Syd Mead's TerraForming

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Syd Mead's TerraForming[a] is a 1992 side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game released by Right Stuff for the TurboGrafx-CD.[1]

Syd Mead's Terraforming
Developer(s)Right Stuff
Publisher(s)
  • JP: Right Stuff
  • NA: Turbo Technologies
Producer(s)Jun Satō
Designer(s)Jun Satō
Programmer(s)Tadakatsu Ogura
Artist(s)Syd Mead
Composer(s)Katsuhiro Hayashi
Platform(s)TurboDuo
Release
  • JP: May 1, 1992
  • NA: May 1993
Genre(s)Horizontal-scrolling shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot

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

Development and release

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It is notable for its unique graphics designed by Syd Mead,[2] who also worked on popular American films such as Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron.[3][4]

Reception

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Famitsu reviewers commented on the game's design, but found its gameplay under par.[5] TurboPlay promoted it as an impressive title with a "very solid" gameplay,[6] whereas Electronic Gaming Monthly criticized all aspects of the game [7] GamePro praised its graphics and gave it a mostly positive two-page review.[8]

Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ "Terraforming". The PC Engine Software Bible. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Syd Mead's Terraforming review". Classic-Games.net. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Laser Guide to Video Games - Review - Syd Mead's Terraforming (PC Engine)". www.the-laser.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. ^ Lomberg, Jon (8 January 2020). "In Memory of Syd Mead". Slate. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ Famitsu (178 ed.). Japan. 8 May 1992. p. 39. Retrieved 28 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. ^ TurboPlay (13 ed.). United States. June 1992. p. 24. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 28 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  7. ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly (55 ed.). United States. February 1994. p. 42. Retrieved 28 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  8. ^ GamePro (46 ed.). United States. May 1993. pp. 96–97. Retrieved 28 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)