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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (スチームギア★マッシュ) is an isometric shooting and platforming game released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] in Japan.  
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (スチームギア★マッシュ) is an isometric shooting and platforming game released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] in Japan (though a European version was planned{{fileref|Saturn UK Catalogue 1995.pdf|page=26}} and set to be published by [[Ocean Software]]{{magref|playmag|2|42}}).
  
 
Graphics are a mix of prerendered sprites and typical pixel artwork.
 
Graphics are a mix of prerendered sprites and typical pixel artwork.
  
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The games has mutliple stages, most of these are layed out in a maze like fashion. Special weapons are required to open certain doors. The concept is similar to Nintendo's Metroid series, while the isometric view and the ability to spin around the own axis by 360° was seen in [[Skeleton Krew]] first.
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==Gameplay==
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The games has mutliple stages, most of these are laid out in a maze-like fashion. Special weapons are required to open certain doors. The concept is similar to [[Nintendo]]'s ''Metroid'' series, while the isometric view and the ability to spin around the own axis by 360° was seen in ''[[Skeleton Krew]]'' first.
  
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A boss awaits at the end of each stage. The current status can be saved after clearing a stage or using save points.  
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A boss awaits at the end of each stage. The current status can be saved after clearing a stage or using save points.
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==Magazine articles==
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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SteamGear Mash
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Takara
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (9 tracks)
Genre: Action[1], Shooting[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,800 (5,974)5,800e[3] T-10301G
Sega Rating: All Ages

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SteamGear Mash (スチームギア★マッシュ) is an isometric shooting and platforming game released exclusively for the Sega Saturn in Japan (though a European version was planned[4] and set to be published by Ocean Software[5]).

Graphics are a mix of prerendered sprites and typical pixel artwork.

Gameplay

The games has mutliple stages, most of these are laid out in a maze-like fashion. Special weapons are required to open certain doors. The concept is similar to Nintendo's Metroid series, while the isometric view and the ability to spin around the own axis by 360° was seen in Skeleton Krew first.

A boss awaits at the end of each stage. The current status can be saved after clearing a stage or using save points.

Magazine articles

Main article: SteamGear Mash/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1995-10: "October 1995" (1995-09-08)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1995-11: "November 1995" (1995-10-07)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) NTSC-J
89
[6]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
50
[7]
Mega Force (FR) NTSC-J
80
[8]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-J
69
[9]
Power Unlimited (NL)
73
[10]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
68
[11]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J
84
[12]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
63
[13]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
72
[14]
Ultimate Future Games (UK) NTSC-J
47
[15]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-J
54
[16]
Sega Saturn
 68
Based on
11 reviews

SteamGear Mash

Saturn, JP
SteamGearMash Saturn JP Box Back.jpgSteamGearMash Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
SteamGearMash Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
SteamGearMash Saturn JP Disc.jpg
Disc
SteamGearMash Saturn JP Manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: SteamGear Mash/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Saturn
✔
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
434,795,424 1995-08-24 CD-ROM (JP) T-10301G V1.000

References

  1. ↑ File:SteamGearMash Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee1.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:04)
  3. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "October 1995" (JP; 1995-09-08), page 42
  4. ↑ Sega Saturn Consumer Brochure: Winter 1995 (UK), page 26
  5. ↑ Playmag, "Avril 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 42
  6. ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 152
  7. ↑ Fun Generation, "06/95" (DE; 1995-0x-xx), page 79
  8. ↑ Mega Force, "Avril 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 70
  9. ↑ Mega Fun, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-18), page 83
  10. ↑ Power Unlimited, "Jaargang 4/April 1996" (NL; 1996-0x-xx), page 63
  11. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 December" (JP; 1995-11-08), page 60
  12. ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-11-02), page 48
  13. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "October 1995" (JP; 1995-09-08), page 177
  14. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 14
  15. ↑ Ultimate Future Games, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-11-01), page 66
  16. ↑ Video Games, "12/95" (DE; 1995-11-21), page 68


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