Criticom

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Criticom
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: VIC Tokai
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (11 tracks)
Genre: Fighting

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-2302G
Sega Saturn
US 		T-2302 H

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Criticom, known as Criticom: The Critical Combat (クリティコム　〜ザ・クリティカル　コンバット〜) is 3D fighting game released for the Sega Saturn.

A sequel, Criticom 2 was planned for the system, but was cancelled.

Production credits

~In-game credits~[1]
Saturn Conversion
Kronos Staff

Programmers: Matt Arrington, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Pravin Wagh
Artwork: Albert Co
Sound: Mind Warp Production

Point Of View

Producer: Mark Nausha
Programmers: Chris Warner, Mike Tarlecki
Executive Producer: Stan Liu
Producer: Albert Co
Lead Programmer: Matt Arrington
Art Director: Albert Co
Programmers: Feng Hu, Joseph Lee
Lead Animator: Francis Co
Animators: Andy Koo, Stanley Liu, Darrek Rosen, Darrin Krumweide
Original Concept: Stanley Liu
Game Design: Albert Co, Francis Co, Stan Liu
Visual Design: Frazad Varahramyan
Music Composition and Performance: Carlton Liu
Sound Effects: Carlton Liu, Mind Warp Production
Modeling and Texture Mapping: Albert Co, Francis Co

Cinematic Sequences

Production Manager: Larry Paolicelli
CG Modeling, Animation and Rendering: Kevin Lee, Joan Igawa, Larry Paolicelli, Francis Co, Stan Liu, Albert Co
Additional Modeling: Amie Haemi Yi, Hak Soo Ha, Mind Warp Production
Voice Over: Joan Igawa, Andy Koo, Frazad Varahramyan, Patricia Winters, Stan Liu, Anthony Lagunzad
Cover Art: Albert Co
Manual Design and Layout: Albert Co, Frazad Varahramyan
Testers: Kronos Dei Team, Chi. Kevin Chu, Darold Higa, Udi Hoh, Dickinson Lo, Takashi Morishima, Mike Nguyen
Special Thanks: Robert Yasui, Vic Tokai Inc., Yosuke Soga, Leonard Garcia, Masumi Matsunaga, Jim Daluisio, Sandy Abe, Michael Arrington, Max Chapman, David Sears, Anthony Lagunzad, Patricia Winters, John Park, Louie Flores, Noah Stein
Best (Money) Boy: Anthony Lagunzad
Master of the Obvious: Andy Koo
Animal Handler: Joan Igawa
Code Monkey: Stan Liu

In Memory of Bungiee

Track List

1. [data track]  
2. Track02 (01:40) 
3. Track03 (01:38) 
4. Track04 (01:45) 
5. Track05 (01:41) 
6. Track06 (01:36) 
7. Track07 (01:44) 
8. Track08 (01:45) 
9. Track09 (01:38) 
10. Track10 (00:32) 
11. Track11 (00:32) 
12. Track12 (01:43) 
► Running time: 16:14

Promotional material

  • Criticom Saturn US PrintAdvert.jpg

    US print advert

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
59 №1996/06, p71[2]
40 №1997-08, p137[3]
41
Sega Saturn
 47
Based on
3 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
38
[5]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
59
[2]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
40
[6]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
48
[7]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
40
[8]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
41
[4]
Sega Saturn
 44
Based on
6 reviews

Criticom

Saturn, US
Criticom Saturn US Box Back.jpgCriticom Saturn US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Criticom Saturn US Disc.jpg
Disc
Criticom sat us manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, JP
Criticom Saturn JP Box Back.jpgCriticom Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Criticom Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
Criticom Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc

References

  1. ↑ File:Criticom_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:MegaFun DE 1996-06.pdf, page 71 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MegaFun DE 1996-06.pdf_p71" defined multiple times with different content
  3. ↑ File:SSM_JP_19970321_1997-08.pdf, page 139
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Saturn no Game wa Sekai Ichi~i~i~i!: Satamaga Dokusha Race Zen Kiroku, SoftBank Publishing, page 17 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SnGwSISDRZK Book JP.pdf_p17" defined multiple times with different content
  5. ↑ GamePro, "July 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 80
  6. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 5" (JP; 1997-02-28), page 143
  7. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 8" (JP; 1997-04-11), page 78
  8. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-08 (1997-03-21)" (JP; 1997-03-07), page 139
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