Syd Mead's Terraforming

Syd Mead's Terraforming
DeveloperRight Stuff
Publishers
ProducerJun Satō
DesignerJun Satō
ProgrammerTadakatsu Ogura
ArtistSyd Mead
ComposerKatsuhiro Hayashi
PlatformTurboDuo
Release
  • JP: May 1, 1992
  • NA: May 1993
GenreHorizontal-scrolling shooter
ModeSingle-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

Syd Mead's Terraforming is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game.

Development and release

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

Syd Mead's Terraforming received average reviews.[7][11][16][17] Famitsu's four reviewers noted the game's design but found its gameplay subpar.[6] TurboPlay's Victor Ireland considered it an impressive title, highlighting its graphics and solid gameplay, but lamented the uninspired bosses.[18] 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.[19] Electronic Gaming Monthly's four editors criticized the game's audiovisual department, simple enemy patterns, and average gameplay.[20]

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: テラフォーミング, Hepburn: Terafōmingu

References

  1. ^ "Terraforming". The PC Engine Software Bible. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Syd Mead's Terraforming review". Classic-Games.net. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Laser Guide to Video Games - Review - Syd Mead's Terraforming (PC Engine)". www.the-laser.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. ^ Lomberg, Jon (8 January 2020). "In Memory of Syd Mead". Slate. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ Defrance, Laurent; Le Pennec, Guillaume (June 1992). "Super CD ROM Review: Terraforming". Consoles + [fr] (in French). No. 10. Éditions Mondiales S.A. [fr]. pp. 74–75.
  6. ^ a b "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.
  7. ^ a b "新レビュー大作戦!! テラフォーミング". Gekkan PC Engine [ja] (in Japanese). Vol. 4, no. 6. Shogakukan. June 1992. p. 156.
  8. ^ Ladoire, Frank (June 1992). "Consoles: Terraforming". Génération 4 [fr] (in French). No. 45. Pressimage. p. 155.
  9. ^ Morisse, Jean-François; Demoly, Jean-Marc (July 1992). "PC Engine: Terraforming". Joypad [fr] (in French). No. 10. Challenge SARL. pp. 102–103.
  10. ^ Demoly, Jean-Marc (June 1992). "Consoles News: Terraforming". Joystick (in French). No. 28. Sipress. p. 122.
  11. ^ a b "新作ソフトお毒味チャート: テラフォーミング". Marukatsu PC Engine [ja] (in Japanese). Vol. 4, no. 6. Kadokawa Shoten. June 1992. p. 137.
  12. ^ Scamps, Olivier (June 1992). "Tests de Jeux: Terra Forming". Player One [fr] (in French). No. 21. Média Système Édition [fr]. p. 98.
  13. ^ Walnum, Clayton Walnum (April 1993). "Video-Game Reviews: Syd Mead's Terraforming". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. No. 51. Larry Flynt Publications. p. 48.
  14. ^ Lacan, Jack (November–December 1993). "Reviews: TerraForming". DuoWorld. No. 3. Larry Flynt Publications. pp. 14–15.
  15. ^ "Micro Reviews: Syd Mead's Terraforming". VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 62. Larry Flynt Publications. March 1994. p. 81.
  16. ^ "News: Engine-Ereignisse". Video Games [de] (in German). No. 8. Markt & Technik. July 1992. pp. 32–33.
  17. ^ Halverson, Dave (July 1993). "Turbo Toons - Turbo Duo Review: Syd Mead's TerraForming". GameFan. Vol. 1, no. 8. DieHard Gamers Club. p. 75.
  18. ^ Ireland, Victor (June–July 1992). "Games Around the World". TurboPlay. No. 13. Larry Flynt Publications. pp. 22–26.
  19. ^ Otter Matic (May 1993). "Turbo Super CD ProReview: Syd Mead's Terraforming". GamePro. No. 46. IDG. pp. 96–97.
  20. ^ 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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