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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (sometimes spelt '''''James Pond 3: Operation Starfi5h''''', in reference to the in-game F.I.5.H. secret service), is the third and last game in the ''James Pond'' series and is a direct sequel to ''[[James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]''. The working title for the game was '''''James Pond 3: Splash Gordon''''', a pun on Flash Gordon. | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (sometimes spelt '''''James Pond 3: Operation Starfi5h''''', in reference to the in-game F.I.5.H. secret service), is the third and last game in the ''James Pond'' series and is a direct sequel to ''[[James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]''. The working title for the game was '''''James Pond 3: Splash Gordon''''', a pun on Flash Gordon. | ||
− | Initially programmed for the [[ | + | Initially programmed for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], it was ported to the [[Commodore Amiga]], Amiga CD32, [[Super Nintendo]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. |
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+ | Following his defeat in ''[[James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]'', the evil Dr. Maybe learns of the high quality cheese that lies on the Moon. Hiring a workforce of rats, Dr. Maybe begins mining the moon for cheese so he can conquer the global markets and fund his operations. In order to stop Dr. Maybe, James Pond, along with his new sidekick, Finnius Frog, journey to the Moon in order to put a stop to Dr. Maybe's mining operations. | ||
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+ | A [[James Pond 3: Operation Starfish (Master System)|Sega Master System version]] game was planned, but eventually cancelled. | ||
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
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Publisher: Electronic Arts U.S. Gold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Millennium Interactive Vectordean Teque London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Pond 3: Operation Starfish (sometimes spelt James Pond 3: Operation Starfi5h, in reference to the in-game F.I.5.H. secret service), is the third and last game in the James Pond series and is a direct sequel to James Pond II: Codename RoboCod. The working title for the game was James Pond 3: Splash Gordon, a pun on Flash Gordon.
Initially programmed for the Sega Mega Drive, it was ported to the Commodore Amiga, Amiga CD32, Super Nintendo and Sega Game Gear.
Contents
Story
Following his defeat in James Pond II: Codename RoboCod, the evil Dr. Maybe learns of the high quality cheese that lies on the Moon. Hiring a workforce of rats, Dr. Maybe begins mining the moon for cheese so he can conquer the global markets and fund his operations. In order to stop Dr. Maybe, James Pond, along with his new sidekick, Finnius Frog, journey to the Moon in order to put a stop to Dr. Maybe's mining operations.
Gameplay
Like its predecessor, the game is a platformer, this time set in space and contains elements of non-linear stage progression. The gameplay seems to be inspired by both Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario World. The Robocod suit from the prequel was completely dropped for a new system that allows to carry, throw and use objects. A new playable frog character was also introduced, although he needs to be rescued first.
The game employs a highly complicated password system, using colored symbols instead of letters and numbers.
Through clever programming the game simultaneously zooms and rotates text and logos during the title sequence, operations normally not supported by the Mega Drive.
Development
A Sega Master System version game was planned, but eventually cancelled.
Production credits
- Design: Chris Sorrell
- Main Programming: Chris Sorrell
- Additional Programming: Alan McCarthy
- Graphics: Sean Nicholls, Leavon Archer, Chris Sorrell
- Music: Richard Joseph
- Sound Effects: Richard Joseph
- Level Design: Philip Bak, Katie Lea, Rupert Easterbrook, Gary Richards, Stuart Burrows, Stuart Green
- In‑game Text: Martin Oliver, Chris Sorrell
- Producer: Kevin Shrapnell
- Associate Producer: Rupert Easterbrook
- Game Testing: Nick Goldsworthy, Graham Harbour, David Bowry, Jamie Bradshaw, Darren King
- Special Thanks To: Ian Saunter, Michael Hayward, all friends of Pond
Magazine articles
- Main article: James Pond 3: Operation Starfish/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
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Technical information
- Main article: James Pond 3: Operation Starfish/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:JamesPond3 GG EU Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ', "" (; ), page 65
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 34
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 86
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 41
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 59
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 ', "" (; ), page 78
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 85
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 8
- ↑ File:MegaForce FR 21.pdf
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 101
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 112
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 76
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 108
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 81
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 82
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 322
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 171
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 65
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 38
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 160
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 22
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 58
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 41
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 7
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 120
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 84
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 66
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 80
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 88
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 1
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 60
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 54
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 36
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 42
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 10
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 93
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 78
- ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1995-05-15)
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 94
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 100
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 114
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 27
- ↑ ', "Octobre 1993" (; 1993-10-08), page 106
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