Creature Shock ver differences
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:08 pm
I'm trying to compile a list of the major differences between versions of this game. Part of it is because I'm working on a review for the Saturn "Special Edition" and would like to be able to note how it differs from every other edition, but idle curiosity is probably the biggest factor.
I have played through the entire Saturn Special Edition and watched videos of the PC version and regular Saturn edition(which was released only in Japan), but information on the 3DO, Playstation, and CDi versions is quite scarce, to say the least. If you guys and gals could fill me in on the details of at least the 3DO version, I would be much obliged. Here's the info I have so far(6/8/2011: Edited to include info on CD-i version in subsequent posts):
Levels
PC: Five levels
Levels 1 and 3 - On-rails space shooting with sprite-based graphics
Levels 2, 4, and 5 - 1st person exploration with light-gun-style combat and FMV graphics
Saturn Special Edition: Six levels
Levels 1 and 3 - On-rails space shooting with (absolutely hideous) polygon graphics, NO SIMILARITY TO ANY LEVELS IN THE PC VERSION
Levels 2 and 4 - Same as PC levels 2 and 4
Levels 5 and 6 - Same as PC level 5, but split across two discs
Saturn regular edition and CD-i: Three levels
Level 1 - Same as PC level 2
Level 2 - Same as PC level 4
Level 3 - Same as PC level 5
Controls
PC: Uses mouse
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Compatible only with standard controller, control is generally smooth and responsive
CD-i: Compatible with standard controller, mouse, and light gun
Music
PC: Present except during certain cutscenes
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Music used only: (1)throughout levels 1 and 3, (2)while battling hordes in levels 2 and 4, and (3)during end credits
Options
PC: Three difficulty modes
Saturn Special Edition: Three difficulty modes, adjustable controller sensitivity, option to switch between cursor modes manually or automatically, adjustable sound/music volumes
Saturn regular edition: Three difficulty modes
FMV Quality
PC: Good
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Visuals good, but sound cuts out at frequent intervals
Saving Progress
PC: Presumably autosave(I don't see anything in the videos)
Saturn Special Edition: Four-digit passwords which also retain options settings
Known Glitches
Saturn Special Edition: Graphics completely glitch out for a few seconds during Level 1 boss fight, Level 3 sometimes fails to end after defeating the boss
I have played through the entire Saturn Special Edition and watched videos of the PC version and regular Saturn edition(which was released only in Japan), but information on the 3DO, Playstation, and CDi versions is quite scarce, to say the least. If you guys and gals could fill me in on the details of at least the 3DO version, I would be much obliged. Here's the info I have so far(6/8/2011: Edited to include info on CD-i version in subsequent posts):
Levels
PC: Five levels
Levels 1 and 3 - On-rails space shooting with sprite-based graphics
Levels 2, 4, and 5 - 1st person exploration with light-gun-style combat and FMV graphics
Saturn Special Edition: Six levels
Levels 1 and 3 - On-rails space shooting with (absolutely hideous) polygon graphics, NO SIMILARITY TO ANY LEVELS IN THE PC VERSION
Levels 2 and 4 - Same as PC levels 2 and 4
Levels 5 and 6 - Same as PC level 5, but split across two discs
Saturn regular edition and CD-i: Three levels
Level 1 - Same as PC level 2
Level 2 - Same as PC level 4
Level 3 - Same as PC level 5
Controls
PC: Uses mouse
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Compatible only with standard controller, control is generally smooth and responsive
CD-i: Compatible with standard controller, mouse, and light gun
Music
PC: Present except during certain cutscenes
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Music used only: (1)throughout levels 1 and 3, (2)while battling hordes in levels 2 and 4, and (3)during end credits
Options
PC: Three difficulty modes
Saturn Special Edition: Three difficulty modes, adjustable controller sensitivity, option to switch between cursor modes manually or automatically, adjustable sound/music volumes
Saturn regular edition: Three difficulty modes
FMV Quality
PC: Good
Saturn Special Edition and regular edition: Visuals good, but sound cuts out at frequent intervals
Saving Progress
PC: Presumably autosave(I don't see anything in the videos)
Saturn Special Edition: Four-digit passwords which also retain options settings
Known Glitches
Saturn Special Edition: Graphics completely glitch out for a few seconds during Level 1 boss fight, Level 3 sometimes fails to end after defeating the boss