Caution: Seaman

CAUTION: SEAMAN - Sega Dreamcast

If I Had to pick my longest played game over summer break 2007 it was this. Seaman is a virtual pet video game for the Sega Dreamcast. It is one of the few Dreamcast games to take advantage of the microphone attachment, which in Seaman uses a (relatively) sophisticated form of voice recognition technology. The substantial narration is voiced by Leonard Nimoy (LOL yes, it is Spock) in the English-language version.

A limited edition version of the game titled Christmas Seaman was released in Japan on December 16, 1999 alongside a translucent, red Dreamcast. In 2001, Seaman was re-released in Japan for the PlayStation 2

A sequel called Seaman 2 was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 in 2007.

GAMEPLAY:

After learning from Spock erm... Leonard Nimoy about an unknown species called "Seaman" (Yes, I know laugh now and STHU) you are sent to a tank to talk, feed, and keep a Seaman (2 if you're lucky) alive.

After a few days of waiting (Yes, it uses the real time internal clock)

your Seaman will evolve. So, if you're going to play get ready to lose your job.

And, that's pretty much how this game works..

GRAPHICS:

Not much to say... Average at best...

SOUND:

There's NO MUSIC in this game. But, For the narration and effects, all is good.

OVERALL:

This game is an acquired taste, you either love it or hate it. So, i'd say watch some gameplay before you buy

SCORE: 7.9/10