Played through the original version (spoilers)
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:08 am
At long last, I've got a chance to play through this game in its entirety. And what better version to playthrough first than the original NEC PC-9821 version?
First off, I would like to take the time to thank Marc Laidlaw for his summary on the original version. It considered me to play this original version. I would also like to thank LiquidPolicenaut for his walkthrough (even though it mainly pretained to the home console versions, which I have yet to play). Despite the game's overall complexity, especially later on in the game, that did not stop me from making it all the way to the end of the game.
All right, now that I've played the original version, I would like to play the 3DO version. First off, I'd like to know which of these models of the console should I get, and does it matter which one I get:
* Panasonic FZ-1 R.E.A.L. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan, Asia, North America and Europe) - The first 3DO system, which was initially priced at $699.99 in the U.S. The price was later reduced to $499.99 in the fall of 1994.
* Panasonic FZ-10 R.E.A.L. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan, North America and Europe) - Less expensive than the FZ-1, the FZ-10 is also smaller, a primary selling point along with the new top-loading design.
* Goldstar 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (South Korea, North America and Europe)
* Goldstar 3DO ALIVE II (South Korea only)
* Sanyo TRY 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan only)
* Creative 3DO Blaster - PC ISA expansion card with a double-speed CD-ROM drive and one controller that enables a PC to play 3DO games.
Also, how do I save game files on the 3DO, and do I really need a mouse accessory to play the 3DO version of the game? If so, which one?
Thanks, and long live Policenauts.
First off, I would like to take the time to thank Marc Laidlaw for his summary on the original version. It considered me to play this original version. I would also like to thank LiquidPolicenaut for his walkthrough (even though it mainly pretained to the home console versions, which I have yet to play). Despite the game's overall complexity, especially later on in the game, that did not stop me from making it all the way to the end of the game.
Spoiler:
* Panasonic FZ-1 R.E.A.L. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan, Asia, North America and Europe) - The first 3DO system, which was initially priced at $699.99 in the U.S. The price was later reduced to $499.99 in the fall of 1994.
* Panasonic FZ-10 R.E.A.L. 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan, North America and Europe) - Less expensive than the FZ-1, the FZ-10 is also smaller, a primary selling point along with the new top-loading design.
* Goldstar 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (South Korea, North America and Europe)
* Goldstar 3DO ALIVE II (South Korea only)
* Sanyo TRY 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (Japan only)
* Creative 3DO Blaster - PC ISA expansion card with a double-speed CD-ROM drive and one controller that enables a PC to play 3DO games.
Also, how do I save game files on the 3DO, and do I really need a mouse accessory to play the 3DO version of the game? If so, which one?
Thanks, and long live Policenauts.