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| publisher=[[Sega]], {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[U.S. Gold]] | | publisher=[[Sega]], {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[U.S. Gold]] | ||
− | | developer=[[Sega | + | | developer=[[Sega AM2]], {{MD}}{{SMS}} [[Sega CS]], [[Probe Software]] {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Images]] |
| system=[[Sega Y Board]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]], Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | | system=[[Sega Y Board]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]], Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | ||
| romsize={{Arcade}} 21MB,{{ref|http://www.mamedb.com/game/gloc}} {{MD}} 1MB, {{SMS}} 256kB, {{GG}} 128kB | | romsize={{Arcade}} 21MB,{{ref|http://www.mamedb.com/game/gloc}} {{MD}} 1MB, {{SMS}} 256kB, {{GG}} 128kB | ||
− | | sounddriver= | + | | sounddriver={{MD}} Krisalis/Shaun Hollingworth |
| peripherals= | | peripherals= | ||
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− | | | + | | genre=Shoot-'em-Up |
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− | | | + | | ybd_date_jp=1990-04 [http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=3687] |
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− | | | + | | ybd_date_us=1990 |
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{{releasesGG | {{releasesGG | ||
| gg_date_eu=1991 | | gg_date_eu=1991 | ||
− | | gg_rrp_uk=24.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 48.pdf|page=75}}{{fileref| | + | | gg_rrp_uk=24.99{{fileref|ACE UK 48.pdf|page=75}}{{fileref|Raze UK 11.pdf|page=16}} |
| gg_code_eu=2301 | | gg_code_eu=2301 | ||
| gg_date_us=1991 | | gg_date_us=1991 | ||
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| sms_date_eu=1991-12 | | sms_date_eu=1991-12 | ||
| sms_code_eu=7071 | | sms_code_eu=7071 | ||
− | | sms_rrp_uk=34.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 151.pdf|page=109}} | + | | sms_rrp_uk=34.99{{fileref|CVG UK 151.pdf|page=109}}<!--29.99{{fileref|SegaForce UK 02.pdf|page=39}}--> |
− | | sms_date_br=1992-05 {{fileref|Supergame BR 10.pdf|page=31}} | + | | sms_date_br=1992-05{{fileref|Supergame BR 10.pdf|page=31}} |
| sms_date_kr=199x | | sms_date_kr=199x | ||
| sms_code_kr=GB2009JG | | sms_code_kr=GB2009JG | ||
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| cpc_date_eu=1992 | | cpc_date_eu=1992 | ||
| st_date_uk=1992 | | st_date_uk=1992 | ||
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− | | | + | | c64_rrp_uk_c=11.99{{fileref|Zzap64 UK 085.pdf|page=55}} |
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+ | | c64_rrp_uk_d=16.99{{fileref|Zzap64 UK 085.pdf|page=55}} | ||
+ | | spectrum_date_uk_c=1992 | ||
+ | | spectrum_rrp_uk_c=10.99{{fileref|YourSinclair UK 74.pdf|page=10}} | ||
+ | | spectrum_date_uk_d=1992 | ||
+ | | spectrum_rrp_uk_d=15.99{{fileref|YourSinclair UK 74.pdf|page=10}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesMD | ||
+ | | md_date_jp=1993-02-26 | ||
+ | | md_code_jp=G-4079 | ||
+ | | md_rrp_jp=6,800 | ||
+ | | md_date_eu=1993-01-21{{fileref|GamesMaster UK 002.pdf|page=16}} | ||
+ | | md_code_eu=1120 | ||
+ | | md_rrp_uk=39.99{{fileref|SegaForce UK 16.pdf|page=95}} | ||
+ | | md_date_us=1993-02{{fileref|SegaVisions US 11.pdf|page=100}} | ||
+ | | md_rrp_us=49.99{{fileref|GamePro US 045.pdf|page=52}} | ||
+ | | md_code_us=1120 | ||
+ | | md_date_as=199x | ||
+ | | md_code_as=1120-40 | ||
+ | | md_date_au=199x | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | Like ''After Burner'', the goal is to eliminate enemy planes, though in ''G-LOC'' there are also ground units. Also unlike games using the ''After Burner'' name, ''G-LOC'' uses a first person perspective, though it does occasionally pan out to a third person view when the player's plane is locked onto by an enemy. | + | Like ''After Burner'', the goal is to eliminate enemy planes, though in ''G-LOC'' there are also ground units. Also unlike games using the ''After Burner'' name, ''G-LOC'' uses a first person perspective, though it does occasionally pan out to a third person view when the player's plane is locked onto by an enemy. |
− | ==Legacy== | + | ==History== |
− | Though not as popular in arcades as ''After Burner'', ''G-LOC'' was still ported to a variety of home platforms, including the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. Computer ports, often going by the name ''G-LOC R360'' were released for the | + | ===Legacy=== |
+ | Though not as popular in arcades as ''After Burner'', ''G-LOC'' was still ported to a variety of home platforms, including the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. Computer ports, often going by the name ''G-LOC R360'' were released for the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. All these versions suffer from various cutbacks due to weaker hardware, though some versions add extra features such as boss battles. | ||
''G-LOC'' was followed by ''[[Strike Fighter]]'', which is extremely similar in design but ditches the time-based missions in favour of gameplay more akin to ''After Burner''. | ''G-LOC'' was followed by ''[[Strike Fighter]]'', which is extremely similar in design but ditches the time-based missions in favour of gameplay more akin to ''After Burner''. | ||
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In Japan, the Game Gear version of ''G-LOC: Air Battle'' was brought to the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service in September 2012. | In Japan, the Game Gear version of ''G-LOC: Air Battle'' was brought to the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service in September 2012. | ||
− | [[Michael Jackson]] owned an arcade cabinet of the R360 version. It was auctioned on April 24, 2009 {{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=r360-g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=12889}}. | + | [[Michael Jackson]] owned an arcade cabinet of the R360 version. It was auctioned on April 24, 2009{{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=r360-g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=12889}}. |
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
===Arcade version=== | ===Arcade version=== | ||
− | '''Director & Designer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]] | + | {{creditstable| |
− | '''Producer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]] | + | * '''Director & Designer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]] |
− | '''Music & Sounds:''' [[Hiroshi Miyauchi]] | + | * '''Producer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]] |
− | '''Staff:''' (YAS), (IWA), (KEN), (PAP), (SAD), (GAK), (NAG), (MKA), (KYO), (MAC), (SUN), (SIM), (KOB) {{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=3687}} | + | * '''Music & Sounds:''' [[Hiroshi Miyauchi]] |
+ | * '''Staff:''' (YAS), (IWA), (KEN), (PAP), (SAD), (GAK), (NAG), (MKA), (KYO), (MAC), (SUN), (SIM), (KOB){{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=3687}} | ||
+ | | console=YBD | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mega Drive version=== | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | * A [[Probe Software]] Production | ||
+ | * '''Programmed by:''' Stu Gregg | ||
+ | * '''Graphics by:''' Bob Stevenson | ||
+ | * '''Produced by:''' Adrian Curry, Neil Young | ||
+ | * '''Audio by:''' [[Krysalis]] | ||
+ | * '''Music by:''' [[Matt Furniss]] | ||
+ | * '''Additional Artwork by:''' Lloyd Chidgzey | ||
+ | |console=MD | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Master System version=== | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | * '''Planners:''' Yukino, Yama, [[Hirohiko Yoneda|Yone]] | ||
+ | * '''Designers:''' Yukino, Yama | ||
+ | * '''Programmers:''' [[Hirohiko Yoneda|Yone]], Minegishi | ||
+ | * '''Sound:''' [[Chikako Kamatani|Chikako]] | ||
+ | * '''Special Thanks:''' Matsu Tokujoe, Yeng Joe, Sakino | ||
+ | * '''Test Players:''' Matsu Tokujoe, Yeng Joe, Sakino | ||
+ | * '''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | ||
+ | |console=SMS | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Game Gear version=== | ===Game Gear version=== | ||
− | '''Planner:''' Jun Izy | + | {{creditstable| |
− | '''Coded by:''' Amira.T, Enda.D, Yuichi.M | + | * '''Planner:''' Jun Izy |
− | '''Design:''' Hfhfhf | + | * '''Coded by:''' Amira.T, Enda.D, Yuichi.M |
− | '''Sound:''' [[Chikako Kamatani|Tarnya]] | + | * '''Design:''' Hfhfhf |
− | '''Advice:''' K. Tany | + | * '''Sound:''' [[Chikako Kamatani|Tarnya]] |
− | '''Director:''' [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]] | + | * '''Advice:''' K. Tany |
+ | * '''Director:''' [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]] | ||
+ | |console=GG | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Magazine articles== |
− | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | |
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− | == | + | ==Promotional material== |
− | + | <gallery> | |
− | + | GLOC YBoard US Flyer.pdf|Y Board US flyer | |
− | + | GLOC YBoard JP Flyer.pdf|Y Board JP flyer | |
− | + | </gallery> | |
− | + | {{gallery | |
− | + | |{{GalleryPrintAd | |
− | + | |text=Game Gear print advert | |
+ | |CVG UK 116.pdf|cvg|116|96-97 | ||
+ | |CVG UK 117.pdf|cvg|117|30-31 | ||
+ | |Raze UK 11.pdf|raze|11|16-17 | ||
+ | |Raze UK 12.pdf|raze|12|72 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{GalleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |CVG UK 119.pdf|cvg|119|27 | ||
+ | |ACE UK 51.pdf|ace|51|45 | ||
+ | |CVG UK 121.pdf|cvg|121|65 | ||
+ | |CVG UK 123.pdf|cvg|123|108 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |CVG UK 120.pdf|cvg|120|42-43 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |Zero UK 33.pdf|zero|33|2-3 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |Joystick FR 029.pdf|joystick|29|227 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Photo gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
GLoc Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet | GLoc Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet | ||
GLocR360 Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet (R360) | GLocR360 Arcade Cabinet.jpg|Cabinet (R360) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | ===Actual Foto (Working model, Crimea 2015)=== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | G-Loc Cabinet 01.jpg| 01 | ||
+ | G-Loc Cabinet 02.jpg| 02 | ||
+ | G-Loc Cabinet 03.jpg| 03 | ||
+ | G-Loc Cabinet 04.jpg| 04 | ||
+ | G-Loc Cabinet 05.jpg| 05 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | == | + | ==Artwork== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | GLOC | + | GLOC MD Art Cover.jpg |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
===Sega Y Board version=== | ===Sega Y Board version=== | ||
− | {{ratings | + | <section begin="arcade_ratings" />{{ratings |
| icon=Arcade | | icon=Arcade | ||
| cvg=86 | | cvg=86 | ||
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| suser_source_1={{num|109|page=54/55|pdf=SinclairUser UK 109.pdf|pdfpage=54}} | | suser_source_1={{num|109|page=54/55|pdf=SinclairUser UK 109.pdf|pdfpage=54}} | ||
− | }} | + | }}<section end="arcade_ratings" /> |
{{ScanArcade | {{ScanArcade | ||
| type=upright | | type=upright | ||
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===Mega Drive version=== | ===Mega Drive version=== | ||
− | {{ratings | + | <section begin="MD_ratings" />{{ratings |
| icon=MD | | icon=MD | ||
| consolesplus=73 | | consolesplus=73 | ||
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| esg_source={{num|1|page=48|pdf=MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf}} | | esg_source={{num|1|page=48|pdf=MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf}} | ||
| famitsu=65 | | famitsu=65 | ||
− | | famitsu_source=[http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7487 | + | | famitsu_source={{num|220}}, ''[http://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7487]'' |
| gamepower=50 | | gamepower=50 | ||
| gamepower_source={{num|19}} | | gamepower_source={{num|19}} | ||
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| sfuk=75 | | sfuk=75 | ||
| sfuk_source={{num|16|page=94/95|pdf=SegaForce UK 16.pdf|pdfpage=94}} | | sfuk_source={{num|16|page=94/95|pdf=SegaForce UK 16.pdf|pdfpage=94}} | ||
− | }} | + | }}<section end="MD_ratings" /> |
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
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| cover=GLOC MD AS Box.jpg | | cover=GLOC MD AS Box.jpg | ||
| cart=GLOC MD AS Cart.jpg | | cart=GLOC MD AS Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback=GLOC MD AS Cart back.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=GLOC MD AS Manual english.jpg | ||
+ | | item1=GLOC MD AS Manual chinese.jpg | ||
+ | | item1name=Chinese Manual | ||
+ | | item2=MD AS EpilepsyWarning.pdf | ||
+ | | item2name=Epilepsy Warning | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Master System version=== | ===Master System version=== | ||
− | {{ratings | + | <section begin="SMS_ratings" />{{ratings |
| icon=SMS | | icon=SMS | ||
| cvg=80 | | cvg=80 | ||
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| supergame=81 | | supergame=81 | ||
| supergame_source={{num|10|page=31|pdf=Supergame BR 10.pdf}} | | supergame_source={{num|10|page=31|pdf=Supergame BR 10.pdf}} | ||
− | }} | + | }}<section end="SMS_ratings" /> |
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
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===Game Gear version=== | ===Game Gear version=== | ||
− | {{ratings | + | <section begin="GG_ratings" />{{ratings |
| icon=GG | | icon=GG | ||
| ace=68 | | ace=68 | ||
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| gamesx=58 | | gamesx=58 | ||
| gamesx_source={{num|8}} | | gamesx_source={{num|8}} | ||
+ | | gen4=52 | ||
+ | | gen4_source={{num|30|page=111|pdf=Generation4 FR 030.pdf|pdfpage=111}} | ||
| hobbyconsolas=75 | | hobbyconsolas=75 | ||
| hobbyconsolas_source={{num|1|page=31|pdf=HobbyConsolas ES 001.pdf}} | | hobbyconsolas_source={{num|1|page=31|pdf=HobbyConsolas ES 001.pdf}} | ||
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| segapro_1=79 | | segapro_1=79 | ||
| segapro_source_1={{num|9|page=33|pdf=SegaPro UK 09.pdf}} | | segapro_source_1={{num|9|page=33|pdf=SegaPro UK 09.pdf}} | ||
− | }} | + | }}<section end="GG_ratings" /> |
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Game Gear | | console=Game Gear | ||
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===Amiga version=== | ===Amiga version=== | ||
− | {{ratings | + | <section begin="Amiga_ratings" />{{ratings |
| icon=Amiga | | icon=Amiga | ||
| amigaaction=74 | | amigaaction=74 | ||
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| svenska=74 | | svenska=74 | ||
| svenska_source={{num|7/92}}, ''[http://amr.abime.net/review_50979 p40]'' | | svenska_source={{num|7/92}}, ''[http://amr.abime.net/review_50979 p40]'' | ||
− | }} | + | }}<section end="Amiga_ratings" /> |
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Amiga | | console=Amiga | ||
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===Commodore 64 version=== | ===Commodore 64 version=== | ||
+ | <section begin="C64_ratings" />{{ratings | ||
+ | | icon=C64 | ||
+ | | zzap64=35 | ||
+ | | zzap64_source={{num|85|page=55|pdf=Zzap64 UK 85.pdf|pdfpage=55}} | ||
+ | }}<section end="C64_ratings" /> | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
− | | console= | + | | console=Commodore 64 |
| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
| front=G-Loc C64 EU Box Front.jpg | | front=G-Loc C64 EU Box Front.jpg | ||
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===ZX Spectrum version=== | ===ZX Spectrum version=== | ||
+ | <section begin="Spectrum_ratings" />{{ratings | ||
+ | | icon=Spectrum | ||
+ | | crash=74 | ||
+ | | crash_source={{num|97|page=54/55|pdf=Crash UK 97.pdf|pdfpage=54}} | ||
+ | | suser=83 | ||
+ | | suser_source={{num|121|page=48/49|pdf=SinclairUser UK 121.pdf|pdfpage=48}} | ||
+ | | ysinclair=90 | ||
+ | | ysinclair_source={{num|74|page=10/11|pdf=YourSinclair UK 74.pdf|pdfpage=10}} | ||
+ | }}<section end="Spectrum_ratings" /> | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=ZX Spectrum | | console=ZX Spectrum | ||
| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
| cover= | | cover= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Technical information== | ||
+ | ===ROM dump status=== | ||
+ | {{romtable| | ||
+ | {{rom|MD|sha1=81bb08c4080ca9a8af65597d1c7b11ce902c8d9e|md5=59b8fcc1e0c2113d841025e7ee0d152f|crc32=f2af886e|size=1MB|date=1992-11|source=Cartridge (US/EU/JP)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|MD|sha1=ccbedc9d3c05e212e4e2bea6824999a3c1fd2006|md5=6398a354781f5872eb9e846824a1602a|crc32=175c7e63|size=1MB|date=1992|source=|comments=|quality=|prototype=yes}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
+ | |cols=3}} | ||
{{AfterBurner}} | {{AfterBurner}} | ||
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[[Category:Sega Channel games]] | [[Category:Sega Channel games]] |
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G-LOC: Air Battle (G-LOC meaning "G-force induced Loss Of Consciousness") is a 1990 air combat simulator arcade game developed by Sega AM2 for the Sega Y Board hardware. It is a spiritual sequel to After Burner II, featuring similar gameplay ideas and some recycled sound effects, though has always been publicly advertised as a different game entirely. The original arcade version runs on more advanced Sega Y Board hardware, and makes heavy use of sprite scaling & rotation and pre-rendered 3D graphics, anticipating the look of early texture-mapped 3D polygons.
G-LOC is notable for being one of the first video games to offer an R360 arcade cabinet which could rotate 360 degrees on all three axes, immersing the player in the action. These versions of the game are sometimes referred to as G-LOC R360, though the gameplay itself is identical. The game was followed by Strike Fighter in 1991.
Contents
Gameplay
Like After Burner, the goal is to eliminate enemy planes, though in G-LOC there are also ground units. Also unlike games using the After Burner name, G-LOC uses a first person perspective, though it does occasionally pan out to a third person view when the player's plane is locked onto by an enemy.
History
Legacy
Though not as popular in arcades as After Burner, G-LOC was still ported to a variety of home platforms, including the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. Computer ports, often going by the name G-LOC R360 were released for the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. All these versions suffer from various cutbacks due to weaker hardware, though some versions add extra features such as boss battles.
G-LOC was followed by Strike Fighter, which is extremely similar in design but ditches the time-based missions in favour of gameplay more akin to After Burner.
In Japan, the Game Gear version of G-LOC: Air Battle was brought to the Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console service in September 2012.
Michael Jackson owned an arcade cabinet of the R360 version. It was auctioned on April 24, 2009[13].
Production credits
Arcade version
- Director & Designer: Yu Suzuki
- Producer: Yu Suzuki
- Music & Sounds: Hiroshi Miyauchi
- Staff: (YAS), (IWA), (KEN), (PAP), (SAD), (GAK), (NAG), (MKA), (KYO), (MAC), (SUN), (SIM), (KOB)[14]
Mega Drive version
- A Probe Software Production
- Programmed by: Stu Gregg
- Graphics by: Bob Stevenson
- Produced by: Adrian Curry, Neil Young
- Audio by: Krysalis
- Music by: Matt Furniss
- Additional Artwork by: Lloyd Chidgzey
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Magazine articles
- Main article: G-LOC: Air Battle/Magazine articles.
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- ACE (UK) #51: "December 1991" (1991-11-08)[17]
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #121: "December 1991" (1991-11-15)[18]
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #123: "February 1992" (1992-01-15)[19]
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Actual Foto (Working model, Crimea 2015)
Artwork
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ZX Spectrum version
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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External links
References
- ↑ File:CVG UK 118.pdf, page 96
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 File:ACE UK 48.pdf, page 75 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 File:YourSinclair UK 74.pdf, page 10
- ↑ File:GamesMaster UK 002.pdf, page 16
- ↑ File:SegaForce UK 16.pdf, page 95
- ↑ File:SegaVisions US 11.pdf, page 100
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 File:GamePro US 045.pdf, page 52 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=r360-g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=12889
- ↑ http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=g-loc-air-battle&page=detail&id=3687
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "August 1991" (UK; 1991-07-15), page 30
- ↑ Raze, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-08-29), page 72
- ↑ ACE, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-08), page 45
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-15), page 65
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-15), page 108
- ↑ File:CVG UK 104.pdf, page 88
- ↑ File:SinclairUser UK 101.pdf, page 56
- ↑ File:SinclairUser UK 109.pdf, page 54
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 File:ConsolesPlus FR 019.pdf, page 116 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Juli 1993" (DE; 1993-06-14), page 110
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "March 1993" (JP; 1993-02-08), page 23
- ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 9
- ↑ Computer + Video Giochi, "Aprile 1993" (IT; 1993-xx-xx), page 110
- ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1993-02-19), page 1
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 6 No. 8 August 1993" (US; 1993-0x-xx), page 121
- ↑ Game Power, "Luigio/Agosto 1993" (IT; 1993-0x-xx), page 87
- ↑ Hippon Super, "March 1993" (JP; 1993-02-04), page 39
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 40
- ↑ Mega, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-18), page 38
- ↑ Mega Fun, "05/93" (DE; 1993-0x-xx), page 63
- ↑ MegaTech, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-20), page 24
- ↑ Player One, "Janvier/Février 1993" (FR; 1993-01-10), page 124
- ↑ Play Time, "6/93" (DE; 1993-05-05), page 110
- ↑ Power Up!, "Saturday, April 03, 1993" (UK; 1993-04-03), page 1
- ↑ Sega Power, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-04-01), page 40
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 42
- ↑ Sega Zone, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 44
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
- ↑ Supergame, "Janeiro 1993" (BR; 1993-01-xx), page 10
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 6
- ↑ Video Games, "1/93" (DE; 1992-12-16), page 58
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 135 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Game Zone, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-24), page 30
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Mayo 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 118
- ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 1992-01-15), page 101
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Junio 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 79
- ↑ Play Time, "3/92" (DE; 1992-02-05), page 92
- ↑ Sega Power, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-06), page 40
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 71
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- ↑ Consoles +, "Tilt Hors-Serie" (FR; 1991-07-xx), page 113
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 148
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 20
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 166
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 70
- ↑ Game Power, "Febbraio 1992" (IT; 1992-0-xx), page 69
- ↑ Gamers, "Februar/März 1992" (DE; 1992-xx-xx), page 28
- ↑ Games-X, "14th-20th June 1991" (UK; 1991-06-14), page 34
- ↑ Hippon Super, "January 1991" (JP; 1990-12-04), page 43
- ↑ Hippon Super, "February 1991" (JP; 1991-01-07), page 42
- ↑ Joystick, "Février 1991" (FR; 1991-0x-xx), page 132
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Noviembre 1991" (ES; 1991-1x-xx), page 46
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 143
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 39
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 61
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
- ↑ User, "Noémvrios 1991" (GR; 1991-1x-xx), page 97
- ↑ Video Games, "4/91" (DE; 1991-12-06), page 93
- ↑ File:Joystick FR 029.pdf, page 230
- ↑ File:Zzap64 UK 85.pdf, page 55
- ↑ File:Crash UK 97.pdf, page 54
- ↑ File:SinclairUser UK 121.pdf, page 48
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