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| − | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an 3D | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an unreleased [[Sega Saturn]] 3D arena shooter developed by [[Namco Hometek]]. A port of the company's 1993 [[wikipedia:Cyber Sled|arcade game of the same name]], it was initially scheduled to be published by [[Namco]] in late 1995.{{magref|nextgeneration|8|33}}{{magref|sv|25|100}} Despite being pushed back as far as June 1996{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=265}}, the port was ultimately cancelled, leaving the nearly-complete Saturn version on the cutting room floor. |
| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | ===Development=== | ||
| + | {{quote|CYBERSLED was a remake of [[wikipedia:Cyber Sled|the Japanese hover tank tournament game]], which at that time was was an [[arcade]] and [[Playstation]] release. It was the first game I worked on at [[Namco Hometek|Namco Hometek, Inc.]] We worked on versions for the [[Sega Saturn]], [[IBM PC|PC]] (networked game), and a [[Windows 95]] game. All were very near completion, but were cancelled. My tasks on this project were designing/building original tanks in [[wikipedia:Wavefront Technologies|Wavefront]], mapping, concept art, textures, and some cinematic work.|''[[Rick Lucey]]''|ref={{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230923083732/http://www.drawrick.com/cybersled.html}}}} | ||
| − | Talk of the game | + | ===Prerelease=== |
| + | [[File:CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft2.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Late 1994 concept artwork by [[Rick Lucey]].]] | ||
| + | A [[Sega Saturn]] port of ''{{PAGENAME}}'' was announced in May 1995{{intref|Press release: 1995-05-10: Namco to develop for Sega Saturn}}, with its release date scheduled for October of that year.{{magref|nextgeneration|8|33}} This date was later pushed back to November.{{magref|sv|25|100}} Talk of the game re-merged in Spring 1996 as '''''Cyber Sled Remix''''', revealed to be in-development by [[Namco Hometek]], and now boasting an enhanced single-player experience and additional playable characters.{{magref|saturnplus|2|9}} | ||
| − | Namco | + | Following this, ''{{PAGENAME}}'' disappeared from the gaming press. Despite this, internal [[Sega of America]] documentation reveals it was still scheduled to be published as late as June 1996.{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=265}} This date would ultimately pass, and the Saturn port of the game was quietly cancelled. [[Namco]] would not end up releasing any Saturn games throughout the console's run - following the success of the [[PlayStation]]'s launch title ''[[wikipedia:Ridge Racer (1993 video game)|Ridge Racer]]'', it appears the company chose to abandon all non-PlayStation projects. |
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| + | ===Legacy=== | ||
| + | While no official reason for the game's cancellation was given, some have speculated that [[Namco]]'s close relationship with [[Sony]] resulted in the [[PlayStation]] version gaining the equivalent of an exclusivity deal late in development. Additionally, rumors circulated which claimed that difficulties developing for the complex Saturn hardware may have been a factor, and that the team's lead programmer had been poached by [[Shiny Entertainment]].{{magref|gameplayers|0902|20}} | ||
==Magazine articles== | ==Magazine articles== | ||
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==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
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| − | *''' | + | *'''Artwork, 3D Models:''' [[Rick Lucey]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230923083732/http://www.drawrick.com/cybersled.html}}{{fileref|CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft1.jpg}} |
| + | *'''3D Model Coloring:''' Dan Sukiennik{{fileref|CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank12.gif}} | ||
| source=Developer statements | | source=Developer statements | ||
| console=SAT | | console=SAT | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Artwork== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft1.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft2.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft3.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank12.gif | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank13.gif | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank14.gif | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank16.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank17.gif | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank17Wavefront.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank19.gif | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank19scene.jpg | ||
| + | CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank19Wavefront.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 23:02, 24 April 2024
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| Cyber Sled |
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| System(s): Sega Saturn[1] |
| Publisher: Namco |
| Developer: Namco Hometek[1][2] |
| Development timeframe: 1994[3]-1995[4] |
| Planned release date(s): 1995-07, 1995-10[5], 1995-11[6], 1996-03[7], 1996-06[8] |
| Genre: Action |
| Number of players: 1 |
| State before cancellation: Late[1] |
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Cyber Sled is an unreleased Sega Saturn 3D arena shooter developed by Namco Hometek. A port of the company's 1993 arcade game of the same name, it was initially scheduled to be published by Namco in late 1995.[5][6] Despite being pushed back as far as June 1996[8], the port was ultimately cancelled, leaving the nearly-complete Saturn version on the cutting room floor.
Contents
History
Development
| “ | CYBERSLED was a remake of the Japanese hover tank tournament game, which at that time was was an arcade and Playstation release. It was the first game I worked on at Namco Hometek, Inc. We worked on versions for the Sega Saturn, PC (networked game), and a Windows 95 game. All were very near completion, but were cancelled. My tasks on this project were designing/building original tanks in Wavefront, mapping, concept art, textures, and some cinematic work. | „ |
Prerelease
Late 1994 concept artwork by Rick Lucey.
A Sega Saturn port of Cyber Sled was announced in May 1995[9], with its release date scheduled for October of that year.[5] This date was later pushed back to November.[6] Talk of the game re-merged in Spring 1996 as Cyber Sled Remix, revealed to be in-development by Namco Hometek, and now boasting an enhanced single-player experience and additional playable characters.[10]
Following this, Cyber Sled disappeared from the gaming press. Despite this, internal Sega of America documentation reveals it was still scheduled to be published as late as June 1996.[8] This date would ultimately pass, and the Saturn port of the game was quietly cancelled. Namco would not end up releasing any Saturn games throughout the console's run - following the success of the PlayStation's launch title Ridge Racer, it appears the company chose to abandon all non-PlayStation projects.
Legacy
While no official reason for the game's cancellation was given, some have speculated that Namco's close relationship with Sony resulted in the PlayStation version gaining the equivalent of an exclusivity deal late in development. Additionally, rumors circulated which claimed that difficulties developing for the complex Saturn hardware may have been a factor, and that the team's lead programmer had been poached by Shiny Entertainment.[11]
Magazine articles
- Main article: Cyber Sled/Magazine articles.
Production credits
- Artwork, 3D Models: Rick Lucey[1][2]
- 3D Model Coloring: Dan Sukiennik[12]
Artwork
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.drawrick.com/cybersled.html (Wayback Machine: 2023-09-23 08:37)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft1.jpg
- ↑ File:CyberSled SAT US conceptart roughdraft2.jpg
- ↑ File:CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank19scene.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Next Generation, "August 1995" (US; 1995-07-25), page 33
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Sega Visions, "September 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 100
- ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 85
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 265
- ↑ Press release: 1995-05-10: Namco to develop for Sega Saturn
- ↑ Saturn+, "Easter/April 1996" (UK; 1996-03-07), page 9
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 9 No. 2 February 1996" (US; 1996-0x-xx), page 20
- ↑ File:CyberSled SAT US conceptart Tank12.gif