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{{nihongo|'''Riverhillsoft'''|リバーヒルソフト|Ribāhiru Sofuto}} was a Japanese [[video game]] manufacturer in operation from 1982 to 2000. |
{{nihongo|'''Riverhillsoft'''|リバーヒルソフト|Ribāhiru Sofuto}} was a Japanese [[video game]] manufacturer in operation from 1982 to 2000. They had notable releases for platforms such as the [[MSX]], [[Pioneer LaserActive]], [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer]], [[PlayStation]], [[Dreamcast]], [[Sega Game Gear]], and [[PC-FX]]. |
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==History== |
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The company was initially known for the successful ''[[J.B. Harold Murder Club]]'' series of murder mystery [[adventure game]]s, developed from 1986 onwards. They were initially released as [[PC game|computer games]] and later ported to the [[PC Engine CD]] [[video game console|console]], [[Nintendo DS]] [[handheld game console|handheld]], and [[iOS]] [[mobile game|mobile]]. |
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Riverhillsoft also published ''[[Prince of Persia (1989 video game)|Prince of Persia]]'', which initially failed in North America, in Japan. Their ports to the Japanese [[NEC PC-9801]] and [[PC Engine CD]] platforms featured improved graphics (introducing the [[Prince (Prince of Persia)|Prince]]'s classic "[[turban]] and vest" appearance) and a new [[Red Book (CD standard)|Red Book]] [[video game music|audio soundtrack]]. They also ported it to other computers and [[video game console]]s, helping the game become a worldwide success.<ref name="hg101_pop">{{cite web|title=Prince of Persia|url=http://hardcoregaming101.net/princeofpersia/princeofpersia.htm|publisher=Hardcore Gaming 101|accessdate=22 June 2012|author=Kurt Kalata|coauthors=Derboo|date=08/12/2011}}</ref> |
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Riverhillsoft were later known for several early [[survival horror]] games. These include the 1994 game ''[[Survival horror#Origins|Doctor Hauzer]]'', which helped lay the foundations for the genre, and, from 1996, the ''[[OverBlood]]'' series of survival horror adventure games set in a science fiction universe. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030402064308/http://www.riverhillsoft.co.jp/ Archived company page] |
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030402064308/http://www.riverhillsoft.co.jp/ Archived company page] |
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*[http://www.mobygames.com/company/riverhill-software-inc Moby Games] |
*[http://www.mobygames.com/company/riverhill-software-inc Moby Games] |
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Revision as of 18:37, 22 June 2012
| Industry | Interactive entertainment |
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| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Products | J.B. Harold Murder Club Prince of Persia Doctor Hauzer OverBlood |
Riverhillsoft (リバーヒルソフト, Ribāhiru Sofuto) was a Japanese video game manufacturer in operation from 1982 to 2000. They had notable releases for platforms such as the MSX, Pioneer LaserActive, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, PlayStation, Dreamcast, Sega Game Gear, and PC-FX.
History
The company was initially known for the successful J.B. Harold Murder Club series of murder mystery adventure games, developed from 1986 onwards. They were initially released as computer games and later ported to the PC Engine CD console, Nintendo DS handheld, and iOS mobile.
Riverhillsoft also published Prince of Persia, which initially failed in North America, in Japan. Their ports to the Japanese NEC PC-9801 and PC Engine CD platforms featured improved graphics (introducing the Prince's classic "turban and vest" appearance) and a new Red Book audio soundtrack. They also ported it to other computers and video game consoles, helping the game become a worldwide success.[1]
Riverhillsoft were later known for several early survival horror games. These include the 1994 game Doctor Hauzer, which helped lay the foundations for the genre, and, from 1996, the OverBlood series of survival horror adventure games set in a science fiction universe.
References
- ^ Kurt Kalata (08/12/2011). "Prince of Persia". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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