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In the 16bit era, developers were able to produce beautiful but mainly abstract worlds for players to explore. The arrival of the PlayStation moved the yardstick of what was possible, and the subsequent games produced for the system forever changed the public’s perception of the medium. WipEout & Tomb Raider were responsible for this shift in Europe, but Resident Evil grabbed the attention of everyone who caught…
As 1996 drew to a close, the first significant raft of 3D releases were beginning to emerge, with Tomb Raider being among the first of that wave. Mario 64 had been released only a few months previously, taking the strong level design and imaginative puzzles the 2D Mario’s had been known for, and converting it into a gloriously colourful and endlessly playful 3D World. Before anyone could become accustomed to the new…
Released during the heyday of the PlayStation, Ridge Racer Type 4 marked a distinct change of style for the series, eschewing the primary colours and rave music for pastel hues and a chilled atmosphere. Considering the arcade heritage, it was a significant change of pace which made the game stand out in a market of simulators and brash, knockabout racers. Taking Ridge Racer as a template, Namco refined the handling…
The original Sega Rally was released back in 1995 and marked a new direction for Sega. They kept the bright, brash and glorious spirit that inhabited all of their best Arcade games such as Virtua Racing and Daytona USA but were now focusing on a far more direct and practical handling model. Players weaned on the Model 2 Sit Down cabinet in Daytona USA were given a rude awakening when they set off from a standing…
