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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (アークス・オデッセイ) is a 1991 role-playing action game by [[Wolf Team]] and released in the US and Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It is the only game in Wolf Team's ''Arcus'' series of RPGs to receive an international release and the first entry to see release on a Sega system.
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A European release was planned by [[Ubisoft]]{{magref|sfuk|1|10}} but it did not materialise.
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==Story==
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{{ScreenThumb|Arcus Odyssey, Introduction.png|width=200|Leaty battles Castorima}}
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Hundreds of years ago, the powerful dark sorceress Castomira sought to destroy the land of Arcus and remake it into a place of chaos and darkness. The only person powerful enough to stop her was Princess Leaty, a good sorceress and the granddaughter of the legendary King of Light. Leaty challenged Castomira and the two fought for days on end, but the powers of the light eventually overwhelmed the witch, who was banished to the Dark World for all eternity. Foreseeing the possible return of Castomira, Leaty created a magical sword known as "The Power of Leaty" and trusted its safekeeping to the King of Arcus.
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Now, a millennium later, Castomira's followers have stolen the Sword in order to revive their mistress as the power of darkness grows stronger by the day. Only the powers of four brave heroes can prevent a second coming of Castomira and return peace to Arcus.
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==Gameplay==
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{{ScreenThumb|Arcus Odyssey, Inventory.png|width=200|Item inventory}}
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The game is an action RPG. It uses an isometric view, but the characters can move freely in eight directions. The player takes on the role of one of four different characters, each with different weapons and abilities, and explore each area, battling enemies and searching for items through maze-like areas with many possible paths. Sometimes it is necessary to find a particular item, such as a key, or talk to a character to progress to the next area.
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Characters are moved with the D-pad and attack by pressing {{C}}. Characters can draw a shield to guard against projectiles in the direction that they are facing by holding {{C}}. The player can bring up an inventory screen with {{A}} to select an item or magic, which can then be used with {{B}}. Items are generally consumed when they are used, and magic spells expend magic points to cast.
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The player can find a variety of offensive, defensive, and recovery items and magic in chests scattered throughout each area. Characters open chest automatically when they move in front of them. Some areas require the players to accomplish sub-quests in order to proceed, such as extinguishing a fire blocking the door to the next area. In some areas, the player can recruit an ally, who follows the player and attacks. Only one ally can follow the player at a time. After defeating most bosses, players receive a power boost, which gives them either more health or more power. Each character can level up his or her attack three times by acquiring Power Jewels.
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Characters have a health bar that depletes as they take damage from enemies. The game ends if the characters run out of health, but the player can find healing items in chests. Characters are fully healed and gain an additional health point for every 10,000 points earned, up to a maximum of ten. If the character possesses the Doll of Life item when taking fatal damage, the character is revived at full health but loses the item. The game has a password system for continuing at a later time.
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The game supports two-player simultaneous play.
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===Characters===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jedda Chef
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png | 1 | crop_width=64 | crop_height=150 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A dashing swordsman. He is armed with the Teamatto Sword, which generates a vacuum wave when it is swung. At level 1, he has a magic ability that reduces the damage he takes from enemies. At level 2, he learns offensive flame magic. He starts with 6 hit points, and his maximum magic level is 4.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Erin Gashuna
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png | 1 | crop_width=64 | crop_height=150 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A warrior maiden. She possesses a chain whip that can strike foes from a distance. Her weapon is shorter range than the others but more powerful, and she can swing it around in a circle to attack enemies in all directions by pressing {{C}} again after the weapon is extended. At level 1, she has a magic ability that can cleanse poison. At level 2, she learns offensive wind magic. She starts with 7 hit points, and her maximum magic level is 3.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Diana Fireya
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png | 1 | crop_width=64 | crop_height=150 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A skilled archer. She shoots arrows, which ricochet off walls. She has the weakest attack, but it has long range. At level 1, she has a magic ability that restores health. At level 2, she learns offensive light magic. She starts with 6 hit points, and her maximum magic level is 4.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bead Shia
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png | 1 | crop_width=64 | crop_height=150 | crop_x=192 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A dark mage. He has a powerful attack and long range but the least hit points. At level 1, he has a magic ability that purifies poisons. At level 2, he learns magic that can summon a dark lord. He starts with 5 hit points, and his maximum magic level is 5.
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}}
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}}
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===Items===
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The inventory can store six Magical Power Crystals and six other items. Special items for progression, such as keys, are held in a separate row.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Chest
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Open to collect an item.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Magic
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Select in the inventory to use magic.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Magical Power Crystal
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Equips magic points at a certain magic level. In the inventory, select the crystal corresponding to the desired magic level. For instance, selecting the second crystal uses level 2 magic and consumes two Magical Power Crystals. Characters have different spells depending on the selected magic level.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Power Jewel
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=104 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Upgrades the character's hit points (blue) or attack power (red). The jewel cycles between blue and red, so the player can choose the desired upgrade.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Medicine of Regeneration
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| desc=Restores three points of the character's health. This item is used instantly instead of being stored in the inventory.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Herb of Purification
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Cures ailments such as poison or silence effects. Each item has three charges.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Anti-Poison Herb of Wizardry
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Cures poison. Each item has three charges.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lamp of Life
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fully restores the character's health.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Doll of Life
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Revives the character with full health upon taking fatal damage.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Potion of Invincibility
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Temporarily makes the character invulnerable.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Magic of Elemental Summoning
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Summons warrior spirits that attack all enemies on screen.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Magical Fire Ring
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| bgcolor=#000000
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| sprite={{sprite | Arcus Odyssey, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Conjures whirling fireballs that attack nearby enemies.
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}}
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}}
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===Acts===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Power of Leaty
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 1-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 1-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 1-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Lost Cave
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 2-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 2-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 2-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Bad Dream
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-4.png
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| screenshot5=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-5.png
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| screenshot6=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 3-6.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Wicked Flame
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 4-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 4-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 4-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 4-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Arrival
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 5-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 5-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 5-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 5-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=Dark Minions
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-4.png
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| screenshot5=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-5.png
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| screenshot6=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 6-6.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=A Nightmare Castle
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 7-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 7-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 7-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 7-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow|
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| title=The Full Moon
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| screenshot=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 8-1.png
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| screenshot2=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 8-2.png
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| screenshot3=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 8-3.png
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| screenshot4=Arcus Odyssey, Stage 8-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
 
}}
 
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'''''Arcus Odyssey''''' (アークス・オデッセイ) is a 1991 role-playing action game by [[Wolf Team]] and released in the US and Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and in Japan for the X68000 and Super Famicom. It is the only game in Wolf Team's ''Arcus'' series of RPGs to receive an international release and the first entry to see release on a Sega system (a compilation of the first three games, which were only released on Japanese computers, was released on the [[Sega CD]] in Japan in 1993).
 
  
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The sorceress Castomira set out to destroy the world, and has managed to defeat all but one of the warriors who have attempted to stop her. That lone soul was Princess Leaty, who engaged in a fierce, destructive magical duel with Castomira that lasted for days, ending with Leaty sealing Castomira in the Dark World using a sword which came to be known as The Power of Leaty. Centuries later, Castomira's followers have stolen The Power of Leaty and plan to return Castomira for the ultimate destruction.
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==Versions==
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The game was released for the [[Sharp X68000]] in 1991.
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It was released for the [[Super Famicom]] in Japan in 1993 under the title ''Arcus Spirits''. A North American release was planned but canceled after Sega acquired [[Renovation Products]].
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==History==
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Passwords for the game were erroneously listed in the "Master Section" of an issue of ''[[Sega XS]]'' magazine, resulting in listings for a potential [[Master System]] version of ''{{PAGENAME}}'' eventually appearing on older online lists of officially-released Master System games.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210506102707/https://www.smspower.org/forums/9485-UnreleasedRumouredSMSGames}} However, no version for the platform was ever developed.
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==Production credits==
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*'''Program:''' F.Fukaya
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*'''Music Program:''' C.Tokuhiro
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*'''Scenario:''' T.Yamada
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*'''Graphic Design:''' K.Nagata, Y.Ushijima, A.Kabaya, A.Higurashi, T.Yamamoto
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*'''Image Illustration:''' M.Inomata
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*'''Illustration:''' K.Yamane
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*'''Music:''' [[Motoi Sakuraba|M.Sakuraba]]
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*'''Sound Effect:''' [[Ryota Furuya|R.Furuya]]
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*'''Business Works:''' J.Asanuma, H.Kayano, K.Iijima, J.Shibata
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*'''Checker:''' M.Uchida, S.Gotou, T.Okano, H.Sasaki, Y.Hashimoto, H.Kunimatsu
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*'''Producer:''' [[Masaaki Uno|M.Uno]], David Izat
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*'''Executive Producer:''' M.Akishino
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*'''Special Thanks:''' K.Fukushima
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You play as one or two of four warriors who aim to stop Castomira's followers: Jedda, a swordsman, Erin, a female warrior, Diane, an archer, and Bead, a wizard. Pressing {{C}} uses your attack and holding {{C}} draws your shield in the direction you are facing. {{A}} brings up an inventory screen you can use to equip different attacks and power crystals, which make the {{B}} button perform a certain spell.
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
  
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==Technical information==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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==References==
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Arcus Odyssey
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Wolf Team (Japan), Renovation Products (US)
Developer:
Original system(s): X68000
Sound driver: Wolf Team sound driver
Genre: Action RPG[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP 		¥8,5008,500 T-32053
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$69.9969.99[4][5] 49096
Project Egg
JP ▼ 		¥880880 TEL2004
Non-Sega versions

Arcus Odyssey (アークス・オデッセイ) is a 1991 role-playing action game by Wolf Team and released in the US and Japan for the Sega Mega Drive. It is the only game in Wolf Team's Arcus series of RPGs to receive an international release and the first entry to see release on a Sega system.

A European release was planned by Ubisoft[7] but it did not materialise.

Story

Arcus Odyssey, Introduction.png

Leaty battles Castorima

Hundreds of years ago, the powerful dark sorceress Castomira sought to destroy the land of Arcus and remake it into a place of chaos and darkness. The only person powerful enough to stop her was Princess Leaty, a good sorceress and the granddaughter of the legendary King of Light. Leaty challenged Castomira and the two fought for days on end, but the powers of the light eventually overwhelmed the witch, who was banished to the Dark World for all eternity. Foreseeing the possible return of Castomira, Leaty created a magical sword known as "The Power of Leaty" and trusted its safekeeping to the King of Arcus.

Now, a millennium later, Castomira's followers have stolen the Sword in order to revive their mistress as the power of darkness grows stronger by the day. Only the powers of four brave heroes can prevent a second coming of Castomira and return peace to Arcus.

Gameplay

Arcus Odyssey, Inventory.png

Item inventory

The game is an action RPG. It uses an isometric view, but the characters can move freely in eight directions. The player takes on the role of one of four different characters, each with different weapons and abilities, and explore each area, battling enemies and searching for items through maze-like areas with many possible paths. Sometimes it is necessary to find a particular item, such as a key, or talk to a character to progress to the next area.

Characters are moved with the D-pad and attack by pressing C. Characters can draw a shield to guard against projectiles in the direction that they are facing by holding C. The player can bring up an inventory screen with A to select an item or magic, which can then be used with B. Items are generally consumed when they are used, and magic spells expend magic points to cast.

The player can find a variety of offensive, defensive, and recovery items and magic in chests scattered throughout each area. Characters open chest automatically when they move in front of them. Some areas require the players to accomplish sub-quests in order to proceed, such as extinguishing a fire blocking the door to the next area. In some areas, the player can recruit an ally, who follows the player and attacks. Only one ally can follow the player at a time. After defeating most bosses, players receive a power boost, which gives them either more health or more power. Each character can level up his or her attack three times by acquiring Power Jewels.

Characters have a health bar that depletes as they take damage from enemies. The game ends if the characters run out of health, but the player can find healing items in chests. Characters are fully healed and gain an additional health point for every 10,000 points earned, up to a maximum of ten. If the character possesses the Doll of Life item when taking fatal damage, the character is revived at full health but loses the item. The game has a password system for continuing at a later time.

The game supports two-player simultaneous play.

Characters

Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png
 Jedda Chef
A dashing swordsman. He is armed with the Teamatto Sword, which generates a vacuum wave when it is swung. At level 1, he has a magic ability that reduces the damage he takes from enemies. At level 2, he learns offensive flame magic. He starts with 6 hit points, and his maximum magic level is 4.
Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png
 Erin Gashuna
A warrior maiden. She possesses a chain whip that can strike foes from a distance. Her weapon is shorter range than the others but more powerful, and she can swing it around in a circle to attack enemies in all directions by pressing C again after the weapon is extended. At level 1, she has a magic ability that can cleanse poison. At level 2, she learns offensive wind magic. She starts with 7 hit points, and her maximum magic level is 3.
Arcus Odyssey, Characters.png
 Diana Fireya
A skilled archer. She shoots arrows, which ricochet off walls. She has the weakest attack, but it has long range. At level 1, she has a magic ability that restores health. At level 2, she learns offensive light magic. She starts with 6 hit points, and her maximum magic level is 4.
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 Bead Shia
A dark mage. He has a powerful attack and long range but the least hit points. At level 1, he has a magic ability that purifies poisons. At level 2, he learns magic that can summon a dark lord. He starts with 5 hit points, and his maximum magic level is 5.

Items

The inventory can store six Magical Power Crystals and six other items. Special items for progression, such as keys, are held in a separate row.

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 Chest
Open to collect an item.
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 Magic
Select in the inventory to use magic.
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 Magical Power Crystal
Equips magic points at a certain magic level. In the inventory, select the crystal corresponding to the desired magic level. For instance, selecting the second crystal uses level 2 magic and consumes two Magical Power Crystals. Characters have different spells depending on the selected magic level.
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 Power Jewel
Upgrades the character's hit points (blue) or attack power (red). The jewel cycles between blue and red, so the player can choose the desired upgrade.
Medicine of Regeneration
Restores three points of the character's health. This item is used instantly instead of being stored in the inventory.
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 Herb of Purification
Cures ailments such as poison or silence effects. Each item has three charges.
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 Anti-Poison Herb of Wizardry
Cures poison. Each item has three charges.
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 Lamp of Life
Fully restores the character's health.
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 Doll of Life
Revives the character with full health upon taking fatal damage.
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 Potion of Invincibility
Temporarily makes the character invulnerable.
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 Magic of Elemental Summoning
Summons warrior spirits that attack all enemies on screen.
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 Magical Fire Ring
Conjures whirling fireballs that attack nearby enemies.

Acts

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The Power of Leaty

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The Lost Cave

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The Bad Dream

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The Wicked Flame

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The Arrival

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Dark Minions

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A Nightmare Castle

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The Full Moon

Versions

The game was released for the Sharp X68000 in 1991.

It was released for the Super Famicom in Japan in 1993 under the title Arcus Spirits. A North American release was planned but canceled after Sega acquired Renovation Products.

History

Passwords for the game were erroneously listed in the "Master Section" of an issue of Sega XS magazine, resulting in listings for a potential Master System version of Arcus Odyssey eventually appearing on older online lists of officially-released Master System games.[8] However, no version for the platform was ever developed.

Production credits

  • Program: F.Fukaya
  • Music Program: C.Tokuhiro
  • Scenario: T.Yamada
  • Graphic Design: K.Nagata, Y.Ushijima, A.Kabaya, A.Higurashi, T.Yamamoto
  • Image Illustration: M.Inomata
  • Illustration: K.Yamane
  • Music: M.Sakuraba
  • Sound Effect: R.Furuya
  • Business Works: J.Asanuma, H.Kayano, K.Iijima, J.Shibata
  • Checker: M.Uchida, S.Gotou, T.Okano, H.Sasaki, Y.Hashimoto, H.Kunimatsu
  • Producer: M.Uno, David Izat
  • Executive Producer: M.Akishino
  • Special Thanks: K.Fukushima
Source:
In-game credits
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[9]

Magazine articles

Main article: Arcus Odyssey/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #27: "October 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1991-03: "March 1991" (1991-02-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1991-04: "April 1991" (1991-03-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1991-05: "May 1991" (1991-04-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1991-06: "June 1991" (1991-05-08)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1991-07: "July 1991" (1991-06-08)
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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
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
60
[10]
ACE (UK) NTSC
86
[11]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
78
[12]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
58
[13]
Console XS (UK) NTSC-J
92
[14]
Cool Gamer (RU)
50
[15]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
68
[16]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
60
[17]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 10 (RU)
70
[18]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
53
[19]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
96
[20]
Games-X (UK)
60
[21]
Game Players Sega Guide! (US) NTSC-U
70
[22]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
60
[23]
Joystick (FR) NTSC-J
87
[24]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
73
[25]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
86
[26]
Player One (FR)
79
[27]
Play Time (DE)
81
[28]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
92
[29]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC
89
[30]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
73
[31]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
67
[32]
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (US)
70
[33]
Zzap! (IT)
96
[34]
Sega Mega Drive
 74
Based on
25 reviews

Arcus Odyssey

Mega Drive, JP
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Cart
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Manual
Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Manual

Technical information

Main article: Arcus Odyssey/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:ArcussOdyssey MD JP Box.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
  3. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 9
  4. ↑ GamePro, "September 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 38
  5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Retail News, "September 1991" (US; 1991-0x-xx), page 26
  6. ↑ https://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/game/?product_id=263
  7. ↑ Sega Force, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-12), page 10
  8. ↑ https://www.smspower.org/forums/9485-UnreleasedRumouredSMSGames (Wayback Machine: 2021-05-06 10:27)
  9. ↑ File:Arcus Odyssey MD credits.pdf
  10. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 20
  11. ↑ ACE, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-08), page 68
  12. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Februar 1992" (DE; 1992-01-10), page 120
  13. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "July 1991" (JP; 1991-06-08), page 30
  14. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 127
  15. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 17
  16. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "September 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 20
  17. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 290
  18. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 10, "" (RU; 2003-10-08), page 18
  19. ↑ Famitsu, "1991-xx-xx" (JP; 1991-06-28), page 18
  20. ↑ GamePro, "September 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 36
  21. ↑ Games-X, "14th-20th November 1991" (UK; 1991-11-14), page 34
  22. ↑ Game Players Sega Guide!, "Vol. 3, No. 1: February/March 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 72
  23. ↑ Hippon Super, "July 1991" (JP; 1991-06-04), page 113
  24. ↑ Joystick, "Septembre 1991" (FR; 1991-0x-xx), page 167
  25. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "September 1991" (JP; 1991-08-xx), page 115
  26. ↑ MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 53
  27. ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 54
  28. ↑ Play Time, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-06), page 92
  29. ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 50
  30. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
  31. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 86
  32. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 8
  33. ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "November 1991" (US; 1991-1x-xx), page 46
  34. ↑ Zzap!, "Settembre 1991" (IT; 1991-xx-xx), page 64


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