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| publisher=[[Konami]]
 
| publisher=[[Konami]]
| developer=[[Konami]]
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| developer=[[Konami]] {{SAT}} KCE Tokyo
 
| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
 
| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
| romsize=408MB
 
 
| sounddriver=SCSP/CD-DA (1 track)
 
| sounddriver=SCSP/CD-DA (1 track)
 
| peripherals=[[Virtua Gun]], [[Shuttle Mouse]], [[3D Control Pad]]
 
| peripherals=[[Virtua Gun]], [[Shuttle Mouse]], [[3D Control Pad]]
 
| players=1-2
 
| players=1-2
 
| genre=Shoot-'em-Up
 
| genre=Shoot-'em-Up
| consolescompilation=Arcade Boards
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| originalsystem=Arcade boards
 
| releases={{releasesSat
 
| releases={{releasesSat
 
| sat_date_us=1997-04-24
 
| sat_date_us=1997-04-24
 
| sat_code_us=T-9509H
 
| sat_code_us=T-9509H
| sat_date_eu=1997-03-21 {{fileref|CVG UK 185.pdf|page=49}}
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| sat_date_eu=1997-03-21{{magref|cvg|185|49}}
 
| sat_code_eu=T-9509H-50
 
| sat_code_eu=T-9509H-50
| sat_rrp_uk=44.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 186.pdf|page=80}}
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| sat_rrp_uk=44.99{{magref|cvg|186|80}}
 
| sat_date_jp=1997-03-07
 
| sat_date_jp=1997-03-07
 
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Henry Explorers''''' (ヘンリーエクスプローラーズ) in Japan, is a light-gun game for the [[Sega Saturn]]
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Henry Explorers''''' (ヘンリーエクスプローラーズ) in Japan, is a light-gun game for the [[Sega Saturn]].
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==Versions==
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''Crypt Killer'' was designed for Konami's GQ System arcade hardware, and is the only known game to be released for the platform. The GQ System is itself derived from the [[PlayStation]], with additions to the audio capabilities and twice as much video RAM. Predictably, then, of the three home versions of the game, the PlayStation conversion is the most arcade accurate.
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While there are some minor cosmetic changes, the major difference between the Saturn, PlayStation and PC lies in how the 3D geometry is drawn. On the Saturn, fewer polygons are drawn at any given time, and lower quality textures are used, however the PlayStation version lacks any form of in-game lighting, meaning geometry pop-in is far more obvious. This also means more of the level can be seen when travelling forwards, making it a slightly easier game.
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The Saturn version benefits from shorter load times than its PlayStation counterpart, however both are beaten in this regard by the arcade version, which has no loading screens at all. Also while the arcade game supports three simultaneous players, all home versions drop this down to two.
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===Localised names===
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{{aka
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|en_name=Crypt Killer
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|us_name=Crypt Killer
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|jp_name=ヘンリーエクスプローラーズ
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|jp_trans=Henry Explorers
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}}
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
 
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{{creditsheader|'''Henry Explorers'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Henry Explorers}}
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' Kazumi Kitaue
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' Kazumi Kitaue
 
*'''Producer:''' Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Gozo Kitao
 
*'''Producer:''' Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Gozo Kitao
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Atelier H Team
 
*'''Special Thanks:''' Atelier H Team
 
*'''Director:''' Tadaaki Tsunashima, Team Kodashi
 
*'''Director:''' Tadaaki Tsunashima, Team Kodashi
'''(C)1995 1997 [[Konami]] All Rights Reserved. Development by KCET.'''<br>
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:'''(C)1995 1997 [[Konami]] All Rights Reserved. Development by KCET.'''
|source=In-game credits {{fileref|HenryExplorers_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf}}
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| source=In-game credits (JP)
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| pdf=HenryExplorers_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
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| console=SAT
 
}}
 
}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
  
 
==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
<gallery>
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{{gallery
SSM_JP_19970314_1997-07.pdf|page=6|[[Sega Saturn Magazine (JP)]] Print advertisement
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|{{galleryPrintAd
SSM_JP_19961227_1996-22.pdf|page=8|[[Sega Saturn Magazine (JP)]] Print advertisement
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|GameFan US 0504.pdf|gamefan|0504|22-23
</gallery>
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}}
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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|SSM JP 19961227 1996-22.pdf|ssmjp|1996-22|8
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}}
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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|SSM_JP_19970314_1997-07.pdf|ssmjp|1997-07|6
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| cvg=40
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| cvg_source={{magref|cvg|186|80}}
 
| ssm=47
 
| ssm=47
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| ssm_source={{magref|ssm|19|54}} <!--page=54/55-->
 
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| ssmjp_source={{magref|ssmjp|1997-07|165}} <!--page=163-->
 
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| ssmjp_r_source={{magref|ssmjp_r|final|15}} <!--page=13-->
 
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| spinecard=CryptKiller_Saturn_JP_Spinecard.jpg
 
| disc=CryptKiller_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg
 
| disc=CryptKiller_Saturn_JP_Disc.jpg
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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{{romtable|
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{{rom|SAT|sha1= |md5= |crc32= |size=428,372,112|date= |source=CD-ROM(EU)|comments=T-9509H-50 V1.001|quality=|prototype=}}
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{{rom|SAT|sha1= |md5= |crc32= |size=428,390,928|date=1997-01-27|source=CD-ROM(JP)|comments=T-9518G V1.003|quality=good|prototype=}}
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 07:57, 20 January 2019

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CryptKiller title.png

Crypt Killer
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Konami
Developer:
Original system(s): Arcade boards
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (1 track)
Peripherals supported: Virtua Gun, Shuttle Mouse, 3D Control Pad
Genre: Shoot-'em-Up

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP
¥5,8005,800 T-9518G
Sega Saturn
US
T-9509H
Sega Saturn
EU
T-9509H-50

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Crypt Killer, known as Henry Explorers (ヘンリーエクスプローラーズ) in Japan, is a light-gun game for the Sega Saturn.

Versions

Crypt Killer was designed for Konami's GQ System arcade hardware, and is the only known game to be released for the platform. The GQ System is itself derived from the PlayStation, with additions to the audio capabilities and twice as much video RAM. Predictably, then, of the three home versions of the game, the PlayStation conversion is the most arcade accurate.

While there are some minor cosmetic changes, the major difference between the Saturn, PlayStation and PC lies in how the 3D geometry is drawn. On the Saturn, fewer polygons are drawn at any given time, and lower quality textures are used, however the PlayStation version lacks any form of in-game lighting, meaning geometry pop-in is far more obvious. This also means more of the level can be seen when travelling forwards, making it a slightly easier game.

The Saturn version benefits from shorter load times than its PlayStation counterpart, however both are beaten in this regard by the arcade version, which has no loading screens at all. Also while the arcade game supports three simultaneous players, all home versions drop this down to two.

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Crypt Killer Crypt Killer
English (US) Crypt Killer Crypt Killer
Japanese ヘンリーエクスプローラーズ Henry Explorers

Production credits

Henry Explorers
  • Executive Producer: Kazumi Kitaue
  • Producer: Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Gozo Kitao
  • Program: Tadaaki Tsunashima, Kazuki Araki, Masayuki Aizawa, Hidetoshi Kuraishi, Hisashi Katou
  • Graphic design: Takayuki Andou, Mihoko Kimura, Youhei Kiyohara, Ayafumi Hirano
  • Sound design: Akiropito, TAK, AKT, Hiroe Noguchi, Imohore,Imai
  • Product Design: Shougo Kumasaka, Takahiro Nakayama
  • Special Thanks: Atelier H Team
  • Director: Tadaaki Tsunashima, Team Kodashi
(C)1995 1997 Konami All Rights Reserved. Development by KCET.
Source:
In-game credits (JP)
HenryExplorers Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
[3]


Magazine articles

Main article: Crypt Killer/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in GameFan (US) #0504: "Volume 5, Issue 4: April 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-22: "1996-22 (1996-12-27)" (1996-12-13)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-07: "1997-07 (1997-03-14)" (1997-02-28)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
40 [2]
47 [4]
47 [5]
68 [6]
Sega Saturn
51
Based on
4 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
25
[2]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
30
[7]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
63
[8]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
85
[9]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
47
[10]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
60
[11]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
60
[12]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
58
[13]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
55
[14]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
38
[15]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
47
[4]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
68
[6]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
47
[5]
Sega Saturn
52
Based on
13 reviews

Crypt Killer

Saturn, US
CryptKiller Saturn US Box Back.jpgCryptKiller Saturn US Box Front.jpg
Cover
CryptKiller Saturn US Disc.jpg
Disc
Cryptkiller sat us manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
CryptKiller Saturn EU Box.jpg
Cover
CryptKiller Saturn EU Disc.jpg
Disc
Saturn, EU (Alt)
CryptKiller Saturn EU Box Alt.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP
CryptKiller Saturn JP Box Back.jpgCryptKiller Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
CryptKiller Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
CryptKiller Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Saturn
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
428,372,112 CD-ROM(EU) T-9509H-50 V1.001
Sega Saturn
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
428,390,928 1997-01-27 CD-ROM(JP) T-9518G V1.003

References