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{{sub-stub}}'''''The Space Bar''''' is a PC game developed by [[Rocket Science Games]] and published by [[SegaSoft]] in North America in 1997.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''The Space Bar''''' is a PC game developed by Boffo Games and published by [[SegaSoft]] in North America in 1997.
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==Story==
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Players assume the role of Alias Node, a detective who is conducting a murder investigation on the distant planet Armpit VI. This comic sci-fi murder mystery begins in a space port at a drinking establishment called the Thirsty Tentacle Bar, and takes the players through eight alien worlds, where you encounter 19 different species represented by more than 40 alien creatures.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190516160942/http://www.csoon.com/issue17/p_rocket.htm}}
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==History==
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[[File:E31996 TheSpaceBar PC.png|thumb|right|320px|''{{PAGENAME}}'''s appearance at [[E3 1996]].]]
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===Development===
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' was originally scheduled to be published by [[Rocket Science Games]]. However, following the complete failure of the company's business and subsequent near-acquisition by [[SegaSoft]] in late 1996, publishing duties were transferred to SegaSoft.
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===Prerelease===
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' was demonstrated at [[E3 1996]] alongside ''[[Rocket Jockey]]''.
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
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==Promotional material==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/19981202060949/http://www.thespacebar.com/ Official website] (archive)
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/19981202060949/http://www.thespacebar.com/ Official website (1998-12)] (Wayback Machine)
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*''[https://www.filfre.net/2021/11/boffo-games/ Boffo Games]'' article by Jimmy Maher at ''[https://www.filfre.net The Digital Antiquarian]''
  
 
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Revision as of 09:48, 9 November 2023

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TheSpaceBar PC US title.jpeg

The Space Bar
System(s): Windows PC, Mac OS 7.5[1]
Publisher: SegaSoft (US), Bomico (DE)
Developer:
Sound driver: Miles Sound System
Genre: Adventure

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Windows PC/Mac OS
US
$29.9929.99[3] 115
ESRB: Mature

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The Space Bar is a PC game developed by Boffo Games and published by SegaSoft in North America in 1997.

Story

Players assume the role of Alias Node, a detective who is conducting a murder investigation on the distant planet Armpit VI. This comic sci-fi murder mystery begins in a space port at a drinking establishment called the Thirsty Tentacle Bar, and takes the players through eight alien worlds, where you encounter 19 different species represented by more than 40 alien creatures.[4]

History

The Space Bar's appearance at E3 1996.

Development

The Space Bar was originally scheduled to be published by Rocket Science Games. However, following the complete failure of the company's business and subsequent near-acquisition by SegaSoft in late 1996, publishing duties were transferred to SegaSoft.

Prerelease

The Space Bar was demonstrated at E3 1996 alongside Rocket Jockey.

Magazine articles

Main article: The Space Bar/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: The Space Bar/Promotional material.

Physical scans

PC/Mac, US
SpaceBar PC US back.jpgNospine.pngSpaceBar PC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
SpaceBar PC US disc1.jpg
Disc 1
SpaceBar PC US jback.jpgSpaceBar PC US jfront.jpg
Jewel Case
SpaceBar PC US disc1m.jpg
Mac disc 1
PC/Mac, DE
TheSpaceBar PC DE box front.png
Cover

External links

References

  1. http://www.thespacebar.com/techspecs.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-18 16:01)
  2. http://www.sega-saturn.com:80/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1997-12-10 17:31)
  3. http://www.segasoft.com:80/store/spacestore.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-05 15:33)
  4. http://www.csoon.com/issue17/p_rocket.htm (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-16 16:09)


The Space Bar

TheSpaceBar PC US title.jpeg

Main page | Development | Magazine articles | Reception | Promotional material


Books: The Space Bar Official Strategy Guide (1997)

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