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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (クレオパトラフォーチュン) is a 1997 puzzle game for arcades ported to the [[Sega Saturn]], [[PlayStation]], & [[Sega Dreamcast]] systems, created by [[Taito]] in association with [[Natsume-Atari|Natsume]]. It was only ever released on Sega systems in Japan.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (クレオパトラフォーチュン) is a 1997 puzzle game for arcades ported to the [[Sega Saturn]], [[PlayStation]], and [[Sega Dreamcast]] systems, created by [[Taito]] in association with [[Natsume-Atari|Natsume]]. It was only ever released on Sega systems in Japan.
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The game utilizes an Egyptian theme. Its name comes from its mascot, a "super deformed" version of the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra named Patrako (パトラ子), who cheers the player on.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The gameplay is similar to ''[[Tetris]]'', but here the player has to direct blocks of stone and treasure to create closures, which then eliminates the treasure and adds to the player's score. Also, if a full line of stone blocks is formed, they will disappear in a similar fashion to ''Tetris'', and also add to the player's score. The game's name comes from its mascot, which is a super deformed version of the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra. Additionally, the game utilizes an Egyptian theme.
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The gameplay is a falling block puzzle game similar to ''[[Tetris]]''. Pieces containing stone blocks, mummies, sarcophagi, and gems fall into a well, and the player must organize them to create closures. If the mummies and treasure are completely enclosed by stone blocks and the sides of the well, they are eliminated and the player gains points. If a full line of stone blocks is formed, they disappear in a similar fashion to ''Tetris'' and also add to the player's score. Whenever blocks disappear, the remaining pieces fall and reshuffle under the effect of gravity. The game ends if the well fills and the player can no longer place additional pieces.
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There is a single-player endless mode where the player tries to accumulate the highest score possible and a two-player competitive mode where eliminating lines sends additional lines to the bottom of the other player's well. There is also a single-player Mystery (ミステリー) mode where the player must eliminate prearranged fields in specific ways. This mode has story cutscenes in between puzzles. The Dreamcast version additionally has a Time Attack (タイムアタック) mode.
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Pieces are moved with {{left}} or {{right}}. They can be dropped faster by holding {{down}}. In the Saturn version, pieces can be rotated clockwise with {{A}} or {{C}} and cannot be rotated counterclockwise. In the Dreamcast version, pieces can be rotated clockwise with {{A}} and counterclockwise with {{B}}.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Following the initial arcade release, a PlayStation version and a Sega Saturn version were released in Japan, followed later on by the Dreamcast version in 2001. A PlayStation version was released in the USA & Europe in 2003, with the original arcade game being released in the ''Taito Legends 2'' compilation title. An arcade only sequel called ''[[Cleopatra Fortune Plus]]'' was released later in 2001, on the [[Sega NAOMI]] system. Both the Dreamcast port and this new sequel were created in association with [[Altron]] instead of Natsume.
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===Release===
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The game was initially released in late 1995 for the Taito X-55, a home karaoke machine that was able to download music and games over a phone line. An arcade port was released the following year, followed by a PlayStation version and a Sega Saturn version that were released in Japan, along with a Dreamcast version in 2001. The PlayStation and Dreamcast versions were developed by [[Altron]] and feature redrawn graphics and a remixed soundtrack. A PlayStation version was released in North America and Europe in 2003.
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===Legacy===
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An arcade-only sequel called ''[[Cleopatra Fortune Plus]]'' was released later in 2001 on the [[Sega NAOMI]] system. Both the Dreamcast port and this new sequel were created in association with [[Altron]] instead of Natsume.
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The original arcade game was included in ''Taito Memories Joukan'' for the [[PlayStation 2]] in 2005 and ''Taito Legends 2'' for the PlayStation 2, [[Xbox]], and [[Windows PC]]s in 2006.
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A port published by City Connection and based on the Saturn version titled ''Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute'' was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo Switch]], and [[Steam]] in 2022.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==

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  • Saturn
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Cleopatra Fortune
System(s): Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast
Publisher:
Sega Saturn
Taito
Sega Dreamcast
Altron
Developer:
Original system(s): Taito F3 System
Developer(s) of original games: Taito
Sound driver:
Sega Saturn
SCSP/CD-DA (13 tracks)
Peripherals supported:
Sega Dreamcast
Dreamcast VGA Box, Visual Memory Unit
Genre: Action Puzzle[1], Puzzle[2][3][4][5]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-1108G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Dreamcast
JP 		¥5,800 (6,090)5,800e[4] T-16603M
Sega Rating: All Ages
Non-Sega versions

Cleopatra Fortune (クレオパトラフォーチュン) is a 1997 puzzle game for arcades ported to the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and Sega Dreamcast systems, created by Taito in association with Natsume. It was only ever released on Sega systems in Japan.

The game utilizes an Egyptian theme. Its name comes from its mascot, a "super deformed" version of the ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra named Patrako (パトラ子), who cheers the player on.

Gameplay

CleopatraFortune Saturn JP SSGameplay.png

Gameplay

The gameplay is a falling block puzzle game similar to Tetris. Pieces containing stone blocks, mummies, sarcophagi, and gems fall into a well, and the player must organize them to create closures. If the mummies and treasure are completely enclosed by stone blocks and the sides of the well, they are eliminated and the player gains points. If a full line of stone blocks is formed, they disappear in a similar fashion to Tetris and also add to the player's score. Whenever blocks disappear, the remaining pieces fall and reshuffle under the effect of gravity. The game ends if the well fills and the player can no longer place additional pieces.

There is a single-player endless mode where the player tries to accumulate the highest score possible and a two-player competitive mode where eliminating lines sends additional lines to the bottom of the other player's well. There is also a single-player Mystery (ミステリー) mode where the player must eliminate prearranged fields in specific ways. This mode has story cutscenes in between puzzles. The Dreamcast version additionally has a Time Attack (タイムアタック) mode.

Pieces are moved with Left or Right. They can be dropped faster by holding Down. In the Saturn version, pieces can be rotated clockwise with A or C and cannot be rotated counterclockwise. In the Dreamcast version, pieces can be rotated clockwise with A and counterclockwise with B.

History

Release

The game was initially released in late 1995 for the Taito X-55, a home karaoke machine that was able to download music and games over a phone line. An arcade port was released the following year, followed by a PlayStation version and a Sega Saturn version that were released in Japan, along with a Dreamcast version in 2001. The PlayStation and Dreamcast versions were developed by Altron and feature redrawn graphics and a remixed soundtrack. A PlayStation version was released in North America and Europe in 2003.

Legacy

An arcade-only sequel called Cleopatra Fortune Plus was released later in 2001 on the Sega NAOMI system. Both the Dreamcast port and this new sequel were created in association with Altron instead of Natsume.

The original arcade game was included in Taito Memories Joukan for the PlayStation 2 in 2005 and Taito Legends 2 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows PCs in 2006.

A port published by City Connection and based on the Saturn version titled Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in 2022.

Versions

Comparisons

Main article: Cleopatra Fortune/Comparisons.

Magazine articles

Main article: Cleopatra Fortune/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Saturn version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
50
[6]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
73
[7]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
83
[8]
Sega Saturn
 69
Based on
3 reviews

Cleopatra Fortune

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc

Dreamcast version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
53
[9]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
81
[10]
Sega Dreamcast
 67
Based on
2 reviews

Cleopatra Fortune

Dreamcast, JP
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Cover
CleopatraFortune DC JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
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Disc

Technical information

Main article: Cleopatra Fortune/Technical information.

External links

  • Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Dreamcast

References

  1. ↑ File:CleopatraFortune Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-28 12:30)
  3. ↑ File:CleopatraFortune DC JP BoxBack.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 http://sega.jp/dc/010608/ (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-02 20:11)
  5. ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab02 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
  6. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 3" (JP; 1997-01-31), page 179
  7. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-04 (1997-02-21)" (JP; 1997-02-07), page 144
  8. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12
  9. ↑ Dorimaga, "2001-02 (2001-06-08)" (JP; 2001-05-25), page 37
  10. ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 34


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