Post by anagrama on Dec 7, 2006 22:01:25 GMT
List of all unreleased SMS games known or rumoured to have been in development.
Thanks to playgeneration, Bock, adol, Tonto, kungfukid, dezaneube, Phil, Yawackhary, TheRedEye, Stan Stepanic, S.F, CRV, Brynaldo & james costello/rupert for additions, corrections & scans.
A-Team, The
Videogame musician Jeroen Tel's website lists this amongst his previous compositions. No further details known.
Arch Rivals (Sega)
Listed in the "Master System: Les Jeux 1992 - 1993" booklet (scan), also reviewed in Sega Pro (scan) alongside several screenshots. Mock-up box shown in magazine ad (scan). Game Gear version was released.
Arcus Odyssey
Passwords for this MegaDrive game were erroneously listed in the Master Section of Sega XS magazine, and it later appeared on several older online lists of SMS games.
Bugs Bunny (Sega)
Listed as "coming soon" in "Master System Les Jeux 1992-1993". Also mentioned in issues 12 & 15 of Sega Force.
A GameGear game, Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble, was released but not until 1996, so this may be a different title.
Captain Planet (unknown)
Mentioned in a 1994 French mag (mag??, issue ??, month ??) as being one of the last Master System games in development.
CJ Elephant Fugitive (Codemasters)
Mentioned on last page of Micro Machines instruction manual alongside several screenshots, and also previewed in Sega Power issue 48 (SMS Power scan). Game Gear version was released.
Cliffhanger (Sony Imagesoft)
Reported as in development in issue 5 of Sega Master Force. GameGear version was released.
Cube Zone (Sega)
'Cube Zone' is mentioned in a late 80's Sega retail sales folder, with a suspiciously Galactic Protector-like description: "Wild NEW action from the outer reaches of space! Defend your moon against the evil alien fleet. Colorful, explosive graphics!". According to a 1988 Mastertronic catalogue, it was assigned the part number 5107.
Die Hard II (Grandslam)
Advertised on the inside-cover of The Flintstones manual, listed in "Master System: Les Jeux 1992-1993" and reviewed in issue 1 of Sega Pro (11/91) alonside a couple of screenshots (scan). Also listed for sale in adverts in several UK mags between 1991 & 1993.
Dinobasher featuring BigNose the Caveman (Codemasters)
Reviewed in Sega Power (March 1994) (scan). Prototype owned, dumped & released by Bock. A second copy including a box insert surfaced in Australia in early/mid 2007.
Dragon's Revenge (Tengen)
An interview with Dan Van Elderen, Tengen's Chief Operating Officer , in issue 5 of Sega Master Force (11/93), states that SMS, MD & GG versions of this were planned. Only the MegaDrive version was released.
Drop Zone (Codemasters)
Mentioned as "out soon" in issue 54 of Sega Power (Aug '94) & previewed in issue 5 of the UK Official Sega Magazine (scan1) (scan2). Also reviewed in issue 8 (scan). Unconfirmed rumours of proto copies have circulated for a while. GameGear version was released.
Duck Tales (Sega)
Mentioned in issue 1 of Sega Pro (Nov '91) and listed as "Coming Soon" in "Les Jeux Master System 1992". Possibly a working name for wither Lucky Dime Caper or Deep Duck Trouble.
Excellent Dizzy Collection (Codemasters)
Compilation of 3 Dizzy games (Dizzy the Adventurer, Go! Dizzy Go! and Panic Dizzy). Bock has an early & incomplete proto. Complete version released on Game Gear.
F-15 Strike Eagle
Mentioned in a Software First advert in issue 54 of Sega Power (Aug '94). GameGear (& MegaDrive) versions were released.
Fire & Forget
Confirmed by programmer Gil Espeche as being ported to the Master System as a test.
Global Golf (Codemasters)
Listed as "In the pipeline" in Sega Power (July '94) and briedly mentioned alongside a screenshot in Spanish mag Hobby Consoles (SMS Power scan). Possibly became 'Ernie Els Golf' on the Game Gear?
Godfather, The (US Gold)
Reviewed by German mag Video Games (off-site scan) in February 1993 with several screenshots and also advertised as "coming soon" in a US Gold ad in issue 12 of Sega Force (scan).
Gunstar Heroes (TecToy)
Hoax. Listed on eBay in 2001 along with Thundercats & Primal Rage, but pretty conclusively debunked. In a Retro Gamer interview, the president of TecToy confirmed that it was not released.
Hook (Sony Imagesoft)
The circulating ROM was provided by it's programmer, Mark Tailor. GameGear version was released.
Hurricanes (US Gold)
Listed as 'In the pipeline' in Sega Power (July 1994). Game Gear version was released.
Impossible Mission 2 (Epyx)
Mentioned in issue 8 of 'S' Magazine (scan).
Itchy & Scratchy Game The (Acclaim)
Listed as due for a March '94 release in issue 6 of Sega Master Force (12/93). GameGear version was released.
James Bond: Countdown to Meltdown (Absolute)
Issue 4 of EGM states that this title had been cancelled. No other details known.
Judge Dredd (Acclaim)
Listed (inaccurately?) on the Olivers Brothers website as being developed by Interactive Studios (see here). A Game Gear version was released.
Kawasaki Superbikes (Domark)
Listed as being in development in issue 5 of Sega Master Force (11/93). A GameGear version was released.
Last Action Hero (Sony Imagesoft)
Reviewed by the Spanish mag 'Hobby Consoles' (SMS Power scan: page 1,2) alongside several screenshots. Released on Game Gear.
Lemmings 2 (Sega)
Confirmed as being completed by programmer Mark Tailor. Reviewed by Sega Power (scan) alongside a couple of screenshots.
Lethal Weapon 3
Videogame musician Jeroen Tel's website lists this amongst his previous compositions. No further details known.
Light Corridor (Infogrames)
Erroneously included in the Master System cheats section in Sega XS magazine, and from there included in older online lists of SMS games.
Light Force
Erroneously included in the Master System cheats section in Sega XS magazine, and from there included in older online lists of SMS games.
Marko's Magic Football (Domark)
Listed as being in development in issue 5 of Sega Master Force (11/93). A GameGear version was released.
Maze Hunter 3D II (Sega)
This has been on SMS Rumour lists for years and was presumably mentioned somewhere, but I've no idea what the original source was.
Moonball (Sega)
Discussed in this thread as being included in a list of forthcoming Mark III titles in Japanese mag 'Gameboy' (Nov '87).
NBA Jam (Acclaim)
Mentioned as "out soon" in issue 54 of Sega Power (Aug '94) and listed as available in Sega Power (Summer 1995). Released on Game Gear.
Nick Faldo Golf (Grandslam)
Listed in a "Preview of '92" article in issue 4 of Sega Pro (Feb '92).
Pac-In-Time
Confirmed by programmer Gil Espeche as being developed in Master System form aswell as GameGear. GG prototype has been dumped & released.
Paperboy II (Sega)
Listed as "Coming Soon" in "Master System Les Jeux 1992-1993"
Panic Dizzy (Codemasters)
A listing on the Oliver Twins website suggests this was considered for stand-alone release before being compiled onto the (also unreleased) Excellent Dizzy Collection.
Pat Riley Basketball (Sega)
A few protos are known, and the ROM is easily found. A pre-release box was shown in promo shots (scan).
Pete Sampras Tennis (Codemasters)
Listed as 'coming soon' in issue 8 of the UK Official Sega Magazine. GameGear version was released.
Phantasy Star II (Sega)
Slightly incredulously mentioned in issue 32 of Sega Pro (3/94) alongside what appear to be screenshots of Phantasy Star IV (MegaDrive). Scan.
Primal Rage (TecToy)
Hoax. Listed on eBay in 2001 along with Gunstar Heroes and Thundercats.
Quarter Back (Sega)
Included in a list of all released SMS games in issue 1 of 'S' Magazine (scan). Possibly refers to American Pro Football?
Rad Mobile (Sega)
Somewhat optimistically listed as "coming soon" in issue 7 of the UK Official Sega Magazine.
Rise of the Robots (Acclaim)
Developed by DataDesign (see here). Game Gear version was released.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Virgin)
Previewed in Joypad & Hobby Consoles magazines (SMS Power scans: Joypad, Hobby Consoles 1,2) though the accompanying screenshots are taken from the NES version.
Simple FIghter (Sega)
According to issue 4 of 'S' Magazine (March 1990), this was announced, but not shown at the Winter 1990 CES show. Probably a working title for a known game.
Simpsons, The: Bartman vs. Radioactive Man (Acclaim)
Previewed in issue 6 of Sega Master Force (12/93), though the accompanying screenshots are taken from the NES version. GameGear version was released (as "The Simpsons: Bartman meets Radioactiveman")
Sonic Chaos 2 (Sega)
Listed as "In the pipeline" in Sega Power (Jul '94). Released on Game Gear only as 'Sonic Triple Trouble'
Sonic Edusoft (US Gold)
An "unofficially licensed"(?) game supposedly developed by Tiertex in 1991 (Wikipedia entry, according to a mysterious individual claiming to be the programmer. Further intrigue here.
Spider-man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge (Flying Edge)
Fake-looking box shown in a magazine ad. Released on Game Gear.
Sports Pad Soccer (Sega)
Released in Japan, but also advertised as Coming Soon in the US Spring/Summer 1987 Game Catalog Presumably canned when they decided to add Sports-Pad compatibility to the US Great Soccer instead.
Super Basketball (Sega)
A looping 2-screen demo was shown at a 1989 US trade show (CES?) and later found it's way into Bock's hands.
Super Real Basketball (Sega)
Mentioned in issue 1 of Sega Pro (Nov '91). Probably the non-US title for Pat Riley Basketball.
Sylvester & Tweety in Cagey Capers (Tecmagik)
Mentioned in issue 7 of Mean Machines Sega (4/93) alongside a couple of screenshots (scan. A MegaDrive version was released.
Thundercats (TecToy)
Hoax. Listed on eBay in 2001 along with Gunstar Heroes & Primal Rage.
Tintin on the Moon (Virgin)
Previewed in Sega Power (May '92), Player 1 (issue?? month??) and issue 6 of Sega Pro (scan) alongside a few screenshots (scan)
Viking Child (?)
Amiga/ST game - SMS conversion was mentioned in issue 9 of Sega Pro (Aug '92) (scan). A possible sequel is also referred to.
Wild Streets (Titus)
Briefly mentioned in issue 6 of 'S' Magazine (scan). No screenshots
Winter Games (Epyx)
Mentioned in issue 8 of 'S' Magazine (scan).
Woody Pop (Sega)
Released in Japan, but also listed in several early US/Euro catalogues. GameGear version also released.
Games advertised under alternate titles
Combat & Rescue (Sega) Listed as Coming Soon on the back of the "Take Hold Of The Sega Adventure" poster/catalog. Working title for Rescue Mission.
Freedom Fighter (Sega) Listed as "Coming Soon" in 'S' magazine (Aug 1990). Working title for Aerial Assault.
World War 3-D (Sega)
Listed as "coming soon" in the US Spring/Summer 1987 Game Catalog and in the UK 1987 Mastertronic catalogue. Working title for Missile Defense 3-D.
If anyone can spot any omissions or inaccuracies, provide scans of anything not already available, or can fill in any of the missing magazine issue numbers or dates then please do!