Virtual Hydlide

Infobox VG
title=Virtual Hydlide


caption=Virtual Hydlide box art
developer=Technology and Entertainment Software
publisher=Atlus
distributor=Electro Source
designer=
series=Hydlide
engine=
version=
released= ^JPN April 28, 1995
^NA April 28, 1995
^EU December 29, 1995
genre=Console role-playing game [cite web | title=Virtual Hydlide for SAT | source=Gamespot | url=http://au.gamespot.com/saturn/rpg/virtualhydlide/index.html?tag=result;title;0] , Adventure
modes=Single player
ratings=
platforms=Sega Saturn
media=CD-ROM
requirements=
input=Gamepad

Virtual Hydlide is an action-adventure video game for the Sega Saturn console, developed by T&E Soft. It is a remake of the original Hydlide, the first game in the series, but incorporated full 3D graphics.

The player takes on the role of a hero on a quest to defeat an evil demon named Varalys who has turned the princess of Hydlide into three fairies. Before confronting Varalys, the hero must find the fairies and three magical jewels to restore the princess to her regular self.

The game involved typical adventure/RPG fare, in which the player roamed the world (the titular "Hydlide"), searching through dungeons for weapons and armour. Virtual Hydlide however differed by offering to level the player up only after completing certain portions of the game, whereas most RPGs level the player up once they have obtained a certain amount of experience points [cite web | title=Virtual Hydlide| publisher=Moby Games | url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/saturn/virtual-hydlide | accessdate=2007-08-01] .

Critical Reception

Virtual Hydlide was panned by players and critics alike for its sub-par graphics system that sometimes went below 5 frames per second, poor enemy artificial intelligence and physics, and uninspired story [cite web | title=Virtual Hydlide | publisher=Thunderboltgames.com | url=http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=420111] .

The game was however praised for the concept of generating a unique playing world for each new quest.

External links

* [http://www.atlus.com/ Atlus official site]

References