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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari''''' (夢見館の物語) in Japan, is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] adventure game. In North America the game was published by [[Vic Tokai]], who renamed the game '''''Mansion of Hidden Souls'''''. It is reliant on full motion video and is compatible with the [[Sega Mouse]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari''''' (夢見館の物語) in Japan, is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] adventure game. In North America, the game was published by [[Vic Tokai]], who renamed the game '''''Mansion of Hidden Souls'''''. It is reliant on [[full-motion video]] and is compatible with the [[Sega Mouse]].
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The game was followed by ''[[The Mansion of Hidden Souls]]'' and ''[[Torico]]'' on the [[Sega Saturn]].
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==Story==
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{{ScreenThumb|Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Mansion.png|width=200|Mansion}}
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One night two siblings, Samantha and Jonathan, come across a butterfly while exploring a grassy field. Enchanted by the butterfly's haunting beauty, Samantha chases after it. Jonathan follows reluctantly, repeating their grandmother's warnings about ghosts who roam the area and turn people into butterflies. The butterfly leads Samantha into the Mansion, where she becomes trapped.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' plays similarly to ''[[D]]'' or ''[[Burn Cycle]]'' in which it is a first person point n click adventure. The player assumes the role of a young man named Jonathan and is tasked with finding his sister inside the titular mansion within 2 hours. (there is no pausing as the game is played in real time). The mansion is pre-rendered and movement is shown via short FMV segments. Items can be picked up and used in certain situations (such as puzzles) and the player can save progress at anytime once the diary is found.
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The game is a first-person point-and-click adventure that plays similarly to ''[[D]]'' or ''[[Burn Cycle]]''. The player assumes the role of a young man named Jonathan, who must explore the Mansion, overcome several puzzles, and escape with his sister before the pair of them become permanent residents. The game has few puzzles, and gameplay instead emphasizes exploring the mansion and searching for important items. The Mansion is depicted by pre-rendered 3D images, and movement is shown through short full-motion video transitions. While exploring the Mansion, the player encounters several ghosts, who appear in the form of blue butterflies.
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===Controls===
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{{up}} move forwards, examine objects {{left}} or {{right}} turn on the spot {{A}} brings up inventory, navigate inventory {{C}} use item from inventory.
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Jonathan moves through the Mansion with {{up}} and turns with {{left}} and {{right}}. Jonathan opens unlocked doors, inspects objects, and picks up or interacts with items with {{up}}. The player can invoke the item inventory with {{A}}. The player can cycle through the inventory with {{A}}, close the inventory with {{B}}, or use the selected item with {{C}}.
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After finding Samantha, the player must complete the rest of the game within a time limit of one hour. Samantha and Jonathan must leave the Mansion before midnight or be trapped forever. The Pocket Watch item shows how much time is remaining.
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Once the Diary is found, the player can use it to save progress at any time.
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===Items===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Diary
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Diary.png
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| desc=The Diary is found on a chair in the Study. The player can use it to save the game at any point.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Keys
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Key 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Key 2.png
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| screenshot3=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Key 3.png
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| screenshot4=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Key 4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=There are four keys in the game, which usually open doors. The first key is found under a pillow in the Bedroom and opens the door to the Art Room. The second key is found behind a picture in the Art Room and unlocks the Music Room. The third key is found in a bookcase in the Library and opens the exit door. The last key is found in the Fireplace and opens a cabinet in the Study.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Tuning Fork
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Tuning Fork.png
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| desc=The Tuning Fork is found on a couch in the Music Room.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Matchbox
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Matchbox.png
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| desc=The Matchbox is found in the Game Room and lights candles in the Candle Room.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Flower
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Flower.png
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| desc=The Flower is found in the Chamber. Once it is placed in the empty vase in the Flower Room, the water drains from the Chamber.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Butterfly
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Butterfly.png
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| desc=Samantha is found in the form of a butterfly in the Chamber. Once she is found, the player has one hour to escape the Mansion.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pocket Watch
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Pocket Watch.png
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| desc=The Pocket Watch is found behind an easel in the Art Room. The player can check it to see how much time is remaining. If it strikes midnight, Samantha and Jonathan become trapped in the Mansion forever.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Candelabra
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Candelabra.png
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| desc=The Candelabra is found on a table in the Music Room, behind the violin case. It is used to light the way in the Fireplace in the Study.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Plaque
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Plaque.png
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| desc=The Plaque is found in a locked cabinet in the Study. Once it is placed into its proper position in the Fireplace, a ladder descends.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crystal
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Items, Crystal.png
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| desc=The Crystal is found on a table in the Bedroom. It is used on the Mirror in the Fireplace to escape the Mansion.
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}}
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}}
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===Rooms===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Main Hall
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Main Hall.png
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| desc=The Main Hall has two floors, which provide access to most of the rooms in the Mansion. The Study, Music Room, and Library are located on the first floor. The Game Room, Art Room, and Bedroom are located on the second floor.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Study
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Study 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Study 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Study is accessed from the first floor of the Main Hall. It contains the Diary. The Fireplace can be accessed through the Study after finding the Candelabra item.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Game Room
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Game 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Game 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Game Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. It contains the Matchbox, which is used to light candles in the Candle Room. The viewing screen and dartboard also provide important hints.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bedroom
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Bedroom 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Bedroom 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Bedroom is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. It contains the key to the Art Room and the Crystal.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Art Room
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Art.png
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| desc=The Art Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. Its door is locked, and the player must first find its key in the Bedroom. It contains the key to the Music Room and the Pocket Watch. The Candle Room is hidden through a painting in this room.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Music Room
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Music 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Music 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Music Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. Its door is locked, and the player must first find its key in the Art Room. It contains the Tuning Fork and Candelabra.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Candle Room
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Candle.png
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| desc=The Candle Room is accessed from the Art Room. It provides access to the Library and Basement by lighting and blowing out certain candles.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Library
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Library 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Library 2.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Library is accessed from the Candle Room. After its door is unlocked, it can be accessed from the first floor of the Main Hall. It contains a book that provides a hint about how to access the Basement from the Candle Room.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Basement
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Basement.png
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| desc=The Basement is accessed from the Candle Room and provides access to the Flower Room.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Flower Room
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Flower.png
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| desc=The Flower Room is accessed from the Basement and provides access to the Chamber. If the Flower is placed in the empty vase, the water drains from the Chamber.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Chamber
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Chamber.png
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| desc=The Chamber is accessed from the Flower Room. The Flower is found inside it and can be used to drain the water so that Jonathan can reach the Butterfly. If Jonathan walks into the water without draining it, he is turned into a butterfly and the game ends.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Fireplace
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| screenshot=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Fireplace 1.png
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| screenshot2=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Fireplace 2.png
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| screenshot3=Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Rooms, Fireplace 3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The Fireplace is accessed from the Study. Use the Candelabra to light the way. It contains a key to the cabinet in the Study, which contains a Plaque. Once the Plaque is placed into its location in the Fireplace, a ladder falls that provides access to three numbered doors. The player should follow any door that is a multiple of three (3, 33, 777, 345, 333, 12, and finally 27) and use the Crystal on the Mirror to escape the Mansion.
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}}
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}}
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==History==
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===Legacy===
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The game was followed by the [[Sega Saturn]] sequels ''[[The Mansion of Hidden Souls]]'' in 1994 and ''[[Torico]]'' in 1996.
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The game was included on all versions of the [[Mega Drive Mini 2]] in 2022.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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*'''Music Effects:''' Yuji Nomi
 
*'''Music Effects:''' Yuji Nomi
 
*'''Coordinator:''' Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
 
*'''Coordinator:''' Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
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*'''Audio Talent and Production Provided by:''' DMP Entertainment
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*'''Audio Talent and Production Provided by:''' [[DMP Entertainment]]
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*'''Directed by:''' David Platshon
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*'''Directed by:''' [[David Platshon]]
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*'''Script and Voice Over Produced by:''' Kent Russel for [[Sega of America]]
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*'''Script and Voice Over Produced by:''' [[Kent Russel]] for [[Sega of America]]
 
*'''Supervisor:''' David S. Stone
 
*'''Supervisor:''' David S. Stone
  
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*'''Licensed by:''' [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]
 
*'''Licensed by:''' [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]
 
| source=In-game credits
 
| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Mansion of Hidden Souls MCD credits.pdf
 
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*'''Coordinator:''' Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
 
*'''Coordinator:''' Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
 
*'''[[Sega Europe|SOE]] Production:''' P Chapman<!-- Paul Chapman? -->/P Holt
 
*'''[[Sega Europe|SOE]] Production:''' P Chapman<!-- Paul Chapman? -->/P Holt
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*'''Audio Talent and Production Provided by:''' DMP Entertainment
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*'''Audio Talent and Production Provided by:''' [[DMP Entertainment]]
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*'''Directed by:''' David Platshon
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*'''Directed by:''' [[David Platshon]]
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*'''Script and Voice Over Produced by:''' Kent Russel for [[Sega of America]]
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*'''Script and Voice Over Produced by:''' [[Kent Russel]] for [[Sega of America]]
 
*'''Supervisor:''' David S. Stone
 
*'''Supervisor:''' David S. Stone
  
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:'''(C)1994 [[Sega]]'''
 
:'''(C)1994 [[Sega]]'''
 
| source=In-game credits
 
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:'''The End'''
 
:'''The End'''
 
| source=In-game credits
 
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| console=MCD
 
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{{hr}}
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{{creditstable|
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*'''Package/Manual:''' [[Yoshihiro Sakuta]]
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| source=Various sources{{ref|https://archive.ph/wip/z2DVl|https://twitter.com/Yoshihiro39ta}}
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| console=MCD
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}}
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==Digital manuals==
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<gallery>
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MansionofHiddenSouls MCD US MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 US manual
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YumemiMysteryMansion MCD EU MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 EU manual
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YumemiYakata MCD JP MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 JP manual
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</gallery>
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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==Track list==
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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{{YumemiYakata}}
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[[Category:Mega Drive Mini 2 games]]

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Yumemi Mystery Mansion
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: Sega (Japan, Europe), VIC Tokai (US)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Peripherals supported: CD BackUp RAM Cart, Sega Mouse
Genre: Adventure[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega-CD
JP 		¥7,8007,800 G-6027
Sega Mega-CD
US 		T-23015
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Mega-CD
EU 		4430
Sega Mega-CD
PT
Sega Mega-CD
UK 		£49.9949.99[5][7] 4430
Sega Mega-CD
AU
OFLC: G8
Sega Mega-CD
AS 		4430

Yumemi Mystery Mansion, known as Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari (夢見館の物語) in Japan, is a Sega Mega-CD adventure game. In North America, the game was published by Vic Tokai, who renamed the game Mansion of Hidden Souls. It is reliant on full-motion video and is compatible with the Sega Mouse.

Story

Yumemi Mystery Mansion, Mansion.png

Mansion

One night two siblings, Samantha and Jonathan, come across a butterfly while exploring a grassy field. Enchanted by the butterfly's haunting beauty, Samantha chases after it. Jonathan follows reluctantly, repeating their grandmother's warnings about ghosts who roam the area and turn people into butterflies. The butterfly leads Samantha into the Mansion, where she becomes trapped.

Gameplay

The game is a first-person point-and-click adventure that plays similarly to D or Burn Cycle. The player assumes the role of a young man named Jonathan, who must explore the Mansion, overcome several puzzles, and escape with his sister before the pair of them become permanent residents. The game has few puzzles, and gameplay instead emphasizes exploring the mansion and searching for important items. The Mansion is depicted by pre-rendered 3D images, and movement is shown through short full-motion video transitions. While exploring the Mansion, the player encounters several ghosts, who appear in the form of blue butterflies.

Jonathan moves through the Mansion with Up and turns with Left and Right. Jonathan opens unlocked doors, inspects objects, and picks up or interacts with items with Up. The player can invoke the item inventory with A. The player can cycle through the inventory with A, close the inventory with B, or use the selected item with C.

After finding Samantha, the player must complete the rest of the game within a time limit of one hour. Samantha and Jonathan must leave the Mansion before midnight or be trapped forever. The Pocket Watch item shows how much time is remaining.

Once the Diary is found, the player can use it to save progress at any time.

Items

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Diary
The Diary is found on a chair in the Study. The player can use it to save the game at any point.

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Keys
There are four keys in the game, which usually open doors. The first key is found under a pillow in the Bedroom and opens the door to the Art Room. The second key is found behind a picture in the Art Room and unlocks the Music Room. The third key is found in a bookcase in the Library and opens the exit door. The last key is found in the Fireplace and opens a cabinet in the Study.

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Tuning Fork
The Tuning Fork is found on a couch in the Music Room.

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Matchbox
The Matchbox is found in the Game Room and lights candles in the Candle Room.

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Flower
The Flower is found in the Chamber. Once it is placed in the empty vase in the Flower Room, the water drains from the Chamber.

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Butterfly
Samantha is found in the form of a butterfly in the Chamber. Once she is found, the player has one hour to escape the Mansion.

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Pocket Watch
The Pocket Watch is found behind an easel in the Art Room. The player can check it to see how much time is remaining. If it strikes midnight, Samantha and Jonathan become trapped in the Mansion forever.

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Candelabra
The Candelabra is found on a table in the Music Room, behind the violin case. It is used to light the way in the Fireplace in the Study.

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Plaque
The Plaque is found in a locked cabinet in the Study. Once it is placed into its proper position in the Fireplace, a ladder descends.

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Crystal
The Crystal is found on a table in the Bedroom. It is used on the Mirror in the Fireplace to escape the Mansion.

Rooms

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Main Hall
The Main Hall has two floors, which provide access to most of the rooms in the Mansion. The Study, Music Room, and Library are located on the first floor. The Game Room, Art Room, and Bedroom are located on the second floor.

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Study
The Study is accessed from the first floor of the Main Hall. It contains the Diary. The Fireplace can be accessed through the Study after finding the Candelabra item.

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Game Room
The Game Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. It contains the Matchbox, which is used to light candles in the Candle Room. The viewing screen and dartboard also provide important hints.

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Bedroom
The Bedroom is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. It contains the key to the Art Room and the Crystal.

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Art Room
The Art Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. Its door is locked, and the player must first find its key in the Bedroom. It contains the key to the Music Room and the Pocket Watch. The Candle Room is hidden through a painting in this room.

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Music Room
The Music Room is accessed from the second floor of the Main Hall. Its door is locked, and the player must first find its key in the Art Room. It contains the Tuning Fork and Candelabra.

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Candle Room
The Candle Room is accessed from the Art Room. It provides access to the Library and Basement by lighting and blowing out certain candles.

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Library
The Library is accessed from the Candle Room. After its door is unlocked, it can be accessed from the first floor of the Main Hall. It contains a book that provides a hint about how to access the Basement from the Candle Room.

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Basement
The Basement is accessed from the Candle Room and provides access to the Flower Room.

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Flower Room
The Flower Room is accessed from the Basement and provides access to the Chamber. If the Flower is placed in the empty vase, the water drains from the Chamber.

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Chamber
The Chamber is accessed from the Flower Room. The Flower is found inside it and can be used to drain the water so that Jonathan can reach the Butterfly. If Jonathan walks into the water without draining it, he is turned into a butterfly and the game ends.

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Fireplace
The Fireplace is accessed from the Study. Use the Candelabra to light the way. It contains a key to the cabinet in the Study, which contains a Plaque. Once the Plaque is placed into its location in the Fireplace, a ladder falls that provides access to three numbered doors. The player should follow any door that is a multiple of three (3, 33, 777, 345, 333, 12, and finally 27) and use the Crystal on the Mirror to escape the Mansion.

History

Legacy

The game was followed by the Sega Saturn sequels The Mansion of Hidden Souls in 1994 and Torico in 1996.

The game was included on all versions of the Mega Drive Mini 2 in 2022.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Yumemi Mystery Mansion Yumemi Mystery Mansion
English (US) Mansion of Hidden Souls Mansion of Hidden Souls
Japanese 夢見館の物語 Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari

Production credits

US version

Cast
  • The Hunter: Alan Bruce
  • Samantha and Woman Gambler: Maximilienne L. M. Ewalt
  • Female Soul and Woman 1: Rachel Fyffe
  • Pianist and Woman 2: Judy "The Wench" Montana
  • Butterfly Collector and Man 1: Will Southard
  • Jonathan: Greg Bowman
  • Man 2: Willis "Rushon" McGruder
  • Young Man: George McRae
Staff
  • Computer Graphics: S.S.D.
  • Music Composer: Yuji Nomi
  • Sound Effects: S.S.D.
  • Music Effects: Yuji Nomi
  • Coordinator: Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
  • Audio Talent and Production Provided by: DMP Entertainment
  • Directed by: David Platshon
  • Script and Voice Over Produced by: Kent Russel for Sega of America
  • Supervisor: David S. Stone
Mansion of Hidden Souls™
The End
(C)1994 Sega Licensed to Vic Tokai
Source:
In-game credits
Mansion of Hidden Souls MCD credits.pdf
[8]

European version

Cast
  • The Hunter: Alan Bruce
  • Samantha and Woman Gambler: Maximilienne L. M. Ewalt
  • Female Soul and Woman 1: Rachel Fyffe
  • Pianist and Woman 2: Judy "The Wench" Montana
  • Butterfly Collector and Man 1: Will Southard
  • Jonathan: Greg Bowman
  • Man 2: Willis "Rushon" McGruder
  • Young Man: George McRae
Staff
  • Computer Graphics: S.S.D.
  • Music Composer: Yuji Nomi
  • Sound Effects: S.S.D.
  • Music Effects: Yuji Nomi
  • Coordinator: Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
  • SOE Production: P Chapman/P Holt
  • Audio Talent and Production Provided by: DMP Entertainment
  • Directed by: David Platshon
  • Script and Voice Over Produced by: Kent Russel for Sega of America
  • Supervisor: David S. Stone
Yumemi Mystery Mansion™
The End
(C)1994 Sega
Source:
In-game credits
Yumemi Mystery Mansion MCD credits.pdf
[9]

Japanese version

Cast
  • Boy: Ai Orikasa
  • Girl: Satomi Koorogi
  • Hunter: Kenyuu Horiuchi
  • Collector: Kinryuu Arimoto
  • Pianist: Ai Orikasa
  • Lady: Satomi Koorogi
  • Artist: Yasunori Matsumoto
  • Gambler: Akiko Takeguchi
Staff
  • Computer Graphics: S.S.D.
  • Music Composer: Yuji Nomi
  • Sound Effects: S.S.D.
  • Music Effects: Yuji Nomi
  • Vocal Recording: Audio・タナカ
  • Coordinator: Keiichi Onogi, Hisaya Takabayasi
  • Supervisor: David S. Stone
夢見館の物語 © 1993 Sega Enterprises
The End
Source:
In-game credits
Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari MCD credits.pdf
[10]
Source:
Various sources[11]


Digital manuals

  • Mega Drive Mini 2 US manual

  • Mega Drive Mini 2 EU manual

  • Mega Drive Mini 2 JP manual

Magazine articles

Main article: Yumemi Mystery Mansion/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #17: "February/March 1994" (199x-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1993-11: "November 1993" (1993-10-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1993-12: "December 1993" (1993-11-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1994-01: "January 1994" (1993-12-08)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
80
[16]
Consoles + (FR)
79
[17]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
74
[18]
Digitiser (UK)
74
[19]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
76
[20]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
80
[21]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
91
[22]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
93
[23]
Gamers (DE)
40
[24]
GamesMaster (UK) NTSC-U
72
[25]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
90
[26]
Hyper (AU)
80
[27]
Joypad (FR) PAL
83
[28]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
55
[29]
Mega (UK) PAL
66
[30]
Mega Force (FR) NTSC-U
75
[31]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
69
[32]
MegaTech (UK) NTSC-U
65
[33]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) NTSC-U
75
[5]
Player One (FR)
77
[34]
Play Time (DE)
69
[35]
Power Up! (UK)
60
[36]
Sega Magazin (DE)
70
[37]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
80
[38]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
72
[39]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
57
[40]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
81
[41]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
88
[42]
Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
75
[43]
Supersonic (FR) PAL
83
[44]
Todo Sega (ES)
83
[45]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-U
65
[46]
VideoGames (US) NTSC-U
60
[47]
Sega Mega-CD
 74
Based on
33 reviews

Yumemi Mystery Mansion

Mega-CD, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
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Manual
Mega-CD, US
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Cover
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Disc
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Manual
Mega-CD, EU
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
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Manual
Mega-CD, PT

Mega-CD, AU
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Cover
Mega-CD, AS†
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Technical information

Main article: Yumemi Mystery Mansion/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:YMM MCD JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/mega-cd/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-06-22 19:24)
  3. ↑ GamePro, "February 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 183
  4. ↑ Mega, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-17), page 33
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Mean Machines Sega, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-02-28), page 54
  6. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-07-04), page 8
  7. ↑ Mega Power, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-21), page 56
  8. ↑ File:Mansion of Hidden Souls MCD credits.pdf
  9. ↑ File:Yumemi Mystery Mansion MCD credits.pdf
  10. ↑ File:Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari MCD credits.pdf
  11. ↑ @Yoshihiro39ta on Twitter (archive.today)
  12. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 107
  13. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 95
  14. ↑ EGM², "August 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 113
  15. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "September 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 83
  16. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "January 1994" (JP; 1993-12-08), page 27
  17. ↑ Consoles +, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 100
  18. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-15), page 102
  19. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1994-08-16)
  20. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 44
  21. ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1993-12-03), page 1
  22. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 5 May 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 38
  23. ↑ GamePro, "June 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 50
  24. ↑ Gamers, "Mai/Juni 1994" (DE; 1994-05-06), page 53
  25. ↑ GamesMaster, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-17), page 65
  26. ↑ Hippon Super, "January 1994" (JP; 1993-12-03), page 38
  27. ↑ Hyper, "June 1994" (AU; 1994-xx-xx), page 46
  28. ↑ Joypad, "Mai 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 110
  29. ↑ MAN!AC, "05/94" (DE; 1994-04-13), page 66
  30. ↑ Mega, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-17), page 32
  31. ↑ Mega Force, "Juillet/Août 1994" (FR; 1994-07-04), page 92
  32. ↑ Mega Fun, "05/94" (DE; 1994-04-20), page 111
  33. ↑ MegaTech, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-21), page 10
  34. ↑ Player One, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 96
  35. ↑ Play Time, "6/94" (DE; 1994-05-04), page 130
  36. ↑ Power Up!, "Saturday, July 09, 1994" (UK; 1994-07-09), page 1
  37. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Juni 1994" (DE; 1994-05-11), page 30
  38. ↑ Sega Magazine, "March 1994" (UK; 1994-02-15), page 92
  39. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-03), page 32
  40. ↑ Sega Pro, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-21), page 66
  41. ↑ Sega Zone, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-24), page 38
  42. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 84
  43. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "October 28th 1994" (UK; 1994-10-15), page 11
  44. ↑ Supersonic, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 34
  45. ↑ Todo Sega, "Septiembre 1994" (ES; 1994-0x-xx), page 46
  46. ↑ Video Games, "5/94" (DE; 1994-04-27), page 87
  47. ↑ VideoGames, "July 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 73


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