Syd Mead's Terraforming
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| Syd Mead's Terraforming | |
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| Developer(s) | Right Stuff |
| Publisher(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Jun Satō |
| Designer(s) | Jun Satō |
| Programmer(s) | Tadakatsu Ogura |
| Artist(s) | Syd Mead |
| Composer(s) | Katsuhiro Hayashi |
| Platform(s) | TurboDuo |
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| Genre(s) | Horizontal-scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Syd Mead's Terraforming[a] is a 1992 side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game released by Right Stuff for the TurboGrafx-CD.[1]
Gameplay
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Syd Mead's Terraforming is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game.
Development and release
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It is notable for its unique graphics designed by Syd Mead,[2] who also worked on popular American films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron.[3][4]
Reception
[edit]Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Consoles + | 80%[5] |
| Génération 4 | 92%[6] |
| Joypad | 79%[7] |
| Joystick | 85%[8] |
| Player One | 79%[9] |
| VideoGames & Computer Entertainment | 5/10[10] |
| DuoWorld | 10/10[11] |
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Syd Mead's Terraforming received average reviews.[12][13][14][15] Famitsu's four reviewers noted the game's design but found its gameplay subpar.[16] TurboPlay's Victor Ireland considered it an impressive title, highlighting its graphics and solid gameplay, but lamented the uninspired bosses.[17] GamePro's Otter Matic singled out the game's visuals as its high point, but felt that the soundscapes were inconsistent and found the gameplay to be far from original.[18] Electronic Gaming Monthly's four editors criticized the game's audiovisual department, simple enemy patterns, and average gameplay.[19]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Terraforming". The PC Engine Software Bible. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Syd Mead's Terraforming review". Classic-Games.net. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "The Laser Guide to Video Games - Review - Syd Mead's Terraforming (PC Engine)". www.the-laser.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Lomberg, Jon (8 January 2020). "In Memory of Syd Mead". Slate. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Defrance, Laurent; Le Pennec, Guillaume (June 1992). "Super CD ROM Review: Terraforming". Consoles + (in French). No. 10. Éditions Mondiales S.A.. pp. 74–75.
- ^ Ladoire, Frank (June 1992). "Consoles: Terraforming". Génération 4 (in French). No. 45. Pressimage. p. 155.
- ^ Morisse, Jean-François; Demoly, Jean-Marc (July 1992). "PC Engine: Terraforming". Joypad (in French). No. 10. Challenge SARL. pp. 102–103.
- ^ Demoly, Jean-Marc (June 1992). "Consoles News: Terraforming". Joystick (in French). No. 28. Sipress. p. 122.
- ^ Scamps, Olivier (June 1992). "Tests de Jeux: Terra Forming". Player One (in French). No. 21. Média Système Édition. p. 98.
- ^ Walnum, Clayton Walnum (April 1993). "Video-Game Reviews: Syd Mead's Terraforming". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. No. 51. Larry Flynt Publications. p. 48.
- ^ Lacan, Jack (November–December 1993). "Reviews: TerraForming". DuoWorld. No. 3. Larry Flynt Publications. pp. 14–15.
- ^ "新レビュー大作戦!! テラフォーミング". Gekkan PC Engine (in Japanese). Vol. 4, no. 6. Shogakukan. June 1992. p. 156.
- ^ "新作ソフトお毒味チャート: テラフォーミング". Marukatsu PC Engine (in Japanese). Vol. 4, no. 6. Kadokawa Shoten. June 1992. p. 137.
- ^ "News: Engine-Ereignisse". Video Games (in German). No. 8. Markt & Technik. July 1992. pp. 32–33.
- ^ Halverson, Dave (July 1993). "Turbo Toons - Turbo Duo Review: Syd Mead's TerraForming". GameFan. Vol. 1, no. 8. DieHard Gamers Club. p. 75.
- ^ "NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: テラフォーミング". Famitsu (in Japanese). No. 177–178. ASCII Corporation. May 8–15, 1992. p. 39.
- ^ Ireland, Victor (June–July 1992). "Games Around the World". TurboPlay. No. 13. Larry Flynt Publications. pp. 22–26.
- ^ Otter Matic (May 1993). "Turbo Super CD ProReview: Syd Mead's Terraforming". GamePro. No. 46. IDG. pp. 96–97.
- ^ Semrad, Ed; Carpenter, Danyon; Manuel, Al; Williams, Ken (February 1994). "Review Crew: Terraforming". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 55. Sendai Publishing. p. 42.
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