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− | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action game developed by [[Probe Software]]. Based on the titular 1990 film ''[[wikipedia:Back to the Future Part III|Back to the Future Part III]]'', it was first published in the United States by [[Arena Entertainment]] in late 1991, and was later brought to Europe by [[Image Works]] the following | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action game developed by [[Probe Software]]. Based on the titular 1990 film ''[[wikipedia:Back to the Future Part III|Back to the Future Part III]]'', it was first published in the United States by [[Arena Entertainment]] in late 1991, and was later brought to Europe by [[Image Works]] the following October. |
The game was received poorly due to its short length and brutal difficulty level, particularly that of its first stage. The game is most known today for both its exceptionally poor gameplay design and its visibly darkened palette — a result of a programming error which infamously shipped in the final product. | The game was received poorly due to its short length and brutal difficulty level, particularly that of its first stage. The game is most known today for both its exceptionally poor gameplay design and its visibly darkened palette — a result of a programming error which infamously shipped in the final product. |
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Publisher: Arena Entertainment (US) Image Works (EU) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Probe Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supporting companies: Krisalis Software (audio) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: Universal City Studios, Amblin Entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Back to the Future Part III is a Sega Mega Drive action game developed by Probe Software. Based on the titular 1990 film Back to the Future Part III, it was first published in the United States by Arena Entertainment in late 1991, and was later brought to Europe by Image Works the following October.
The game was received poorly due to its short length and brutal difficulty level, particularly that of its first stage. The game is most known today for both its exceptionally poor gameplay design and its visibly darkened palette — a result of a programming error which infamously shipped in the final product.
A Sega Master System version was developed alongside the original courtesy of Krisalis Software, and released in March 1992.
Contents
Story
The game follows the plot of the film on which it is based. Marty McFly learns that his friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, trapped in 1885, was killed by Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen. Marty travels back in time to 1885 to rescue Doc and return once again to 1985, but matters are complicated when Doc falls in love with Clara Clayton.
Gameplay
The game consists of four levels, each employing a different style of gameplay. The player can attempt each as many times as desired if not initially successful. There is no password or save system.
Levels
Versions
Production credits
Mega Drive version
- Produced by: Probe Software Ltd.
- Programming by: Jim Baguley
- Graphics by: Hugh Riley and Mark (Northampton) Jones
- Music by: John Phillips
Master System version
- Produced by: Probe Software Ltd
- Programming by: Keith Burkhill
- Graphics by: Hugh Riley and Mark (Northampton) Jones
- Music by: Marvellous Matt Furniss (for Krisalis Software Ltd.)
- Design by: Probe Software Ltd.
- Production by: Jo Bonar and Neil Young
- Copyright UCS and Amblin 1991
- All rights reserved
Magazine articles
- Main article: Back to the Future Part III/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Sega Visions (US) #7: "Winter 1991/1992" (1991-xx-xx)[5]
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #13: "Octubre 1992" (1992-xx-xx)[6]
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #14: "Noviembre 1992" (1992-xx-xx)[7]
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #18: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)[8]
Physical scans
Mega Drive version
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50 | |
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Based on 22 reviews |
Master System version
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63 | |
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Based on 17 reviews |
Technical information
ROM dump status
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512kB | 1991-07 | Cartridge (US) | ||||||||||
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512kB | 1991-07 | Cartridge (EU) | ||||||||||
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256kB | Cartridge (EU) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1992-09-28), page 6
- ↑ Sega Force, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-19), page 73
- ↑ File:BttF3 title.png
- ↑ File:Back to the Future Part III SMS credits.pdf
- ↑ Sega Visions, "Winter 1991/1992" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 9
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1992" (ES; 1992-xx-xx), page 46
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Noviembre 1992" (ES; 1992-xx-xx), page 10
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 15
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 24
- ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 21
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 26
- ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 292
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 23
- ↑ Génération 4, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 140
- ↑ Game Players Sega Guide!, "Vol. 3, No. 1: February/March 1992" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 68
- ↑ Joystick, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 156
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 90
- ↑ Mega Action, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-30), page 80
- ↑ Mega Force, "Juin 1992" (FR; 1992-06-05), page 88
- ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-11-19), page 84
- ↑ Mean Machines, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-27), page 60
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 137
- ↑ Megazone, "October/November 1991" (AU; 1991-xx-xx), page 28
- ↑ Power Play, "2/93" (DE; 1993-01-xx), page 142
- ↑ Sega Power, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-06), page 24
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
- ↑ Sega Force, "2/92" (SE; 1992-11-19), page 13
- ↑ Supergame, "Maio 1992" (BR; 1992-05-xx), page 47
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 17
- ↑ Video Games, "1/93" (DE; 1992-12-16), page 58
- ↑ Consoles +, "Mai 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 102
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 138
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 130
- ↑ Game Zone, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-20), page 44
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Agosto 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 46
- ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 86
- ↑ Joystick, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 176
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Octubre 1992" (ES; 1992-xx-xx), page 87
- ↑ Mean Machines, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-28), page 88
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
- ↑ Player One, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-09-10), page 120
- ↑ Sega Power, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-06), page 44
- ↑ Sega Pro, "May 1992" (UK; 1992-04-16), page 54
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
- ↑ Sega Force, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-19), page 72
- ↑ Supersonic, "Septembre 1992" (FR; 1992-xx-xx), page 21
- ↑ User, "Ioúlios-Ávgoustos 1993" (GR; 1993-0x-xx), page 53
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