The Space Bar

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The Space Bar

System(s): Windows PC, Mac OS 7.5^[1]

Publisher: SegaSoft (US), Bomico (DE)

Developer: Boffo Games

Genre: Adventure

Number of players: 1

Release	Date	RRP	Code
US	1997-07-02^[2]	$29.9929.99^[3]	115

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The Space Bar is a PC game developed by Boffo Games and published by SegaSoft in North America in 1997.

Story

Players assume the role of Alias Node, a detective who is conducting a murder investigation on the distant planet Armpit VI. This comic sci-fi murder mystery begins in a space port at a drinking establishment called the Thirsty Tentacle Bar, and takes the players through eight alien worlds, where you encounter 19 different species represented by more than 40 alien creatures.^[4]

History

The Space Bar's appearance at E3 1996.

Development

The Space Bar was originally scheduled to be published by Rocket Science Games. However, following the complete failure of the company's business and subsequent near-acquisition by SegaSoft in late 1996, publishing duties were transferred to SegaSoft.

Prerelease

The Space Bar was demonstrated at E3 1996 alongside Rocket Jockey.

Production credits

Director: Steve Meretzky
Producers, Boffo: Leo DaCosta, Mike Dornbrook
Interactive Screenplay by: Steve Meretzky, Patricia Pizer, Tom Bok
Producer, Rocket Science: Darren Atherton
Associate Producer: Bart Cheever
Executive Producer: Bill Davis

Visuals

Production Design: Ron Cobb
Additional Production Design: Frankie Powell
Graphic Realization:
- Dub Media, Inc.: Michael Wall, Alfred Woo, Lisa Day, Jonathan Chao, Micah Linton, Peter Kroko
Character Modeling: George Chang, Joel Hornsby, Brian Pope, Jongo Yuk
Character Speech Animation Imagination Works: Tom H. Knight, Helene S. Knight, Pam S. Gray, Albert Hwang, Mike Jackson, Eric Bangle, Rob Beliveau, Joe Riera, Brian Hagen, Kim Gorman
Additional Interface Art:
- Ledge Multimedia: Les Nelken, Alex Weissman, Beth Ollberding
- Kinetic Arts: Pete Callabria

Engineering

Lead Engineers: Brian Weed, Barbara Roman, Michelle McKelvey
Additional Engineering: Randall Sanborn, Bud Wilbur, Patricia Pizer, John "Blossom" Lanoue, Glenn "Sunshine" Joyce
Media Engineering: Erik Stein, Brett Carey
Installation Program: Evan Robinson
Smacker Video Technology: RAD Software
Miles Sound System: RAD Software

Audio

Audio Director: Karl E. Held
Music Composition: Joshua Salesin
Casting:
- donald case casting: Shannon C. Klasell, Theresa Irrera
Recording & Editing:
- Back Pocket Studios: Leonard Hospidor, Joe Arlotta, Michelle Doherty, Gabe Macrone, Jim Doherty
Post-Processing:
- Pacific Coast Sound Works: Bob Michaels

Cast

The Thirsty Tentacle

Alias Node: Guy Paul
Maksh: Bill Lobely
Ni'Dopal: John DiMaggio
Zelda: Shari Simpson
Bettaker: Jim Brownold
Soldier 714-Z-367: Chris Phillips
Fleebix: David Shatraw
Thud: Russell Horton
Cilia: Cookie Rufino
Seedrot: Ivy Austin
Deven-7: Jeff Meller
Click Snap Snap Rattle: John DiMaggio
Gorb: Jim Brownold
Sergeant Woboksha: Tory Wood
Chiphandler: Jim Brownold
Paksha: Joyce Rheeling
Arksh: Jeff Meller
Borksh: Jim Brownold
Dwelf-18: David Slavin
Durteen-97: Zachary Fine
Sluggo: Marshall Efran
My and Ty: Alan Rickman
Balooksh: Jim Brownold
Slurb and Delb: Jeff Meller
Ni'Purth: Pamela Lewis
Fission Twins #1 and #2: Alan Rickman
Gus: David Shatraw
Flight Announcer: Pamela Lewis
Bibbles: Sasha Meretzky
Taunting Cop: Tory Wood
Bar Computer: Jim Brownold
Slot Machine: Alan Rickman
Vending Machine: Jim Brownold
Vestibule Locker Voice: Ivy Austin
Poker-Playing Alien: Jim Brownold
Bus Robot: Jim Brownold

Auditon flashback

Click Snap Snap Rattle: John DiMaggio
Whine Whistle Tap Tap: Chris Phillips
Clank Bump Bang: David Shatraw
Drug Processor: Jim Brownold
Laboratory Insects: Alan Rickman
AudTel Telephone Operator: Alexandra Rhodie
Happy Branches Saleswoman: Shari Simpson
Ding Dong Cough Gasp: John DiMaggio
Swinging Bachelor Guy: Jim Brownold
"Drug Smuggler Safe House": John DiMaggio

Neblitz and Salivraster flashbacks

Fleebix: David Shatraw
Thud: Russell Horton
Chundar: John DiMaggio
Quelbor: Marshall Efran
Yirk: John DiMaggio
Froobis: Marshall Efran
Salivraster Deliveree: Guy Paul
Neblitz Deliveree: Marshall Efran
Neblitzi Auditioner: Marshall Efran
Quantelope Lodge Doorman: John DiMaggio

Sraffan flashback

Deven-7: Jeff Meller
Irk-4: Joyce Rheeling
Quosh-23: Alan Rickman
Male Sraffan Staffer: Zachary Fine
Female Sraffan Staffer: Joyce Rheeling
Deven's Powder Room Door: Ivy Austin
Spacelock Door Voice: Jim Brownold

Trisecks flashback

Cilia: Cookie Rufino
Parker: Alan Rickman
Barman: David Slavin
Woona: Alexandra Rhodie
Canal Lock Voice: Jim Brownold
Akro Mati Guard: Guy Paul

Vedj flashback

Seedrot: Ivy Austin
Lowpollencount: Bill Lobely
Curvystem: Tory Wood
Dr. Root: Alan Rickman
Pruneshears: Cookie Ruffino
Plentyfruit: Shari Simpson
Officer Broadleaf: Jim Brownold
Pestkaput: Alan Rickman
Stoutstem: Russell Horton
Grapeleaf: Chris Phillips
Holly: Pam Lewis
Chief Fireweed: Jim Brownold
Postman: John DiMaggio
TV Announcer: Alan Rickman
Okra: Cookie Ruffino
Daisy: Ivy Austin
Softfruit: Zachary Fine
Male Caller to Dr. Root: Bill Lobely
Aphid Commercial Woman: Alexandra Rhodie
Cream Commercial Man: Jim Brownold
Cream Man's Boss: David Slavin
Cream Man's Client: Zachary Fine
Little Woody: Alan Rickman
Big Sis: Ivy Austin
Woody's Mother: Alexandra Rhodie
Aunt Seedpod: Cookie Ruffino
"Day of the Termites" Woman: Ivy Austin
"Day of the Termites" Man: David Slavin
"Day of the Termites" General: Jim Brownold
Heather: Alexandra Rhodie
Hickory: Zachary Fine
Herb: David Slavin
Rosemary: Cookie Ruffino
TV News Anchor: Jim Brownold
Doctor Aphidbreath: Jim Brownold
Chemist: Alan Rickman
Foliage Club President: Alan Rickman
Professor Brokentwig: Jim Brownold
Stifftrunk: Bill Lobely
Greenpetal: Cookie Ruffino
Airline Passenger: David Slavin
Stormdamage: Alan Rickman
Shopping Channel Saleswoman: Ivy Austin
Shopping Channel Salesman: Bill Lobely
Root Ring User: Cookie Ruffino
Root Ring User's Boyfriend: David Slavin
Male NFA User: Zachary Fine
Female NFA User: Ivy Austin
Reunion Attendee: John DiMaggio
Aerobics Instructor: Alexandra Rhodie

Vildroid flashback

Dirtkicker: Jim Brownold
Hairtrimmer: Jim Brownold
Pictureguarder: Jim Brownold
Commentmaker: Jim Brownold
Veeblecoach: Jim Brownold
PA Announcer: Jim Brownold
Playdescriber: Jim Brownold
Coloradder: Jim Brownold
Interviewer: Jim Brownold
Clichegiver: Jim Brownold
The President: Jim Brownold
Uvalzee Town Hall Door: Alan Rickman

Zzazzl flashback

Soldier 714-Z-367: Chris Phillips
Queen Zzoonz: Bill Lobely
Zzazzl Swarm Voices: Bill Lobely

Quality Assurance: Boston Unit

Lead Exterminator: Patricia Pizer
Extermination Staff: Eric Braxton, Stan Chu, Chris Clark, Tom Fenselau, Josh Coyne, Dan Flagg, Grace Rokosz, Simon Tysall, Jonathan Choate, Shaun Wood, Ted Thorton, Martin Romano, Mark Eckard

Quality Assurance: San Francisco Unit

Lead Exterminators: Tony Ciarrocchi, Eric Franklin
Extermination Staff: Jeff "Lego" Custis, Roy "PenguinLord" Oakes, Steve Baker, Scott Snyder, Deborah "Snatherkitten" Thomas, Sam Watkins, Eric Moser , James Cabot, Chris De Martini
Focus Group Testing Hugh Bowen & Associates
Compatibility Testing: PCTest Corporation

Sales and Marketing

Marketing:
- SegaSoft, Inc.: Haven Carter Dubrul, Mark Brutten, Alex Rubin, Lisa Wilson, Brenda Akins
Public Relations: Tom Crosby

Business Affairs

Recruiting: Gabrielle Accardi
Legal Services:
- Shapiro, Israel, & Weiner: Gene Landy
Accounting Services: Lorelei Kolegue
Cast Payroll Services: CTP, Inc.
Production Services: Susanna Richards
Special Thanks To: Richard Booroojian, Michael Edge, Tom Hays, Paul Kohler, Mark Mullen, MeMe Rasmussen, Linda Rich, Evan Robinson, Dave Schiefler, Jim Wickett, Brandy Wilson, Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich, espec Brad Rock, Imperial Bank, especially Sam Bhaumik, Merill, Pickard, Anderson, Eyre, Mohr, Davidow Ventures III, Mondadori