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| developer=[[Zono]], [[Pacific SoftScape]]<ref>K Horowitz (2016). ''Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games''</ref>
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| sat_code_jp=GS-9127
 
| sat_code_jp=GS-9127
 
| sat_rrp_jp=5,800
 
| sat_rrp_jp=5,800
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| sat_code_br=193126
 
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'''''Mr. Bones''''' (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a [[Sega Saturn]] action game. For the most part, it is a 2D platformer, though each stage plays differently to the last.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a [[Sega Saturn]] experimental action game developed by [[Zono]] and published by [[Sega]]. Conceptualized by [[Ed Annunziata]], the game is an eccentric and surreal experience combining numerous gameplay styles and mechanics, ranging from action platformer to rhythm game to ''[[wikipedia:Tempest (video game)|Tempest]]''-like, and was first released in the United States in October 1996 - two weeks before [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]].
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The game is notable for being composed by famed American guitarist [[wikipedia:Ronnie Montrose|Ronnie Montrose]], and for being one of the few Western games of the era to receive a published soundtrack in North America, [[Mr. Bones (album)]].
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
 
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{{creditsheader|'''Developed by Zono Inc.'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Developed by Zono Inc.}}
 
*'''Project Leader:''' Jeff Fort
 
*'''Project Leader:''' Jeff Fort
 
*'''Hero/Core/Stage Programmer:''' Simon Hallam
 
*'''Hero/Core/Stage Programmer:''' Simon Hallam
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*'''Supplemental Sprite Artist:''' Brian Collins
 
*'''Supplemental Sprite Artist:''' Brian Collins
 
*'''Administrative Coordinator:''' Marion Fort
 
*'''Administrative Coordinator:''' Marion Fort
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*'''Managing Producer:''' Ed Zobrist
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*'''Managing Producer:''' [[Ed Zobrist]]
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*'''Game Design:''' Annunziata & Novak
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*'''Game Design:''' [[Ed Annunziata|Annunziata]], [[Novak]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Art & Cinematics:''' Angel Studios}}
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{{creditsheader|Art & Cinematics: Angel Studios}}
 
*'''Creative Director:''' Jill Hunt
 
*'''Creative Director:''' Jill Hunt
 
*'''Producer:''' Jennifer Johnston
 
*'''Producer:''' Jennifer Johnston
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*'''Motion Capture Support:''' Art Wasem
 
*'''Motion Capture Support:''' Art Wasem
 
*'''Production Assistant:''' Glen Hernandez
 
*'''Production Assistant:''' Glen Hernandez
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{{creditsheader|'''[[Segasoft]]'''}}
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{{creditsheader|[[Segasoft]]}}
 
*'''Music Composed And Performed by:''' Ronnie Montrose
 
*'''Music Composed And Performed by:''' Ronnie Montrose
 
*'''Additional Music Composition, Arrangement And Programming For The Saturn by:''' [[Jim Hedges]]
 
*'''Additional Music Composition, Arrangement And Programming For The Saturn by:''' [[Jim Hedges]]
 
*'''Generator Room Level Music Composed & Produced by:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
 
*'''Generator Room Level Music Composed & Produced by:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
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*'''Interactive Music Design and Audio Programming:''' Tom Miley
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*'''Interactive Music Design and Audio Programming:''' [[Tom Miley]]
 
*'''Sound design:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
 
*'''Sound design:''' [[Brian Coburn]]
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*'''Recording And Mix Engineer:''' Gordon Lyon
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*'''Recording And Mix Engineer:''' [[Gordon Lyon]]
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*'''Audio Production Coordinator:''' Gordon Lyon
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*'''Audio Production Coordinator:''' [[Gordon Lyon]]
 
*'''Audio:''' Philip Perkins
 
*'''Audio:''' Philip Perkins
 
*'''Midi Sound Recordist:''' Jennifer Hruska
 
*'''Midi Sound Recordist:''' Jennifer Hruska
 
*'''Percussion:''' Michele Graybeal
 
*'''Percussion:''' Michele Graybeal
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*'''Song Lyrics:''' Merle Kessler, Ronnie Thanks Tim Derwallis & Jeremy Stappard @ Sony USA
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*'''Song Lyrics:''' [[Merle Kessler]], Ronnie Thanks Tim Derwallis & Jeremy Stappard @ Sony USA
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*'''Screenplay by:''' Merle Kessler
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*'''Screenplay by:''' [[Merle Kessler]]
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*'''Cinematic Post Production:''' Eric Caplain
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*'''Cinematic Post Production:''' [[Eric Caplain]]
 
*'''Talent Coordinator:''' [[Adam Sevillia]]
 
*'''Talent Coordinator:''' [[Adam Sevillia]]
 
*'''Production Coordinators:''' [[Marianne Arotzarena]], [[Debbie Kramer]]
 
*'''Production Coordinators:''' [[Marianne Arotzarena]], [[Debbie Kramer]]
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*'''Artist:''' Ernie Chan
 
*'''Artist:''' Ernie Chan
 
*'''Additional Animation:''' Metropolis Digital, Bruce Straley
 
*'''Additional Animation:''' Metropolis Digital, Bruce Straley
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*'''Additional Programming:''' Ray Frericks
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*'''Additional Programming:''' [[Ray Frericks]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Live Action Crew'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Live Action Crew}}
 
*'''Director of Photography:''' Bill Holshevnikoff
 
*'''Director of Photography:''' Bill Holshevnikoff
 
*'''Ultimattist:''' Jim Rolin
 
*'''Ultimattist:''' Jim Rolin
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*'''Jib Arm Operator:''' Maciel Lopez
 
*'''Jib Arm Operator:''' Maciel Lopez
 
*'''Jib From Northern Lights:''' Mike Murphy
 
*'''Jib From Northern Lights:''' Mike Murphy
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{{creditsheader|'''Additional Crew'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Additional Crew}}
 
*'''Costumes & Props:''' Laura Hazless
 
*'''Costumes & Props:''' Laura Hazless
 
*'''Fiber Optic Specialist:''' Richard Dubin
 
*'''Fiber Optic Specialist:''' Richard Dubin
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[Matt Dunbar]]
 
*'''Product Manager:''' [[Matt Dunbar]]
 
*'''Marketing Manager:''' [[Anne Moellering]]
 
*'''Marketing Manager:''' [[Anne Moellering]]
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*'''Packaging:''' Sarah Wittmer, Angel Studio, Mike Mangano
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*'''Packaging:''' [[Sarah Wittmer]], Angel Studio, [[Mike Mangano]]
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*'''Manual:''' Curtis Clarkson
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*'''Manual:''' [[Curtis Clarkson]]
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*'''Instrumental Beings:''' [[David Albert|Dave Albert]], Bob Hardy, [[Mark Miller]], Chris Walker
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*'''Instrumental Beings:''' [[Dave Albert]], [[Bob Hardy]], [[Mark Steven Miller|Mark Miller]], [[Chris Walker]]
 
*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Atom Ellis]]
 
*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Atom Ellis]]
 
*'''Assistant Leads:''' Ben Rubright, Brendan Cahill, Matthew Cogley, Trent Haskins
 
*'''Assistant Leads:''' Ben Rubright, Brendan Cahill, Matthew Cogley, Trent Haskins
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*'''Testers:''' [[Matt Underwood]], [[Steve Perez]], Marcus Montgomery, Len Jung, [[Amy Albertson]], Ian McGuinness, Essie Hamadani, [[Sean Potter]], Laughing Lloyd Kinoshita, [[David Dodge]], John Fosnaugh, Nicole Tatum, Karen Brown, Samson "Bones" Maciel, Mike Callahan, Tom Collins, Greg Pett, Michael McCollom, Peter Young, [[Fred Selker]], [[Ferdinand Villar]], Oscar Ying, Dan Madar, Andrew Byrne, Scott Solmonson, Dennis Lee, [[Rey Alferez]], Howard Gipson, [[Steve Perez]], Jeff Hedges, Don Carmichael, Jeff Sanders, Brian Thoroman, [[Lancelot Nelson|Lance Nelson]], Steve Thompson, Jason Cordero
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*'''Testers:''' [[Matt Underwood]], [[Steve Perez]], [[Marcus Montgomery]], Len Jung, [[Amy Albertson]], Ian McGuinness, Essie Hamadani, [[Sean Potter]], Laughing [[Lloyd Kinoshita]], [[David Dodge]], John Fosnaugh, Nicole Tatum, [[Karen Brown]], Samson "Bones" Maciel, [[Mike Callahan]], Tom Collins, Greg Pett, Michael McCollom, [[Peter Young]], [[Fred Selker]], [[Ferdinand Villar]], Oscar Ying, Dan Madar, [[Andrew Byrne]], Scott Solmonson, [[Dennis Lee]], [[Rey Alferez]], [[Howard Gipson]], [[Steve Perez]], [[Jeff Hedges]], [[Don Carmichael]], Jeff Sanders, Brian Thoroman, [[Lancelot Nelson|Lance Nelson]], Steve Thompson, Jason Cordero
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Deborah Annunziata, John Shirley, Steve Payne, Michelle Higkey, ALI, Kelly, Nancy, Tina, Cindy, Jeffrey Mellem, Iain Davies, Paul, Byford, Anthony Gaud, Gary Blum, [[Bob Schonfisch]], Arvin Carlson, Eileen Sacman, Frontline Marketing, Jef Feltman, [[Janine Cook]], And Larry Loth, Jimme Mathews @Plus Four Marketing, Rick Gentry @ Hafler
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' Deborah Annunziata, John Shirley, [[Steve Payne]], Michelle Higkey, ALI, Kelly, Nancy, Tina, Cindy, Jeffrey Mellem, Iain Davies, Paul, Byford, Anthony Gaud, Gary Blum, [[Robert Schonfisch|Bob Schonfisch]], [[Arvin Carlson]], [[Eileen Sacman]], [[Frontline Marketing]], [[Jef Feltman]], [[Janine Cook]], And [[Larry Loth]], Jimme Mathews @Plus Four Marketing, Rick Gentry @ Hafler
 
*'''Extra Special Thanks To:''' Mackie Designs, Seymour Duncan & Tom Waters @ Seymour Duncan Pickups, Sean Beresford & Jim Aschow @ Mesa Boogie, John Page, Gene Baker & Mark Carlson @ Fender Custom Shop
 
*'''Extra Special Thanks To:''' Mackie Designs, Seymour Duncan & Tom Waters @ Seymour Duncan Pickups, Sean Beresford & Jim Aschow @ Mesa Boogie, John Page, Gene Baker & Mark Carlson @ Fender Custom Shop
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*'''Producers:''' Ed Annunziata @ Crisi Albertson
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*'''Producers:''' [[Ed Annunziata]], [[Crisi Albertson]]
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*'''Original Story And Game Concept:''' [[E. Ettore Annunziata]]
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*'''Original Story And Game Concept:''' [[Ed Annunziata|E. Ettore Annunziata]]
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*'''Japanese Localization Staff:''' [[Yukimi Shimura]], [[Osamu Shibamiya]], [[Keith Palmer]], [[Shinobu Shindo]], [[Hideki Yokaichiya|Hideki Yohkaichiya]], [[Ryutaro Nonaka]]
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| pdf=Mr Bones Saturn credits.pdf
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*'''Japanese Localization Staff:''' [[Yukimi Shimura]], [[Osamu Shibamiya]], [[Keith Palmer]], [[Shinobu Shindo]], [[Hideki Yohkaichiya]], [[Ryutaro Nonaka]]
 
*'''Japanese Voice For "Mr. Bones":''' Hiroyuki Kato
 
*'''Japanese Voice For "Mr. Bones":''' Hiroyuki Kato
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}}
 
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==History==
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===Development===
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''{{PAGENAME}}'' began development in December 1994 at [[Zono]], but as the project progressed into 1995, producer [[Ed Annunziata]] began looking for another company to finish development. [[Ed Zobrist]] of [[Pacific SoftScape]] reached out to Annunziata about filling that role, which resulted in the game being largely finished by Pacific SoftScape staff. This also resulted in a number of SoftScape staff migrating to Zono. Development concluded in September 1996.<ref>K Horowitz (2016). ''Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games''</ref>
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
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| playerone=89
 
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| playerone_source={{num|71|page=88/89}}
 
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| disc1=MrBones_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg
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| manual=Mr. Bones JP 取扱説明書.pdf
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| regcard=Mr. Bones JP Post Card.pdf
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==Technical information==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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    NTSC-U/PAL
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Mr. Bones
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (9/11 tracks)
Genre: Action[3][4]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 GS-9127
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US 		$49.9949.99[6] 81016
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Saturn
EU 		MK81016-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE 		MK81016-50
USK: 12
Sega Saturn
PT
Sega Saturn
UK 		£39.9939.99[7] MK81016-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Saturn
PL 		229zł229
Sega Saturn
AU 		FMRB01SSC
OFLC: G8
Sega Saturn
BR 		193126
Tectoy: Todas as Idades

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Mr. Bones (ミスター・ボーンズ) is a Sega Saturn experimental action game developed by Zono and published by Sega. Conceptualized by Ed Annunziata, the game is an eccentric and surreal experience combining numerous gameplay styles and mechanics, ranging from action platformer to rhythm game to Tempest-like, and was first released in the United States in October 1996 - two weeks before Halloween.

The game is notable for being composed by famed American guitarist Ronnie Montrose, and for being one of the few Western games of the era to receive a published soundtrack in North America, Mr. Bones (album).

Production credits

Developed by Zono Inc.
  • Project Leader: Jeff Fort
  • Hero/Core/Stage Programmer: Simon Hallam
  • Core/Stage Programmer: Dave Castelnouvo
  • Stage Programmer: Thibault Lepoutre
  • Stage Programmer: Bob Meissner
  • Hero Animator/Game Artist: Michael Gates
  • Game Artist: Jason Hough
  • Supplemental Sprite Artist: Brian Collins
  • Administrative Coordinator: Marion Fort
  • Managing Producer: Ed Zobrist
  • Game Design: Annunziata, Novak
Art & Cinematics: Angel Studios
  • Creative Director: Jill Hunt
  • Producer: Jennifer Johnston
  • Cinematic Design/Storyboards: Allen Battino
  • Art Director: Daren Bader
  • Animators: Michael Limber, James Polk, Peter Megow, Rod Stafford
  • Lighting: Carlos Cabral
  • 3D Artists: Stacy Curry, Rob Howard, Lisa Mulvaney, Brian Newlin
  • Technical Consultant: Jim McLeod
  • Technical Support: Mark Adan, Scott Vye, Teresa Shaw
  • Motion Capture Programmer: Tim Monk
  • Motion Capture Support: Art Wasem
  • Production Assistant: Glen Hernandez
Live Action Crew
  • Director of Photography: Bill Holshevnikoff
  • Ultimattist: Jim Rolin
  • Key Grips: Jamie Campana, Jim Stewart
  • Gaffer: Daryl Flowers, Greg Davies
  • Swing/Grip: Lana Bernberg, Chris Schellenberger
  • Jib Arm Operator: Maciel Lopez
  • Jib From Northern Lights: Mike Murphy
Additional Crew
  • Costumes & Props: Laura Hazless
  • Fiber Optic Specialist: Richard Dubin
  • Make-Up & Props: Joeann Edmonds
  • Assistants On The Set: David Young, Jennifer Hruska, Joe Cain


Source:
In-game credits
Mr Bones Saturn credits.pdf
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History

Development

Mr. Bones began development in December 1994 at Zono, but as the project progressed into 1995, producer Ed Annunziata began looking for another company to finish development. Ed Zobrist of Pacific SoftScape reached out to Annunziata about filling that role, which resulted in the game being largely finished by Pacific SoftScape staff. This also resulted in a number of SoftScape staff migrating to Zono. Development concluded in September 1996.[11]

Magazine articles

Main article: Mr. Bones/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in EGM² (US) #29: "November 1996" (1996-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-23: "1997-23 (1997-07-11)" (1997-06-27)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-24: "1997-24 (1997-07-18)" (1997-07-04)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 [13]
Sega Saturn
 60
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) PAL
89
[14]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
86
[15]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
63
[16]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
70
[17]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
82
[18]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[19]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
72
[20]
Gry Komputerowe (PL)
90
[21]
Intelligent Gamer (US) NTSC-U
58
[22]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
26
[23]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
58
[24]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[25]
Player One (FR)
89
[26]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
62
[27]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
75
[28]
Secret Service (PL)
56
[29]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
72
[30]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
66
[31]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
70
[32]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
83
[33]
Ultra Game Players (US) NTSC-U
76
[34]
Sega Saturn
 70
Based on
21 reviews

Mr. Bones

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
MrBones Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc 1
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Disc 2
Mr. Bones JP 取扱説明書.pdf
Manual
Mr. Bones (ミスター・ボーンズ) Saturn JP Box jewelcasefront.jpg
Jewel Case
Mr. Bones JP Post Card.pdf
Reg Card
Saturn, US
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Cover
MrBones Saturn US Disc.jpg
Disc 1
Mrbones sat us manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
MrBones Saturn EU Box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, PT

Saturn, GR
Mr Bones Saturn GR Box Front.jpg
Cover
Saturn, AU
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Cover
Saturn, BR
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Technical information

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References

  1. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  2. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  3. ↑ File:MrBones Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-27 20:57)
  5. ↑ http://sega-saturn.com/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-15 06:01)
  6. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 10
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Press release: 1997-02-26: Manx TT Leads Sega's Games Line Up For March
  8. ↑ http://www.sega-europe.com/saturn/satinfo.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-02 14:09)
  9. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-03-03), page 29
  10. ↑ File:Mr Bones Saturn credits.pdf
  11. ↑ K Horowitz (2016). Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
  12. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 162
  13. ↑ GamesMaster, "May 1997" (UK; 1997-04-16), page 72
  14. ↑ Consoles +, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 118
  15. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 85
  16. ↑ Famitsu, "1997-07-04" (JP; 1997-06-20), page 1
  17. ↑ Fun Generation, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-13), page 98
  18. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 1: January 1997" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 20
  19. ↑ GamePro, "January 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 114
  20. ↑ Game Informer, "December 1996" (US; 1996-1x-xx), page 76
  21. ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "7-8/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
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  23. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/97" (DE; 1996-12-11), page 91
  24. ↑ Mega Fun, "12/96" (DE; 1996-11-20), page 90
  25. ↑ Next Generation, "January 1997" (US; 1996-12-17), page 180
  26. ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 88
  27. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 12" (JP; 1997-06-xx), page 180
  28. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 16" (JP; 1997-08-xx), page 90
  29. ↑ Secret Service, "Czerwiec 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 66
  30. ↑ Sega Power, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 47
  31. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-14), page 66
  32. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-22 (1997-07-04)" (JP; 1997-06-20), page 173
  33. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12
  34. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "Holiday 1996" (US; 1996-12-03), page 88


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