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− | '''''Insector X''''' (インセクターX) is a side-scrolling shooter developed by [[HOT-B]] | + | '''''Insector X''''' (インセクターX) is a 1990 side-scrolling shooter developed by [[HOT-B]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], with HOT-B themselves publishing it in Japan and the [[Sage's Creation]] unit publishing it in the US. It is a port of the 1989 arcade title of the same name, which appears to have been meant as a followup to ''[[Cloud Master]]''. |
− | The game has a strange history. HOT-B were originally contracted by [[Taito]] to produce a game called ''Insector X'' for arcades | + | The game has a strange history. HOT-B were originally contracted by [[Taito]] to produce a game called ''Insector X'' for arcades. The Family Computer port is entirely credited to Taito, but the Mega Drive port is almost entirely credited to Hot-B, with a small mention on the back of the US box being the only exception. Our best guess is that HOT-B bought the rights to ''Insector X'' in 1990 and produced this Mega Drive version. |
− | The game | + | The port itself has an even stranger premise. The original arcade game used cute graphics with cartoony expressions, as does the Family Computer port. This Mega Drive port, on the other hand, has an almost complete aesthetic overhaul, now with a more serious player character and enemy force, and a completely replaced soundtrack. At the same time, most of the basic mechanics are the same, and enemy patterns are almost identical. |
− | The plot is fairly simplistic and ultimately involves defeating the dark ruler queen, freeing the insect world from her power. | + | The game has the insect-like main character, Kai, going through a number of nature-based and cave environments. The player can collect a variety of powerups and weapon upgrades to defeat oncoming enemies and bosses. The plot is fairly simplistic and ultimately involves defeating the dark ruler queen, freeing the insect world from her power. |
The final retail version comes in 'June' and 'July' builds; differences are and release information is unknown. | The final retail version comes in 'June' and 'July' builds; differences are and release information is unknown. |
Revision as of 04:36, 17 July 2016
Insector X | |||||
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive | |||||
Publisher: HOT-B (JP), Sage's Creation (US), HiCom (KR) | |||||
Developer: HOT-B (programming: Genki?) | |||||
Genre: Shoot-'em-Up | |||||
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Insector X (インセクターX) is a 1990 side-scrolling shooter developed by HOT-B for the Sega Mega Drive, with HOT-B themselves publishing it in Japan and the Sage's Creation unit publishing it in the US. It is a port of the 1989 arcade title of the same name, which appears to have been meant as a followup to Cloud Master.
The game has a strange history. HOT-B were originally contracted by Taito to produce a game called Insector X for arcades. The Family Computer port is entirely credited to Taito, but the Mega Drive port is almost entirely credited to Hot-B, with a small mention on the back of the US box being the only exception. Our best guess is that HOT-B bought the rights to Insector X in 1990 and produced this Mega Drive version.
The port itself has an even stranger premise. The original arcade game used cute graphics with cartoony expressions, as does the Family Computer port. This Mega Drive port, on the other hand, has an almost complete aesthetic overhaul, now with a more serious player character and enemy force, and a completely replaced soundtrack. At the same time, most of the basic mechanics are the same, and enemy patterns are almost identical.
The game has the insect-like main character, Kai, going through a number of nature-based and cave environments. The player can collect a variety of powerups and weapon upgrades to defeat oncoming enemies and bosses. The plot is fairly simplistic and ultimately involves defeating the dark ruler queen, freeing the insect world from her power.
The final retail version comes in 'June' and 'July' builds; differences are and release information is unknown.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Insector X/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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References
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tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 03.pdf_p61" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 99
- ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "November 1990" (DE; 1990-10-26), page 138
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 47
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 131
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "October 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 74
- ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1990-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "September 1992" (UK; 1992-xx-xx), page 81
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 92
- ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "December 1990" (JP; 1990-11-08), page 79
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 139
- ↑ Power Play, "12/90" (DE; 1990-11-16), page 158
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 53
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 66
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 17
- ↑ Zero, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-1x-xx), page 128
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