Name: Cube Cat 2022 Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew Competition @TailsOfSaturn
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Cube Cat 2022 Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew Competition

Tails of Saturn 2024-10-20 | Cube Cat 2022 Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew Competition

Saturn Homebrew - Untitled Frog Game - 3rd Person Platforming Game

Tails of Saturn 2024-09-05 | Coded in Jo engine and burned to a disc, running on real hardware, output via RGB SCART and line doubled in an OSSC, then recorded with a USB capture device.

Updates
Switched to a 3rd person mode. You can switch the elevation of the camera between 3 different heights by holding the relevant buttons. Camera always points at the player and movement is relative to the camera, not player (no tank controls.

Animation for the player character triggers when moving (somethings bugging though)

House has been increased to higher poly count and lower res textures, large quads seem to cause slowdown.

Incorporated a jump mechanic.

Added height to collision allowing the player to stand on top of square hitboxes

GitHub
github.com/TailsofSaturn/Untitled-Frog-Game

Command and Conquer Sega Saturn PAL 60Hz

Tails of Saturn 2024-08-09 | Command and Conquer Sega Saturn PAL 60Hz

Running on real hardware, output through an RGB SCART cable, upscaled through an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device.

Andretti Racing Sega Saturn PAL 60Hz

Tails of Saturn 2024-06-14 | Andretti Racing - Sega Saturn PAL 60Hz

Running on real hardware, output via an RGB SCART cable, line doubled through an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device

Sega Saturn Jo Engine 3D Game POC - Animation

Tails of Saturn 2024-06-13 | Just some updates to my work in progress Sega Saturn game made using Jo Engine

I have been experimenting with a few different ways to animate objects. both for moving them along a set path, and animating the 3D mesh of an object.

Recorded from real hardware. Burned to a CD-R and run by using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB SCART cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device.

You can look at the code, or download the ISO and CUE here.
github.com/TailsofSaturn/First-Person-RPG-experiment-v0.1

Confidential Mission Sega Dreamcast

Tails of Saturn 2024-05-09 | Confidential Mission Sega Dreamcast

Real Hardware, output via VGA cable and passed through an OSSC then recorded using a USB capture device

Sega Saturn 3D RPG POC now on Github

Tails of Saturn 2024-05-06 | Not many changes here, just added some houses and created a targetting button, z, that targets one of the barrells. Plus, added the TOS billboard. Running on real hardware on a burned disc using a Pseudo Saturn cart

Big thanks again to the Sega Xtreme community.

You can download it from my github here

github.com/TailsofSaturn/Basic-3D-world-Demo

run compile.bat to create the image.

TMNT Shredders Re Revenge Splinter Playthrough - Sega Genesis Rom Hack 2022

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Experimenting with JO Engine

Tails of Saturn 2024-04-23 | Just some experiments with coding on Saturn

Big thanks to the Sega Xtreme community for all your help and advice over discord

Bone Marrow NEW Sega Genesis Puzzle Game

Tails of Saturn 2024-04-18 | Download the demo here: pscdgames.itch.io/bone-marrow-sega-mega-drive-genesis-demo

Or buy the full physical game! pscdgames.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=7

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TMNT Shredders Re Revenge Michelangelo Playthrough Sega Genesis Rom Hack 2022

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Pier Solar and the Great Architects Wii U First Hour

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Steep Slope Sliders Sega Saturn Real Hardware

Tails of Saturn 2024-04-01 | Steep Slope Sliders Sega Saturn Real Hardware

Amazing game. Super fun, solid graphics and tons to unlock.

Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP - PS2

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-29 | Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP (SEGA AGES 2500シリーズ Vol.2 モナコＧＰ) is the second entry in the Sega Ages 2500 series for the PlayStation 2.

Monaco GP is a remake of the original 1979 arcade release of Monaco GP, sporting vastly updated graphics and audio. There is an "original" mode which mimicks the arcade game, and a "grand prix" mode which adds fifteen new courses, multiple camera viewpoints, powerups and a jump button. There are a number of other gameplay changes in this mode, and multiplayer support.
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Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 12: Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set - PS2

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-22 | Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 12: Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set (SEGA AGES 2500シリーズ Vol.12 ぷよぷよ通パーフェクトセット) is the twelfth entry in the Sega Ages 2500 series for the PlayStation 2.

As the name may suggest, Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set is an upgrade of Puyo Puyo Tsuu, originally released for Sega System C-2 arcade hardware. Though the original was not strictly a Sega game, they had acquired the Puyo Puyo series from Compile by this point, making it a Sega property.
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Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone - PS2

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-15 | Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone (SEGA AGES 2500シリーズ Vol.3 ファンタジーゾーン) is the third entry in the Sega Ages 2500 series for the PlayStation 2.

This game is a remake of the original 1986 arcade release of Fantasy Zone. It has two modes, "arcade" and "original", both sporting cell-shaded 3D graphics rather than 2D sprites and four new levels.
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Sega Touring Car Sega Saturn PAL

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-09 | Sega Touring Car Sega Saturn PAL

Running on Real Hardware, output with an RGB SCART cable, line doubled through an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device.

Gameplay
A really deep racing game with complex grip mechanics. This one is really difficult at first but, if you give it the time to learn how to play, you have an amazing racing experience here. The grip mechanics are very in depth and realistic. You need to factor in not only your cars performance, but the road surface has a big impact, as does your suspension and the slope of the road. This means your turning response and acceleration/braking are heavily affected by where on the track you are. Each car handles very differently, and you can tune them as well, with a significant impact on handling and performance. Using the 3D controller really helps here, having analogue control over the accelerator and brake as well as steering really helps, but fortunately the game also has half accelerate and half brake button mapping available. As such, I was able to get on very well with the Saturn Pro controller.

Graphics
Some hate this, but I find the graphics very impressive. The cars look amazing, with very high geometric detail, large sharp textures everywhere and a massive draw distance. This combines with blistering speed throughout. The frame rate does take a hit, and a performance mode similar to DC Sega Rally 2 cheat would have been welcome, but the framerate issues are nowhere near as bad as people make out. There is also some texture warping which becomes more evident in replays when the camera rotates around the car, but its not really evident when playing and everything is flying past you at 300km an hour. Considering that this is a port of a later Model 2 game, the inclusion of almost all the details here is incredibly impressive. It looks gorgeous throughout., despite sub optimal framerates.

Sound
The high tempo techno soundtrack fits the high speed racing excellently. It keeps the game exciting and maintains tension. The engine sounds are meaty and realistic and fit the sense of power and speed perfectly. Crashes are crunchy, tyres screech as you skid and menu sounds are satisfying.

Overall
There is a ton of depth in the gameplay. Additionally, you have plenty of secret content to unlock, including 2 extra tracks and 3 cars. Additional modes become available as you progress including vs AI racers and an AI racer mode where you train the AI and enter it in exhibition mode. You also have date dependent bonus challenges. All this, and you also have 2 sides, Saturn and Arcade, which are different enough for both to warrant your attention. A very well put together game. Big thanks to the Saturn Shiro guys for the community challenge that got me back into this game. This is a contender not only for best racing game mechanics on Saturn, but for the whole console generation.

Barbarian - Sega Genesis New Game

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-08 | Download it here! z-team.itch.io/barbarian-sega-megadrive
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Tomb Raider GBA Port - OpenLara GBA

Tails of Saturn 2024-03-01 | Amazing port of Tomb Raider for the GBA. Featuring Lara's Home, and the first two levels. Download it here: gamebrew.org/wiki/OpenLara_GBA

Captured on an Analogue Pocket via HDMI at 30FPS

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Challenge Entry Grunwald Circuit

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-25 | Challenge Entry Grunwald Circuit

PAL version, Saturn Side, Tuned Car, Saturn Pro controller set to type c in options

Tomb Raider Remastered - Laras Home - Nintendo Switch

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-23 | Game runs at 60FPS on Switch, however this video is captured at 30FPS
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Brick wall town 1

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-11 | 1st entry

STC Country 2

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-11 | Second Entry for Country Circuit

Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition Showcase

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-09 | A showcase of all the entries to this years Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew Competition, with a couple of Honourable mentions at the end.

What's your pick for the winner of each of the categories?

Categories
Original Game
VBT Championship 0:41
Sonic Adventure Boss 1:12
Cube Cat 2:20
Pixel Poppy Pong 4:12
Jacky Car 5:02
Red Moon :Lost Days 5:27
Sweeper Squad 5:40
Cold Case: 6:18
Slide Hop 7:37
Utenyaa 10:32
Saturn Wordle 12:22

Ports
Flashback 12:28
Maria's Revenge 13:19
Telocation 14:36
Pico 8 Emulator 15:42

Translations
Sakura Wars 16:37
JB Harold: Blue Chicago Blues 17:58
Dungeon Master Nexus 19:58
Shadows of the Tusk 23:58
Silhouette Mirage 26:22
Soul Hackers 29:44
Stellar Assault 31:04

Hacks
Doom 38:14
Sega Rally X 39:24
Shining the Holy Ark 40:28
Sonic 3D 41:15
Tails World 42:42
Radiant Silvergun 43:26

Utilities
Cinepak Codec 44:48
240p Test Suite 48:00

Honourable Mentions
Dracula X: Ultimate 48:51
Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business 52:44

SlideHop By Ponut Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition update

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-09 | This is Side Hop, Ponut's entry into this years Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew competition

Recorded from real hardware. Burned to a CD-R and run by using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB SCART cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device.

Gameplay
Its a (sort of) open world platform game. Each stage has some challenges to complete, such as finding items, getting the shortest time on defined courses through the level, collecting items and so forth. The controls are very intuitive and its fun to navigate around the levels. Its very smooth and you have momentum, so as you combine jumping, sliding and running you can pick up a lot of speed. This makes the platforming very fun, requiring you to exploit the games physics engine to reach certain areas. It can get really fast and you can chain up jumps and bounce off edges to rapidly change direction. Very impressive.

Graphics
Extremely impressive. The levels are very large, and the draw distance is huge. Distant objects clipping is faded much like Sonic R. The geometric detail is very dense, with a seemingly massive number of polygons on screen, all texture mapped. The player character is also detailed and animated very well. The levels are also varied, and the range of geometric shapes on offer is both a testament to the very impressive graphics engine and keeps the game aesthetically pleasing and interesting.

Sound
Nice sound effects combined with subtle but pleasing ambient music fits the aesthetic style of the game very nicely. Its very relaxing and makes the process of exploring g the levels more enjoyable.

Overall
Its really great and I eagerly anticipate seeing more of this game. I do need to get better at picking up speed though :)

You can download it here:
segaxtreme.net/resources/slide-hop.178

Check out the creator, Ponut64's Youtube channel here
youtube.com/@smokeydops

Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition Showcase

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-08 | This video shows the wrong build of Slide Hop. Corrected video

youtu.be/9wYRxEmY0kQ?si=vU7aPiWqIMbDJqBf

A showcase of all the entries to this years Sega Xtreme Saturn Homebrew Competition, with a couple of Honourable mentions at the end.

What's your pick for the winner of each of the categories?

Categories
Original Game
Ports
Hacks & Translations
Utilities

Jacky Car Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-06 | Jacky Car by cafe-alpha is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

This game is an infinite scroller. Build up points by remaining on the road. If you stray off the road, you rapidly lose points. Different cars scroll at different speeds, thus adjusting the difficulty.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Radiant Silvergun Text Removal Hack Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-06 | This hack by privateye is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

or, use the action replay codes

+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Master Code |
| F6000914 C305 |
| B6002800 0000 |
+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Enable Code |
| D6076DFA 0000 |
+--------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| INSERT COIN(S) [*] | PLEASE WAIT | PRESS START BUTTON |
+--------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| 160648E4 2020 | 160648BC 2020 | 160648F6 2020 |
| 160648E6 2020 | 160648BE 2020 | 160648F8 2020 |
| 160648EA 2020 | 160648C0 2020 | 160648FC 2020 |
| 160648EC 2020 | 160648C4 2020 | 160648FE 2020 |
| 160648EE 2020 | 360648C3 0020 | 16064902 2020 |
| 360648E3 0020 | 360648C6 0020 | 16064904 2020 |
| 360648E8 0020 | | 360648F5 0020 |
| 360648F0 0020 | | 360648FB 0020 |
| | | 36064901 0020 |
| | | 36064906 0020 |
+--------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| [*] Arcade mode only |
+---------------------------------------------------------+

VBT Touring Truck Championship special edition with secret car by VBT

Tails of Saturn 2024-02-03 | This is VBT's second entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition.

Absolutely massive, the road keeps going for ages.

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

J B Harold Blue Chicago Blues Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-31 | This Translation patch for JB Harold Blue Chicago Blues by Arjak is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

This patch applies the English dialogue and text to the game. Its now complete, last years entry was just the prologue.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411

Doom fix patch Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-30 | This Doom patch by fafling is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

This patch for the japanese version of Doom fixes a few issues. Game still runs at a terrible framerate, but its definitely an imporvement, and Doom is a great game. Best way to play it on Saturn, if only someone could fix the framerate.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Shadows of the Tusk English Translation Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-30 | This translation of Shadows of the Tusk by Kinght of Dragon is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Its a very good translation that makes this already complex game completely accessible. Also has netlink features.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Sega Rally X Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-28 | This Sega Rally hack by ROS is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, upscaled to 800 x 600 and recorded with a USB Capture device.

This patch changes up some textures and adjust the stages for differnt times of day/colour pallets. Always worth an excuse to play Sega Rally again. Would be great if these changes could be incorporated into the main game to give it more content.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Soul Hackers Translation Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-28 | This translation of the original Soul Hackers from TrekkiesUnite118 is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, upscaled to 800 x 600 and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Its still in the early stages, so there are still some issues and untranslated sections. Currently, only disc 1 is patched as well, but this is still a great piece of work. Based off of the 3DS translation, this already makes disc 1 almost completely accessible. You get some issues like letters dropped off the side of the text box and breaks mid word as it continues on the next line, but this is a great start. Very much looking forward to the finished translation as this game is nearly impossible to navigate through the language barrier.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Sonic Adventure Boss Saturn Tech Demo Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-27 | This Tech Demo of the first Robotnik boss from Sonic Adventure 1 on Dreamcast ported to the Saturn is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Anniversary Saturn Homebrew Competition by am.25 and ShadowJackal.

I was not able to make this run on real hardware, so this is captured from an emulator. Others have said they got this to load on real hardware, but so far I can't. If I manage to make this work I will upload another video, but I may need to wait for a later version.

As for the Tech Demo itself, it looks really nice. Its fairly basic at this stage, I wasn't able to hit Robotnik, and his attacks did no damage to me. There is audio, which isn't captured here, and the graphics look nice, being unmistakably reminiscent on the mystic ruins just below Tails' workshop.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Sweeper Squad Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-26 | Sweeper Squad is slinga's entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, upscaled to 800 x 600 and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

It looks really nice, being output at 480i, which for this sort of game makes everything super crisp and sharp. Mouse support is great, it would be nice to have a sensitivity slider though as the mouse moves quite slow across the screen.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

VBT Touring Truck Championship by VBT Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-25 | This is VBT's second entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition.

Absolutely massive, the road keeps going for ages.

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Pico 8 Emulator Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-24 | This Pico 8 Emulator is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by Ervilsoft

Lots of games available in this one, no sound for me, but there's plenty to see and enjoy here.

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Utenyaa Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-23 | Utenyaa is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by SuperReye

It's a multiplayer tank deathmatch game played from an overhead perspective. Plays well enough and has decent presentation. Should be fun with a few players, but I didn't have anyone to join me this time :(

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Telocation: Gemini Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-23 | Telocation: Gemini is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by Cobradile

Its a port of what was originally a homebrew N64 game. Still an early version, but the graphics and mechanics are solid. Very promising.

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

240p Test Suite Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition 2024

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-22 | 240p Test Suite is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by hitoi2500

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Quite handy for adjusting setting in OSSC and Monitor colour profiles etc. I didnt do any of that on the vid as results will obviously vary, and you can't see the changes on my monitor, but I cycle through all the tests. This highlighted some real deficiencies in my recording setup vs my actual monitor, and also some issues on my monitors side not present in OBS recordings.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Pixel Poppy Pong Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-22 | Pixel Poppy Pong is an entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by nando

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Its really fun and addictive. The addition of spin mechanics is nice. Could use some sound effects, but its clean, runs smooth and works well.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Cube Cat Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-22 | Cubecat is 7shades' entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

This is amazing, now including bigger levels, a Hub world, new mechanics and just overall awesomeness. My pick for the win.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411/page-2

Flashback Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-21 | Flashback port for the Sega Saturn. VBT's first entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

The port runs rather slow on Saturn. The cutscenes also have some distortion. Crashes a fair bit as well. On the emulator, this ran fast. Nevertheless, this is Flashback and it is running on Saturn. It looks great, sound effects are present, and looks like the demo features most of the game. This is one I really want to see taken further. It's beyond doubt that Saturn could manage an excellent port of this classic, and I'm sure this could eventually be it. Thanks to VBT for this one.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411

(edit: VBT has released an updated version but I am having some technical difficulties burning to disc)

Maria Renards Revenge Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-20 | Marias Revenge by z-team. Entry to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Its a fan made Castlevania game. Originally made for the Amiga CD32, this is a port to Saturn. Plays well and has a good song while you play. Tough as nails though.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411

Sakura Wars English translation

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-19 | Sansigolo entered a Portuguese translation of Sakura Wars to the 2024 Sega Xtreme 29th Sega Saturn Homebrew competition. I don't speak Portuguese, so here's some gameplay of the English patch from a few years ago. Obviously, I can't comment on the quality of the Portuguese translation, but I'm sure its great.

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

Download it here: segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411

Castlevania X: Symphony of the Night Ultimate

Tails of Saturn 2024-01-06 | Castlevania X: Symphony of the Night Ultimate

This is the 1.0 build of the game for Sega Saturn By Paul Met. It features a full English translation along with several significant improvements such as the restoration of transparencies lost on the original port, corrected aspect ratios for some sprites and use of the 4M RAM cart to remove load times when accessing the menu and map.

Its an excellent patch which makes this Saturn version the definitive copy of the game. An amazing addition to the Saturn Library.

Game ripped from my Japanese copy, patch applied and burned to a CD-R. Captured from real hardware. Played using a pseudo Saturn cart with 4M RAM expansion, output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled through an OSSC and recorded with a USB capture device.

Download it here:
mega.nz/file/shMihIyb#o-2S_b2822NIsX8NY8EC48U71p9NVG8nGdkGoJErgAE

Pigsys Castlevania SOTN Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Demo Xmas 2023

Tails of Saturn 2023-12-24 | Captured this one using Fusion Emulator - Usually against our rules to use emulators but it is what it is :P

All credit goes to Pigsy for once releasing a fantastic demo of his Castlevania Symphony of the Night Mega Drive / Genesis port! The game is coming along very well!

Make sure you subscribe to his channel and see his original release video here: youtube.com/watch?v=bSeJCGE_nCE&ab_channel=Pigsy%27sRetroGameDevTutorials

Pigsy's Retro Game Def Tutorials: youtube.com/@PigsysRetroGameDevTutorials

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Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Sega Dreamcast

Tails of Saturn 2023-12-17 | Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver for the Sega Dreamcast. Recorded from real hardware. Output via a VGA cable, line doubled through an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device.

The Dreamcast version is my favourite of the 3. The Dreamcast port has the best graphics out of the three versions, even being better than the PC version. There's just a lot of colour depth and the lighting is much more moody. Raziel has more polygonas and a significantly better modfel with improved textures. DC also has the highest frame rate, targeting 60fps. Significantly improved over the PS1 version, the graphics aren't exactly impressive by DC standards (since it was designed for PS1), but its not bad either. The game is excellent as well, with an open world metroidvania design, excellent story, superb voice acting and really moody soundtrack. An absolute classic and worth a buy on whatever system you choose.

Cinepak DemoReel Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2023-12-12 | Cinepak Demoreel Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by TrekkiesUnite118

This is a techdemo of a video codec for Saturn. Its a collection of high quality FMVs. This is running on stock HW, from a burned disc using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Everything runs well. Looks like some of the videos weren't playing for me, probably a burn issue on the disc, as I had to use the shoulder buttons to skip at a few points. Very impressive. Used the upscaler rather than OSSC on this one as the videos are output in high res interlaced mode

Download it here:

segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411

Stellar Assault English Translation Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition (2024)

Tails of Saturn 2023-12-04 | Stellar Assault English Translation Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew Competition by Danthrax

Running on real Hardware. The Game is burned to a blank disc and running on my 60Hz modded PAL Saturn using a Pseudo Saturn Cart. Output via an RGB Scart cable, line doubled in an OSSC and recorded with a USB Capture device. This is the NTSCU version.

This translation of Stellar Assault is Danthrax's submission to the Sega Xtreme 29th Saturn Homebrew competition. As with the bulk slash translation, this one is excellent. An entierly fan made translation, it goes all the way, translating the speech as well as the text. A plethora of voice actors redub the FMVs, pre stage briefings, and in game radio chatter. It is an exceptionally good translation and has opened up the story to one of my favourite Sega Saturn games. a Great entry and vcery greatly appreciated.

Download it here:
segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-saturn-29th-anniversary-game-competition.25411