| gamefan=88 | | gamefan=88 | ||
| gamefan_source=''Vol 4'', {{num|11|page=16}} | | gamefan_source=''Vol 4'', {{num|11|page=16}} | ||
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| ssm_source={{num|11|page=68/69|pdf=SSM_UK_11.pdf|pdfpage=68}} | | ssm_source={{num|11|page=68/69|pdf=SSM_UK_11.pdf|pdfpage=68}} | ||
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| + | | ssmjp_source={{num|1996-21|page=267|pdf=SSM_JP_19961213_1996-21.pdf|pdfpage=269}} | ||
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| + | | ssmjp_source_r={{num||page=9|pdf=SnGwSISDRZK Book JP.pdf|pdfpage=11}} | ||
| videogamecritic=67 | | videogamecritic=67 | ||
| videogamecritic_source=''[http://videogamecritic.com/satmr.htm?e=25333#rev2910 2008/9/12]'' | | videogamecritic_source=''[http://videogamecritic.com/satmr.htm?e=25333#rev2910 2008/9/12]'' | ||
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| disc=Powerslave_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg | | disc=Powerslave_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Technical information== | ||
| + | ===Saving Data=== | ||
| + | ''Powerslave'' makes use of the Saturn's internal battery back-up as well as the [[Saturn Backup Memory]] to save data for progress. To load and save data from the Ram Cart, the save file must be created on the internal battery back-up first, then moved over via the Memory Manager. | ||
| + | {|class="prettytable" | ||
| + | |+ Powerslave Save Data | ||
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| + | ! Name | ||
| + | ! Comment | ||
| + | ! File Size | ||
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| + | | POWERSLAVE# | ||
| + | | save games | ||
| + | | 11 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| Powerslave | |||||
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| System(s): Sega Saturn | |||||
| Publisher: BMG Interactive, Playmates Interactive Entertainment (US) | |||||
| Developer: Lobotomy Software | |||||
| Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (13 tracks) | |||||
| Peripherals supported: Saturn 6 Player Adaptor (for Death Tank) | |||||
| Genre: Action | |||||
| Number of players: 1 (2-6 for Death Tank) | |||||
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Powerslave, known as Exhumed in Europe and Seireki 1999: Pharaoh no Fukkatsu (西暦１９９９ ファラオの復活) in Japan, is a first person shooter game developed by Lobotomy Software and released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Contents
Gameplay
Death Tank
US and JP version of Powerslave contains a mini game called Death Tank that can be accessed if you collect all 23 dolls hidden in the game. The mini-game supports up to 6 players, which was increased up to 7 players in it's sequel, Death Tank Zwei, which can be found in Duke Nukem 3D.
Development
Slave Driver Game Engine
The original version appeared on the PC as a Build engine game and featured many mechanics, levels and content that varied differently. This includes linear level design, in-game speech from the main character, and stock lives that once they've run out, the game ends for the player. When the game was brought to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation, the game was rebuilt from the ground up using a proprietary engine called Slave Driver which was able to render more complex levels, including rooms above other rooms, which was not possible on the Build engine. It also went through a major gameplay re-design thanks to the stronger hardware. The Playstation and Sega Saturn versions put more focus on exploration and allow the player to replay stages. In order to progress, certain permanent power ups (e.g. magic sandals that allow higher jumps) need to be collectedThe Slave Driver engine would become a framework for PC to console ports by Lobotomy Software including Duke Nukem 3D and Quake.
Version differences
As mentioned before, the PC version is an almost completely different game. The Playstation and Sega Saturn versions differ in terms of stage design, lighting effects, framerate (higher peak performance on Playstation vs more constant 30 frames per second on Sega Saturn.)etc.
Production credits
Executive Producers: Brian McNeely, Paul Lange
Game Design: Brian McNeely
Additional Game Design: Dominick Meissner, Mark Coates, Jason Wiggin, Ezra Dreisbach
Game Programming: Ezra Dreisbach
BREW World Editing Tool: David Lawson
Art and Environment: Troy Jacobson, Brian McNeely, John Van Deusen, Kevin Chung, Paul Knutzen, Richard Nichols, Eric Klokstad, Joe Kfesoja, Jason Wiggin, Willian Vallieres
Creatures and Weaponry: John Van Deusen
Music and Sound Effects: Scott Branston
Stage Design: Brian McNeely, Domick Meissner, Paul Knutzen, Jason Wiggin, Mark Coates
Additional Technical Support: Jeff Blazier, John Schwab, John Yuill, Paul Magefud, Paul Schreiber, Pat Schreiber, Kurt Pfeifer
Instruction Manual: Tom Kristensen
Special THANKS! To: Jacqui Lyons, Marjacq Micro, Ian Mathias, Mike Brown, Ronya, Lonnie, Nasie, and of Course Sega
Promotional material
- PowerSlave Saturn US PrintAdvert.jpg
US print advert
Physical scans
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| Based on 34 reviews | |
| Saturn, US |
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  Cover
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 Disc  Manual |
| Saturn, EU |
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 Cover
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 Disc |
| Saturn, JP |
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  Cover
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 Spinecard  Disc |
Technical information
Saving Data
Powerslave makes use of the Saturn's internal battery back-up as well as the Saturn Backup Memory to save data for progress. To load and save data from the Ram Cart, the save file must be created on the internal battery back-up first, then moved over via the Memory Manager.
| Name | Comment | File Size |
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| POWERSLAVE# | save games | 11 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:CVG UK 178.pdf, page 72 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":File:CVG UK 178.pdf_p72" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ File:MegaFun DE 1996-10.pdf, page 76
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 File:MeanMachinesSega47UK.pdf, page 52 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega47UK.pdf_p52" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ File:SSM_UK_11.pdf, page 68
- ↑ File:SSM_JP_19961213_1996-21.pdf, page 269
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Saturn no Game wa Sekai Ichi~i~i~i!: Satamaga Dokusha Race Zen Kiroku, SoftBank Publishing, page 11 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":File:SnGwSISDRZK Book JP.pdf_p11" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 576 KByte, "Október 1996" (HU; 1996-xx-xx), page 26
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 85
- ↑ Famitsu, "1996-12-06" (JP; 1996-11-22), page 1
- ↑ Freak, "3/97" (IL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Fun Generation, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 78
- ↑ Gambler, "4/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 11: November 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 18
- ↑ GamePro, "November 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 120
- ↑ GamesMaster, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-01), page 51
- ↑ Game Informer, "December 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 65
- ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "1-2/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1996" (ES; 1996-xx-xx), page 68
- ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 98
- ↑ LeveL, "Prosinec 1996" (CZ; 1996-12-01), page 82
- ↑ MAN!AC, "11/96" (DE; 1996-10-09), page 74
- ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre/Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-1x-xx), page 36
- ↑ Mega Fun, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-18), page 60
- ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 92
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 24" (JP; 1996-11-15), page 188
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 2" (JP; 1997-01-17), page 70
- ↑ Saturn+, "Issue 4" (UK; 1996-10-24), page 28
- ↑ Score, "Prosinec 1996" (CZ; 1996-12-01), page 112
- ↑ Secret Service, "Marzec 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 67
- ↑ Sega News, "Listopad 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 10
- ↑ Sega Power, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-01), page 34
- ↑ Świat Gier Komputerowych, "2/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1996" (UK; 1996-08-20), page 68
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-21 (1996-12-13)" (JP; 1996-11-22), page 269
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Two" (UK; 1996-09-30), page 58
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 25
- ↑ Video Games, "10/96" (DE; 1996-09-25), page 86
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