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+ | {{company|[[Sega]]|system=SYS16|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Sega]]|system=SMS|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[SIMS]]|system=GG|region=JP|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Sega]]|system=GG|region=Europe|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Sunsoft]]|system=FC|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Tengen]]|system=NES|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Dempa]]|system=X68|inline=no}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | | developer={{multicol| | ||
+ | {{company|[[Sega R&D 1]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200904154509/https://twitter.com/tsurumy/status/1301909105804677120}}|system=SYS16|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Sanritsu]]|system=SMS, FC, NES|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[SIMS]]|system=GG|inline=no}} | ||
+ | {{company|[[Dempa]]|system=X68|inline=no}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | | licensor={{company|[[Sega]]|system=FC,NES,X68}} | ||
+ | | distributor={{company|[[Sun Corporation of America]]|system=SYS16|region=US|role=conversion kit}} | ||
+ | | system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]], [[NES]], [[X68000]] | ||
+ | | sounddriver= | ||
+ | | peripherals={{SMS}} [[FM Sound Unit]] | ||
+ | | players={{Arcade}}{{SMS}}{{NES}} 1-2, {{GG}} 1 | ||
+ | | genre=Action{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130101202427/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/gg/soft_licensee.html}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190621034428/https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html}} | ||
+ | | releases={{releasesArcade | ||
+ | | sys16_date_us=1987 | ||
+ | | sys16_date_jp=1987-04-10{{magref|mdfan|28|103|printpage=103}} | ||
+ | | mega6_date_jp=19xx | ||
+ | | megatech_date_uk=19xx | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesSMS | ||
+ | | sms_date_jp=1987-10-18{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190621034428/https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html}} | ||
+ | | sms_rrp_jp=5,500 | ||
+ | | sms_code_jp=G-1339 | ||
+ | | sms_date_us=1988-03{{magref|ce|7.01|07}} | ||
+ | | sms_code_us=7006 | ||
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+ | | sms_date_se=19xx | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesGG | ||
+ | | gg_date_jp=1992-03-19{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130101202427/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/gg/soft_licensee.html}} | ||
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+ | | nes_date_jp=1988-12-02 | ||
+ | | nes_rrp_jp=5,940 | ||
+ | | nes_date_us=1989-12{{magref|ce|8.10|22}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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− | ''''' | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (エイリアンシンドローム) is a 1987 arcade game released by [[Sega]]. It runs on [[Sega System 16]] hardware. The user plays as either Ricky and Mary rescuing hostages within a set time limit while blasting aliens. There are numerous weapons and two players can play simultaneously. |
− | + | Compared to other Arcade ports to the Master System, ''Alien Syndrome'' shows some very poor production values. It's incompatible with the Mega Drive controller (since the Master System D-pad is terrible for the diagonals), lacks a cooperative 2P mode (it only have the competitive one) and lacks a scrolling camera. | |
− | + | ==Gameplay== | |
+ | ===Rounds=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 1 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Hugger{{fileref|Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}} (ハガー){{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, named after artist [[Haga]]. A similar boss with the same name appears in one of the developer's next games ''[[Altered Beast]]''. In the Western Master System release they are renamed Squime{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 2 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Asophy{{fileref|Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}} (アソフィー){{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, named after designer [[Hiroshi Aso]] (also known as Asohi). In the Western Master System release they are renamed Aargh{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 3 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Tacapy{{fileref|Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}} (タカピー){{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, likely named after a developer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 4 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Minnow{{fileref|Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|page=2}} (ミノ){{ref|https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/}}, named after artist [[Minoru Matsuura]] (also known as Minow). In the Master System release they are replaced with アッシィー{{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, renamed Masher in the West{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 5 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Yocotie{{ref|https://www.arcadequartermaster.com/aliensyn_bosses.html}} (ヨコティエ){{ref|https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/}}, named after programmer [[Makihito Yokota]]. In the Master System release they are replaced with ハリファー{{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, renamed Haggah in the West{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 6 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Minemor{{ref|https://www.arcadequartermaster.com/aliensyn_bosses.html}} (ミナモーレ){{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}, likely named after a developer whose name begins with MIN. In the Western Master System release they are renamed Minesar{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Round 7 | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=The round's boss is named Mizzy (ミズィー){{ref|https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/index.html}}, likely named after a developer. In the Famicom release they are replaced with King Core (キングコアー){{ref|https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/fc.html}} and in the Master System release are replaced by an unnamed boss{{fileref|AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf|page=10}}{{fileref|Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf|page=9}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==History== |
− | + | ===Legacy=== | |
− | === | + | The game was ported to the Famicom (by [[Sunsoft]] and [[Sanritsu]]), [[Sega Game Gear]] (published by [[Sims]]) and [[Sega Master System]]. In 1988, [[Tengen]] brought Sunsoft's port over to the United States with an unlicensed release, removing both Sunsoft's and Sanritsu's names. Due to technical restrictions, some versions are single-player only. It was also re-released as part of the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series and as part of ''[[Sega Classics Collection]]'' (however it was removed from the European release to keep the [[PEGI]] rating down). The ''Sega Classics Collection'' port is notable for its two joysticks control scheme, similar to ''Robotron 2084'' and ''Smash TV''. |
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− | + | A scrapped sequel was planned for the [[Sega System 24]] by the first game's designer [[Hiroshi Aso]], set to include more strategic elements and branching stages{{fileref|SegaAges2500_V14_PS2_JP_Leaflet.pdf|page=2}}. Instead, a [[Alien Syndrome (2007)|sequel with the same name]] was released for the [[Wii]] and [[PSP]] in 2007. | |
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− | === | + | ==Versions== |
− | + | ===Localised names=== | |
− | + | {{aka | |
− | + | |en_name=Alien Syndrome | |
− | + | |us_name=Alien Syndrome | |
− | + | |jp_name=エイリアン シンドローム | |
− | + | |jp_trans=Alien Syndrome | |
+ | |br_name=Alien Syndrome | ||
+ | |kr_name=에이리언 신드롬 | ||
+ | |kr_trans=Alien Syndrome | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Physical | + | ===Comparisons=== |
− | ===System 16 | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}} |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Production credits}} | ||
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+ | ==Hints== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AlienSyndromev1SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints | ||
+ | AlienSyndromev2SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ==Digital manuals== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AlienSyndrome SMS JP Judgment manual.pdf|''Judgment'' manual | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
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+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{gitem|AlienSyndrome Arcade US Flyer.pdf|page=1|System 16 US flyer}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|AlienSyndrome System16 US Flyer Kit.pdf|page=1|System 16 US flyer (conversion kit)}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|page=1|System 16 JP flyer}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|Tengen NES US PrintAdvert.jpg|NES US print advert}} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |ace|6|12-13 | ||
+ | |cvg|77|10 | ||
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+ | |text=Master System print advert | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd|bemega|1992-03|22}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Photo gallery== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AlienSyndrome System16 PCB Motherboard Top.jpg|System 16 motherboard PCB (top) | ||
+ | AlienSyndrome System16 PCB Motherboard Bottom.jpg|System 16 motherboard PCB (bottom) | ||
+ | AlienSyndrome System16 PCB ROMBoard Top.jpg|System 16 ROM board PCB (top) | ||
+ | AlienSyndrome System16 PCB ROMBoard Bottom.jpg|System 16 ROM board PCB (bottom) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | ===System 16 version=== | ||
+ | {{ScanArcade | ||
+ | | type=upright | ||
| console=System 16 | | console=System 16 | ||
| region=US | | region=US | ||
− | | | + | | marquee=AlienSyndrome System16 US Marquee.jpg |
− | | | + | | manual=Alien Syndrome System 16 US Manual.pdf |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ScanArcade |
| console=System 16 | | console=System 16 | ||
| region=JP | | region=JP | ||
− | | | + | | instructioncard1=Notavailable.svg |
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Mega-Tech version=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Scanbox |
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− | | | + | | cart=AlienSyndrome MegaTech Cart.jpg |
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+ | ===Master System version=== | ||
+ | {{ratings|SMS}} | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=AlienSyndrome SMS JP Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=AlienSyndrome SMS JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | | cart=Aliensyndrome sms jp cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=US | | region=US | ||
− | | | + | | cover=Aliensyndrome sms us cover.jpg |
− | | cart= | + | | cart=Aliensyndrome sms us cartridge.jpg |
+ | | manual=Aliensyndrome sms us manual.pdf | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=EU | | region=EU | ||
− | | | + | | cover=Aliensyndrome sms eu cover.jpg |
+ | | cart=AlienSyndromeSMSEUCartridge.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=EU ("No Limits") | ||
+ | | cover=AlienSyndrome SMS EU Box NoLimits.jpg | ||
| cart= | | cart= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=SE ([[Brio]]) | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | manual=AlienSyndromeSMSSEManual.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=GR ([[Zegetron]]) | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart=AlienSyndromeSMSEUCartridge.jpg | ||
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| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
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| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=BR | | region=BR | ||
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+ | | manual=Aliensyndrome sms br manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart=AlienSyndrome SMS KR cart.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Game Gear | + | ===Game Gear version=== |
+ | {{ratings|GG}} | ||
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− | | console= | + | | console=Game Gear |
| region=EU | | region=EU | ||
− | | front=AlienSyndrome | + | | front=AlienSyndrome GG EU Box Front.jpg |
− | | back= | + | | back=AlienSyndrome GG EU Box Back.jpg |
− | | | + | | spine=AlienSyndrome GG EU Box Spine.jpg |
− | | cart= | + | | cart=AlienSyndrome GG EU Cart.jpg |
+ | | manual=Aliensyndrome gg eu manual.pdf | ||
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− | === | + | ===NES version=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ratings|NES}} |
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| cart=Alien Syndrome NES US Cart.jpg | | cart=Alien Syndrome NES US Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Aliensyndrome nes tengen manual.pdf | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=NES | | console=NES | ||
| region=JP | | region=JP | ||
| front=Alien Syndrome NES JP Box.jpg | | front=Alien Syndrome NES JP Box.jpg | ||
− | | back= | + | | back=AlienSyndrome NES JP Box Back.jpg |
− | | | + | | spine=AlienSyndrome NES JP Box Spine.jpg |
| cart=AlienSyndrome NES JP Cart.jpg | | cart=AlienSyndrome NES JP Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlienSyndrome NES JP Manual.pdf | ||
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− | ===X68000 | + | ===X68000 version=== |
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=X68000 | | console=X68000 | ||
| region=JP | | region=JP | ||
− | | | + | | cover=Alien Syndrome X68000 JP cover.jpg |
| square=yes | | square=yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Technical information== |
− | {{ | + | ===ROM dump status=== |
− | | | + | {{romtable| |
− | | | + | {{rom|SMS|sha1=0DA0B9755B6A6EF145EC3B95E651D2A384B3F7F9|md5=732808A44A90B780454A1EB6ADBF3957|crc32=5CBFE997|size=256kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU/US)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} |
− | | | + | {{rom|SMS|sha1=5D786476B275DE34EFB95F576DD556CF4B335A83|md5=C352BD773DC9CD909A8C1707CCB54D40|crc32=4CC11DF9|size=256kB|date= |source=Cartridge (JP)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} |
− | }}{{ | + | {{rom|SMS|sha1=dddee03096314881d53946051ece26db0dd742e0|md5=9c0685bf5beba41be63c1ebf619d0cfd|crc32=c148868c|size=256kB|date= |source=EPROM cartridge|comments=|quality=|prototype=yes|protoname=Master System prototype}} |
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Revision as of 17:55, 17 April 2024
- For the Western home computer versions, see Alien Syndrome (home computers).
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Alien Syndrome (エイリアンシンドローム) is a 1987 arcade game released by Sega. It runs on Sega System 16 hardware. The user plays as either Ricky and Mary rescuing hostages within a set time limit while blasting aliens. There are numerous weapons and two players can play simultaneously.
Compared to other Arcade ports to the Master System, Alien Syndrome shows some very poor production values. It's incompatible with the Mega Drive controller (since the Master System D-pad is terrible for the diagonals), lacks a cooperative 2P mode (it only have the competitive one) and lacks a scrolling camera.
Contents
Gameplay
Rounds
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The round's boss is named Hugger[15] (ハガー)[16], named after artist Haga. A similar boss with the same name appears in one of the developer's next games Altered Beast. In the Western Master System release they are renamed Squime[17]. | |
Round 2 | |
The round's boss is named Asophy[15] (アソフィー)[16], named after designer Hiroshi Aso (also known as Asohi). In the Western Master System release they are renamed Aargh[17]. | |
Round 3 | |
The round's boss is named Tacapy[15] (タカピー)[16], likely named after a developer. | |
Round 4 | |
The round's boss is named Minnow[15] (ミノ)[18], named after artist Minoru Matsuura (also known as Minow). In the Master System release they are replaced with アッシィー[16], renamed Masher in the West[17]. | |
Round 5 | |
The round's boss is named Yocotie[19] (ヨコティエ)[18], named after programmer Makihito Yokota. In the Master System release they are replaced with ハリファー[16], renamed Haggah in the West[17]. | |
Round 6 | |
The round's boss is named Minemor[19] (ミナモーレ)[16], likely named after a developer whose name begins with MIN. In the Western Master System release they are renamed Minesar[17]. | |
Round 7 | |
The round's boss is named Mizzy (ミズィー)[20], likely named after a developer. In the Famicom release they are replaced with King Core (キングコアー)[21] and in the Master System release are replaced by an unnamed boss[16][17]. |
History
Legacy
The game was ported to the Famicom (by Sunsoft and Sanritsu), Sega Game Gear (published by Sims) and Sega Master System. In 1988, Tengen brought Sunsoft's port over to the United States with an unlicensed release, removing both Sunsoft's and Sanritsu's names. Due to technical restrictions, some versions are single-player only. It was also re-released as part of the Sega Ages 2500 series and as part of Sega Classics Collection (however it was removed from the European release to keep the PEGI rating down). The Sega Classics Collection port is notable for its two joysticks control scheme, similar to Robotron 2084 and Smash TV.
A scrapped sequel was planned for the Sega System 24 by the first game's designer Hiroshi Aso, set to include more strategic elements and branching stages[22]. Instead, a sequel with the same name was released for the Wii and PSP in 2007.
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English | Alien Syndrome | Alien Syndrome |
English (US) | Alien Syndrome | Alien Syndrome |
Japanese | エイリアン シンドローム | Alien Syndrome |
Portuguese (Brazil) | Alien Syndrome | |
Korean | 에이리언 신드롬 | Alien Syndrome |
Comparisons
- Main article: Alien Syndrome/Comparisons.
Production credits
- Main article: Alien Syndrome/Production credits.
Hints
Digital manuals
Magazine articles
- Main article: Alien Syndrome/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #77: "March 1988" (1988-02-15)[23]
Photo gallery
Physical scans
System 16 version
Mega-Tech version
Master System version
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66 | |
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Based on 16 reviews |
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Game Gear version
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72 | |
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Based on 20 reviews |
NES version
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50 | |
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Based on 1 review |
X68000 version
Technical information
ROM dump status
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128kB | Cartridge (JP) | |||||||||||
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128kB | Cartridge (US/EU) | |||||||||||
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256kB | Cartridge (JP) | |||||||||||
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256kB | Cartridge (US) | (Unl) |
References
- ↑ @tsurumy on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2020-09-04 15:45)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/gg/soft_licensee.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-01-01 20:24)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-21 03:44)
- ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "May 1992" (JP; 1992-04-xx), page 103
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "April 1988" (US; 1988-04-16), page 07
- ↑ File:BristolEveningPost UK 1988-09-09 Page 89.jpg
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 ACE, "May 1988" (UK; 1988-xx-xx), page 63
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Games Machine, "March 1988" (UK; 1988-02-18), page 55
- ↑ The Mastertronic Catalogue (UK; 1988), page 2
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "March 1992" (JP; 1992-02-08), page 22
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1992-11-23), page 18
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1992-11-23), page 18
- ↑ Sega Force, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 71
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "January 1990" (US; 1990-01-20), page 22
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 File:Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf, page 2
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 File:AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf, page 10
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 File:Aliensyndrome_sms_us_manual.pdf, page 9
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 https://www.arcadequartermaster.com/aliensyn_bosses.html
- ↑ https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/index.html
- ↑ https://www.mui-2.com/alien_syndrome/fc.html
- ↑ File:SegaAges2500_V14_PS2_JP_Leaflet.pdf, page 2
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1988" (UK; 1988-02-15), page 10
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 47
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 90
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 52
- ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 34
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "April 1988" (UK; 1988-03-15), page 123
- ↑ Games Preview, "7 1989" (DK; 1989-xx-xx), page 42
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
- ↑ Power Play, "Ausgabe 3" (DE; 1988-02-22), page 97
- ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "April 1990" (UK; 1990-03-01), page 8
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
- ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 19
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
- ↑ Software Gids, "Mei/Juni 1990" (NL; 1990-05-xx), page 36
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "April 1992" (JP; 1992-03-07), page 38
- ↑ Consoles +, "Mai 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 128
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "June 1992 (Go! Issue 8)" (UK; 1992-05-15), page 6
- ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1993-02-10)
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 164
- ↑ Famitsu, "1992-03-27" (JP; 1992-03-13), page 38
- ↑ Hippon Super, "April 1992" (JP; 1992-03-04), page 87
- ↑ Joypad, "Juin 1992" (FR; 1992-05-1x), page 84
- ↑ Joystick, "Mai 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 201
- ↑ Player One, "Janvier/Février 1993" (FR; 1993-01-10), page 134
- ↑ Play Time, "(8/9)/92" (DE; 1992-07-08), page 96
- ↑ Play Time, "3/93" (DE; 1993-02-10), page 109
- ↑ Power Play, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-13), page 158
- ↑ Sega Power, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-04), page 52
- ↑ Sega Pro, "May 1992" (UK; 1992-04-16), page 32
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
- ↑ Sega Zone, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-xx), page 29
- ↑ Sega Force, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 70
- ↑ Supersonic, "Janvier 1993" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 29
- ↑ Video Games, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-29), page 122
- ↑ Cool Gamer, "10" (RU; 2003-01-30), page 20
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