Difference between revisions of "Hook"

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| publisher=[[Sony Imagesoft]]
 
| publisher=[[Sony Imagesoft]]
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| developer={{company|[[Ukiyotei]]}}
 
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| mcd_code_uk=T-93055-50
 
| mcd_code_uk=T-93055-50
 
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| gg_date_eu=1993
 
| gg_code_eu=T-93028-50
 
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| gg_code_uk=T-93028-50
 
| gg_date_au=199x
 
| gg_date_au=199x
 
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a video game adaption of [[wikipedia:Hook (film)|the movie with the same name]], originally released on the SNES and then ported to a variety of consoles including the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Mega-CD]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. Plans for a [[Sega Master System]] version of the game were put in place, but were ultimately scrapped. A prototype of said version has since emerged during the 2000s, and its ROM has been dumped.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a platforming game based on the 1991 film ''[[wikipedia:Hook (film)|Hook]]''. It was originally developed by [[Ukiyotei]] and released on the [[Super NES]] in 1992, but it was ported to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]] by [[Core Design]] and to the [[Sega Game Gear]] by [[Spidersoft]] in 1993.
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While the game is tied to the movie, the likenesses of the original cast are completely missing from all versions.
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==Story==
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Peter Pan, "the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," was a mischievous boy who had many adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys. Now an adult, he has forgotten about his childhood. After returning home to find his children missing, his childhood friend Wendy Darling, now an elderly woman, reminds him of his past and tells him that he must defeat the one-handed pirate Captain Hook and his henchmen to rescue them.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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''Hook'' is a 2D platform game where, as the grown up Peter Pan, you travel across Neverland to stop Captain Hook, who has captured your children and returned to terrorize the land once again. {{A}} swings your dagger while {{B}} jumps. Tinkerbell also briefly gives you the power of flight in certain sections.
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===Mega Drive and Mega-CD versions===
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{{ScreenThumb|Hook CD, Map.png|width=200|Map}}
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The game is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls a grown-up Peter Pan, who travels across Neverland to stop Captain Hook. Peter walks with {{left}} or {{right}} and ducks with {{down}}. He jumps with {{B}}. His jump is floaty, and he jumps higher if the button is held for longer. He swims by holding {{B}} while moving the D-Pad in any direction. He swings his dagger with {{A}}, which can be done while ducking, jumping, or swimming. He can sprint by holding {{A}} with {{left}} or {{right}}. He can jump much higher while sprinting. If he obtains Pixie Dust from Tinkerbell, he can fly by pressing {{B}} again while in midair and using the D-Pad to move. His flight is limited by the Fly meter. He can fly faster by holding {{A}} (similar to running) or cancel his flight by pressing {{B}} again while flying.
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After defeating Rufio, the new leader of the Lost Boys, in the first level, Peter receives a golden sword as a weapon, capable of shooting star balls. Peter loses the sword when he takes damage and reverts to using his dagger, but the sword can be found hidden in some levels.
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Peter's health is measured in leaves. He begins with two leaves and loses one each time an enemy attacks. After losing all of his leaves, he can sustain one more hit before losing a life. The player can collect additional leaves throughout the game to increase his health. Fruits scattered throughout each level can be collected to replenish lost health. Players lose a life if Peter runs out of health or if time runs out for the level.
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====Items====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Cherry
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Restores one health leaf.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Apple
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fully restores all health leaves.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Leaves
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Increases Peter's maximum health by one leaf, up to a maximum of 4.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pixie Dust
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=33 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Refills Peter's Fly meter, giving him the ability to fly. Peter can return to Tinkerbell at any point to refill his Fly meter, allowing the player to use the flight to explore and obtain hidden items.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=1-Up
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Gives the player one or more extra lives.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sheba's Tiara
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Awards the player 100 bonus points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Ring of Honor
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Awards the player 500 bonus points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Regal Necklace
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Awards the player 1,000 bonus points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=King's Crown
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Awards the player 10,000 bonus points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Magic Sword
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| sprite={{sprite | Hook CD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Equips Peter with a sword that shoots star balls when it is swung, replacing his dagger. The sword is lost if Peter takes damage.
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}}
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}}
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====Levels====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Nevertree
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 1.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 1 Boss.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=Neverland Forest
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 2.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 2 Boss.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=Neverland Rocky Mountains
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 3.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Neverland Waterfall and Lagoon
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 4.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 4 Boss.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=Neverland Underground
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 5.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Neverland Ice and Snow Region
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 6.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 6 Boss.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=Neverland Over the Forest
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 7.png
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Neverland Skeleton Rock
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 8.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 8 Boss.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=Pirate Town
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 9.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 9 Boss.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=Pirate Ship
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Stage 10.png
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| screenshot2=Hook CD, Stage 10 Boss.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=Hook
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| screenshot=Hook CD, Final Boss.png
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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==History==
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===Development===
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A [[Hook (Master System)|Sega Master System]] version was reportedly in development, but was cancelled for unknown reasons.
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===Legacy===
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The game received a spiritual successor called ''Skyblazer'', which was also developed by [[Ukiyotei]] and released exclusively for the [[Super NES]] in 1994.
  
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While the game is tied to the film, the likenesses of the original cast are completely missing from all versions, and a new set of voice actors are used in the Mega-CD port. Only the John Williams soundtrack and three low quality [[full motion video]] clips make the transition from movie to game.
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==Versions==
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The Mega-CD version includes three short [[full-motion video]] excerpts from the movie and adapts its orchestral soundtrack, composed by John Williams. It also has a computer-generated scan of Captain Hook's ship in the introduction. While the game features voice acting, it uses different actors from the film.
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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:'''Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Hook MD credits.pdf
 
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| console=MD
 
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:'''Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
 
:'''Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.'''
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Hook MCD credits.pdf
 
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*'''Original Program and Design by:''' [[Ukiyotei]]
 
*'''Original Program and Design by:''' [[Ukiyotei]]
 
*'''Game Gear version Directed by:''' Jeremy Smith
 
*'''Game Gear version Directed by:''' Jeremy Smith
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*'''Produced by:''' Steve Marsden
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*'''Produced by:''' [[Steve Marsden]]
 
*'''Programmed by:''' Matt Taylor, Dave Cooke, David De Pauw
 
*'''Programmed by:''' Matt Taylor, Dave Cooke, David De Pauw
 
*'''Graphics by:''' Robert "Printhead" Lever
 
*'''Graphics by:''' Robert "Printhead" Lever
 
*'''Game Gear Music Conversion by:''' [[Matt Furniss]]
 
*'''Game Gear Music Conversion by:''' [[Matt Furniss]]
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Darren Clayton, Steve Marsden, Dave Cooke, Andrew Taylor, Kevin Howe
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Darren Clayton, [[Steve Marsden]], Dave Cooke, Andrew Taylor, Kevin Howe
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Hook GG credits.pdf
 
| console=GG
 
| console=GG
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 
===Mega Drive version===
 
===Mega Drive version===
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{{ratings
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{{ratings|MD}}
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| icon=MD
 
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| joypad=78
 
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| pu=82
 
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{{Scanbox
 
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| cover=Hook MD EU Box.jpg
 
| cover=Hook MD EU Box.jpg
 
| cart=Hook MD EU Cart.jpg
 
| cart=Hook MD EU Cart.jpg
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| manual=Hook MD EU Manual.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Mega Drive
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| region=PT (Sony Música, Lda.)
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| console=Mega-CD
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| region=UK
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| region=UK (EU Back)
 
| front=Hook MCD UK Box Front.jpg
 
| front=Hook MCD UK Box Front.jpg
 
| back=Hook MCD EU Box Back.jpg
 
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}}{{Scanbox
 
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| console=Mega-CD
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| region=PT
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| region=UK (UK Back)
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| front=Hook MCD UK Box Front.jpg
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| back=Hook MCD UK Box Back.jpg
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| disc=Hook MCD EU Disc.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Mega-CD
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| region=PT ([[Ecofilmes]])
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| front=
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Mega-CD
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| region=PT (Sony Música, Lda.)
 
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| front=Hook GG EU Box Front.jpg
 
| front=Hook GG EU Box Front.jpg
 
| back=Hook GG EU Box Back.jpg
 
| back=Hook GG EU Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| spine=Hook GG EU Box Spine.jpg
 
| cart=Hook GG EU cart.jpg
 
| cart=Hook GG EU cart.jpg
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| manual=Hook GG EU Manual.jpg
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==Unreleased versions==
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{{UnreleasedBob
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| bobscreen=Hook SMS Title.png
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| publisher=[[Sony Imagesoft]]
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| developer=[[Spidersoft]]
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| system=[[Sega Master System]]
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| cancelledstate=Late
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| status=Prototype dumped
 
}}
 
}}
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Plans for a [[Sega Master System]] version of the game were put in place, but were ultimately scrapped. A prototype of said version has since emerged during the 2000s, and its ROM has been dumped.
  
 
==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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{{romtable|
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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{{HookOmni}}
 
{{HookOmni}}
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[[Category:Unreleased Master System games]]
 

Revision as of 12:07, 4 June 2024

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  • Mega Drive/Mega-CD
  • Game Gear

Hook title.png

Hook GG Title.png

Hook
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sony Imagesoft
Developer:
Licensor: TriStar Pictures
Sound driver: Krisalis sound driver
Genre: Action[1]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$49.9549.95[3] T-93026
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		T-93026-50
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£39.9939.99[4] T-93026-50
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		$89.9589.95[7]
Sega Mega-CD
US 		$49.9549.95[9] T-6205
Sega Mega-CD
EU 		T-93055-50
Sega Mega-CD
DE 		DM 119.95119.95[12] T-93055-50
Sega Mega-CD
PT 		CD93055
Sega Mega-CD
UK 		£39.9939.99[11] T-93055-50
Sega Mega-CD
BR 		063040
Sega Game Gear
US 		T-93028
Sega Game Gear
EU 		T-93028-50
Sega Game Gear
UK 		T-93028-50
Sega Game Gear
AU 		$49.9549.95[15]
Non-Sega versions

Hook is a platforming game based on the 1991 film Hook. It was originally developed by Ukiyotei and released on the Super NES in 1992, but it was ported to the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Mega-CD by Core Design and to the Sega Game Gear by Spidersoft in 1993.

While the game is tied to the movie, the likenesses of the original cast are completely missing from all versions.

Story

Peter Pan, "the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," was a mischievous boy who had many adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys. Now an adult, he has forgotten about his childhood. After returning home to find his children missing, his childhood friend Wendy Darling, now an elderly woman, reminds him of his past and tells him that he must defeat the one-handed pirate Captain Hook and his henchmen to rescue them.

Gameplay

Mega Drive and Mega-CD versions

Hook CD, Map.png

Map

The game is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls a grown-up Peter Pan, who travels across Neverland to stop Captain Hook. Peter walks with Left or Right and ducks with Down. He jumps with B. His jump is floaty, and he jumps higher if the button is held for longer. He swims by holding B while moving the D-Pad in any direction. He swings his dagger with A, which can be done while ducking, jumping, or swimming. He can sprint by holding A with Left or Right. He can jump much higher while sprinting. If he obtains Pixie Dust from Tinkerbell, he can fly by pressing B again while in midair and using the D-Pad to move. His flight is limited by the Fly meter. He can fly faster by holding A (similar to running) or cancel his flight by pressing B again while flying.

After defeating Rufio, the new leader of the Lost Boys, in the first level, Peter receives a golden sword as a weapon, capable of shooting star balls. Peter loses the sword when he takes damage and reverts to using his dagger, but the sword can be found hidden in some levels.

Peter's health is measured in leaves. He begins with two leaves and loses one each time an enemy attacks. After losing all of his leaves, he can sustain one more hit before losing a life. The player can collect additional leaves throughout the game to increase his health. Fruits scattered throughout each level can be collected to replenish lost health. Players lose a life if Peter runs out of health or if time runs out for the level.

Items

Hook CD, Items.png
 Cherry
Restores one health leaf.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Apple
Fully restores all health leaves.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Leaves
Increases Peter's maximum health by one leaf, up to a maximum of 4.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Pixie Dust
Refills Peter's Fly meter, giving him the ability to fly. Peter can return to Tinkerbell at any point to refill his Fly meter, allowing the player to use the flight to explore and obtain hidden items.
Hook CD, Items.png
 1-Up
Gives the player one or more extra lives.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Sheba's Tiara
Awards the player 100 bonus points.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Ring of Honor
Awards the player 500 bonus points.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Regal Necklace
Awards the player 1,000 bonus points.
Hook CD, Items.png
 King's Crown
Awards the player 10,000 bonus points.
Hook CD, Items.png
 Magic Sword
Equips Peter with a sword that shoots star balls when it is swung, replacing his dagger. The sword is lost if Peter takes damage.

Levels

Hook CD, Stage 1.png

Hook CD, Stage 1 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 1.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 1 Boss.png

The Nevertree

Hook CD, Stage 2.png

Hook CD, Stage 2 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 2.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 2 Boss.png

Neverland Forest

Hook CD, Stage 3.png

Neverland Rocky Mountains

Hook CD, Stage 4.png

Hook CD, Stage 4 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 4.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 4 Boss.png

Neverland Waterfall and Lagoon

Hook CD, Stage 5.png

Neverland Underground

Hook CD, Stage 6.png

Hook CD, Stage 6 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 6.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 6 Boss.png

Neverland Ice and Snow Region

Hook CD, Stage 7.png

Neverland Over the Forest

Hook CD, Stage 8.png

Hook CD, Stage 8 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 8.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 8 Boss.png

Neverland Skeleton Rock

Hook CD, Stage 9.png

Hook CD, Stage 9 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 9.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 9 Boss.png

Pirate Town

Hook CD, Stage 10.png

Hook CD, Stage 10 Boss.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 10.png

  • Hook CD, Stage 10 Boss.png

Pirate Ship

Hook CD, Final Boss.png

Hook

History

Development

A Sega Master System version was reportedly in development, but was cancelled for unknown reasons.

Legacy

The game received a spiritual successor called Skyblazer, which was also developed by Ukiyotei and released exclusively for the Super NES in 1994.

Versions

The Mega-CD version includes three short full-motion video excerpts from the movie and adapts its orchestral soundtrack, composed by John Williams. It also has a computer-generated scan of Captain Hook's ship in the introduction. While the game features voice acting, it uses different actors from the film.

Production credits

Mega Drive version

  • Executive Producers: Shigeo Maruyama, Olaf Olafsson
  • Chief Development Executive: Hiroshi Goto, Yuji Takahashi, Jeff Benjamin
  • Produced by: Yukio Nagasaki, Allan Becker
  • Directed by: Kenshi Naruse
  • Programmed by: Norihiro Tokeshi, Tadakatsu Makiuchi
  • Characters Designed by: Teruo Nagato
  • Graphics Designed by: Akishi Imai, Sadaki Matsumoto, Midori Nasu, Michiyo Komura
  • Music by: John Williams
  • Except When You re Alone by: Leslie Bricusse, John Williams
  • Additional Music by: Tetsuya Furumoto, Katsunori Ujiie
  • Supervisor: Hiroaki Ishikawa
Megadrive version - Core Design Ltd
  • Game Programming by: Stefan Walker
  • Graphics Conversion by: Jason Gee, Stuart Atkinson, Billy Allison


  • special thanks to
  • Sony Imagesoft: Nathan Rose, Diane Coleman, Chris Kantrowitz, John Koronaios, Elsa Nunez, Richard Robinson, Tom Taylor
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment: Lester Borden, Catherine Varvaro, Cassandra Barbour
  • Amblin Entertainment: Mark Snovell, Denise Dole
  • Sony Electronic Publishing Company: Coli Anand, Peter Dille, Dara Eisenhauer, Lester Greenman, Jeanne Hurst, Len Israel, Lesly Reinish, Gil Victorio
  • Sony Music Entertainment (Japan): Akira Sato, Tetsuya Inohara, Yoshikazu Yasuoka, Yasuhito Kawabe, Saeko Takaoka, Ryoji Akagawa, Hiroshi Kiyomoto, Tetsuji Yamamoto, Takako Ishikawa, Yumiko Nakajima, Hiromi Watanabe, Etsumi Shiota
  • Game Designed and Programmed by: Ukiyotei
Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Source:
In-game credits
Hook MD credits.pdf
[16]

Mega-CD version

  • Executive Producers: Shigeo Maruyama, Olaf Olafsson
  • Chief Development Executive: Hiroshi Goto, Yuji Takahashi, Jeff Benjamin
  • Produced by: Yukio Nagasaki, Allan Becker
  • Directed by: Kenshi Naruse
  • Programmed by: Norihiro Tokeshi, Tadakatsu Makiuchi
  • Characters Designed by: Teruo Nagato
  • Graphics Designed by: Akishi Imai, Sadaki Matsumoto, Midori Nasu, Michiyo Komura
  • Music by: John Williams
  • Except When You re Alone by: Leslie Bricusse, John Williams
  • Additional Music by: Tetsuya Furumoto, Katsunori Ujiie
  • Supervisor: Hiroaki Ishikawa
Mega CD version - Core Design Ltd
  • Directed by: Jeremy Smith
  • Game Programming by: Stefan Walker
  • Other Programming by: Chris Long, John Kirkland
  • Graphics Conversion by: Jason Gee, Mark Watson, Stuart Atkinson, Stefan Walker


  • special thanks to
  • Sony Imagesoft: Nathan Rose, Diane Coleman, Chris Kantrowitz, John Koronaios, Elsa Nunez, Richard Robinson, Tom Taylor
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment: Lester Borden, Catherine Varvaro, Cassandra Barbour
  • Amblin Entertainment: Mark Snovell, Denise Dole
  • Sony Electronic Publishing Company: Coli Anand, Peter Dille, Dara Eisenhauer, Lester Greenman, Jeanne Hurst, Len Israel, Lesly Reinish, Gil Victorio
  • Sony Music Entertainment (Japan): Akira Sato, Tetsuya Inohara, Yoshikazu Yasuoka, Yasuhito Kawabe, Saeko Takaoka, Ryoji Akagawa, Hiroshi Kiyomoto, Tetsuji Yamamoto, Takako Ishikawa, Yumiko Nakajima, Hiromi Watanabe, Etsumi Shiota
  • Game Designed and Programmed by: Ukiyotei
Hook ©&TM 1991 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Design © 1992 by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Source:
In-game credits
Hook MCD credits.pdf
[17]

Game Gear version

  • Executive Producer: Olaf Olafsson
  • Chief Development Executive: Jeff Benjamin, Richard Robinson
  • Produced by: Allan Becker
  • Assistant Producer: Brian Wiklem
  • Original Program and Design by: Ukiyotei
  • Game Gear version Directed by: Jeremy Smith
  • Produced by: Steve Marsden
  • Programmed by: Matt Taylor, Dave Cooke, David De Pauw
  • Graphics by: Robert "Printhead" Lever
  • Game Gear Music Conversion by: Matt Furniss
  • Special Thanks to: Darren Clayton, Steve Marsden, Dave Cooke, Andrew Taylor, Kevin Howe
Source:
In-game credits
Hook GG credits.pdf
[18]

Magazine articles

Main article: Hook/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #10: "November/December 1992" (1992-xx-xx)
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Print advert in GamePro (US) #51: "October 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Consoles + (FR) #25: "Novembre 1993" (1993-1x-xx)
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #145: "December 1993" (1993-11-15)
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Print advert in Video Games (DE) #1993-12: "12/93" (1993-11-22)
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Print advert in Todo Sega (ES) #9: "Diciembre 1993" (1993-1x-xx)
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #33: "xxxx xxxx" (1997-08-07)
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #38: "xxxx xxxx" (1998-04-12)
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Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #60: "xxxx xxxx" (2002-09-05)
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Physical scans

Mega Drive version

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)
50
[28]
Cool Gamer (RU)
60
[29]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 3 (RU)
80
[30]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
88
[3]
Hyper (AU)
62
[31]
Joypad (FR) PAL
78
[32]
Mega (UK) PAL
66
[33]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
75
[34]
Mega Machines (UK) PAL
41
[35]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
64
[36]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
69
[4]
Player One (FR)
74
[37]
Play Time (DE) PAL
61
[38]
Power Unlimited (NL)
82
[39]
Score (CZ)
80
[40]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
64
[41]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
64
[42]
Sega Zone (UK) NTSC-U
74
[43]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
67
[44]
Sonic Mag: B.D. & Jeux-Video! (FR)
60
[45]
Todo Sega (ES)
83
[46]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
54
[47]
Sega Mega Drive
 68
Based on
22 reviews

Hook

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Mega Drive, PT (Sony Música, Lda.)

Mega-CD version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR)
83
[48]
Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
89
[49]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
93
[50]
GamesMaster (UK)
38
[51]
Joypad (FR)
89
[52]
Joypad (FR) PAL
87
[32]
MAN!AC (DE)
65
[53]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
45
[54]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
45
[55]
Mega (UK) PAL
55
[11]
Mega Action (UK) PAL
88
[56]
Mega Force (FR)
79
[57]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
82
[58]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
80
[59]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) NTSC-U
72
[60]
Player One (FR)
65
[37]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
67
[61]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
69
[62]
Sega Zone (UK) NTSC-U
40
[63]
Sega Force Mega (UK) NTSC-U
66
[64]
Todo Sega (ES) PAL
82
[65]
Video Games (DE) PAL
72
[66]
Sega Mega-CD
 70
Based on
22 reviews

Hook

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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Disc
Mega-CD, UK (EU Back)
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Cover
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Disc
Mega-CD, UK (UK Back)
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Cover
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Disc
Mega-CD, PT (Ecofilmes)

Mega-CD, PT (Sony Música, Lda.)

Mega-CD, BR
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Cover

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
Sega Game Gear
 Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Digitiser (UK)
68
[67]
Gamer (GR)
86
[68]
Joypad (FR) PAL
85
[69]
Megablast (DE) PAL
70
[70]
Mega Force (FR)
70
[71]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
68
[72]
Video Games (DE) PAL
40
[73]
Sega Game Gear
 70
Based on
7 reviews

Hook

Game Gear, US
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Cover
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Cart
Hook GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual

Unreleased versions

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Hook
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sony Imagesoft
Developer: Spidersoft
State before cancellation: Late in development
Status of prototype(s): Prototype dumped

Plans for a Sega Master System version of the game were put in place, but were ultimately scrapped. A prototype of said version has since emerged during the 2000s, and its ROM has been dumped.

Technical information

Main article: Hook/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:Hook GG EU Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ Sega Visions, "August/September 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 104
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 GamePro, "December 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 75
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Mean Machines Sega, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-11-30), page 132
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-1x-xx), page 10
  6. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1993-11-15), page 2
  7. ↑ Megazone, "February 1994" (AU; 1994-01-26), page 46
  8. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video/c/cDtKpbFLo48/m/l9zVB-OepMcJ
  9. ↑ GamePro, "April 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 59
  10. ↑ Sega Pro, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-12), page 28
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mega, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-18), page 49
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Video Games, "9/93" (DE; 1993-08-25), page 43
  13. ↑ Sega Visions, "June/July 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 97
  14. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1993-11-08), page 2
  15. ↑ Megazone, "February 1994" (AU; 1994-01-26), page 47
  16. ↑ File:Hook MD credits.pdf
  17. ↑ File:Hook MCD credits.pdf
  18. ↑ File:Hook GG credits.pdf
  19. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 206
  20. ↑ Sega Visions, "February/March 1993" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 78
  21. ↑ Sega Visions, "October/November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 99
  22. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 19
  23. ↑ GamePro, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 199
  24. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-09-01), page 2
  25. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-10-18), page 78
  26. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1997-12-07), page 89
  27. ↑ Velikiy Drakon, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 2003-02-07), page 68
  28. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 96
  29. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 103
  30. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 3, "" (RU; 2000-xx-xx), page 112
  31. ↑ Hyper, "February 1994" (AU; 199x-xx-xx), page 69
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Joypad, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 150
  33. ↑ Mega, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 58
  34. ↑ Mega Fun, "12/93" (DE; 1993-11-24), page 30
  35. ↑ Mega Machines, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-09), page 38
  36. ↑ MegaTech, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-21), page 84
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Player One, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 150
  38. ↑ Play Time, "4/94" (DE; 1994-03-09), page 161
  39. ↑ Power Unlimited, "Nummer 5, December 1993" (NL; 1993-12-01), page 45
  40. ↑ Score, "Cervenec 1994" (CZ; 1994-07-01), page 60
  41. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-xx), page 56
  42. ↑ Sega Pro, "Xmas Special 1993" (UK; 1993-12-02), page 28
  43. ↑ Sega Zone, "February 1993" (UK; 1993-01-20), page 54
  44. ↑ Sega Zone, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-28), page 46
  45. ↑ Sonic Mag: B.D. & Jeux-Video!, "Avril 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 36
  46. ↑ Todo Sega, "Enero 1994" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 84
  47. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 86
  48. ↑ Consoles +, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 178
  49. ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "March 1993" (US; 1993-02-09), page 83
  50. ↑ GamePro, "April 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 58
  51. ↑ GamesMaster, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-04-19), page 27
  52. ↑ Joypad, "Mars 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 64
  53. ↑ MAN!AC, "12/93" (DE; 1993-11-10), page 44
  54. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 50
  55. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 52
  56. ↑ Mega Action, "Christmas 1993" (UK; 1993-12-02), page 5
  57. ↑ Mega Force, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-12-10), page 128
  58. ↑ Mega Fun, "02/93" (DE; 1993-0x-xx), page 40
  59. ↑ MegaTech, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-20), page 34
  60. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-28), page 44
  61. ↑ Sega Power, "July 1993" (UK; 1993-06-03), page 38
  62. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 54
  63. ↑ Sega Zone, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-xx), page 60
  64. ↑ Sega Force Mega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 46
  65. ↑ Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 48
  66. ↑ Video Games, "2/94" (DE; 1994-01-26), page 44
  67. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1993-12-08)
  68. ↑ Gamer, "Dekémvrios 1993" (GR; 1993-xx-xx), page 1
  69. ↑ Joypad, "Janvier 1994" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 126
  70. ↑ Megablast, "1/94" (DE; 1993-12-29), page 82
  71. ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1994" (FR; 1994-01-08), page 120
  72. ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1994" (UK; 1993-12-30), page 48
  73. ↑ Video Games, "1/94" (DE; 1993-12-19), page 124


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