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One trick used in the Mega Drive version to save space was to draw most of the in-game graphics "flat", shifting pixels at runtime to give the illusion of an oblique camera perspective{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf|page=30}}. Snow and desert stages, not seen in the computer versions, were created by changing the palette of the grass{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf|page=29}}. The adviser also only appears when needed, rather than being a permanent feature of the HUD.
 
One trick used in the Mega Drive version to save space was to draw most of the in-game graphics "flat", shifting pixels at runtime to give the illusion of an oblique camera perspective{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf|page=30}}. Snow and desert stages, not seen in the computer versions, were created by changing the palette of the grass{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf|page=29}}. The adviser also only appears when needed, rather than being a permanent feature of the HUD.
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==Production credits==
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===Mega-CD version===
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*'''Designed by:''' [[Bullfrog Productions Ltd.]]
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*'''FMV Implementation:''' [[Interactive Studios]]
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*'''Original Sega Programming:''' Andy Beale
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*'''Original Sega Producer:''' Mark Webley
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*'''Original Sega Graphics:''' Paul McLaughlin, Chris Hill, Fin McGechie, Mark Healey
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*'''Original Version:''' Peter Molyneux, Demis Hassabis
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*'''Sound & Music:''' Russell Shaw
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*'''Sound Implementation:''' [[Images Software]]
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{{creditsheader|FOR DOMARK SOFTWARE}}
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*'''Mega CD Conversion:''' Jim Blackler
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*'''FMV Implmentation:''' [[Images Software]]
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*'''Product Manager:''' Mark Gilbert
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==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

Revision as of 08:08, 16 September 2018

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Theme Park
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Saturn
Publisher:
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Saturn
Electronic Arts (US/EU), Electronic Arts Victor (JP)
Sega Mega-CD
Domark
Developer:
Sound driver:
Sega Saturn
SCSP/CD-DA (20 tracks)
Genre: Simulation

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Español
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    US     		736701
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU     		E286SMXI
    Sega Mega-CD
    EU     		T-88055-50
    Sega Saturn
    JP     		¥5,8005,800 T-10605G
    Sega Saturn
    US     		T-5001H
    Sega Saturn
    EU     		T-5001H-50

    Theme Park (テーマパーク) is a management simulator developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts in 1994. It was released for a variety of systems, including the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD, Sega Saturn in the following year.

    From a Sega perspective the game is fairly interesting, as it technically released twice on the Saturn in Japan, first as regular Theme Park seen here, and again as Shin Theme Park, a localised variant. The game was originally designed with a mouse in mind, but none of the Sega ports are compatible with their respective mouse add ons, whether that be the Sega Mouse or Shuttle Mouse.

    Gameplay

    Theme Park was the first successful theme park simulator, and would go on to inspire other Theme games and the RollerCoaster Tycoon series. Players are given a plot of land and are tasked with buying (and creating) rides, as well as organising the general layout of the park, staff and attempting to keep visitors happy without going bankrupt.

    History

    Legacy

    Theme Park would later see a true sequel in the form of the fully 3D Theme Park World (known as Sim Theme Park in North America) in 1999.

    Versions

    Mega Drive version

    The Mega Drive version of Theme Park is stripped back from the IBM PC original, partly due to cartridge space but also a decision to simplify and speed up gameplay. Low level management aspects such as buying shares in rival parks and ordering replacement stock for shops was omitted for the latter reason[4]. In addition, the user no longer has to set patrol zones for staff, with a new AI routine causing them to actively seek out broken rides or rubbish. Rides are also more durable, and are less likely to explode and destroy parts of the park.

    Many of the samples were cut, though roughly 300kB of the ROM is still devoted to sound[5]. The Mega Drive port also adds more rides, bringing the total number to 27. Games cannot be saved in the Mega Drive version, meaning all progress is lost of the console is turned off or reset.

    One trick used in the Mega Drive version to save space was to draw most of the in-game graphics "flat", shifting pixels at runtime to give the illusion of an oblique camera perspective[4]. Snow and desert stages, not seen in the computer versions, were created by changing the palette of the grass[5]. The adviser also only appears when needed, rather than being a permanent feature of the HUD.

    Production credits

    Mega-CD version

    • Designed by: Bullfrog Productions Ltd.
    • FMV Implementation: Interactive Studios
    • Original Sega Programming: Andy Beale
    • Original Sega Producer: Mark Webley
    • Original Sega Graphics: Paul McLaughlin, Chris Hill, Fin McGechie, Mark Healey
    • Original Version: Peter Molyneux, Demis Hassabis
    • Sound & Music: Russell Shaw
    • Sound Implementation: Images Software
    FOR DOMARK SOFTWARE
    • Mega CD Conversion: Jim Blackler
    • FMV Implmentation: Images Software
    • Product Manager: Mark Gilbert
    Source:
    EU manual
    ThemeParkMegaCDEUManual.pdf
    [6]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Theme Park/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Main article: Theme Park/Promotional material.

    Physical scans

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    91 №162
    40 №0104, p120/121[7]
    86 №29, p53
    91 №12, p72/73
    93 №31, p18-25[8]
    88 №53, p70/71/72
    93 №67, p34/35/36/37
    91 №45, p78/79/80/81
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 84
    Based on
    8 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    60
    		[9]
    Consoles + (FR)
    89
    		[10]
    Cool Gamer (RU)
    80
    		[11]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
    60
    		[12]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 3 (RU)
    60
    		[13]
    Fusion (US)
    25
    		[7]
    GamesMaster (UK) PAL
    86
    		[14]
    Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
    91
    		[15]
    Joypad (FR) PAL
    80
    		[16]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    77
    		[17]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    92
    		[18]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    88
    		[19]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    93
    		[8]
    Player One (FR)
    88
    		[20]
    Power Unlimited (NL)
    75
    		[21]
    Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
    88
    		[22]
    Sega News (CZ)
    90
    		[23]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    93
    		[24]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    91
    		[25]
    Todo Sega (ES)
    92
    		[26]
    Top Consoles (FR)
    75
    		[27]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    79
    		[28]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    82
    		[29]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 80
    Based on
    23 reviews

    Theme Park

    Mega Drive, US
    ThemePark MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark MD US-EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, EU
    ThemePark MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark MD US-EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, SE (Rental)

    Mega Drive, FR

    Theme Park MD FR Manual.pdf
    Manual

    Mega-CD version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    90 №58, p138
    90 №69, p46/47
    Sega Mega-CD
    		 90
    Based on
    2 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    77
    		[30]
    Player One (FR)
    89
    		[31]
    Player One (FR)
    90
    		[32]
    Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    90
    		[33]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    90
    		[34]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    81
    		[35]
    Sega Mega-CD
    		 86
    Based on
    6 reviews

    Theme Park

    Mega-CD, EU
    ThemePark MCD EU Box Back.jpgThemePark MCD EU Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark MCD EU spinecard.jpg
    Spinecard
    ThemePark MCD EU disc.jpg
    Disc
    ThemeParkMegaCDEUManual.pdf
    Manual

    Saturn version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    91 №48, p170
    83
    75 №367, p38
    80
    90 №37, p66-68[36]
    91 №58, p118/119
    92 №73, p60/61
    92 №51, p38/39
    90 №1, p64/65[3]
    77 №1995-14, p202[37]
    70 №, p13[38]
    Sega Saturn
    		 85
    Based on
    11 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Consoles + (FR)
    91
    		[39]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    80
    		[40]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    75
    		[41]
    Fun Generation (DE)
    80
    		[42]
    GamePro (DE)
    87
    		[43]
    GamePro (UK)
    91
    		[44]
    Gamers (DE) PAL
    87
    		[45]
    Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
    90
    		[46]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    80
    		[47]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    89
    		[48]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    90
    		[36]
    Player One (FR)
    91
    		[49]
    Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    69
    		[50]
    Saturn+ (UK) PAL
    89
    		[51]
    Sega News (CZ)
    85
    		[52]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    92
    		[53]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    92
    		[54]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (UK)
    90
    		[3]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    77
    		[55]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    70
    		[38]
    Total Saturn (UK) PAL
    88
    		[56]
    Sega Saturn
    		 85
    Based on
    21 reviews

    Theme Park

    Saturn, US
    ThemePark Saturn US Box Back.jpgThemePark Saturn US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark Sat US disc.jpg
    Disc
    Themepark sat us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Saturn, EU
    ThemePark Saturn EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark Saturn EU Disc.jpg
    Disc
    Saturn, JP
    ThemePark Saturn JP Box Back.jpgThemePark Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    ThemePark Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
    Spinecard
    ThemePark Saturn JP Disc.jpg
    Disc

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Mega-CD
     ?
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		162,650,208 CD (EU) T-88055-50
    Sega Saturn
     ?
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		305,299,008 CD-ROM (EU) T-5001H-50 V1.000
    Sega Saturn
    ✔
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		311,183,712 1995-11-24 CD-ROM (JP) T-10605G V1.000
    Sega Saturn
     ?
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		305,181,408 CD-ROM (US) T-5001H V1.000

    References

    1. ↑ File:CVG UK 161.pdf, page 36
    2. ↑ File:GamesWorld DE 0708.pdf, page 67
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 File:SSM UK 01.pdf, page 64 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SSM UK 01.pdf_p64" defined multiple times with different content
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 File:MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf, page 30
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 File:MeanMachinesSega25UK.pdf, page 29
    6. ↑ File:ThemeParkMegaCDEUManual.pdf, page 33
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 File:Fusion US 0104.pdf, page 120 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Fusion US 0104.pdf_p120" defined multiple times with different content
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 File:MeanMachinesSega31UK.pdf, page 18 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega31UK.pdf_p18" defined multiple times with different content
    9. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 242
    10. ↑ Consoles +, "Mai 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 108
    11. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 223
    12. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 363
    13. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 3, "" (RU; 2000-xx-xx), page 344
    14. ↑ GamesMaster, "May 1995" (UK; 1995-04-16), page 63
    15. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "June 1995" (UK; 1995-0x-xx), page 72
    16. ↑ Joypad, "Avril 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 91
    17. ↑ MAN!AC, "05/95" (DE; 1995-04-12), page 65
    18. ↑ Mega, "June 1995" (UK; 1995-05-31), page 16
    19. ↑ Mega Fun, "06/95" (DE; 1995-05-24), page 68
    20. ↑ Player One, "Mai 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 70
    21. ↑ Power Unlimited, "Jaagang 3, Jul/Aug 1995" (NL; 1995-06-28), page 30
    22. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Dezember 1995" (DE; 1995-11-15), page 54
    23. ↑ Sega News, "Leden 1997" (CZ; 1997-xx-xx), page 27
    24. ↑ Sega Power, "June 1995" (UK; 1995-04-20), page 34
    25. ↑ Sega Pro, "May 1995" (UK; 1995-04-13), page 78
    26. ↑ Todo Sega, "Mayo 1995" (ES; 1995-0x-xx), page 32
    27. ↑ Top Consoles, "Mai 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 112
    28. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 26
    29. ↑ Video Games, "10/95" (DE; 1995-09-27), page 78
    30. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/96" (DE; 1995-12-06), page 71
    31. ↑ Player One, "Juillet/Août 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 114
    32. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 140
    33. ↑ Sega Magazine, "July 1995" (UK; 1995-06-15), page 86
    34. ↑ Sega Power, "August 1995" (UK; 1995-06-15), page 46
    35. ↑ Video Games, "10/95" (DE; 1995-09-27), page 106
    36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 File:MeanMachinesSega37UK.pdf, page 66 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega37UK.pdf_p66" defined multiple times with different content
    37. ↑ File:SSM_JP_19951222_1995-14.pdf, page 204
    38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Saturn no Game wa Sekai Ichi~i~i~i!: Satamaga Dokusha Race Zen Kiroku, SoftBank Publishing, page 15 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SnGwSISDRZK Book JP.pdf_p15" defined multiple times with different content
    39. ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 170
    40. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1996" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 40
    41. ↑ Famitsu, "1995-12-29" (JP; 1995-12-15), page 1
    42. ↑ Fun Generation, "06/95" (DE; 1995-0x-xx), page 84
    43. ↑ GamePro, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-04), page 74
    44. ↑ GamePro, "March 1996" (UK; 1996-01-25), page 28
    45. ↑ Gamers, "Dezember 1995" (DE; 1995-11-08), page 61
    46. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Enero 1996" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 104
    47. ↑ MAN!AC, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 56
    48. ↑ Mega Fun, "01/96" (DE; 1995-12-20), page 72
    49. ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 120
    50. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 5" (JP; 1996-02-16), page 68
    51. ↑ Saturn+, "Easter/April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-07), page 59
    52. ↑ Sega News, "Leden 1997" (CZ; 1997-xx-xx), page 25
    53. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-10-19), page 60
    54. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-05), page 38
    55. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1995-14 (1995-12-22)" (JP; 1995-12-08), page 204
    56. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Four" (UK; 1996-12-29), page 57
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