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| − | '''''Nuclear Rush''''' is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] tank combat game for use with the [[Sega VR]] headset, developed by [[FutureScape Productions]] and slated to be published by [[Sega]]. Intended to be the hardware’s pack-in game, it features gameplay similar to [[wikipedia:Battlezone (1980 video game)|Battlezone]] and [[Stellar-Fire]]. | + | '''''Nuclear Rush''''' is an unreleased [[Sega Mega Drive]] tank combat game for use with the [[Sega VR]] headset, developed by [[FutureScape Productions]] and slated to be published by [[Sega]]. Intended to be the hardware’s pack-in game, it features gameplay similar to ''[[wikipedia:Battlezone (1980 video game)|Battlezone]]'' and ''[[Stellar-Fire]]''. |
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| + | It is the only [[Sega VR]] game to be accurately preserved, and a playable version was publicly released in November 2020.{{ref|https://gamehistory.org/segavr/}} | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| − | FutureScape artist Rick Lucey states that work on Nuclear Rush was completed; however, numerous lingering hardware | + | [[FutureScape Productions]] artist Rick Lucey states that work on ''Nuclear Rush'' was completed; however, numerous lingering hardware glitches would eventually see the game's release permanently shelved.{{ref|http://www.drawrick.com/nuclearrush.html}} |
==Preservation== | ==Preservation== | ||
| − | On November 20, 2020, the [[wikipedia:Video Game History Foundation|Video Game History Foundation]] and [https://www.gamingalexandria.com Gaming Alexandria] announced the release of a late prototype of ''Nuclear Rush''. | + | On November 20, 2020, the [[wikipedia:Video Game History Foundation|Video Game History Foundation]] and [https://www.gamingalexandria.com Gaming Alexandria] announced the release of a late prototype of ''Nuclear Rush''. [[FutureScape Productions]] co-founder Kenneth Hurley had retained his copy of the game’s source code, and was able to successfully compile a working ROM image.{{ref|https://gamehistory.org/segavr/}} |
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
Revision as of 22:51, 16 June 2021
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive |
| Developer: FutureScape Productions |
| Genre: Action |
| Number of players: 1 |
| Status of prototype(s): Source code compiled |
| Peripheral(s): Sega VR |
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Nuclear Rush is an unreleased Sega Mega Drive tank combat game for use with the Sega VR headset, developed by FutureScape Productions and slated to be published by Sega. Intended to be the hardware’s pack-in game, it features gameplay similar to Battlezone and Stellar-Fire.
It is the only Sega VR game to be accurately preserved, and a playable version was publicly released in November 2020.[1]
Contents
Plot
As “nuclear pirates”, players navigate an attack hovercraft across a post-apocalyptic United States, defeating the legions of armed robots that guard former nuclear reactors to scavenge any remaining radioactive waste.[2]
Development
FutureScape Productions artist Rick Lucey states that work on Nuclear Rush was completed; however, numerous lingering hardware glitches would eventually see the game's release permanently shelved.[3]
Preservation
On November 20, 2020, the Video Game History Foundation and Gaming Alexandria announced the release of a late prototype of Nuclear Rush. FutureScape Productions co-founder Kenneth Hurley had retained his copy of the game’s source code, and was able to successfully compile a working ROM image.[1]
Production credits
- Developed By: FutureScape Productions
- Programmed By: Kevin Mcgrath, Matthew Hubbard
- Graphics By: Tom Collie, Rick Lucey
- Music By: Davorin Kuchan
- Design By: Kevin Mcgrath
- Produced By: Carl Mey
Promotional material
Images
Various models produced by artist Rick Lucey.
References
External links
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| Topics | Technical specifications | Magazine articles | Promotional material | Ono-Sendai Corporation |
| Games | Iron Hammer | Matrix Runner | Nuclear Rush | Outlaw Racing |