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While the Mega-CD and Game Gear versions were likely undeveloped, the Mega Drive version processed a considerable amount into its production, and eventually had ROM images of its numerous prototypes discovered and dumped for preservation.{{intref|sonic:February 23, 2008 Proto Release}} | While the Mega-CD and Game Gear versions were likely undeveloped, the Mega Drive version processed a considerable amount into its production, and eventually had ROM images of its numerous prototypes discovered and dumped for preservation.{{intref|sonic:February 23, 2008 Proto Release}} | ||
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Revision as of 10:59, 19 July 2022
- For the similarly-unreleased baby-themed Mega Drive game, see Baby's Day Out.
| Baby Boom |
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Game Gear |
| Publisher: Sega |
| Developer: Foley Hi-Tech[1], Sega Girls Task Force |
Planned release date(s):  |
| Genre: Puzzle[4] |
| Number of players: 1 |
| Status of prototype(s): Found, dumped |
| Sound driver: GEMS |
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Baby Boom is an unreleased Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD, and Sega Game Gear action puzzle game developed by Foley Hi-Tech[1] and scheduled to be published by Sega around late 1994.[2] Originally conceived by the Sega Girls Task Force as one of the earliest Sega games designed firstmost for a female-audience, concerns with the game's control scheme and entertainment value eventually led to the project's formal cancellation.
While the Mega-CD and Game Gear versions were likely undeveloped, the Mega Drive version processed a considerable amount into its production, and eventually had ROM images of its numerous prototypes discovered and dumped for preservation.[5]
Contents
Story
| “ | New Years Eve, 1999.
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— In-game introduction[6] | ||
Gameplay
Baby Boom puts players in control of a ceiling-mounted mechanical arm which can swing all around the playfield, challenging them to pick up and safely corral a large group of babies as they unpredictably wander about the numerous stages. Sometimes the babies appear in circular baby walkers, or wearing distinctive clothing like baseball caps, and overall boast a surprising variety of appearances.
There is also a diaper changing minigame.
Stages
| The Lobby | |
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| "Collect the babies Easy enough!" | |
| Bonus Stage 1 | |
| "Keep the babies away from walls for some $$$" | |
| Electronic Suite | |
| "Collect the babies Easy enough!" | |
| Bonus Stage 2 | |
| "Change the diapers as fast as you can" | |
| Music Store | |
| "Collect the babies Easy enough!" | |
| Bonus Stage 3 | |
| "Keep the babies away from walls for some $$$" |
Magazine articles
- Main article: Baby Boom/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
- Main article: Baby Boom/Promotional material.
Artwork
Cover art
Physical scans
| Mega Drive, US (prototype) |
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 Cover
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| Mega Drive, US (unreleased) |
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 Cover
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| Game Gear, US (unreleased) |
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 Cover
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ROM dump status
| System | Hash | Size | Build Date | Source | Comments | |||||||||
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2MB | 1994-08-11 | CD-R archive |  (514 kB) (info)
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Page | ||||||||
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2MB | 1994-06-06 | CD-R archive | (210 kB) (info)
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Page | ||||||||
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2MB | 1994-07-11 | CD-R archive | (209 kB) (info)
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Page |
External links
- What happened when Sega courted female players in the mid-’90s article by Richard Moss at Polygon
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.fht.com:80/david/davidresume.html (Wayback Machine: 1997-02-10 02:11)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mega Power, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-10-20), page 6
- ↑ Sonic Times, "Volume 2 Number 9: October 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 8
- ↑ File:BabyBoom_MD_ECTS94_promosheet.png
- ↑ February 23, 2008 Proto Release
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjZO_kffZSs
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