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| comment=G.G.Hotline talks about [[Sega]]'s G.G.RPG initative, which includes ''[[Eternal Legend]]'', ''[[Phantasy Star Gaiden]]'', シャダム戦記 and ''[[Arliel]]''. シャダム戦記 is described as a slightly unusual anime-like RPG that has 7 chapters set in Arabia. The screenshot and artwork shown are both from ''Defenders of Oasis''.
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-09|121|printpage=119
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| title=Beep! Game Gear
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| comment=as「シャダム戦記」. Scheduled for release next January. Mentions all the characters who can join your party and how the speed stat affects battle. The screenshots depict in-game moments as early as chapter 1, and [[Sega]] is commended for making good use of the Game Gear's LCD screen.
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-11|131|printpage=129
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| title=Beep! Game Gear
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| comment=as「シャダム戦記」. Scheduled for release January 17. The game is said to be a story-oriented RPG and pairs nicely with ''[[Arliel]]''.
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}}
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{{magrow|hippons|1992-04|87|printpage=85
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| title=TV game･broad-way
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| comment=as「シャダム戦記」, No rating.
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}}
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{{magrow|bemega|1992-04|086|printpage=84
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| title=Beep! Game Gear
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| comment=as「シャダム戦記」. G.G.Hotline talks about a "full-fledged G.G.-original RPG", meant as bait-and-switch between ''[[Phantasy Star Gaiden]]'' and シャダム戦記, with it said that this game is regarded as a [[Game Gear]] masterpiece even within [[Sega]]. Some of the features it introduces are the Arabian setting, strong graphics and method for acquiring new party members.
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{{magrow|bemega|1992-09|133
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| title=Beep! Game Gear
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| comment=Reported as 100%, scheduled for release January 11. It mentions the the game being extremely well-polished, its autosave feature and some more [[wikipedia:List of One Thousand and One Nights characters|Arabian Nights characters]]. More in-depth coverage is teased for the next month.
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{{magrow|bemega|1992-10|023
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| title=BE-Mega dog race
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| comment=the game's description reads "The first G.G. software to use 4 megabits is a classic RPG set in the Middle East during the Middle Ages. With an Arabian atmosphere, battles unfold between kingdoms and countries. Contains 5 chapters."
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Reviewers consider it a standout RPG on [[Game Gear]], if not especially unique outside of its Arabian setting and having slightly lackluster combat. Game beginner girl 青山ようこ mentions some of the familiar aspects to come from its setting and recommends it to players familiar with ''[[Prince of Persia]]''. Foreign game user OLIX光治 finds the early game story very predictable, but the pace and ease of play make it a feel-good experience. Game mania group ハイローラーズ's 超 says it is very suitable for portable gaming with its autosave feature and small, simple map. They also quote a line from genie's cool voice. General game user ジャムおじさん says the game has a solid setting and concept with a fascinating way in which party members join up, recommending it everyone with a Game Gear.
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''Shadam Crusader'' is the highest-rated game of the week and is mentioned again in the final recommendation for every reviewer except the foreign game user.
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| rating=8,8,8,8
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{{magrow|bemega|1992-10|132
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| title=Beep! Game Gear
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| comment=Reported as 100% complete, releasing on August 18 for ¥5,500. It mentions the game's status as the first 4-megabit G.G. game and its audacity to be set in a different climate than most mediaeval fantasy games. It also mentions that the game went through a title change and several delays. Profiles are given for the 4 party members and a brief description of all 5 chapters (no screenshot is given for chapter 5), as well as mentioning that combat is determined by a character's speed stat instead of being turn-based and that the game's graphics could be described as "exotic".
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The Game Explanation gives a summary of the prologue, and the writer says they felt good as soon as they turned on the game, wowed by the visuals and music. The One Point Review says that RPG fans will be overjoyed by this month's offerings, and that ''Shadam'' is the frontrunning purchase for being on the same level as ''[[Arliel]]''.
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{{magrow|bemega|1992-12|146
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| title=Urawaza League
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| comment=Tips and tricks, covering how to access the sound test.
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{{magrow|gamersde|1993-01|53
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| rating=2-
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{{magrow|joypad|16|147
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| rating=92
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| awards=superstar
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{{magrow|playerone|27|98
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| rating=91
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{{magrow|mms|5|74
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| rating=90
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{{magrow|megafun|1993-02|44
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| title=spieletest
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| comment=As ''Defender of Oasis''.
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| version=NTSC-U
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| rating=84
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{{magrow|consolesplus|17|124
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| rating=94
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| awards=megahit
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| rating=91
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{{magrow|sfuk|15|76
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| rating=90
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| awards=smashgg
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| rating=90
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{{magrow|videogames|1993-03|106
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| rating=71
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| rating=89
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| rating=92
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| rating=90
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| awards=gold
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{{magrow|bemega|1993-07|142| title=Thunderbirds are go go!| comment=Tips and tricks}}
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| rating=72
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{{magrow|gamepro|51|34
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| rating=4.5,3,4,4
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| rating=90
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| rating=88
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{{magrow|ssmjp|1995-09|88
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| title=[[Beep! MegaDrive]] readers final rating
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| comment=It continued up until then in [[Sega Saturn Magazine (Japan)|Sega Saturn Magazine]].
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| rating=8.6457
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{{magrow|1700igr03|1|87
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File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "August 1991" Preview article (as「シャダム戦記」). Scheduled for release in December. Only includes artwork of the characters (redrawn from their previous appearance), with screenshots teased for next issue.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "July 1991" "Beep! Game Gear"
G.G.Hotline talks about Sega's G.G.RPG initative, which includes Eternal Legend, Phantasy Star Gaiden, シャダム戦記 and Arliel. シャダム戦記 is described as a slightly unusual anime-like RPG that has 7 chapters set in Arabia. The screenshot and artwork shown are both from Defenders of Oasis.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "September 1991" "Beep! Game Gear"
as「シャダム戦記」. Scheduled for release next January. Mentions all the characters who can join your party and how the speed stat affects battle. The screenshots depict in-game moments as early as chapter 1, and Sega is commended for making good use of the Game Gear's LCD screen.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "November 1991" "Beep! Game Gear"
as「シャダム戦記」. Scheduled for release January 17. The game is said to be a story-oriented RPG and pairs nicely with Arliel.
1992-03-04 Hippon Super (JP), "April 1992" "TV game･broad-way"
as「シャダム戦記」, No rating.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-03-07 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "April 1992" "Beep! Game Gear"
as「シャダム戦記」. G.G.Hotline talks about a "full-fledged G.G.-original RPG", meant as bait-and-switch between Phantasy Star Gaiden and シャダム戦記, with it said that this game is regarded as a Game Gear masterpiece even within Sega. Some of the features it introduces are the Arabian setting, strong graphics and method for acquiring new party members.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-08-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "September 1992" "Beep! Game Gear"
Reported as 100%, scheduled for release January 11. It mentions the the game being extremely well-polished, its autosave feature and some more Arabian Nights characters. More in-depth coverage is teased for the next month.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-09-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "October 1992" "BE-Mega dog race"
the game's description reads "The first G.G. software to use 4 megabits is a classic RPG set in the Middle East during the Middle Ages. With an Arabian atmosphere, battles unfold between kingdoms and countries. Contains 5 chapters."

Reviewers consider it a standout RPG on Game Gear, if not especially unique outside of its Arabian setting and having slightly lackluster combat. Game beginner girl 青山ようこ mentions some of the familiar aspects to come from its setting and recommends it to players familiar with Prince of Persia. Foreign game user OLIX光治 finds the early game story very predictable, but the pace and ease of play make it a feel-good experience. Game mania group ハイローラーズ's 超 says it is very suitable for portable gaming with its autosave feature and small, simple map. They also quote a line from genie's cool voice. General game user ジャムおじさん says the game has a solid setting and concept with a fascinating way in which party members join up, recommending it everyone with a Game Gear.

Shadam Crusader is the highest-rated game of the week and is mentioned again in the final recommendation for every reviewer except the foreign game user.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8/10   8/10   8/10   8/10
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-09-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "October 1992" "Beep! Game Gear"
Reported as 100% complete, releasing on August 18 for ¥5,500. It mentions the game's status as the first 4-megabit G.G. game and its audacity to be set in a different climate than most mediaeval fantasy games. It also mentions that the game went through a title change and several delays. Profiles are given for the 4 party members and a brief description of all 5 chapters (no screenshot is given for chapter 5), as well as mentioning that combat is determined by a character's speed stat instead of being turn-based and that the game's graphics could be described as "exotic".

The Game Explanation gives a summary of the prologue, and the writer says they felt good as soon as they turned on the game, wowed by the visuals and music. The One Point Review says that RPG fans will be overjoyed by this month's offerings, and that Shadam is the frontrunning purchase for being on the same level as Arliel.

Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-07 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1992" "Urawaza League"
Tips and tricks, covering how to access the sound test.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-19 Gamers (DE), "Dezember/Januar 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
2-
67
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Joypad (FR), "Janvier 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92% Superstar
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-10 Player One (FR), "Janvier/Février 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
91%
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-01-28 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "February 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
90%
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Mega Fun (DE), "02/93" "spieletest"
As Defender of Oasis.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 84%
84
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Consoles + (FR), "Février 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
94% Mega Hit
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Joystick (FR), "Février 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
95%
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Supersonic (FR), "Février 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
91% Unknown code! (supersonic)
91
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-02-04 Sega Force (UK), "March 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Sega Force Smash
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-02-11 Sega Zone (UK), "March 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Mega Zone
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-02-24 Video Games (DE), "3/93"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
71%
71
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-03-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "April 1993 (Go! Issue 18)"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
89%
89
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Computer + Video Giochi (IT), "Aprile 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92%
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Game Power (IT), "Maggio 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92% Power Game
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-05-06 Sega Power (UK), "June 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90% Gold
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-06-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "July 1993" "Thunderbirds are go go!"
Tips and tricks
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-09-29 Megablast (DE), "4/93"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
72%
72
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx GamePro (US), "October 1993" "Role-Player's Realm"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U
Graphics: 4.5 Sound: 3 Gameplay: 4 FunFactor: 4
78
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-18 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK), ""
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
90%
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-xx-xx Megazin (SI), "Letnik 2, Številka 6, Februar 1994"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
88%
88
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-08-08 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "September 1995" "Beep! MegaDrive readers final rating"
It continued up until then in Sega Saturn Magazine.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8.6457/10
86
[Info]
2001-xx-xx 1700 igr dlya Sega (RU), ""
Reprints/translations:
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
70%
70
[Info]

References

  1. ↑ Entsiklopediya igr Sega. 100000 sekrety, kody, paroli, "" (RU; 2003-xx-xx), page 57


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