* BATTLETECH $3.95 Canada $4.95 UK £2.50 July/August 1994 ThE 7ON8 2824" 2 Presents VincEUa Adrenaline junkie. You are, admit it. That’s why you've been waiting for Virtua Racing on Genesis»... as OST STIS eee Co = a IS , realism an Well, it’s here. With all the spe 3-D gi 's of the arcade game. All it took was a quantum leap in processing speed—that’s where our SVP chip comes in. Luckily, you don’t have to understand the technology to appreciate Virtua Racing. Just drive. Ah 1 " - 0'43"00 KMNZh ~PeueeedS Aaa ofl MEDLUM Race from four different perspectives. Need a break Kick your best friend’s booty right in front of his from the driver's seat? Switch views on the fly. beady little eyes with the split screen option. EL OFRICIAL Prot maton oUALTY. Rated by V.R.C. Appropriate for all audiences. General Audiences 330 kn. h MEDIU nan 4 IrASt Change is good. That's why there are 3 different So much competition, so little time. Race against 15 other racetracks to choose from. (Beginner, medium, and cars, the clock or, if you're shy...your own best time. if you're up to it, one for the experts.) Featuring the First Full-Review of the Genesis Version from Extreme, Preview of the SNES <= Version from Activision, Plus the Story of Virtual World Epic RPG Section: Breath of Fire, Dark Wizard, Eye of the Beholder, Lord of the Rings, Zoda’s Revenge, Soulblazer: The Illusion of Gaia, and Spike McFang ~ 48 GI Visits Jaguar Wolfenstein 3-D, Doom, Alien Vs. 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All rights reserved; reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Game Informer is a trademark of FUNCO, Inc. Products named in these pages are trade names, or trademarks, of their respective companies. For a subscription to Game Informer Magazine, please call our Circulation Department at (612) 946-8883. For subscription inquirires please write to our Customer Service Department: 10120 W. 76th St. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 atin; CUTOMER SERVICE unoW/ BPA Super Game Boy! | have a question for you. In a local toy store, | was playing Game Boy. The Game Boy was hooked up toaT.V.! The graphics were the same, but looked cooler and bigger. If you have any information on this could you please tell me? A Concerned Gamer East Rockaway, NY The Game Boy you see hooked up in the store is what the industry calls a Wide- Boy, whichis a converter that changes the standard LCD dot matrix into a video signal that any TV can translate. While extremely nice to look at, it runs for about $1500 dollars, and that kind doesn't warrant Super Game Boy c $59 that will enable ye | began buying yos 3 issues ago, and | wa the outset. But your (March/April) really sho¥ you guys are legit. Youlray Cybermorph illustrated to me that yor rate it... unlike some other mags | know of. The game is truly great, and as far as I’m concerned, any mag that trashed it has absolutely no credibility. In one review | read the reviewer wasn’t even familiar with the controls of the game. Now unless I find outthat you guys dissed Ranger-X in a past issue, | will definitely continue to buy your magazine. Good Job! insidering the simall amoun swe feel t a F enjoy, RPG’s, and have thoroughly enjoyed AD&D’s “Warriors of the Eternal Sun” Considering how many games TSR has for PC’s, | wanted to know if there will be any more D&D games for Sega? To date, | think it’s the it you | practice makes prefect. ‘Code Trouble! best RPG for Sega and would like to see more. Dan Trimarco Dan you are one lucky guy, this just happens to be the issue where Game Wormer tears into every RPG we could ds on. Unfortunately, only one sed on AD&D and it's for a lon’t have (or least we think @ SNES). However, there good RPG's available to and as we speak ,Sega Couple of surprises to PG fans happy. Plus,FCI fa. Tine magazine. | have e.ieeues and both have say tremendously! Second. nthe name of funky hic ord | finish Jurassic Park for Genesis? Ican make itto the end of the Visitor's Center with both Grant and the Raptor, but then what? I’m losi my mind, so please help me. Third, in my humble epiniak censorship in any form stinks!” applaud your reaction to the le you received from Duane Giddings Gary, Il. | have two words for! Giddings, “LIGHTEN UP!” Keep | the great work! Smithtow NY Funky Chicken? Interesting?! thinking Kentucky Fried Raptor! Anywa ! to beat the last level you have to jump Q the skeleton’s back, then jump. back between the two skeletons and use you red concussion grenades. ar, Aladdin, Jasmine. The right e is Genie, Jafar, Aladdin, Abu. erwise | enjoyed the rest of your gazine. | hope to see the mistake in the next issue. Thank you. Sarah Weigel Prospect Heights, IL oops, that sometimes happens, but s for letting us know. If you see any takes in the future be sure to let | was very unhappy about a code in your March/April 1994 issue. The code was for T.M.N.T. Tournament Fighters for Super Nintendo. | had rented the game and typed in the code: “AD64- DDA7” for Game Genie and turned off effects at the Title Screen (like it said) and nothing happened. So | want to give you a tip if you want to keep the people who read this magazine. CHECK THE CODES BEFORE YOU WRITE THEM DOWN, and if they don’t work, don’t write them down. Other than that code, | haven’t seen any other code in your magazine that hasn't worked. Yet, “TM | hope you take this seriously because I mean it seriously. Nathan McGraw East Inver Grove Heights, MN I'm sorry that you're upset Nathan, but | think you should have tried the code for a while longer because it does indeed work. Rat King or Karai do not actually appear on the screen at any time, you have to choose Leo or Raph. So we are guilty of not explaining it better, but not of printing an inaccurate code. Hey, we can't give it all away. | recently picked up your magazine for the first time to find out the MKil moves. In reading a letter in your Letter from the Editor Department, | read about how someone supported the SNES watering down their version of Mortal Kombat. | disagree entirely. Game producers should be allowed to put whatever they want in the games. They do need to warn people, though. | think a rating system should be put into effect with home video game systems. It worked for movies and computer games; why not video he home systems? SNES ir “Competition purchase the , or would yi thé watered down version if there was one? GI is very interested in hearing what you think about the addition of a ratings system, especially gamers who are underage. Please let us know what you think. In your March/April 1994 issue there is acard on Mortal Kombat Il on how to do the Fatalities, Babalities and Friendship Moves. How come or why does it have a #2 on the upper-right corner? Where is #1? Tell me where. | have the January/February 1994 issue and | did not see #1 on the MKII report. What kind of a card is it? Elpidio Loveranes Burbank, CA The card your referring to is the Gl Game Informer ~ July/August '94 Letter Fi rom the Editor py andrew McNamara ecently, I had a company (which will remain un-named) approach me about an article I wrote. They stated that they were upset with what we had written on them... “Too technical!”... Not enough marketing (which I will _ refer to as hype for the rest of this editorial). Believe it or not, _ that’s really what it got down to. They wanted us to make sure that we hyped up what they were doing, instead of writing about _ what the game was about and how it worked. You know, maybe ~ something you might want to read about. ! This, in case you didn’t know, really bothered me. Not that they didn’t like what we were writing, but the reasoning behind it. For anyone to think that Game Informer ishereasavehicle § §— “"*"°° | 27 9°t !0.90 the Batllevech center : in Chicago. Super Metroid, of course, was the to hy pe up a product, apparently has not been reading te best game in this issue, but Hulk, BattleTech, magazine (for all intents and purposes, they can go someplace Breath of Fire, and F1 ROC || are games you - else to find their hype for all I care), You andI get enough hype —-““" "see in our lives, and hopefully by now, we can all see through it and } read between the lines. They can’t fool GJ, and I know we can’t } fool you. : Sloe ae Now sometimes, we get blasted for taking this stance or any stance that we make. People don’t agree with us... companies — don’t agree with us... maybe they think we're just trying to Rpt ' Sell ads or push games, but I hate to break it toeverybody, thats §— «with the coming and going of the SCES, not what Game Informer is all about. We have the chance of a} —_— which | missed due to personal reasons, the lifetime, a chance to tell people what we think. As a gamer, I ag an - like nothing better than leading a friend down the “good path”, on wm oe: Kine toes arnat Leading them to a game that entertains and occupies them for you plan. Games that pop into mind as being an unknown amount of time. Theres nothing quite like playing == ve the rest in this issue are BattleTech, . . noe - Super Metroid, (oh, yeah!) and Dark Wizard. ! that “Game (what everitisfor you). ButyouknowwhatImean =... issue brings the cold and hockey ror Slipheed. Ona. You and I both deserve a good video game voyage to break away season, see you then!” 10 1 seal is, at from the crazy world we live in. We don’t need to be buying some © of the junk that companies slap aname on, hype for three months, _ then scam us out of our hard-earned cash. Now, that’s what Game Informer is all about. We like games, you like games. We'll show you what we honestly think is cool and you come right back at us with what you think. That’s what makes this job fun. The mail from you, not approval from some company that we successfully kissed up too and helped to sell their lame game. Welcome to the world of Game Informer, take it or leave it. I think you'll take it. = ~The aes dates listed ir in thal pages Want to oe on to ) are those currently available at the time the Game Informer goes into production __and are subject to change. THe Game HomBReE “All | can say is this issue has got to have the coolest cover I’ve ever seen. BattleTech — is not only a cool board game (RPG), but it has done extremely well on both conversions for SNES and Genesis. Plus, |’ll take any THE ViDEO RANGER “Summer is here and once again | need to make my tennis and video game habits peacefully coexist. Video games | really © enjoyed this issue include /ilusion of Gaia, Super Metroid, and Lord of the Rings. As for Genesis carts, | haven't seen anything outstanding in a while. I’m off to work on my tan. Catch you all next issue." audiophile. MULTIMEDIA COMPUTER COMPONENTS, a i THE Pro PLAYER “All this BattleTech stuff has made me eager to let loose at BattleTech Center in — Chicago. Breath of Fire, Vay, F1 ROC Il,and Audiophile, an official sponsor of Game Informer Magazine, makes its Multi-Media Speaker Systems available to the gaming public. The 10A satellite speaker system m Concept a Playability m Graphics m Entertainment a Sound im Overall Rating (amplifier included), adds a whole new Super Metroid are my favs for this issue. We use a scale from 1 to 10. dimension to your interactive games. For more Other than games, my summer is filled 10 =A Classic! 5 = Average information on Audiophile’s Satellite speakers Andy Reiner, Dan +o] with softball, trips to one of 10,000 lakes 3 = Very Good 3 Z ewer eee ae | & travelling around to see my favorite local 7 Good 3 Aveld Audiophile; 7416 Washington Avenue; Eden : : Prairie, MN 55344 Dealer Inquiries welcome! band, gus. 6 = Fair 1 = Terminal horm for the last two and a half centuries since the break-up of the once great republic Known as the Star League. Warring factions of Mechwarriors, of Clans, have heen barbarically fighting for control of distant lands, and nothing but poverty and destruction have resulted. Until the Clans were united by a powerful than, the historic battle to stop the radical Inner Sphere has been impossible. With this new federation, the Clans are on the verge of destroying the evil Inner Sphere and reuniting the galaxy, Ironically, the untimely death of the Hhan has torn apart the very fabric that held the ancient Clan rivalries at bay. Unless @ new Khan is chosen and (he battle continued, the alliance could topple from within. Already the Inner Sphere has begun refitting its defenses, and unless something iS done... all is lost. The Clans have one last chance, the 75-ton OmniMech known as Madcat. Madcat is a seven-story BattleMech with enough firepower to take on the Inner Sphere by itself. The only thing needed will be a MechWarrior brave enough fo pilot this new Mech through 25 nearly suicidal missions across five planets. Choose your Weapons and prepare for your mission summary. The Drop-ship has scheduled touch-down at 13:00 hours. Prepare for battle.& Awoy, THE Game Homert “Strategy/Action games this style of play cont g the best video games avi 7.8 With its spectacular anu detailed graphics, thi 8.5 you right in. The voices on-board computer ar 75 the soundtrack is kin only other complaint | ha should be longer, but i Strike, BattleTech offers increasing challenge hard work and practic complete the game.” ft Ross, THe Reset GAMER ament: 9.5 Through the stereo, the A Game of Armored Combat! w Cart Size: 16 Meg m Style: 1-Player Strategic Simulation m Special Features: 2-Player Cooperative Mode, Password, and the FASA Corporation License w Levels: 6 Intense Missions m Created by: Malibu Games for Extreme Entertainment m Available: September for Genesis The Aerotech attacks are now more frequent and deadly. Take out the Reroport in the Central Eastern Quadrant to rid yourself of this Vicious nuisance. The Radar sight is located in the SE quadrant of the Map. This installation feeds your coordinates to all ground based guns. You are a sitting duck when this station is operating. Take it out! fis Soon aS You Were detected on the planet's surface, the OCMS Mech and Tank Bays in the central western quadrant began manufacturing mechs and tanks for you to fight Eliminate this Zone quickly of there will be an overwhelming force against you. We have just discovered that our captured Star Captain is being held prisoner in the NW sector. He will be able to deactivate the DCMS Compound’s bay doors for you. The DCMS Compound has a very effective internal defense system. To disable this you must destroy the power generators at the four corners of the compound. Alll that is left is to tae out the DCMS Compound itself. Leave no building standing! Paut, THE Pro PLAYER “Your mech’s size ant fantastic, not to men g sounds that bring machine into perspec 8.5 [0 rolate the forso op forward motion | § maneuver for the si is a breeze in this | _ 7 improvementmightha a choice of Mechs. Fi can't always have e want. But what Batlle Te __ control and challengin combination in my “Ever since the first tim Battle Tech at the center! 9.5 | knew that this game to hit the home ente § sytems. Resembling the Jungle Strike or D. 8.75 BattleTech gives you 8-D effect throughout outstanding! This slowly one of my favorite gam Genesis. Every time | | things that | havent se Game Informer = July/August '94 We have just learned that the Rashalhaugue are about to Send a shipment of engines off the planet. Unfortunately, we do not Know which of the two launch Sites they plan to ship the parts out from. Locate and destroy 2 : my Take out the Material Gathering Stations. There are at least six gathering sites on the planet. Take them all out or the main assembly plant will be too volatile to attack. if the smokestacks on the main plant are My a Pout both sites before the shipment can leave. 7, fone still smoking, you didn’t get them all | enaeenmmanmanern Te Hi Cea ea iy we Bice 1, Heware of overheating. The Planet is full of q lava pits and volcanic geysers. - Allthatis left is the main Assembly Plant. The Plant is heavily quarded so be prepared for a wild firefight. oo So a A faaonn, "2 qrarug © fussiun SOMATA LAO ESTAS TEST TT: Notice the graphic detail-your Mech leaves footprints in the snow. very cool! port : it Your radar is being Jammed: find the five hidden radar sites and destroy them to reesatablish radar. Now take out the Main Base where all the research information is stored. the only way to reach it is by traversing down the frozen river. The river is heavily quarded by the First Lyran Regulars, So watch out! Once the Radar Jammers are taken care of, Jou Should be able to locate the Research Center on your Radar Screen as well as the Weak Area in the Center's defensive perimeter. Break through it and take out ‘all ae a rh Traversing the frozen rivers is very difficult. Traction is next to nil, and recoil from weaponry will send you Smashing into the spiked walls. Game Informer = July/August '94 q ge ; eh Me: | ‘ | Check your Radar Screen to get a reading on S| enemy numbers and objective locations. Locate the four hidden installations that hold the device pieces. Each installation is = | zl protected by an enclosed wall. Break through these walls and acquire each piece to the Fuel fir Demolition Device. * | -Nitrous Oxide Canisters > | Dispersal Device | -Detonation Device Once you assemble the F.A.0.0. you need to place it at the enemy's doorstep before it explodes, which is a lot more difficult than it sounds. If You manage to get the F.A.0.0. unit there, i, =) ou can greet your new neighbors in your 7-story, 75 ton mech. Howdy neighbor! Once the defenseive wall is down, move in to destroy all of the enemy Drop Ships and the plant itself. Good Luck! | Once again your radar is jammed, and you must find the two hidden Radar Jam sites. Be careful, this maze is easy to get lost in. You must collect the ten hidden Genetic Canisters that are hidden in the Genetic Storage Centers. Each Canister contains a Giftake, or ONA Samples of a courageous warriors, that is used to produce better Mechwarrior pilots. sowore After you have found the ten genetic canis- ters, your encounter with the Thunderbolt mech is your final task. Defeat him, and live forever in the Mechwarrior lore. Die, and your carcass, just like your bloodline, wil rot forever on this swamp planet. RANGE MISSILE .) ARGE OTS eS NSS HT TO UM DA er are Enemy Mechs & A shrewd and skilled MechWarrior can fake out almost anyone in the Galaxy. If you cant take them out with the Madcat’s three optional Weapons, YOU can always resort to crushing them with its massive metal feet. The most important things you'll need are a level head and a fel techniques. The Madcat has two attack techniques available. The “Dash N Crash” method allows _ to continually drive in a single Heavy Ordnance Gauss Rifle Max Ammo Load . 20 Rounds Damage ........ Heavy Arrow VI Missiles Max Ammo Load . 10 Missiles Damage ........ Medium Particle Projection Cannon Max Ammo Load . .10 Rounds dale oe Heavy Main Gun Machine Gun Max Ammo Load . .350 Rounds Damage ........ Light Auto Cannon Max Ammo Load . 150 Rounds Damage ........ Medium Large Laser Max Ammo Load . 100 Rounds Damage ........ Heavy Girection and then move the upper turret, while the “Automatic Control System” allows you to change the direction of your Mech once you get a locked target acquisition. Both methods will be crucial to survival unless you are playing in 2-Player cooperative mode, then Player 1 controls the turret and weapons, while Player 2 controls the Girection.f Tactical Weapons “Inferno” SAM Max Ammo Load . .70 Missiles lamage ........ Medium “Maelstrom” LAM Max Ammo Load . 40 Missiles llamage ........ Medium “Thunder” Mines Max Ammo Load . 100 Rounds Damage ........ Dal Game Informer « July/August ‘94 Activision to Debut New BattleTech Version This Fall m Cart Size: 16 Meg LM w Style: 1-Player BattleMech Simulation ; i ome mht 4 Use your map displays to follow your enemies activities. w Special Features: First Person Perspective, Three Difficulty Levels w Created by: Sculpture Software for Activision m Available: Winter ‘94 for Super NES Unlike MechWarrior, BattleTech has obstacles rendered in 3-D. : i oo Although still very early, youcan . already see the detail that they're > putting into the Mechs. Bisiids creators of M AWarrior, and Scu pture Software ,the company that programmed the SNES version of Mortal Kombat, have been hard at work on BattleTech, anew Super NES game based on the FASA license. BattleTech, will incorporate many new features into this MechWarrior update including a Quest Mode, a Combat Mode (to jump straight into the action), or “Design a Mission” Mode, where you can create your own scenarios. It’s important to realize that this game is still very early in development (it hasn't even reached Alpha) and that many of the graphics are incomplete. More importantly, the plans for this game are steep. There will be eight Mechs with over 52 sprites (individual moving parts) and over 16 different weapons to choose from. The Quest Mode takes you on an adventure as Taylor, a young cadet, learning what it takes to be a MechWarrior for the Wolf Clan, the Strongest of Game Informer « July/August '94 Notice that the Mech canopy struts are missing-You can turn them on or off during battle. y remien— i the Clans. Filled witht cinematic displays andi an enter- taining story, the quest mode will put you closer than you would like to the war-torn BattleTech universe. In the Combat Mode you can easily enter battle with a number of quick scenarios. Luckily, after you have mastered these, the games not over. There is a unique “Design a Mission” mode where you can create your own mission, including such objectives as: Destroy Enemy Base & Mechs, Return to Base, Protect Home Base, Rescue Crippled Mech, and Survive to Dawn. After you choose your planet, you can outfit your Mech with three different weapons, and set your armor plating and maximum speed. Using a new scrolling technology that increases speed, BattleTech reaches new heights for a first person simulator. If your looking for a home version of the BattleTech Center experience, minus the pod and networking, Activision has definitely got your game. “te THE EXPLORER’S LOUNGE HAS AN ECLEC- TIC QUASI-VICTORIAN FEEL, REFLECTING THE NEAR CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF THE VIRTUAL GEOGRAPHIC LEAGUE (FOUNDED IN 1895). THIS IS WHERE PLAYERS AWAIT THEIR MISSIONS. A VGL (VIRTUAL GEOGRAPHIC LEAGUE) PILOT AT THE CONTROLS OF HIS VIRTUAL REALITY POD... FROM HERE, HE CAN ENGAGE OPPONENTS IN THE RITUAL COMBAT OF THE BATTLETECH OR THE MARTIAN DEATH RACE ON THE RED PLANET. ALL [——>) ~ INTERACTION IN THE VIRTUAL [prone ad WORLD IS BETWEEN PEOPLE, BY \ NOT COMPUTERS, SO EVERY ig ¥ ig ADVENTURE IS UNIQUE. ... PREPARE FOR: SLOCATION! “BattleTech is a registered tradematk Ofithe FASA Corporation. Used under litense. 1994 Virtual World Entertainment, i Game Informer « July/August 94 ‘ Game Informer « July/August '94 The year is 3050, and man has colonized the known universe. However, after the collapse of the Star League, the universe has slipped into a feudal society gripped by constant rivalries. The worlds are in constant battle using BattleViech Mercenaries, or MechWarriors, who fight for whomever offers the most cash. These MechWarriors, like knights of old, meet on the distant planet Solaris Vil to test their skills against the best in the universe. Now is your chance to join them. MadCat 2 Vulture NIMBLE, BUT | HIT AND RUN LIGHTLY ARMORED. oe mae wis SPECIALIST. 4 CONFIGURATIONS /| _\\ 6 CONFIGURATIONS r Va ne VERSATILE AND ‘> «a survivor wHo's DANGEROUS. GOOD CLOSE IN. 8 CONFIGURATIONS Ale, cols 7 CONFIGURATIONS In the BattleTech scenario of the Virtual Geographic League, you pilot your own 99-ton BattleMech against up to seven other human opponents. Join up in teams, or go at it in a massive free-for-all. It doesn’t matter, but the free- for-all is the best mode to learn the basic controls. With time (and the help of the Operations Manual), you can move up to Advanced controls that allow you to manipulate individual weapons and rotate the upee torso. This gives you a 4 The Colossal Mining Corporation (CMC) has gouged Mars with thousands of mines in exploration of the valuable Blue Martian Crude. Its enslaved workers, called Slags, toil deep beneath the surface from dawn till dusk with no hope of ever escaping this Martian Hell hole. There is no chance that is, until the in- vention of the Martian Death Races. This is a desperate Hovercraft race through the canal labyrinths of the Red Planet, where the victor wins his freedom and the rest meet their death. The Longhorn &G3s) 73 The Mule LUMBERING GIANT. j As OBLITERATES EVERYTHING — FAST BUT FRAGILE. IN ITS PATH. The Bull VERSATILE, RUGGED. THE PICK-UP TRUCK OF MARS. In the Red Planet scenario of the Virtual Geographic League, you pilot your ore-carrying Hovercraft against up to seven other Slags. This all out free-for- all is a race up and down the obstacle filled corridors of the surface canals. There are eight different courses to race on, but each one follows the same basic rules. At the end of each corridor, there is a score zone that you must she endl couple of years BattleTech has built up “some steam as one of the fastest growing licenses available, and this fall you will be attacked at all ends by the BattleTech phenomenon. The first piece of the BattleTech explosion will be from Malibu Comics. They will release a 4-issue Mini- series that is based ofthe Clans. They introduce the characters that will ecome a part of the comic book series. The co | ich will continue the war, will be loosely tied to ated television series (don’t worry, that’s ne olely based on the FASA BattleTech Universé. Of course, if you don’t want to wait to become a part of BattleTech you're in luck. There’s the FASA RPG, MechWarrior (the Award-Winning Super NES Game from Activision), and also a whole series of intriguing books by Robert Thurston from Penguin Publishing. ween P= ‘ yo BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat This game began back in 1984 with the release of BattleDroids, the forerunner of BattleTech. BattleTech, which celebrates its 10 year anniversary this year, is one of the world’s top selling combat games. Based on the plight of the Star League Worlds, BattleTech offers you the basic and advanced gameplay rules that will enable ya to explore the endless BattleTech Universe. The BattleTech: Third Edition comes packed w with 14 unpainted plastic Miniatures 2 22” x 27” full-colored Mapsheets 56-page Rulebook 16-page BattleMech Record Sheets a 1 2 6-sided Dice New Line Cinema. + oryoucan work together in co-operative mode. a | mapped graphics and an assortment of over 40 The television animated series will be produced by Saban Entertainment, producers of the smash-hit X-Men, and should be on your tube this fall. At the time we went to press, we were unable to get any pictures, but they did X-Men well, and the word is that things are looking pretty good. Shortly after the animated series makes its appearance, Tyco Toys will follow up with a new toy series that will feature Mechs and characters running somewhere between 5 and 25 dollars. The Toys should be available this November. The final nail in the coffin will be the release of the BattleTech movie late in 1995«from MechWarrior 2: The Clans — IBM PC and Compatibles All you PC owners out there need not worry because one of the most advanced versions of BattleTech is available only to you. MechWarrior 2: The Clans from Activision brings in all the elements of FASA’s BattleTech to a simulator and features 16 BattleMechs. This cutting edge simulator offers multiple play-modes including a MechWarrior Career Mode and an Instant Action Mode that lets you choose from hundreds of missions in every conceivable environment. If you’ve got a friend with a modem, you can hook-up to square off in real time one-on-one battle, Featuring stunning 3-D texture offensive and defensive weapons, MechWarrior 2: The Clans adds quite a punch to your PC Game library. = 3 i 4 a 39 aie MGA aS = unas Sa Goelectro! Mr X’s ‘WHY Lift-off! Use Skate’s ‘ Axel and Blaze are # minions meet their match | shreddin’ airborne | @ back and getting their in Dr. Zan’s electrifying (Mm ollerblade spin-attack §| ™ kicks with all new Robotic Reach! to Battle the ‘Bots! © Martial Arts Moves! | ZL OOS a é aren ALi ObS000 a ° - ERR) S45 ‘ tes It’s an all-out turf war featuring MORE weapons, MORE moves and MORE outRAGHous action than ever before. Mr. X has hatched the ultimate evil plot-but what he didn’t count on was a bone-crunching counterattack from Blaze, Axel and Skate, together with an AND TAKE BACK THE STREETS all-new character, Dr. Zan...and a surprise helper! It’s 24-megabits full of jump kicks, ; WITH SEGA GENESIS power-slams and spin punches set to thrashing digital sound and plasma-pumping music! Sega, Activator, Genesis and Streets of Rage 3 are trademarks of SEGA. ©1994 SEGA. All rights reserved. The Videogame Rating Council. its Rating System. symbols and indicia are trademarks of Sega of America, Inc. ©1994 SEGA. All rights reserved. ‘24 Meg yle: 2-Player, Action/Fighting special es: Activator and 6-Button Compatible, Four Different Endings, and a 2-Player Head-To-Head Dual al y: Sega ‘lable: Now on Genesis THe Bottom Line — On this level, the enemies come by the boat loads. When you face the Bulldozer, hurry and get behind the beams. « Shiva is the first boss, but defeating him is not too difficult. ~ : Be careful with these big dudes, they have some _nasty heartburn. ae" When Zan picks up the weapons, they are dif- ferent than when the rest of the gang uses them. Doesn’t she realize that § & M isn’t allowed in video games? . Concent: __ Graphics: g Sound: Playability: Entertainment: 4 “Streets of Rage is definitely a 8.75 cornerstone of the Sega Genesis that has, unfortunately, only evolved 8 a little bit over the years. However, SOR has always offered a great 8 adventure with unusual enemies, and lots of action. The new character 8 is pretty cool, and the old ones are fun to play with in the fight mode (which is better this time, but still isn’t that great). | recommend this game to fans of the first two, because the game continues along the same lines.” £ Somebody tell these people that disco is dead. Re In the dual mode, you can play ‘| against a friend with any of the Axel Stone wir axes H 6) Oo" 65 there is alittle bitofa slowdown. What | liked best about Streets #3 is that they brought the challenge level way up. Even on easy, this isn’t a breeze. ! like playing as Skate or Blaze because they are much quicker than Axel and Zan. There are plenty of | reasons to take another quest through the Streets of Rage.” | four heroes. : ‘I'm a Streets of Rage fan and #3 ° “Sega already proclaims SOR | to caning : eg a si me. First, yes scion br 8 be aclassic (as in4 n 1, CD), so hil ics: are the usual improvements to the : not a second and now a thir — ' look of the game. The roll maneuvers a . installment? Now with six button and | Sound: 7 and rush attacks are great additions. °° Sound: 6 Activator set-up, it may be the one The new character Dr. Zan is pretty truly destined to be the classic. | | Playability: 8 nasty too.|do have acouple ofcom- — Playahility: 9 thought it pretty much left off where i plaints though. The new specialty #2 ended, but it added great new Entertainment: 8.5 move drains your own life bar and — Entertainment: = 9 moves and a cool new cyborg character. The fighting technique has | been refined a great deal. This is | much better than the mindless controller abuses that other games of this style put you through. Of course, this is the best edition of Streets of ¥ Rage with enough new stuff to keep the old fans thrilled.” 15 Marvel Comits to bring one af b Classic characters to the Genesis, animated game puts both the Hulk hino. The Hulk must ‘mous levels, which . : e o2 ef tes : See: You Wouldn’t Like Him When He’s Angry 16 Meg 1-Player Action 3 Difficulty Settings and 20 Different Moves s: 5 Chaotic Levels Probe Software for U.S. Gold Now on Sega Genesis Ross, Tue Reset Gamer SU ore Se aie iia ST ei al lie eB | S We 2:19 ee ine 9 gap 4 \ i a” a4 PEE GOS NT BOE THE Bottom LINE Anoy, Tae Game Homere g The Hulkis definitely one of the best comic-to-vid translations. It's filled with fluid character animations and smooth parallax scrolling back- 6 grounds. The soundtrack and sound effects are just average for a game 9 of this caliber, but the playability| outweighs this small setback. With 8 a multitude of moves, the Hulk terrorizes his way through level after level. If you liked the X-Men or rinngles on the Sega, you'll love the Hulk 8.25 ‘It’s no surprise to me that the Hulk | has gone interactive. I've been a fan 9 since Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno did the TV show. Hulk is packed with | 8 great action. The levels are fairly, 9 routes to the same end. | like the fact Banner to the Hulk is really some serious Gamma animation, The play mechanics are top notch because you're not stuck with the basic punch-kick-jump routine. The overall challenge kept me playing for hours, and that was on easy. This is not one to breeze through.” Phiy/August '94 tricky because there are different) that Dr. Banner plays a role in the; 8 plot, and the transformation from the Collect a heart for extra life. The Hulk can assume four different states in the game according to his energy level: Dr. Banner, Hulk, Super Hulk or Hulk-Out. characters have different moves and attributes. There are up to 20 moves you can execute in the four Hulk states, and only a few show up in the manual. You begin the game as Super Hulk who has such moves as the Ceiling Smash, where you wing your foes through the air and bash them into what- : ever is above. Be careful, because if your energy decreases too far, you'll metamorphasize back to Dr. Banner. In this state you don’t have any attack capabilities unless Incredible Moves: All four of these»: -Pile Driver you find a gun. weapon only has 2 shots. Dr. Banner has one strength. He can access areas of the levels the Hulk cannot. Many of those areas contain extra lives, continues, or Gamma Radiation pills that will _ transform you-back:to the Hulk. Also, if you acquire aMega-Gamma capsule, you will, Hulk-Out_and have more speed, jumping eo and moves;.. The Incredible’ Hulk’s unique play mechanics and outstanding “animation will pleasé fans’ of the @reen guy. It should also surprise many who are expecting an ordi- nary side-scrolling action gamé. — Throw item Bowling Ball. Hulk TM & © 1994 Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. All rights reserved Even then, the J SISALId, | © = a \ ae, alec ce vite! — EA Spor ts has teamed up with the Career of a Lifetime | : world-famous Mario Andretti to bring you the new word in sports racing simulations, \ featuring three different styles of car racing, multiple views, and three different race modes. Practice is the best place to start. You can run each track in a $i le race, or get some help on how to slide and turn in the “Andretti Tips’ aric Andretti once said, “the driver Genesis Reviews _ Cart Size: 16 Meg _ Style: tor 2-Player Simultaneous Racing Simulation _ Special Features: Indy, Stock, and Sprint Racing; 2 Views; Career, Circuit or Single Game Mode; Once y ou get the hang of driving, you can Instant Replay; Manual or Automatic Transmission move on to the Career Mode or the Circuit - Tracks: 15, 5 for Each Style Mode. In the Career Mode, you begin as a Sprint ~ Created by: Hi-Score Productions and ae oh Ate on Stormfront Studios for EA Sports h aspirations of one day driving af innisssin anciuny » Available: Now for Sega Genesis Coda s a nm someday becoming a x oe To advance to the next vehicle you'll need t ee . complete the circuit in first place. Along the jim aw avons S a lot : Ba ies __ way, you'll be able to upgrade your engine, & ndretti Racing. It has three different | oe 7.5 popular racing styles, more choices j tires, PILE crew, and brakes to es up with the of racing views than any other 16-bit 7.5 game, and tips from the legendary racer himself. The graphics are clean Playahility: § and above average. The sound : effects are sweet, especially when Entertainment: 8 you slide around the comers. The thing that sets this game apart from oj... the pack is the strategy. Mario 8 Andretti Racing uses positioning and et lig drafting techniques better than any other racing game. | have played rac- ing games with more impressive ‘ " 2 ” graphics anda faster pace (Top Gear _ brings together all these skills 2 comes to mind), but this is a better ‘ = dimeurnmrae game to dees your racing skills.” together into one. Can you handle RM Znyenyr rey aii the Bayshore International Raceway different split screen views. Any, THe Game HomprE as ee pat 218 MPH hile ite aiden aye ‘Though the gees and sound in. ie this cart aren't wonderful, the *\ 7 playability is great. You can throw the : cars into the turns, bang it up with 7 your opponents and even draft for some serious speed. All three styles 8 of racing are different, but the Sprint cars are the most unique and 8 definitely the most fun. The career mode is cool, but the game needs a lot more tracks and items. If you're looking for good racing cart, Mario Andretti is the most realistic you i ERB) Gentes econ can find. © RSL Hit the pits for tire HAHCY changes and refueling. ‘Mario Ancvedt one shoud be looked at as three racing games in | g one. The Stock and Sprint cars set it apart from all other racing carts for 5 SG. While the sound is not very It’s best to go through impressive, the control and car the Qualifying round and § attributes are excellent. llikehowyou , get the Pole Position. must push the car to the edge of yf : 9 disaster to be competitive. The career mode is also cool because it — makes you learn fundamentals that apply to future races in different classes. With awesome car views, options, and two-player action, Mario Andretti Racing gives you the most for your money.” VIRTUAL REALITY GAME WEAR. COMING SEPTEMBER 5. Aura and Interactor are logos and trademarks of Aura Systems, Inc. : kx XS es are a eS ve ie - ‘Star Trek: The Next Goiarstion Seua Battery Back-Up The crew of the Starship Enterprise becomes interactive in this new Sega ~ Style: Genesis cart. This game places you in several missions throughout both known 1-Player solar systems, as well as a few unexplored ones. You command the crew Action/Strategy through deep space battle, contact with other life forms, and Away Team Created by: missions. With eight different solar systems, each with at least three different nai Sega planets and numerous locations for you to explore, you will be challenged by 10 =A Classic! 5 =Average FA avaitanle: many missions. Choose four of 19 actual Star Fleet crew members to beam 9=Excellent 4 = Weak Now down on away missions, but remember to always observe the “Prime Directive’. 8 = VeryGood 3 = Yawner 7 = Good 2 = Avoid : | - Star Fleet sles out. 6 = Fair 1 = Terminal Cart Size: 16 Meg with © Battery Back-Up lg Lal Ld Lewd beooncd | Style: 7 aren aye... Shadowrun — Sega As It's the year 2053, you are a Shadowrunner on a quest to revenge data and codes. Jack in with your cyberdeck, but prepare for battle, Created by: your brother's death. Sega’s installation into the world of shadows because the computer's defense systems aren't going to let you steal pede _ features overhead real-time graphics, 14 weapons, and numerous items. their precious data. Like all Shadowrunners, you must do other people’s. ties and spells. Plus, a rather handy feature called the “Pocket Secretary” dirty work for a price, and ultimately take out your revenge on your at keeps key notes & tips to help guide you on your quest. You must brother's killer. Running in the shadows gets pretty nasty, so keep your master the virtual reality world known as Cyberspace to collect essential wits about you and your finger on the trigger. Sega CD-ROM Style: 1-Player RPG yhsios by: —_ Rise of the Dragon — Dynamix . ae ___ The mayor's daughter has been killed and you have been hired by him effect of playing an RPG, but it also has a number of arcade-style ion to find out who killed her. An ancient Japanese prophecy is about to sequences to keep the action moving. Speak with everyone you can unfold and the player, unwittingly, may be the Rise or fall of the Dragon. and leave no rock unturned because you must use every ounce of your The game features many control menus and sub screens to give the powers to discover the fate of the Dragon. Cart Size: 8 Meg _ Style: 1-Player Action/Puzzle _ Created by: Bubba NW Stix— Core : Core Bubba is a truck driver for the local zoo that gets kidnapped by and five bonus levels of puzzle mayhem. Bubba can use Stix as Available: an alien called Wardo and taken to Urfnurkle T. Floink’s Theme Park a javelin, baseball bat, pool cue, a lever, or any other item that will Now and Zoo on a strange planet. He befriends a magic stick named help him solve any of the over 100 situations that he will be faced with. Stix, and the two of them set forth on an adventure through five levels 20 o a ee Game Informer w July/August ‘94 ‘ee Drivers Eu... eapons Training a from Accolade presents a challenge to all you fanatic racing fans. We're not talking about driving around with a smelly driving instructor named Herb. We're talking about getting behind the wheel of a cranked-up urban assault vehicle with assorted missiles, mines and sludge slicks and hitting the track. It’s about you and a buddy ripping around 24 ~~ —™ 7 - grueling tracks and ripping apart the competition. .~ @#¥ ' Grand Prize (1) Turbo thrusts, heat-seeking missiles, glue globs.... ~._~@ + BBBBSCReC SSS Hey, driving was never this much fun. a : 20" color TV 2 hardcore ASCIIWARE Fighter Stick SG-6 ” eal A Combat Cars video game Well maybe you g0" An official Combat Cars T-shirt should hurry up and fill out the entry ge Year subscription to Game Informer form. In the Combat Cars Ultimate Winner’s name and photo will appear Race Sweepstakes, you could i in an upcoming Game Informer issue win tons of killer prizes. So First Prize (25) don't just sit there. Send a =: 1 handheld ASCIIPAD SG it in. Unless you'd ZZ A Combat Cars video game rather hit the road : 4 An official Combat Cars T-shirt with Herb. =a 4 7 all Year subscription to Game Informer AR Second Prize (100) An official Combat Cars T-shirt Year subscription to Game Informer bisa igi Just Fill This Qut And Send It In. 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Combat Cars is a trademark of Accolade, Inc. © 1994 Accolade, Inc. ASCIIWARE, ASCIIPAD SG and Fighter Stick SG-6 are trademarks of ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Sega and Genesis are trademarks of Sega Enterprises Ltd. T™ © > GAMES WITH PERSONALITY ™ by eee pe Pe Yers. Same ar § : § a, Vea SEGA Game Gear” - Extras. Eavey, TN 12 Meg 1-Player RPG a Multiple Endings, . Battery Back-Up for up to 3 Games ‘Wate or thousands of years the land was on > THE Bottom Line 9 ed by the Dragon Clan, a powerful _ hn n to keep the world at : aN , the appearance of nN - ; if yr, who tempted the ES a | AtoN ! ess powers, then split yy " ‘. . ‘i a a . the Light and Tl ; (: G Cory Ci ¢ | 6 i rece i % i ight Dragons is in turmoil Gobi ” A crafty merchant who has the abilityto . ee of the forest that can use his travel in water, and can supply the group 4 skills to lead the party through forests, with needed goods and excellent spells “and can hunt down animals in the field for water travel. _ for food and items. Nina 9 One of the Winged Warrlons ‘ion the Windom, Nina can fly and take along other non-flying party members. While she has no aes ibe aye she is the healer of the group. Mogu is ‘the mole of is Sup with the Bi to sg eT The slowest member of ihe group, but The 4 ero his strength enables him to break through cracked walls with one swing of his mighty hammer. ae A member of the Light Dragon Clan, who with time, will be sai to transform into 9 different dragons. cane norma J i oe : Monsters You must travel by land, sea, and air if you wish to reach the outer reaches of the Dragon World. You must get the giant robot up and running if you wish to save the town of Tantar. Some characters, like Ox, have a unique skill that can be used on the overhead maps that will be essential to your quest. " Even though only four party members appear on the overhead map or a battle scene, you can still interchange them on the fly to put the whole party to good use. i F al Paut, THE Pro Pta i fs # : ; oP ax : | A mysterious indigo warrior who is the _ master of attack spells. She can warp the group out of dungeons and transport them to different destinations. A thief and master lock-picker, Karn can open any locked door, and eventually learns a transformation spell that enables him to meld with other warriors. Shin w Cart Size: CD-Rom m Style: 1-Player, Strategy/Role-Play m Special Features: Back-up Ram Saves, ; Zoom In Battles, Four Unique Leaders = to Choose From ‘i m Created by: Kenji Terada for aro, Sega of American, Inc. m Available: Now on Sega CD >THE Bottom Line & In a time long since past where Kings and Magic ruled the world, there was the Grand Wizard Gilliam and his apprentice Velonese. They were sworn to protect the Jewel of Darkness which contained Arliman, the God of Darkness. Velonese betrayed his master, and during his punishment the power contained in the jewel turned him to the dark side. Consumed by anger, Velonese used an ancient and forbidden magic to summon four elemental demons. Aided by hired warriors, the demons ravaged the world of Cheshire, until ee one kingdom remained, Quentin. There are four warriors that you can choose from . save Cheshire; Prince Armer, Robin, Amon, and Krystal. Each leader Awoy, THe Game Homere Water Ross, THe REBEL Gamen Robin Paut, THE Pro PLAYER Between Good and Evil Cavalry Leader Choose & Ruler Ose your magic to attack the enemy leader from within your own castle! An Ancient Battle is given a number of warriors that they can use in each battle, plus they have the ability to summon the help of powerful monsters or hire warriors to aid them. As you battle the elemental demons and their troops, your goal is to first capture the kingdoms that they now inhabit, and then ultimately capture all of Cheshire. You will be able to use your humanoid characters to enter cities and gather infor- ‘mation and supplies. To aid you in your quest, each character can gain experience levels and increase in power like a role-play. So choose your hero wisely, because all of Cheshire is in your ~ hands. If you fail, you will surely suffer throughout all eternity at the hands of Arlinman. THE Foor ELEMENTS Earth Vind The Puppet Master Amon Prince Armor IX Sorceress Krystal The Dark Wizard, Velonese, brings the four elements fo life. The battle is about to begin. Game Informer a July/August ‘94 er Classic RRG from Working Designs Most cities contain shops to buy weapons, armor, and other supplies. _ The Inns will restore all characters Hit / Points & Magic Points. Sandor will try to save Re his kingdom. By hitting the start button, you can view . neni y. (B or i option that are present in most RPG's. You your position on the map screen '\ J Hatulence.) * oe pick weapons, spells, defend, run, item, etc. Game Informer a July/August '94 27 | a H : % A aging, roi m Cart Size: 1 m Style: 1-Playe a Special Features: B with 7 save m Created by: w Available: \ VAMPIRE WITH AN ATTITUDE. . \ « oat ae Sages ee pike Me ang is an up dnd coming young ~ . vampire who is thrown into the center of turmoil. Spike's native) land. of | - Viadamasco is being upturned by one of its three leaders, General Yon Hesler. Von Hesler has kidnapped V ladamasco’s other two leaders, Dracuman and Vampra. Of course, it’s up to Spike and his buddies Professor Steam, Camelia, and Rudy to keep Viadamasco safe by defeating the evil forces of Von Hesler and rescuing the abducted leaders. . Spike has two weapons in his arsenal to defeat Von General able Hesler’s forces throughout the game. Spike’s large: hats fo but stylish hat can be used much The Twisted Tales of S like a boomerang and be ; thrown at enemies. This, if executed a ie outward bprearanceltl but offers sullen and entertainment for all ages. With excellent animation and a witty Let's rumble. POLES Er R LR oT REAL TEST OF SKILES * Concent: Graphics: Playability: OVERALL: * - Concept: | Graphics: Sound: Playability: CROC BLOCKS THE ENTRANCE TO [HE DESERT CASTLE, FIND THE CHICKEN SOUP TO DEFEAT THE IGE MAN. OVERALL: 8.5 SPIKE GETS A HAND FROM. HIS PET DRAGON. i THE ess rie 8.25 /ong time, and | think it's a uniquely , Entertainment: 8.75 on this game flew by. Although the } 3.20 a enn ' || | Paut, THe Pro Prayer Entertainment: OVERALL: / Ricx, THe Vioeo Raneer g hero compared to Link any day. “I don't believe that a vampire has been portrayed as the good guy fora | great idea, especially when it's put j \ 6 into an RPG. Graphically, this game compares to Zelda 3 and Secret of ; 9 Mana. The overall gameplay was excellent and the hours that | spent | sound effects were generic, the |, music isn't bad. Finally, there is | another game to challenge the my | INTERACTIVE role-plays out there. Is it possible thata trend is being set? | sure hope so.” “When | first cranked up McFang | oe thought | was in for a real “cutesy” g stroll through boredom. As | played | for a few hours | still found the cute | | 7 element present, but | was not on the We verge of slumber. What! did find was , t 8 a surprisingly fun game. McFang is 4) a traditional action/RPG in every 8 sense of the word. The control is ,’ ‘YY simple, but it takes time to develop attacks and build up levels. All of the a) action is graphically excellentand the Ray sound is not bad either. | would have \ liked a few more items to purchase, but the magic cards are cool and a necessity to get anywhere. Spike McFang really surprised me, and is worth a look.” : ‘li %,"* ” J Bs ae 7 ; re “Spike McFang is like Zelda meets 4 Count Duckula. | prefer Spike as my LY A ‘ [3 \ ¥ Spike's spinning cape attacks are val 7.5 cool and the variety of magic card tricks you can use are a big help. The Wy 9 key to success in this game is mastering the use of your magic hat, Entertainment: 8.5 which you can shoot at the enemies. ¥ 3 The hat will always come back to you, ‘ so if you walk away from it at just ° \\ the right time you can destroy ay 4 : number of enemies in a single throw. The creative design in Spike McFang is evident in almost every detail. This os isan RPG thatis great fun for younger and older ais alike.” Be pation the key to escaping the dungeon is time. Tim will launch off ramps if he has enough speed. “a ~The Radar Sees will Prob you enemies around you and items that need 10 be hei hagsinae This | is the first boss you u'll encounter, just imagine what is to come! Karen: Look at this wall) This mark, a hfack panther. .. ~ Princess Karen will help you along, and also annoy other party members. Tim enters the Dark Space : by opening portals throughout the game. braphics: Sound: Playability: 0 | : 16.Meg, with Battery Back-up yle 1: Payer, Attion / RPG al Fe 3:3 Save Slots, 2 Special Character Transformations by: Eri America Corporation e: Now for Super Nintendo Ce) O. OVERALL: E ] J U im, our hero, possesses a Dark Power that gives him the power of telekinesis, and he can also seek advanced powers by locating Gaia, the guardian spirit of Earth. Not only do you acquire cool attacks and abilities from Gaia, this is where your progress can be recorded and saved. Plus,Gaia provides Tim with the ability to transform into two other super characters that are needed throughout your quest. Freedan is a powerful warrior who has more strength and range in his attacks. Shadow, like his name suggests, is master of stealth. In particular, Shadow has the cool power to Liquefy with the help of the Aura Sphere to reach hidden ares with-in the game. With over 30 items to collect and 80 + enemies to conquer, Enix has created another epic action/role play that rivals the original Soul Blazer, so much that, at the last second before we went to press Nintendo bought the game to give it the . extra push it deserves. } Bs Game Informer = July/August’94 a Ring to control all of them. Using the power of the One Ring, Sauron easily took control of Middle Earth. Until Prince Isildur the only one powerful enough to match Sauron, eventually destroyed him. Foolishly; Isildur did not destroy the ring and Sauron’s uring the first years of the second age, 19 rings of power were forged and spread throughout Middle Earth. Nine were given to mortal men, seven went to the dwarf lords, and three to the elf kings. The evil lord Sauron heard of the forging and used his ringmaking skill to create One soul lived on because of it. Slowly, Sauron would capture _ the souls of the mortal men who owned the rings, in | hopes of once again possessing the one ring. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, has held the Single ring |} . since the day he lifted it off of the evil Gollum, but | now he has been instructed by the powerful wizard - Gandalf to give the ring:to you, his young (oer nephew Frodo. Ih The game follows the story of the firstbook || of the Lord of the Rings trilogy written by |’ m Style: 5-PlayerFantasy Role-Play of any Game on SNES | and State-of-the-Art A.R.D./. Sound System | w Created by: Interplay Productions | m Available: Now-on SNES Comes to Life on SNES w@ Special Features: The Largest Use of Rotoscoping | weapons, and-armor to succeed in your quest. J.R.R. Tolkien. You assume the role of ————— Frodo Baggins and must journey through the perils of Middle Earth, from Hobbiton to to meet with Gandalf and the council to decide the | fate of the ring. As you travel, you will encounter a barrage of enemies, as well as many friends and allies. You will need to collect different items, Get helpful knowledge from the Elf Elders. Oh No! A group of Orcs! : 4m ecstatic ie: see ihr ommedoe has | | | eer ss come to realize the genius of one of | | Graphics: 8.75 My all-time favorite authors and |, | | made a game from his books. | am | | | Sound: 8 also impressed with the quality of the | | graphics thatare in this game. Ifthere | | 9 is one thing that doesn't measure up | | to the rest of LOR, itis the sound. The | | Kee osunsols 8.5 music begins to grow on you though. | This game is huge, and absorbed | | | many hours of my attention. The full |. | interaction with the characters is | | absolutely a necessity and without it| | the game wouldn't be the same.” Playability: OVERALL: i | i | i Game Informer « ayaa 94 ~The whole troop is safe within Hobbiton. | Concent: 9.5 i Rivendell, | (and you'll need’em). Bilbo reaches his eleventy-first birthday and gives Frodo the ring. “This is a wonderful Role-Play/| | | Adventure that should appeal to | i once Graphics: 9.5 those who haven'tread the book, and | | Graphics: those who have will get even greater | | Sound: 8.5 enjoyment. The scenery and anima- | | Sound: || | | tion are a wonder to behold. The 1-5 | | | Playability: 8.5 player feature in this game is increa- | | Playability: ible, but if you're playing by yourself | || | Entertainment: 9.5 itis very hard to keep new characters H alive. This game is very good, but it | | would have been almost perfect if | OVERAL they had better artificial inteliganco for computer-controlled characters | | and a higher beginning level for char- | acters introduced later in the story.” | L: nyeteeeonisenniceraesiessitennnsiensacenentatnpnistneeaceneninsemesectmeetneetntieneeittnntinesicinapeteinnstectnentnensttesienieenioetstnictmaneesststeentnentmtensctesned || Syagmaeynenieenimestntrintrentminentnmmantitenecaaenpeieutnatienymennnamtntetetenreaneiminntetntnteapissnsipatsnaiatmesinteaatmenintentesinntintn When exploring the caves, You'll want to stay in the fire’s light. Entertainment: Formany puzzles and adventures will confront | you before you reach your final destination. at | Rivendell. Butnever fear, Lord of the Rings is a multi- | player game so you can bring up to four of your friends This..game uses thousands of rotoscoped animations and fully interactive battles to bring J-R.R:Tolkien’s masterpiece to life: YY; 1g thick around here. “never read the book so | guess rm | notas excited about the game. | think | g the look of the characters was pretty | lame, but the five player capabilities | 6 made up for that a bit. The only | problem with the five player is that it | 6 takes a long time to assemble the | entire party. What, am | gonna wait | 6 around for who knows howlong? The | | control is adequate, but again, the | attacks are lame. | don’t think the | | game, as a whole, is bad. If you're | into the Bilbo story, you'll probably | dig it.” | By PoLoames BY WILLIAN Ropinson ANO HIGH SCORE PRODUCTIONS [eA] ser fi “ iu Licertod I Soe Rnterpetsnt Lid. lor play on the SEGA™ GENESIS SYSTEH ai aa esa age a ae aca BY EA Canapa © By BA Creative Devecopment 6 Gnnce INTERNATIONAL cenvad by Sega rterprives Lia, for play on the SEGA™ CRNESIE™ SYSTEM ‘vane by Sage Enterprises, 1s, for ply on the SEGA™ GENASIS™ SYSTEM ALY TWO, b FOR ALL THOSE WHO PLAY LIKE P By BA CANADA ano Hian Scone PRODUCTIONS LICENSED BY SEGA ENTERPRISES, (TD. FOR PLAY OH THE SEGA CO™ SYSTEM BY BA CARADA AND Matis Scone Pronucrices BILL WALSH RIG Soetite] Maep.-oo Bete Seen «YES siceiR BY Visuac Concerys Arn Hint Scone Pramucroons 4 By BXTWNOAD PLAY Praowenion® MICENSED BY SEGA ENTERPRISES, LTO. FOR PLAY ON THE SEGA CO™ SYSTEM Sega and Genesis are trademarks of Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Nintendo, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super NES are registered trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. NHL is a registered trademark of the National Hockey League. NHLPA is a registered trademark of the Team names, logos, and helmet designs are registered trademarks of the NFL and its member clubs. FIFA International Soccer is an official FIFA licensed product. MLBPA, Major League Baseball Players Association and the MLBPA logo are trademarks for the MLBPA and are used u registered trademarks of Electronic Arts as noted with the exceptions above. Electronic Arts is a registered trademark of Electronic Arts. SPORTS. binds SPORTS. zs\SPORTS. BILE WAUSH COLLEGE FOPEEALL ET UNE FREE. ROS, BUT DONT GET PAID LIKE PROS. For all you jocks who dont have multi-year, multi-gazillion, multi- Ferrari contracts, heres a way to get a free EA SPORTS” game. Go to a participating retailer. Buy any two of these EA SPORTS games. The retailer will have a coupon you can send in for a free third game. (You can get games for any combination of Sega’ GD, Genesis” or Super NES° systems.) Hurry, this is not a multi- year offer. It ends July 31, 1994 If its in the game, its in the game.” OUR OLE Msn PyTeR Tate ae Bex eee itional Hockey League Players Association. PGA European Tour and the logo of the PGA European Tour are trademarks of PGA European Tour. PGA TOUR and TPC are registered trademarks. Used by permission. NBA and the NBA logo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties, Inc. ar license by Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts is an official licensee of the Major League Baseball Players Association. EA SPORTS, the EA SPORTS logo and “If it’s in the game, it's in the game’ are trademarks of Electronic Arts. All rights reserved. All other titles are trademarks or of fluid, realistic motion. However, the 7 gameplay interaction is great, with an easy-to-use item screen that shows Playability: 7 the individual placements for each item. The graphics are good, but the Entertainment: = 5 animation is next to nothing. | would pevieed this ee to fans of Might & 5 & y role-plays more in the Final Fantasy . a 6.5 /! mode. When ! look for a role-play the reappearing name of Xanathe ‘ game'lo buy Tif looking Tor he still unknown, but there is only one place that th i > Playability: 5 escape of a good story and the City Watch does not patrol, the sewers. This mus ip , Poe : interaction of the characters. To me, Fhe cource of all the evil To cave Wal : ae 8G Entertainment: 5.5 Beholder is more of a job than a : a “D ff we SS game. | found my way through mazes ou will choose four warriors to search the ,9 je | OVERALL: sewers and rid the city of the source of evil. aim This game follows the principle rules of the popular RPG game Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and is an exact duplicate of the PC game by the same title. You will command the chosen warriors in a unique maze of _ sewers, collecting items and solving puzzles agai 8 ¢ | such as locks and switches. You will also Vag ee | i ilies i Iked sel on : FT ie 5 the PC, therefore | like Beholder on fight a variety of monsters and creatures as a the SNES. The 3-D graphics really you go, so choose wisely which spells or & ee 1 Playability: 7 help to improve the first-person per- weapons your party will use. janesoe" spective a great deal. The one prob- noe Entertainment: 8 /emwith the first-person gamesis the The Saar be either human, elf, he size o — slow maneuvering which seems to nome, halfling, or § t thing: VERAL pe ding upon the heir class 3ize: 12 Meg with Battery Backup yle: 1- eer RPG Simulation pecia as; 3-D First-Person Perspective ad Mouse Compatible i ¢ reated by: yeaa Simulations TSR for Capcom This item wale be pretty useful. i a Learn your spells by reading the scrolls. nay new po Rest your par ty to regain lost hit pons POEM ES : oobae Vices pen) pend te lh thn fande You must travel the lands wih glow Biactin Le m Style: 1-Player Role MayngActiowAaventure m Special Features: Tage Saye Slots * m Levels: 4 Places i, TMC io “on s w Created by: Nintendg i mw Available: Now for Nintendo 1 te {* at NOW. MEKE * ™ ce HA’ A’VE GOT THE TFETRAD | he ™ , o Sa _ vii a») | ia aC Wa Wa Wal HE Se Oy Sete is ras ~ * Reet ; Seek | Concept: i | Graphics: Playability: OH? HERE’S AN ADDRESS. ..2218 BAKER STREET. ..-LONDON? pO aS ie TEL CLOLOLCECOUEOLLLE DELON OD EOE LODO LLL ENENA IANS ALITA Mk) ROLEOLLE ELL : es ty fh PY Taga ReGen Ey Ni ling the ice field below is treacherous. va te ou will “Nintendo really knows how to mak Sound: 6 adventure game that got its notoriety from the elusive slip of paper that you less from ST2 (except maybe the slip 8 of paper). | highly advise this game. Entertainment: Ce The adventure, graphics, and play control are excellent. This is one of | those games that is just fun to play.” | “Gane Informer « July/August ‘ 93 some good games, and Zoda’s if g Revenge is no exception. The original : = Graphics: _ Star Tropics was a zany mad-cap | 8 got from your uncle. Expect nothing Concent: g and development of the story. 7 role-play will ever get my approval. For an 8-bit game, Zoda's Revenge 7.5 had a good story line that kept me involved. The gameplay was much Sound: Playability: | Entertainment: 7.5 Jike Zelda, but the graphics were & better. Zoda’s Revenge is nothing & OVERALL: new but is an enjoyable diversion.” 75 75 “Something | do in every RPG F “game | play is look for the opening ay | Graphics: Without strong story development no | 7 | Sound: : Playability: ' Concept: Entertainment: OVERALL: “With all of these newfangled systems and software hitting the streets, it's a g bit hard to get psyched for an NES | release. It seems like Nintendo | 7 discovered this while cleaning out the 8-bit closet. But fortunately for us, 8 Nintendo usually produces game that are well-desigi ( 8 researched. ZR is no exception. I'll | take a fun game with good 8-bit graphics and excellent play control | over alame 16-bit title with awesome looks and weak play any day. | Nintendo gave me just that game.” | m Cart Size: 24 Meg m Style: 1-Player Action/Adventure w Special Features: Multiple Weapons, Huge Mazes, and 3 Save Slots m Created by: Nintendo m Available: Now for Super NES > Tue Borrom Line 9.5) Use the same technique as the original, freeze’em then fill’em full of lead. r you have. deteated all ur of the bosses, you can nelly enter Tourian. Sometimes, someone else will do the work Now, how exactly do ee tet ae t itis I get up there? Oe ee Fe ‘ite. ae : > ae. : --- This boss is fast, and actually quite our oe frustrating, but once you defeat him, you will be awarded with the Gee oe Di, ap ny ee ge ra beige BB Ul es ah ge Gh. eg on ‘ae ra ee pS ap * wi Ae G tbe il ask es See pk 2 Ca AR % Samus doesn’t look too These dudes will give you ‘This guy will teach you how happy to be back again. lots of enerqyand weapons to use the Super Leap, once — before you enter. you find him. sibs 7 MARR you can, if you wan t to get a good chunk 2 Ridley. ,@) ‘Make sure you’ ve got enough missiles yl to keep pushing this quy back, because _ Mewwn AS SOON AS You run out, he'll skewer be you on the back wall. . ' << “ite eee ie ele Piet ial Aes tet aes see ey a the Grappling Hook by the time you enter the Wrecked Ship. Unless you've got the gravity suit {which is in the Wrecked Ship], water is not fun to jump through. : “As everyone probably already — . knows. Metroid was my favorite NES ics: .25 cart. and this game is nothing less — — than what | expected. Super Metroid Sount: 9 has incredible graphics, and a pulsating soundtrack that draws you Playability: 10 into the game from the start, and huge levels with multitudes of power-ups Entertainment: 10 to find and enemies to destroy. Super Metroid is THE best adventure game OVERALL: ever, and if you haven't played it, man are you missing out. | cant wait to 9.75 play the PR version.” Raa jeatean g ‘Super Metroid is just what | hoped it would be, They kept all of the ics: 5 innovative qualities of the NES rere ae version and enhanced them ten-fold. Sount: 9.5 Thelevelscome tolifeinaway|never imagined with 3-D backgrounds that --Playahility: §.5 /ook almost real. As for the bosses, they are big and bad. Those looking Entertainment: 9.5. for action will find all they can handle, but there is a lot more to Super OVERALL: Metroid than that. This game requires a strategy! For the SNES there is Once you get the Ice Beam = SPOR you willbe able toreachpre- — =. Oe x viously undiscovered areas. This guy can be tricky, but just stay low, and use missiles. nothing else like Super Metroid. This Is a game that | recommend to just about everyone.” BEL GAMER Ka Weve Concent: 9.5 All of you Metroid maniacs are going to freak when you get a hold of Graphics: g this cart because all of the original Metroid tactics are here, plus a few Sount: 9 bonuses. A perfect balance of sound. graphics, and animation gives Playability: 9.75 gamers the rush they all are looking for. |. as well as the rest of the gang Entertainment: 9.5 can simply not get enough of this game. If you start the game, you'd OVERALL: better be prepared to play it until the end. There's no stopping because a 4] even if the body may be willing to * quit, the mind is not. Justin Bailey lives on forever!!!" The beginning of the game has you running through some very familiar areas. af a Kraid is back and he’s m BLA S Fb R Ss PLASMA SPAZER None | Charge Ice | Wave ee, Charge e Plasma ee : Beam Ice Wave phase that was a problem with the NES version, Nintendo added these handy refill stations. Morphing Ball You must successfully defeat every Boss before you can enter Tourian. Grappling Beam Vertical Grappling Beam © Power Bomb _ Explosion - we Z & 2 see SuperLea = ere. | p PT tf it FE Power Charging Bomb Bombs * * Stam ie soph = = © 3 a ponding eyenvens ioapart sranepy echo 1004 ay) J —— Screw : Wants Sh eT WE se ute hee art a i Attack ps : te ie ultimately reach the Golden Hydrant placed somewhere on the level. Lots of items are strewn about the levels to aid the player in guiding Spunky. For instance, pick up the peppers and feed them to Spunky to make him move faster, or refill his life with beating heart. Demonstrating a new concept in a video gens Modern Life: Spunky’s Dangerous Day brings another. ( Nickelodeon's soon-to-be classic cartoons to life, The goal in each stage is to get Spunky to the gold hydrant. lf there's $ one cha Heffer does better than eating, it's sleeping. go e, this is 1S rea of many ages: 6 : ‘Rocko's h Graphics: 9 1 Krus eh VElY similar ¢ fi WF N House. Ts ot Sound: 9 onaltd graph raph sare.) id along with the s sia Puzzle solyin Slippy the Slug makes his appearance | one's idea Of fun,” . by tossing lethal bombs at you. a Se "oP oo _. © 1994 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Rocko's Mi dern Life Game Informer July/August 96 punky's Dangerous ay and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom mational Inc et orate a" ane ae Ot a +? & | 3 Set ee 668 F Ss 2S : $244 58 6S 3 8s 3 e 4 SO ON a be . 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Now you can find out with Natsume Championship Wrestling. This game features 12 unique wrestlers and over 50 different moves RATING SCALE: A Classic! 5 = Average Excellent 4 = Weak Very Good 3 = Yawner Good 2 = Avoid Fair 1 = Terminal Looks like Sunsoft is making a run at Konami for action games, because The Death and Return of Superman is an action packed kick-punch game worthy only of the “Man of Steel”. You start the game, as Superman on his way to stop the havoc-wreaking Doomsday, then reality hits, and Superman takes the plunge. As the rest of the MISSION NO.1 = ARERR | toheat up the action. There are also five styles of game play, suchas a single ora Tag Team Championship Tournament, and a single or Tag Team Round Robin Tournament. This game also follows the sanctioned wrestling rules and is Multiplayer compatible, so you can play with four of your friends. Real wrestling action is now yours in this new sports cart from Natsume. story unfolds, following DC’s hit comic book series, you get to play as all four of the Superman, could be, impostors: Eradicator, Superboy, Man of Steel, and Cyborg. Who is the real Superman!? There’s only one way to find out! In the Middle East, the country of Sweit is being invaded by the evil behind enemy lines. You must complete each mission in a limited Commander Zarak and his men. In an effort to put an end to Zarak’s amount of time, while destroying enemy sites and protecting civilian assault, the UN is about to send in the troops, but first an air patrol (that's buildings. After the game is complete, the player will receive one of many you) must be sent in to clear a path for the troops. This 3-D flight sim different endings based upon their performance. A.S.P. from Seta Created by: Seta Available: Now puts the player in control of either an F-15 or an A-10 attack fighter deep gives the player the chance to prove themselves in the heat of battle. Overall: 7 Cart Size: 12 Meg Style: 1 or 2-Player Action/Adventure Created by: Capcom Available: Now The follow up to the 1992 arcade hit, Knights of the Round gives players the fantasy of Medieval battle based on the adventure of King Arthur's search for the Holy Grail. This side-scrolling adventure lets the player choose one of three characters, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot or Percival, and puts them up against many evil warriors that they will encounter on their quest. Each character has his own set of unique characteristics so that you can choose one to match your style of gameplay. Many items are hidden throughout the journey, including Arthur's horse which you can ride on to victory. Loads of great looking animation and moves round out this new cart from Capcom. Game Informer a July/August ‘94 Cart Size: 8 Meg Style: 1-Player ActiovAdventue Beauty & The Beast — thnison Soft Created by: Hudson Soft Available: Now Cart Size: 24 Meg Style: 1-Player Action Created by: Acclaim Available: Now Cart Size: 24 Meg Style: 1 or 2-Player Head-to-Head Fighting Created by: Williams Entertainment (Formerly Tradewest Available: August Cart Size: 8 Meg Style: 1-Player Action/Strategy Created by: Ocean Available: Now Game Informer a July/August '94 Hudson Soft and the artists at Disney Studios team up to bring you Beauty & The Beast: the interactive video game. Using a new-found effects capability on the Super Nintendo, this game gives you real-time light source shading to create a realistic look. The path to save Belle from Gaston is made up of some uniquely perplexing puzzles and 682 PS ae 4 = ee 54% ft ees aera meet ae en eer ae aeted Us Ls | promises not to be an easy one. If The Beast is to have any chance, he must use his amazing skills such as jumping, lifting heavy objects, attacking with his claws and his ear-shattering roars and snarls. With direct input from some of Disney's artists and animators, this game delivers a powerful parallel to the animated movie. AEP AL Leaner ey 9 ew, | Sag GQ ; 45 ge02s00—— aA ieee Spiderman & Venom: Maximum Carnage — Acclaim Three of Marvel Comic’s greatest heroes team up for the first true 14-part comic book series features unique attacking moves with both conversion of a comic book series into a video game in Acclaim’s new characters and “Mode 7” graphics to add to the excitement. There are Spiderman/Venom: Maximum Carnage. The player can choose either also cameo appearances by three more Marvel characters including Spiderman or Venom to battle his way to the final showdown with Captain America, DeathLok and Black Cat, giving Marvel Maniacs an Carnage, the macabre incarnation of Spiderman. This translation ofthe even greater thrill. ea . Ban es. am 1 uncle isc i Double Dragon V — Williams Entertainment Hoping to top all of the ones previous, Double Dragon V takes on a whole new style of gameplay, head-to-head fighting (How original). This game features four different fighting modes, twelve powerful characters (including the baddest boss ever), and a number of different options including turbo levels. Yes, the game still features the famous gruesome twosome, Billy and Jimmy Lee, but it also has a few new guys never seen before. The game is closer to the new cartoon out on TV for all you Double Dragon nuts that can’t get enough. Eek the Cat — Ocean Fox’s newest cartoon star from Saturday morning TV has been love the zany animation and stunning sounds as they solve the many puzzles ahead of them (while enjoying the fact that Eek never dies). As one of Nielsen's top ten picks, this game serves up a ton of challenging situations and non-stop humor. transformed into an up-and-coming video game star in the new hit from Ocean. The player takes control of the always misfortunate feline and guides his friends through six levels of hilarity. Being squashed and crunched is what this invincible cat does best. Gamers of all ages will 45 w Carl Size: 4 Meg m Style: 1-Player Action/Pinball m Special Features: Three Bonus Stages He’s Fast, He's Blue, and and Five Game Rounds Created by: Sega He's Back on the Game Gear m Available: This Fallon Game Gear this platform Defeat Dr. Robotnik _gnd you willbe Lt ne stage. 3 he little blue this time he’s on the it is up to Sonic to five levels of madness; bouncing off bumpers, and collecting the Chaos Emeralds. There are t nus rounds that can be reached by collecting each of the three Chaos Emeralds in the levels. Each level is loaded with rings and power-up shells that will increase your bonus poi you can get out in the required time limit. Dr..Robotnik’s Veg-O-Matic must be stopped _and there is only one animal that can doit. Can you get Sonic to the final s ith Robotnik in the new “Sonic Spinball” from Sega? into Robotnick’s troops m Cart Size: 4 Meg m Style: 1 or 2-Player Strategy a Special Features: Gear-to-Gear Compatible for Simultaneous Play, AT SORE ETI T weet samt Four of the Original Arcade Screens = - and Two Views An Arcade Classic Revived m Created by: Namco Hometek m Available: Now on Game Gear The zoom-out view Seo — crm gives you full sight Whoa, check out the size of the entire maze. of that thing! ™—, ac-Man’s ghost gobbling love, Ms. Pac-Man, is back. bringi of the original boards from the:arcade as well as some so ones. Now, Ms. Pac-Man addicts from the original arca their fix on.the Game Gear. Keeping the bouncing food and Power Pellets, the game sticks to the original. giving you the arcade feel on a hand-held. There are a few new additions. Fo instance, the link up option allows two players to team up as the lovable Ms. Pac- Man, and the stud in her life, Pac-Man. A close-up view of the mazes and characters and a full view of the mazes combine to give you the arcade feel. There is even a.two-level difficulty setting for those people who want an even harder version than they’ve played before Ms. Pac-Man, once an innovative and groundbreaking game, has become a legend in the gaming industry and proves it has what it takes to stand the test of time. Both the first generation of gamers and the new get a game which narrows the generation gap. | fe Andy Paul Rick Ross | Concept: Graphics: Sound: Playahility: Entertainment: jother arcade to home entertainment system? Oh well, at can you do? | think this is what, the third. system that phics and sound of Ms Pac-Man translate mall screen. The play leaves a lot to be Moves real slow. Play the Lynx version instead!” ‘Fans of Mrs. Pac-Man will not be disappointed by this oat It's fun, and brings back some great memories. The overhead mode is the easiest to play, but the graphics stink. But who cares, it's Ms. Pac-Man!” Paul, The Pro Player “Game Gear is a great system for classics like this. The two screen options are great, but the speed may bore a true Ms. Pac-man fan” Game Informer = July/August '94 > <« & oy & a aE a IF 2 q SOLITAIRE +44. sa** He on) we were very L, L hback E hhnarl ial Gta at a A ed at Wyo # ae Flashback, a *JAGUAR eaturing seven to A ane oem en 2 Ina supe! B rite Y r +h 5 \7aOr \ 4th rtnan ever with norac and av/ven m uences ana even ) | re) arge fa) d t | As the Alien, you'll have to : ; save the suse and protect | = a. to access different levels, or The backgr ounds are sweet; J the Alien eggs. i 5 destroy the base. fi 1 the clouds were taken through | oO } ee on . ie - SRE " » time-lapse photography, then 3 i : 1 sped-up to give you an eerie I 1 (| | sensation. & ne eee Each character has an arsenal of weapons. 1 This game is still in the JOTOS early stages, expect to see A B nore soon. r1o1r 0 000111000 | 100010014 This has been o one @ of the 2 oo . L) OOVl q most anticipated carts for the A Jag. And you can see why. “a one . a : T71 Ob ] Mary we & hee 1 OOO In this early preview of the} an te <4 Frese j game it only moved at 5 “ é gna AY ™ 11100010 frames per second (it should : / \ \ 1110111 5 be 24 when it's finished) but fey iecy © The tie ied nee the graphics were complete. a4 : = Nice, but the play mec anics i 8 7 were almost non-existen, | 10100) ql a: s - => mS i PsN MESRARESARSRETERS RE cA Fe ueany . Ninja might stir up some controversy. Redline facilis has gone back to the drawing board, because Atari felt it used too | many square polygons. So} | expect to see more detailed | graphics in the finished® version. Conrad is back, but this time | jj sleeves: “No big rats, the Jag version Ly oe is21 900 } on the Jag! 5 | nati 2 te a all the original. / } n0 Ultra Vortex, a fighting game from Beyond Games, is still uhindtehed:t It is ieee better than both the PC and theSuper 3916 pretty early, but what we did see of it looked very promising. Nintendo version. For those who are not familiar with Doom, 1 Very cool digitizing and full motion that could make the _ it is the coolest first person game on the PC. Based onthe dri- | 100 O1 3DO shiver. ver used in Wolfenstein, Doom adds a whole new dimension | gpog Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls from Tradewest with odd-shaped rooms, texture-mapped ceilings and floors, appears to be a unique fighting game and unbelievable detailand gameplay. 1100 that is based on the cartoon series. It ~~ va - ~~. This is a game definitely worth the wait. 3100 Alien vs. Predator is almost done and features the Lee brothers, Jimmy and should be on store shelves in July, and 2010 Billy, from the regular Double Dragon art games, and numerous characters from \# | Checkered Flag has been changed to ;g10 the cartoon series. Look for this one Redline Racing, with the possibility of it around November. getting a major racing license. Biches The next batch of games are from the geniuses at ID Well, with all these games coming out for the Jaguar, Atari 3101 Software. Both Wolfenstein 3-D, which should be out this July, should start taking a bite out of the video game market; and and Doom, hopefully late September, are in the works. with the August release of their CD peripheral, we should | | ©! Wolfenstein 3-D, based on Apple Il classic, runs amazingly fast see a lot more to come from Atari and their army of overa | 101 on the Jaguar with graphics, scaling, and gameplay that are 100 licensees. (1 7 9oo0o1 PACS PVE reo ree + Tee Le pete Ope A Oe treo Leap re eaotoiot1 " ' | Ta ) MTV Knows What's Up! that’s MTV's John Norris with a Game Informer in his mitts. Why you ask? Well, last March MTV's Daily Dose ran a review of everybodys favorite basketball game, NBA Jam. When it came time to give the greatest tips on this hot cart, MTV’s John Norris turned to everybody’s favorite magazine to get the scoop. Hey, John Norris says it best, “Game Informer Magazine...the source for all your greatest tips Yep... that’s right... and strategies.” Store July 1st - 3rd Wal-Mart ShopKO K-Mart ShopKO July 8th - 10th K-Mart K-Mart July 8th - 12th FanFest July 15th - 17th Wal-Mart Wal-Mart AAFEF July 22th - 24th Hill's Department Store Central Electric Wal-Mart Wal-Mart July 29th - 31st Venture Wal-Mart Venture Venture Venture Venture Aug 5th - 7th Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Aug 12th - 19th Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart PoweRFEestT ‘94 SCHEDULE News & Rumors From the Challenge. The Challenge, which pits Total Eclipse 7 Sega CD’s Silpheed, lets playerstry all three ga Video Game Industry and choose for themselves which system they wa City Weatherford, TX Sheboygan, WI Johnson City, TN Lovelande, CO Lakewood, CO Concord, NC Point State Park, Pittsburg, PA Walpole, MA Marietta, GA Fort Drum, NY Reeding,PA Los Angeles, CA Wareham, PA Gainesville, GA Edmond, OK Srpingdale, OH Garland, TX Duncanville, TX Geneva, IL Houston, TX Ruston, LA Miami, FL Brookhaven, MS Memphis, TN Aug 19th - Aug 21st Reno, NV Corydon, IN Cerritos, CA Aug 26th - Aug 28th Houston, TX 3D0 goes on Tour Everybody has read about the 3D0 and maybe even seen pictures, but now 3D0 Is giving every- one the opportunity to experience it at the 3D0 Mall Tour. You'll have to look for it when it’s coming through your town, but when they came to the Mall * of America here in Minnesota,Gamelnformerwas .. | on the scene. The Tour, sponsored by Panasonic, | features the FZ-1 Multiplayer and many of the available 3DO titles, plus the 3D0 Hardware head-to-head with Super Nintendo's StarFox anc While some stayed true to their Segas or SN many were impressed with 3 ics and lifelike moveme town, make sure you chec ’¢ John Norris gets his Opa Jam codes from Gi PowerFest ‘94 Nintendo of America has just begun the nationwide hunt for the best player in the land with the kickoff of PowerFest ‘94. This six-month search ill involve about 500,000 players at approximately 150 separate events and ill have over $1 million in prizes. ~ The PowerFest will have six simultaneous traveling tours that consist of four semi-trailers, two vans, and a number of support vehicles. Each tractor- * trailer contains a gaming network of over 40 sampling machines (with more than 100 games for free trial) and four game contest stations featuring the specially- , designed Competition Cartridge. ) If) The PowerFest will work its “uJ wayacross America, from Miami ~ to Los Angeles, and let players of all ages duke-it-out against the clock for the highest score at that location during the 3-day competition. The specially designed five-minute competition Super NES cart features three hit titles e “a from Nintendo: Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball, Super = Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, and Super Mario Kart. If you think you've got what it takes, or if you just want to go have some fun, Nintendo’s PowerFest ‘94 is definitely for you. If you’re interested in when the PowerFest is coming to your town, you can call Nintendo at 1-800-255-3700, or read Game Informer for the dates for each month. Game Informer a July/August '94 And the $5,000 Winner is... Nintendo Signs Exclusive Project Reality Deal with Bill Vargas, a 29-year-old System Engineer and avid Williams/ Bally/Midway! _ game player from Philadelphia, Penn., won the $5,000 Amidst the battle for rights to WMS titles, Nintendo slipped behind enemy lines and struck a deal with prize for being the first gamer to send in the correct WMS from out of the blue. WMS Industries, creators of arcade hits such as Mortal Kombat | & land NBA afswer to Ocean’s “Great Dino Egg Hunt” contest Jam, and Nintendo of America, Inc. have formed a joint venture company, Williams/Nintendo Inc.. This for Jurassic Park Super Nintendo. The contest, which deal gives WMS Industries a long-term worldwide license to create arcade games using Nintendo's ‘began with the release of the game in October‘93, was _ proprietary 64-bit technology, and gives Nintendo a bit of the WMS spotlight. Future PR arcade games will based on the search for eight hidden “eggs” (that were _be distributed under the “Midway” name, but the home versions, due in early ‘95 along with the home tually letters) that gamers would have to find, version of the Project Reality system, will be distributed by Nintendo exclusively for the Project Reality ly identify their positions, and then (sorry Sega). The deal is rumored to only be for three exclusive titles, but you never know. é to.get the winning message. Vargas red'the code after two days of intense according to Vargas, “the hardest part ntest - aside from avoiding the lgry T- Rex - was actually ge.” The unscrambled r. Horner’, one the Williams Buys Tradewest Inc. In a bold move, WMS Industries signed an agreement to purchase Tradewest, Inc. to expand their recently formed subsidiary, Williams Entertainment, Inc.. This acquisition by the arcade giant moves it one step closer to the home video game market, and puts them into a position to become a major player in the following years. Not only does WMS get an experienced 50-person development team from Tradewest, but more importantly, it gets licenses to develop titles for Nintendo, Sega, Atari, and 3D0. Nice move! More info on DigiPen '__ Afterlastissue’s article on the DigiPen Applied Computer Graphics School (What's % Hot! pg. 47) we were flooded with questions about this newly-created Super Nintendo v 4 programming school. If you're interested please write to: { DigiPen Applied Computer Graphics School Attn: Jason Chu 5th Floor Hornby Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada v6C - 2E7 Killer Instinct Slated as First Project Reality Cart Rare Ltd., best known for the Nintendo hit Battle Toads, and Nintendo of America, Inc. have signed an exclusive development agreement to create the first game “Killer Instinct’ for the Project Reality Arcade System. Killer Instinct, a futuristic fighting game, will be distributed by MWS Industries and will be shown at an “invitation only,” behind closed doors meeting at this Summer's Consumer Electronic Show. LucasArts Releases Star Wars Screen Entertainment If you like Star Wars, you know there is no substitute. Now, LucasArts gives every Star Wars fan who owns aPC or Macintosh a chance to experience the screen saver: Star Wars Screen Entertainment. While the Screen Entertainment is very cool and has lots of varied Star Wars modules, the real news is that, at random, a message from George Lucas appears regarding the creation of a new Star Wars trilogy inally!). He a s that he will begin writing the screenplay for the prequels (yes, we're going back in time) a by the end of this year, with a release by the year 2000 (Star Wars fans, REJOICE!!!). ineoring Gore ngi “i yt ra asl launch this fall with six games onthe she elves ant ten games on the way. The 32X, which enable you to upgrade you current Sega Genesis with duel 32-bit RISC CPU's and the new VDP, will allow for faster processing, ‘texture mapping and polygon graphics, over 32,000 colors, and eo (finally) high resolution video on the Sega CD. Perhaps the . . best news is, that the 32X will use the same cartridge port +The new Genesis san ee 7 that the Sega Saturn will sport when it comes out this The 32X Virtua Racing Deluxe winter. In other words, compatibility. Way to go Sega. features 6 tracks and 3 vehicles. 3 Here is a list of the current titles under development I for the 32X and their tentative release dates: \ y Star Wars Arcade Fall 1994 SuperAfterBurner Fall 1994 Fahrenheit Fall 1994 Doom Fall 1994 Super Space Harrier Fall 1994 — Midnight Raiders Fall 1994 Super Motorcross Fall 1994 — Stellar Assault Fall 1994 = Tempo Winter 1994/1995 Virtua Racing Deluxe Fall 1994 = Cyber Brawl Fall1994 36 Great Holes Spring 1995 Game Informer a July/August '94 Sg Cart Size: CD-ROM Style: 1 or 2-Player Sports Simulation John Madden and the NFL have teamed up once again to bring you the premiere Created by: 3DO sports simulation featuring all 28 NFL teams, 8 Old-Timers, and 2 All-Madden EA Sports teams. Although based on the ‘93 edition, Madden Football has all the CD-ROM Available: fireworks you would expect, including over 100 NFL video clips, 1300 individual player ratings, fully-digitized player animations, and true 3-D graphics. If you're | 10=AClassic! 5 = Average 9=Eycellent 4 = Weak , looking for the ultimate armchair quarterback game, John Madden Football is 8 = VeryGood 3 = Yawner definitely the answer. 7 = Good 2 = Avoid 6 = Fair | Cart Size: CD-ROM | Style: . ae 1-Player “< ee Action/City Ce Simulator The Horde — Crystal Dynamics 4 Createdby: —_—_ During a nightly gala at the King’s palace, the King finds that he Grimthwacker. With his new found land holdings, Chauncey must | Crystal Dynamics swallowed more than he can chew. In the blink of an eye, the protect his kingdom and rule it wisely, not just because the evil High Available: noble servant Chauncey wraps his arms around the King’s giant girth Chancellor wants him dead, but because his land is being overrun by Now and shoots the guilty morsel barreling across the room. To show his the evil, red, ravenous eaters known only as the Horde. gratitude, the King knights Chauncey and gives him the sword, Cart Size: CD-ROM Style: 1-Player aN Shooter Pa “ : Created by; S#per Wing Commander — Origin Origin Based on the computer version, Super Wing Commander offers all the your part in the never-ending battle against the evil Kilrathi. As the Available: control and excitement of the original with graphics that only the 3D0 commander of your wing, you will work with many different pilots and Now could deliver. Stationed on the Terranian Strike Carrier Tiger's Claw, be responsible for many life and death decisions made in the heat you embark on 72 different missions into deep space as you play out of battle. Do you have what it takes, commander? Cart Size: CD-ROM Style: 1-Player 4 Multi-Platform : : : : Created by: Jurassic Park — Universal interactive Studios Universal ___ Following the basic plot of the book, Jurassic Park Interactive places ship, carrying the ferocious Raptors, reaches the mainland. Leading Interactive Studios vey at the computer control panel of the park headquarters right as all the guests to the heliport won't be easy, you'll have to master three Available: computer systems fail. From there you must crack all five of Nedry's dino-challenges which include the Spitter Shoot, T-Rex Chase, and Ay computer locks and save all 11 inhabitants of the island before the cargo the Raptor Maze. 52 a ra ~ Game Informer = July/August ‘94 ie CINTRDL SE RAPID FIRE Sell 7 Items MERLIN MAGIC SHOW SET —— Sell 12 Items E POLYGRAM o TAPES /CD'S/ VIDEOS Sell 11 "G ~~ FASHION "FOAM" PHONE Sell "STARTER 11 Items NEL ae SnRARET, THE MONEY MILL BANK SUPER NINTENDO CONTROL DECK Sell 48 Items Sell 40 Items each Seéil't4 Herns DELUXE DELUXE SAND ART Sell Fe 11 Items ' SEGA "GENESIS' on ae i. CONTROL DECK YOU C ‘\ N - A RN é y ! : ; TEAM WASTEBASKET — - WITH BACKBOARD Sell 10 Items each IN-LINE LAZER ROLLERS Sell 19 Items CASIO ELECTRONIC MINI-KEYBOARD Sell 19 Items SEG GAME GEAR Sell 48 Items NIKKO "HAWKEYE" R/C TRUCK RCA Sell 13 tems _ PORTABLE CD PLAYER Sell 50 Items MOON SHOES Sell 17 Items SPALDING BASKETBALL ee Hey-it's for real! 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STEREO AM/FM CASSETTE PLAYE Sell 8 Items Sell 9 Items Sell 10 Items "BED BASKETBALL GAME ——_—_—_ ™s wm Style: 1 or 2-Player Fighting m Created by: SNK it Available: Now in the Arcades, July on NeoGeo Robert Sakazaki Garcia Sakazaki rt of Fighting 2 is now in arcades all across the nation, although a lot of people might not have noticed since the arcade king, Mortal Kombat 2, has overshadowed all of the competition. Art of Fighting 2 is a decent fighting game that should not be overlooked. Art of Fighting 2 allows you choose from 12 different characters, and | mean choose. If you remember, in the first Art of Fighting, unless you were playing against a human opponent, you could only be two char- acters, Ryo or Robert. There are also four new characters Takuma, Yuri, Temjin, and Eiji. They're all pretty cool. Overall, there are a few differences between ArtofFighting2and We the original. There are many new dazzling special moves that will x catch your eye. The graphics and sound are slightly sharper, § » with greater detail and animation given to the backgrounds. Gameplay is quite a bit faster and more responsive. However, the " Zooming point of view that was introduced in the original Art of Fighting (and improved upon in Samurai Shodown) has for some reason reverted back to its unsmooth zooming motion. | personally don’t enjoy Art of Fighting 2 but | can see it is a good arcade fighting game and | have friends that like it. For me, it’s just not up to par with MK2. = TA Lee Pai Long HI you that it's not. the le with updated. to include at least three players from each=* team (with a maximum of 5) and improved” player statistics based on real- life performances. | per team, Tournament Ealition builds on this base to create eight vital player statistics for he player, including — Accuracy, Passing, Clutch Performance. Many of the upgrades in unnoticeable at first glance “The best RPG so far this year.” - ELECTRONIC GAMES “Lufia is a terrific RPG...1TS HOT!” - GAME PLAYERS “Lufia is one that stands apart from the pac - GAMEPRO here with the best of ‘em.” - VIDEO GAMES “TL recommend this RPG...for both beginners and masters alike.” - GAME FAN = 7 Peg a iy * 1-900-28-TAITO $.75/min. for recorded hints. $1.25/min. for live hints. Must be 18 yrs+. TAITO AMERICA CORPORATION 390 Holbrook Dr., Wheeling, iL 60090 uae Faito and Lutia & The Fortress of Doom are trade! Ss of Tallo Corporation. ‘ ©19934All rights reserved. Turn & Burn: No Fly Zone - SNES These are the level passwords. Level 2: | NQBJKLFF Level 3: | GSZWBFPT Level 4: © RRHCZJVM Level5: BPYXDLNF Level6: LFMGWTKQ Level7: PDTBCZNJ Level8: DKUWGSQK Level9: GKQZBLCT Level 10: DCMHRPFJ Level 11: WZGNJYZX Level 12: JDZFMLFV Level 13: SPBCTRRG Level 14: SPWVJKDH Level 15: LPKQBPFZ Level 16: TDLJGSHX Ryan Denton Plano, TX Battletoads Double Dragon — Genesis To access the Mega Warp Zone hit Down, Up, Up, Down, C, A, B at the character select screen. “The VidMan” Kid Icarus — NES Level Codes: 1-1 000000 000000 u00000 00002M 1-2 8umu01 4vuu0C m2000G 80ual0 1-3. 8uW00S 5vdFd! m2000G 80uelG 1-4 8um0m7 6v0YNz EZ000G 80uWJ7 2-1 8um0SK 9vWCdi 0X001G 00uWKM 2-2 8um0mQ AvkOtc G1001G O0ua4L 2-3 8um08a AvKOdR si000G 00ue4w 2-4 — ICARUS FIGHTS uCDUSA A7G25q 3-1 MCARES IIOFT6 uEDU7I A5G2MO 3-2. AEAW2c IIOFT6 OFTT5| A5G6si 3-3 AgWWwyY Il62jA EDzS4| A5GAsW 3-4. 6Cg3ka MIYOCs mEDPCI A5G2tk 4-1 6Cg3ka MIYOCs 050P8I A5G2eN Sarah Collings Mound, MN P HELPFUL HINTS. Skitchin — Genesis Watch for the billboards with a speed limit sign laying on the side of the road. Use the sign like a ramp. Hit the “ramp” as fast a possible and do a Spread Eagle into the billboard. You should then see the warp screen and it will warp to the next level. Plus, you'll get 10 bucks for a warp bonus. Passwords: San Diego: VDRL HFXB YYRU Seattle: NASL PSFB ADFO Los Angeles: 5VHT COY3 GT3l Washington: UAZK WOCH STVV Detroit: 5MWZ EOTQ SIDN Chicago: CQFC TYZW OBH3 Miami: 05AB OSFM SSZS Ron Jennings Medical Lake, WA Wing Commander: The Secret Missions — SNES With the handle of “Bossman”, enter this password to access the last level: 7V3WHBWB7J Chris Hajduk Chicago, IL Flashback — SNES Here are all the passwords: Easy Normal Hard Level 1: BSCKT DLRGS ZBVDS Level 2: JWLYX BGSFM JNGLQ Level 3: RSVP PRHG HNYTM Level 4: DXCPT WNPQVX = KVNF Level 5: SLMN NMRYL © DWNGH Level 6: ZTHRK = SNTHN STBRM Level 7: CRLQXZ KLZHT §RDBQLR Harvey Thorton Dallas, TX Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Level Select - When you hear the “SEGA”, press Up, Up, Down, Down, Up, Up, Up before the Title Screen appears. If you do it correctly, you will hear a ring. Then go past the Competition Mode and you will see a Sound Test. Enter the Sound Test and you should get a screen that allows you to select any level. Debug - Once you get to the Level Select, highlight a level and press and hold the A then press Start to get the Debug. When in the Debug, press the A button to change objects, B button to be an object, and C button to place the object. Andy Reiner Shakopee, MN Top Gear 2 — SNES Here’s the passwords to give you the maximum car for each country. Australia: HHHF V#32 Y2J< LY?RQ D> #J5# FR7ML < ?#RR Canada: 1R42 )7RD M7G3 (HYCB 743HH Egypt: GNH3 <<7R 9(R8 CP5JH (98PP France: LF>T 84() 1C>M 1#H65 RNM## Germany: 6JF1 (MYM PWR< 4)M98 WRQ) ) Greece: T7N7 D8PJ 1YWV GT8NM >(?TT India: V(W) MD9Q 85QH ?GWB> 632GG lreland: 9?Q9 GVHV J7Q2 M1(TR FB>11 Italy: >G5F VRWT 79RW HV9PN B)(VV Japan: 6WBV 97GQ 4(V) 3(L87 VAP( ( Scandinavia: WHHF V2N ( 9B33 H8D32 NJH77 South America: T7786 CLLR 9(#N ?V8NM >(?TT Spain: BW53 5 M?H65 RNM## Dr. Anthony “Dr. T” Ram Teaneck, NJ Ecco the Dolphin — Genesis Start a new game. Then push and hold both button A and Start at the same time as the screen fades out (After Ecco swims to the right to start anew game). Next, the game should be paused as the game starts. Unpause the game and if you did it correctly, you will be invincible. The breath and life meters will still disap- pear, but Ecco will still live. The “VidMan” Game Informer = July/August '94 -SEGA-CD "owners asked. We listened. Now, it's here... OFFICIAL i i \ ' SEAL OF QUALITY 7 os 3 Our Games Yo to 77. SEGA AND SEGA CD ARE TRADEMARKS OF SEGA ENTERPRISES, LTD. Game (C) 1992 Game Arts. “LUNAR” is a trademark of GAME. ARTS. Licensed from GAME ARTS by WORKING DESIGNS, 18135 Clear Creek Road, Redding, CA 96001. This game produced in 3B, eh? For a dealer near you, call (916) 243-3417 ext.190. Robocop Vs. Terminator — Genesis Lure: eee «=«F.54 ooococo YOU ARE MOM GRANTED IMMORTALITY... FROM THE PROGRAMMERt FROM THE M —Tehn Bott: in this order: A, B, C, C, B, A, C, B, A, C, B, A, A, A, C, A, C, B, C, A, C, A, C, A, B, C and B. If you did it right you will hear a sound. Invincibility - Once you are in Turbo Mode, travel to the far left on the first level. When you get there, press Up and jump. This will take you to a secret room and make you invincible. MA-17 Mode - To change some characters and add more violent deaths, pause the game and enter this code: C, B, A, B, B, A, B, B, C, B, B, C, C, B, B, C, B, C, A, C, C, A, A, A, B, B, B, A, C and A. If you did it right you should hear a chime. Extra Lives - On the first level, enter the Turbocop code and get on top of the first tall building. Then jump up and to the left and you will go to a room with a number of free lives. “Egghead” Castlevania: Bloodlines — Genesis Passcodes: YF STF i. ET” Level 4 Level 5 SS A ft GN > 3 Level 6 Lee Merwin North Middleton, NJ Star Trek: The Next Generation — SNES Level Passwords: BGTTBTBV Deliver Medical Supplies CGTTBTBB Derelict Ship DKTTBTBB Rescue Miners DJTTBTBV More info on IFD JFTTBTBB Fizaal’s Happy Haven JDTTBTBV Resave disabled ship KDTTBTBB More info on IFD KFTTBTBV Visit Miners LRTTBTBB Go to IFD MGTTLTBB After getting first Shard in battle NKTTLTBB Test at Verenitor Beta V PSTTBTBB Test at Verenitor Alpha | PKTTLTBV Return to IFD TFTTLTBV See the ending Chuck Frey Baltimore, MD Total Eclinse — 300 To get a Level Select, at the Options Menu press and hold the X button. While holding X, press B, L, and A. Then let go of X and press B, L, A, B, L, and A. You should hear a chime, and see a box in the lower right-hand corner. “Egghead” FIFA International Soccer — SNES Enter these codes on the main options screen Super Offense: Press R five times, L, R Super Defense: Press L five times, R, L The “VidMan” Ecco The Dolphin — Genesis To play Ecco with an unlimited oxygen supply, enter this at the password menu: LIFEFISH. Michael McDonald Longview, TX NBA Jam: Tournament Edition — Arcade Extended Roster - At the “Team Selection Screen’, spin the joystick counterclockwise three times, then press and release the Steal button. On some teams, this will give you the choice of an extra player on the roster. Team Swap - At the Half-time Substitution Screen, hold the joystick to the right and hold pass until the box “Team Swap Enabled” appears. This allows you to switch teams to any one of all 27 teams. Use Turbo to swap your players, and use pass to move your selection to the next team on the list. Confirm your selection with shoot. Tournament Mode - Hold joystick right and hold down all three buttons. Tournament mode turns off all power-ups, secret characters, abili- ties and prevents substitutions or team swaps. Shot Percentage - Rotate joystick and hit all three buttons seven times. This turns on the Tournament Mode but brings up the percentage as before. Small Head - Hold joystick Down and Right and hit all three buttons three times in this order: Turbo, shoot, pass, Turbo, shoot, pass, Turbo, shoot, pass. Big Head - Hold joystick up and hold down all three buttons. Huge Head - Tap Shoot five times, then hold Turbo, pass, and the joy- stick up. Quick Hands - Hold joystick down. Hit shoot eight times, holding it down on the eighth time. “VidMan” Game Informer = July/August ‘94 Jurassic Park — SNES Here are the locations of the Hidden “Dino Eggs” in Jurassic Park: Letter “D” is located in a Secret Level. Go to the eastern mountain range, and push north through a wall on the southeast area of the moun- tain. Then go down the corridor and make a couple of right turns until you see an indentation on a wall. Walk to- ward the indentation and the wall will open up revealing the letter. Letter “R” is located at the south- western tip of the East Forest, just be- low and to the right of the eastern end of the East Aqueduct. Letter “H” is located on the roof of the Visitor's Center. Letter “O” is located northeast of Gate 2. You must go past an exterior motion sensor and go north then east. Letter “R” is located to the south of the Nublar Utility Shed. Letter “N” is located northeast of the North Utility Shed between the forest and the river. Letter “E” is located to the southwest of the Beach Utility Shed, just before you become lunch to the Tyrannosaurus Rex! Letter “R” is located to the east of the Helipad. You must go east from the Helipad then go through a secret path to east again. Then go north to find it. Bill Vargas The Ninja Warriors — SNES To get a Level Select, press and hold X and Y. Then with the buttons still held press A, A, A, A, B, B, B, B, A, B, A, B, A, B, A, and B. “Egghead” The Ren & Stimpy Show: Quest for the Shaven Yak — Game Gear Here are all the Level Passwords: Level 1: AURGHH Level 2: ZONNNK Level 3: YYYOWW Level 4: ZOWCHH Teresa Marietta Eaton Rapids, MI Game Informer «= May/June '94 Wolfenstein 3D — SNES Here are the level passwords. TRKLSQ KCTLMR VHTLRP KNTLMR VRKLRP LCTLNV RLTLRR LNKLNV RVTLRR HCKLPT SLKLSV HNKLPT STTLRT JCKLQN SNKLQN = JNKLQN PCKLRM DCKLRM PNKLRM DNKLRM QCKLSQ BNKLTP MCKLTP = FCKLSQ MNKLTP = -FNKLSQ NCJFBT BCKLTP NTTLMD “EverGene” Evergreen Park, IL = MLBPA Baseball — SNES Here are some cool power-ups. Enter them in the password screen. If they have been entered correctly, you'll see the power-up displayed above the game set-up menu. PWRP - Power Pitching PWRHT - Power Hitting RBBR - Rubber Field ZZNG - Turbo Throwing XXXX - Simulation Mode BRRR -Ice Field _ NNTH - Top of the 9th, home team down 0-4. VRRRM - Hyper Running “The VidMan” Gargoyle’s Quest — Game Boy Passwords: MUPP - JMHW BIF8 - BRAZ HWTL - 90AZ GJ7Q - KLVO FWGG - G7CY N5AQ - 9RZF SWXE - CBFJ “The Game Professor” Kirby's Pinball Land — Game Boy Bonus Games: On the title screen, press Left, Select, and B simultaneously. End Bosses: On the title screen, press Right, Select, and A simultaneously “The VidMan” BROOKLYN SKEET PEA Barkley Shut-Up & Jam — Genesis Here are some level passwords: Level 2: 9TGHMXVW Level 3: 9TNPM1?L Level 4: 9TJK417R Level5: 9TDF 81SK Level6: 9TLM ?14Z Championship vs. Phoenix: 9TBC ?28M Scott Jenkins Hamden, CT Tom & Jerry — SNES 99 Lives - During the game, pause and press L, Y, B, B, A, X, Y, Y, B, and R. The game will automatically unpause after the last button and the counter will show 9, but it is really 99. Level Skip - Pause the game and press L, X, A, Y, Y, B, and R. You will automatically be warped to the end of the level. “The VidMan” Wolfenstein 3-D — SNES When you turn on the game, press and hold the R button until the Title screen. Then start the game and go to the map screen. Next enter these codes: For Invincibility B, Up, B, and A; For Level Map A, A, Up, and B; For Free and Ammunition R button, Up, B, and A; For Level Skip Up, B, R button, and B. “The VidMan” % agit Prize Fighter — Sega To access a hidden video clip on the making of the game, press and hold these buttons in order on the options menu. A, B, C, Right “The VidMan” Super Metroid — SNES These are a few tips that may help you along. 1.) In the wrecked ship, you'll find a large statue with nothing in its hand. Roll into a ball on its hand and it will bring you to secret room. 2.) To get to more areas of Maridia, drop a Super Bomb in the glass tunnel that passes into Brinstar. 3.) To take care of the pesky Keyhunters, charge your weapon before you enter a room they occupy. Super Jump To execute a “Super Jump” you'll need the Space Boots. First dash until Samus starts to flash, then tap Down. You should then hear a high pitched noise and Samus will glow yellow. You'll have about 5 seconds to position yourself, then just push Up and the Jump button. Jump Climb You can execute a “Jump-Climb” up narrow vertical passage ways. To do this jump (spinning) toward a wall, then press the opposite direction and then quickly press jump again. This works the best if you let Samus fall just a bit while pushing toward the wall and then execute the move. “The VidMan” Double Switch — Sega CD At the “Game Over” screen press Left, A, Up, Right, andA. This will give you Secret Access to a hilarious video clip. Note: you have to reach Chapter Ill. The “VidMan” Aero the Acrobat — Genesis Level Select - Pause the game and press Up, C, Down, B, Left, A, Right, B and hold A and C until the level se- lect screen appears. “Egghead” The Latest in Video| Atari Takes a Bite Out of the PC Market. The paths of video games and computers were bound to cross, but it’s good to see that video game companies are taking the lead. Atari Corporation has exclusively licensed the Jaguar 64-bit technology to Sigma Designs. Sigma will create PC Cards that incorporate Sigma’s Reel-Magic full motion video technology with Jaguar CD- ROM games. By signing this deal, Atari is assured a crack at the 10 Million PC home-users. ~\ Eek! It’s a Mouse! No, it’s not a large rodent or a new video game hero, it’s an accessory for the Sega Genesis and Sega CD. The Mega Mouse plugs right into the controller port and _ currently works on 5 titles: Populous 2, Dune II, My Paint, Fun N’ Games and Shanghai - Dragons Eye. The Mega Mouse has three action buttons and a start button, and is packed with a soft mouse pad. The Mega Mouse software will feature a compatibility symbol on the packaging. Mega Mouse is available now and carries a MSRP of $39.95. Game Pemap ets J Are Surfing on yo. ** Wavefront’s GameWare_ re) avefront Technologies, Inc., Santa Barbara, California, “@¥ 1 develops, markets and supports workstation-based 3-D and 2-D imaging and animation software products for companies such as Lockheed, NBC, Warner Brothers, NASA, Boeing and Rubbermaid. Since its introduction in January at the WCES, one { of Wavefront’s software packages has quickly become the tool of choice for many of the top game developers. | GameWare, Wavefront’s most recent graphic software package that is developed to run on Silicon Graphics workstations, allows game developers to easily create games with realistic 3-D and stunning special effects (you know, the stuff that we all go crazy over). Since the main part of every game is the characters, GameWare focuses on rendering realistic images through the use of Hyper Options. Programmers can use advanced special effects, such as image layering and painting to create their 3-D imagery. One of the more unique options lets the programmer create 3-D skeletons, which are easily manipulated and animated by their internal axis’, then simulate the movement of the character’s “skin” through a process know as Smart Skin. This modeling technique simulates the 4 ables to correspond with the movements of the internal 3-D skeleton. ® Because all characters aren’t human, all the movement characteristics are predetermined by the artists. Time, as well as money, is always valuable ™ to a developer, so GameWare offers a time-saving process where an "3 image can be set at its original position, then moved to its final destination. GameWare will compute the missing frames and merge the frames into smoothly-animated sequences. “GameWare is the only high-end computer graphics software created specifically as an authoring tool for game development,” said Tom Reyburn of Wavefront. People are really starting to notice. GameWare has already been purchased by Midway Manufacturing, and it was recently announced earlier this spring, to be the exclusive development software for Atari. These two companies join an impressive list of developers that already use other Wavefront software, which includes: Acclaim, Accolade, Capcom, Core Design, Electronic Arts, Namco, Ocean, Probe, Sega, SNK, Spectrum Holobyte, Taito, and U.S. Gold. Not a bad list of customers, eh? By the way, if you’re wondering how much stuff like this costs, it ain’t cheap. Silicon Graphics workstations cost adhe ae ee 000 and GameWare is at yeast A oy Game Informer July/August'9f | Lt kl Nintendo Announces the Super Game Boy Ever get tired of playing Game Boy on its 2” x 2” black & white screen? Well, the waiting is over, because Nintendo’s Super Game Boy (SGB) converter is here. Super Game Boy is an advanced adapter that will enable Super NES owners to tap into the Game Boy’s software library of over 350 titles and play them on their Super NES. Although all previous titles will still be black & white, you can customize the overall screen color and border colors through a “paint” style program, or select a prefabricated design to add new color to these older titles. The catch is, future Game Boy titles will be specially designed for the Super Game Boy and will be able to display up to 256 on-screen colors through the SGB. Super Game Boy is available now at a MSRP of $59.99. NuReality’s Vivid 3D... Turn it up, Dude! Billed as the “ultimate sound enhancement system for serious gamers,” the Vivid 3D offers players a 3-D sound environment without expensive audio amplifiers and speaker set-ups. The Vivid 3D hooks up to virtually any cartridge- based system or any PC equipped with a sound card and powered speakers. Using a patented Sound Retrieval System (SRS), the Vivid 3D interprets and modifies the audio signals and spatial information to add a new dimension to your gaming experience. In other words, the Vivid 3D can make a normal two- speaker set-up sound like one of those home theater audio systems with multiple speakers. You can hear air- planes flying directly overhead and bombs dropping to your left and behind you - all with unbelievable realism. Sony Makes The Move With Th Playstation Sony Corporation of America has a committed to release anew home video game system in Japan by the end of 1994 and in the U.S. sometime in 1995. The PlayStation will be a CD-based unit employing a dedicated 32-bit CPU running parallel with mutiple processors for basic functions such as graphics and sound. The architecture of the PlayStation will enable real-time 3-D imaging with texture mapping as well as full motion video capabilities. The Playstation, capable of running 500 MIPS (million instructions per second), will run full frame video at 30 frames per second. Information about U.S. licensees has not been released at this time, but Sony has more than 160 game publishers and developers in Japan. Capcom, Konami and Namco are just a few of the companies that have shown public support for the PlayStation. Game Informer. July/quugt '94 » Hand-Helds Ss most owners of portable game systems know, keeping the machine powered by batteries is a very expensive and annoying task. Rayovac Corporation may have the answer for those gamers who spend more money on batteries than they do on games. Renewal, a reusable alkaline battery, has the power and long life of a regular alkaline battery but can be reused 25 times or more when recharged in a Renewal Power Station. Unlike most other rechargeable battery systems that use Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and are not initially charged, Renewal has no Cadmium (environmentally safe), comes fully charged, and will stay charged and ready to use for up to five years. Another problem with NiCd systems is that, to work optimally, the battery must be fully discharged and then recharged again. With the microchip controlled Renewal Power Station, each battery is charged individually to optimize performance. Rayovac’s Renewal will give you approximately 55 total hours of game time on the Game Gear, and around 300 hours of play on the Game Boy before the batteries will have to be replaced. That’s probably about 10 times the life of a normal alkaline battery on the hand-held systems. The none Renewal batteries retail for . ._ eichavas around $5 to $6 for a two- . pack of D or C size, and cost the same for - a 4-pack of AA or ae AAA size. The @uctiarma oe th Renewal Power ie Stations have a BG retail price of about $15 to $20 for the small charger, or $30 to $35 for the family size. All Points ... Bulletin... Send in a fantastic Game Genie code and win a Game Genie of your choice! Dig deep into your Game Genie files and send us your coolest codes, because if we print your code a Game Genie will be on its way to you doorstep...well, mailbox. 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