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'''''Assault Rigs''''' (アサルトリグス) is a 1997 3D first-person tank shooting game by [[Psygnosis]] for various platforms, including the [[Sega Saturn]]. The Saturn version was only released in Japan.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (アサルトリグス) is a 1997 3D tank shooting game by [[Psygnosis]] for various platforms, including the [[Sega Saturn]]. The Saturn version was only released in Japan. ''C&VG'' #187 suggests a European May 1997 release, which never occurred{{magref|cvg|187|48}}, and a US version was planned, prior to publishers [[THQ]] dropping out of the Saturn market in the summer of 1997{{magref|ugameplayers|100|14}}.
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==Gameplay==
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In ''Assault Rigs'' the player controls a tank, tasked with collecting a specified number of gems in a 3D stage before getting to a marked exit. Enemy turrets and vehicles are encountered along the way which can be destroyed with the tank's projectile, and likewise, the player loses a life if hit too often by enemy fire.
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==Versions==
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''Assault Rigs'' is one of several Psygnosis-created [[PlayStation]] games which was brought to the Saturn by [[Perfect Entertainment]]. The original PlayStation version debuted in early 1996, while this Saturn port did not arrive until much later in September 1997.
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Both versions are broadly similar, however as with the Saturn ports of ''[[Destruction Derby]]'' and ''[[Wipeout]]'', alpha transparency effects are simulated using a checkerboard "mesh" pattern. Likewise, the Saturn cannot match the frame rate of the PlayStation original, dropping well below the intended 30FPS in busy scenes. This is particularly noticeable in later levels, with are both bigger and utilise more texture-mapped polygons.
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===ROM dump status===
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{{track|Front End|composer=Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss|time=1:52}}
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{{track|VR 1|composer=Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss|time=4:56}}
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{{track|VR 2|composer=Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss|time=7:19}}
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{{track|Steam 1|composer=Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss|time=3:41}}
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Revision as of 17:43, 19 April 2023

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Assault Rigs
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: SoftBank
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (14 tracks)
Genre: 3D Shooting[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-18606G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Non-Sega versions

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Assault Rigs (アサルトリグス) is a 1997 3D tank shooting game by Psygnosis for various platforms, including the Sega Saturn. The Saturn version was only released in Japan. C&VG #187 suggests a European May 1997 release, which never occurred[3], and a US version was planned, prior to publishers THQ dropping out of the Saturn market in the summer of 1997[4].

Gameplay

In Assault Rigs the player controls a tank, tasked with collecting a specified number of gems in a 3D stage before getting to a marked exit. Enemy turrets and vehicles are encountered along the way which can be destroyed with the tank's projectile, and likewise, the player loses a life if hit too often by enemy fire.

Versions

Assault Rigs is one of several Psygnosis-created PlayStation games which was brought to the Saturn by Perfect Entertainment. The original PlayStation version debuted in early 1996, while this Saturn port did not arrive until much later in September 1997.

Both versions are broadly similar, however as with the Saturn ports of Destruction Derby and Wipeout, alpha transparency effects are simulated using a checkerboard "mesh" pattern. Likewise, the Saturn cannot match the frame rate of the PlayStation original, dropping well below the intended 30FPS in busy scenes. This is particularly noticeable in later levels, with are both bigger and utilise more texture-mapped polygons.

Support for Dolby Surround was dropped in the Saturn port.

Magazine articles

Main article: Assault Rigs/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
48
[5]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
56
[6]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
48
[7]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
68
[8]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
53
[9]
Sega Saturn
 54
Based on
5 reviews

Assault Rigs

Saturn, JP
AssaultRigs Saturn JP Box Back.jpgAssaultRigs Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
AssaultRigs Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
AssaultRigs Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Assault Rigs Sat JP Manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: Assault Rigs/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Saturn
✔
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
627,330,144 1997-04-17 CD-ROM (JP) T-18606G V1.000

Track list

1. Data track  
2. Front End (1:52) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
3. Military 1 (4:28) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
4. Military 2 (4:35) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
5. VR 1 (4:56) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
6. VR 2 (7:19) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
7. Steam 1 (3:41) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
8. Steam 2 (3:26) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
9. War 1 (4:00) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
10. War 2 (3:57) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
11. Complete (2:41) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
12. Continue (1:31) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
13. Logo (0:29) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
14. Credits (2:41) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
15. Arena Done (1:07) 
Composed by: Andrew Crowley, Stuart Duffield, Matt Furniss
► Running time: 46:43

References

  1. ↑ File:AssaultRigs Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-28 12:30)
  3. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-11), page 48
  4. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "August 1997" (US; 1997-07-22), page 14
  5. ↑ Famitsu, "1997-09-19" (JP; 1997-09-05), page 1
  6. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 17" (JP; 1997-08-29), page 168
  7. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 21" (JP; 1997-10-31), page 124
  8. ↑ Sega Magazin, "April 1997" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 68
  9. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-32 (1997-09-19)" (JP; 1997-09-05), page 197


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