Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells (2018)
On view from June 2, 2018 through July 14, 2019
Grounds for Sculpture
Hamilton Township, NJ
“Since the advent of our internet age, Michael Rees has been redefining objects by using digital technology and innovative material to engage contemporary themes and subjects with sculpture. Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells presents an unparalleled dialogue between object, perception, and reality. His newest sculptures challenge the viewer to question how the boundaries of our physical and digital experiences are converging.”
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Preview - Jet Set Radio Future on Dorimaga Magazine Vol.2 (2002-02)(Video game Magazine)(08/02/2002)
Translation in English:
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Dorimaga Special Report - XBOX
Video Game Consoles : XBOX
Scheduled to be released: February 22th
Completely: ?%
Price: 6,800 Yen
Genre - ACT (Street Action Adventure)
Manufacturer:Sega/Smilebit
Players: 1-4
Number of discs: 1
URL: http://www.jsrf.com/
Controllers/Memory Cards: -
Online Shop: -
Battle On The Street
At the Xbox presentation the other day, it was announced again that it would be released simultaneously with the console “JSRF”. This time, we will release a battle mode that is as fulfilling as the main story! If you want to play with everyone, hold down as many controllers as you want!
The battle is also juicy!
The game offers a full range of new competitive play that develops based on the “JSRF” rules! Up to 4 players can participate, and you can choose from 5 rules.You can enjoy the fun that you have never experienced before! ?
No problem with split screen
Although the battle is split screen, the movement is comfortable with 1 point. Xbox power all over! Hooray for Xbox power!
DASH - Rudies are playing hard to get!
A speed race in which the person who takes the top spot after completing three laps of the course wins. It has the atmosphere of a typical kart race, with items used to jam the opponents, but with jumps and grinds, it is completely different from a simple racing game.
- A race where there is no team battle, and everyone who participates becomes an enemy. It’s a battle of speed. Use items!
DEATH BATTLE - Take that ball and run with it!
A slightly unusual race in which the winner is the one who completes one lap of the course with a rolling ball on the stage. The race starts from where the ball is captured somewhere on the area, and that point becomes the goal. If you fumble the ball, the count disappears and the place where you pick up the ball becomes the starting point again. Team battles are also possible.
- A team game, passing the ball and circling the field, just like an American football player.
FLAG BATTLE - Get the flag that appears on the stage!
A game that takes flags that appear somewhere in the area. There is always one flag on an area, and when someone takes the flag, the next flag will appear. There are 5 flags in total. The game ends when the fifth flag is taken. The person with the most flags wins.
- In team battles, the game is decided by the total number of flags taken.
Use items!
Various items such as bombs, non-scattering, and transparent items are dropped on the battle stage. Use this as a gun and make a difference to your opponent!
BATTLE GRAFFITI - Anyway, drawing graffiti wins!
Draw graffiti on the graffiti points on the stage, developing with the same rules as the main story. Whoever draws the most graffiti wins. Graffiti can be overwritten.
- Draw graffiti like the main story. Draw on a new point or crush the opponent’s graffiti! ?
TAIL TO NOSE - Run or chase, dead heat!
When the graffiti meter on your opponent’s back decreases to 0, you win. Also, it’s over even if your physical strength reaches 0.
- A battle like the scene in which the rival team was chased in the previous work unfolds. In Team Graffiti, you can also erase fellow graffiti.
Roboy - Advisor Robot
A new character in the garage!
GG’s hideout, Garage Park, is a practice stage. In addition to being able to slide freely, you can learn the basics of various games by talking to the advice robot “Roboy” there.
- It’s kind of naive, but the guy who can’t increase it. Garage Park will give you advice.
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BRAND NEW STREET
Chuo Street
Run through Circuit Street!
The new stage is a revolving type!
Chuo Street is the central downtown area of Tokyo. Distinctive landmarks such as fashion buildings and chameleon front are lined up. The city is like a circuit.
Tanks are also available!
Let’s have fun!
- This time’s natural enemy, Inspector Hayashi, throws a tank into the city. Draw graffiti on the body to defeat it.
- The Poison Jams have arrived. Beat the race showdown in Chuo province!
Chuo Street
Commentary:
Director - Masayoshi Kikuchi
Whereas Shibuya Terminal is a mini-garden type, this is a loop-type town that is perfect for racing. One of the concepts of this game, “ exhilarating and fun to run through ” is strongly expressed. However, the road is not flat, so you can enjoy it.
Action Point - Wall Ride
There are several places where you can enjoy a refreshing wall ride here. Kick the signs all over the place and jump to the next wall.
Space Channel 5 Part 2 on Dorimaga Magazine (2002-02 Vol.2) (Video game magazine) (08/02/2002)
Translation in English:
(Page 80)
Dorimaga Special Report - DC PS2:
Video Game Consoles : Dreamcast / Playstation 2
Scheduled to be released: February 14th
Completely: 100%
Price:
Dreamcast: 5,800 Yen
Dreamcast(Special Edition Pack): 9,000 Yen
Playstation 2: 5,800 Yen
Genre - ETC (Musical Action Adventure)
Manufacturer:Sega/United Game Artists
Players: 1-2
Number of discs: 1
URL: http://www.u-ga.com/
Controllers/Memory Cards
PS2: DualShock 2, transvibrator compatible, memory card 161KB.
DC: 5 blocks of memory used (VMU), Purupuru pack support
Online Shop:The DC version is exclusive to D-DIRECT.
The actors are ready!
New and rare characters will appear one after another!( planned)
It’s finally here! Space Channel 5 Part 2 has been finally completed, and it is more powerful and more polished than its previous installment! Enjoy the spectacular space opera featuring Ulala, a reporter who can sing and dance, Pudding, Jaguar, and other new characters!
Ulala, her rivals, and the enemy characters are revealed one after another! The actors are finally coming together! Preparations are steadily underway for the Valentine’s Day event on February 14 (Rumor has it that it has already been completed!?). Anyway, please look forward to the greatly enhanced “SC5”!
Dancing and showing off! - Dance battle
The rules are familiar, Using the enemy’s dance as a model, let’s make Ulala dance. This time, there is a person who has a deep interest in life….! ?
Shoot and shoot! - Shooting Battle
In the shooting battle, A ( X ) button shootin toward the number that comes up! When the assistant appears, use the B ( O ) button to withdraw him or her!
New! And now easier to play!
Charge Input
One of the new commands for dance removal is this charge input.You can press and hold the button for the length of the “chu~~” or “he~~~y”. Be careful not to press it for too long! In addition to the buttons, you can also use the directional keys!
Chu~~ (Hold for Long)
Chu! (Hold on)
Musical Instrumental Battle
It is a battle using musical instruments. In any scene, all input is OK if you press the arrow key ↓.Since you have to press up, down, left, and right to enter, you will need a more elegant input! But fun!
Direction key
↓ to
Play!
Sing and Battle
This time, there is also a scene where a song is inserted in the interval before! In the song part, a karaoke-like character band appears. You don’t have to enter the command, but you have to be careful with the timing. It is a scene that makes you feel the excitement of the musical!
Sing, dance and key in!
The system of imitating the enemy’s dance is the same, but part of it has evolved!The B( X ) button peep for rescue is now “Hey! to make it easier to teach!
B Button Peep X Button Peep to "Hey!”
PINE
A Space Police Chief of the Eastern Galaxy District, who appear with a theme song composed by herself,
She was born on June 5 and her blood type is A. How will she be punished for her sexy (language) personality, who wasn’t seen in the previous work!?
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The number of modes has also increased, and the situation is UP!
In this “Part 2”, not only the story mode, but also some fun modes have been added. Like the previous work, this work is designed so that you can play it as many times as you like, but you can also enjoy dance battles in a different form! Also, two players can now play together. The rules are simple, with each person in charge of the directional keys and buttons, but it is difficult unless the two of you are in sync with each other! And there are costumes that you can only get if you complete the game. So, let’s start looking for a partner now!
1P GAME/2P GAME
This is the mode in which you play the story. The game is now in full polygon, and the camera work and direction are even more elegant! I think you will be even more impressed than in the previous game, so please enjoy it! There is also a 2P mode with separate directional keys and buttons!
Ulala Dance
This is a new mode in which you answer 100 consecutive dance questions! You only get one chance, and you can’t miss a series of tensions!If you answer correctly a specific number of times in a row, you will receive a Ulala costume!
Profiles
This is a mode where you can see the profiles of the characters that appeared and the characters that you rescued, which was also in the previous game.The goal is not only to complete the game, but also to win the game, which actually hides various secrets!
Dressing Room
In this mode, you can change Ulala’s costume. Wear the costumes you can play each mode and set off on a revival! In addition to clothes, accessories such as microphones can also be changed!
February 14
Start on air!
REPORT 1 - Ulala Again! in Space Ship (Ulala Back in Action!)
Dancing troupe suddenly attacked!
The galactic universe, which has been at peace since the resolution of the previous incident, is now in the grip of evil once again! The spaceship Space Symphony has been taken over by the “Dancing Troupe (Rhythm Rouges)” that appeared out of nowhere! Space Channel 5 was the first to catch wind of this and sent Ulala to the scene to take on the Dance Troupe (Rhythm Rouges)!
- Reported by Ulala in a new outfit! Nostalgic characters such as Space Japanese and Space Grandma also appear!
- What is the purpose of the Dancing Troupe (Rhythm Rouges) that is taking away the dozen or so passengers one after another by making them dance!? And who is the person named Purge who explores it!?
SHADOW - Action expulsion that imprisons the attack of the Dancing Troupe (Rhythm Rouges). I’ve seen his deep voice and sharp dance somewhere! ?
Ulala-san! It’s time to go!
REPORT 2 - Green Fear in Space Park (Nature’s Revenge!)
Save the president!
President Peace, who was invited to a children’s music festival at Space Park, was kidnapped by someone! Ulala heads for an emergency report in a field shaken by the outbreak of a major incident! She is confronted by the dancing troupe (Rhythm Rouges) again and Pudding from Channel 42 will challenge you to a guitar match with your pride as a space reporter!
- It is a transformation in which children are caught in a plant that suddenly starts to move. Let’s bring back everyone’s smiles!
- Appearing in the floating garden (Fountain Square) is her eternal (?) rival, Pudding. Can she win her first guitar competition?
PUDDING
A familiar reporter (former idol) from Space Channel 42. She has a rivalry with Ulala again, and appears at various places with her bodyguards!
PEACE
He is a space president who can sing and dance, working day and night to bring happiness to the entire galaxy!
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Enchanted full polygon ♡
In the previous game, polygon characters were superimposed on the background of the movie, but this time the background is also full polygon! This makes the camera work and directing really fun. Also, the rescued people now have facial expressions, which adds to the enchantment of Ulala. In particular, the DC version has evolved so much that it’s hard to believe it’s the same hardware! Technological advances are truly amazing!
- Enjoy one parade after another! Play the game and experience the excitement!
Enchanted full polygon 1: The camera work is amazing!
The biggest change in full polygon is the camera work! In addition to moving, the dance battle between Ulala and the enemy, and the angle when the key characters appear, are very elaborate! Please take a look at the moving screen!
Enchanted full polygon 2: The production is also amazing!
Production other than camera work is also powered up! Various effects are now included depending on the play. For example, if the battle results are good, the rescuer will cheer up Ulala, and special camera work will be included. On the other hand, if your performance is low, you will get ……
The DC and PS2 versions are different!
There is almost no difference in content between the DC version and the PS2 version. However, if you are worried about having both hardware, Please look at this page for more information!
“Channel 5” is still DC (Dreamcast)!
The DC version is exclusive to D-DIRECT, but a limited edition with headphones and a galaxy pouch will also be released! If you pre-order, you will also receive a galaxy (alarm) clock
- Furthermore, only DC can be seen with beautiful graphics using VGA!
Trance vibrator compatible!
The PS2 version will bounce with a trance vibrator following “Rez”! You can also adjust the volume of BGM (Background Music) and SE (Sound Effect), which is not available in the DC version!
- Vibrator support would be nice! You can also get the Galaxy (alarm)clock if you pre-order the PS2 version.
♪We are “The Dancing Troupe” (“We are known as the Rhythm Rogues”)♪
The enemies that appear in place of the Moro aliens this time are the members of “The Dancing Troupe(Rhythm Rouges)”. A mysterious dancing group led by a mysterious leader, Mr. Purge! A number of violent acts that make people dance with innocent people! As you progress through the story, you may find out what they are doing wrong! ?
ROBO (RHYTHM ROBOT)
A member of a Dancing Troupe (Rhythm Rouges). Accompanied by Shadow, it shoots at various places. it has the innocence to act without judging what has been harmed. it shoots dancing radio wave beams from its eyes.
PURGE
The leader of a Dancing Troupe(Rhythm Rouges) that dances in the shadows. He’s always a silhouette when he appears, and no one knows who he really is. He seems to be plotting something by making the people of the world dance.
SHADOW
Action captain of the Dancing Troupe(Rhythm Rouges) . He takes care of the robots and takes the people who made them dance away on a transport boat. His trademark is a red muffler that stays on regardless of gravity.
DJ TSUYOSHI in a Rez event on Dorimaga Vol.15 (Videogame magazine)(Japan) (28/12/2001)
Translation in English:
Collaboration between DJ TSUYOSHI live and “Rez”!
- Held on 12/8 (Sat)
On December 8th, the trance event “TOKIO DROME” was held at Akasaka
Blitz in Tokyo, and there was a performance in which Sega’s PS2 software “Rez” was used live. This was realized because DJ TSUYOSHI, a performer of the same event, provided music for “Rez”, and the audience of over 1,500 people was intoxicated by the trance played by “Rez” and DJ TSUYOSHI. . There was also a “Rez” euphoric (experience play) corner, which was also very popular with trance and techno lovers.
- In the “Rez” euphoric corner, you can enjoy the game in a soft and relaxed manner. Even at the mini DJ booth set up at the entrance, the “Rez” music provider was fascinated by the performance.
- At the live, DJ TSUYOSHI actually held the PS2 controller and played area 4 of “Rez”. Excitement reaches its climax in the boss battle!
Review - Jet Set Radio Future on Evolution Magazine Vol.3 (Videogame Magazine) (Italy, 2002)
Translation in English:
(Page 54-55)
DISTRIBUTION - INFOGRAMES
GENRE: ACTION
PLAYERS: 1-4
MANUFACTURER: SEGA
DEVELOPER: SMILEBIT
FORMAT:XBOX
MEDIA: DVD-ROM
The concept of love, roller skates and a can of spray paint…
Almost two years ago, Jet Set Radio for the Dreamcast revolutionized the concept of modern video games. It wasn’t a sequel, it wasn’t a third-person adventure, it couldn’t benefit from a character of attraction like Sonic but, despite everything, we were facing a great game. To tell the truth, it wasn’t even easy to classify it in a precise genre; Jet Set Radio was an action game, but it had one feature that was increasingly difficult to find in this industry; the originality. Too bad that for most everything has gone unnoticed for the simple fact of running on Dreamcast. Fortunately, the European launch of the Xbox has resurrected a franchise deserving of the attention of the mass (yes: I said mass) of gamers.
XBOX
February 22, 2002
SEGA ACT
6800 Yen DVD-ROM
1-4 Players
Graffiti on the street again with the boots on
The street graffiti game “JET SET RADIO”, which has been well-received for its excellent gameplay and rich American comic style as the game stage, has been launched with the release of the Japanese version of Xbox, and its latest work “JET SET RADIO FUTURE” is also logically registered on the Xbox. This game not only greatly improves the picture quality, but also improves the game system and adds many new elements and new characters. In terms of gameplay, it also aims to put on roller shoes and graffiti around the streets, and it also provides 4 people to play the game at the same time. How can such an excellent work be missed?
Changes in different abilities of different roles
The number of characters appearing in this episode has greatly increased to 20 compared to the previous one, and the ability values of each character in the game have also been slightly changed. The items are divided into physical strength, spray amount, painting range, maximum gliding speed, turning reaction and waist twisting The seven angles, although the influence of these values in the normal game is not obvious, but in the battle mode, it will affect the relationship between victory and defeat. As for the gameplay, when the player is graffiti near a specific POINT, he will fight with the hexagonal police group led by the police department. At this time, an electromagnetic curtain will be opened around the player’s position, and the player must knock them down within this limited range to continue the game.
Action types you need to know!GRIND - The action of sliding on some wire or wire-like terrain.
AIR - This action can be made by sliding down at a certain speed.
WALL RIDE - You can jump on billboards or walls.
HAND PLANT - Press the X button on some green side to make this action.
TURN - Press the Y button while walking to turn around.
BACK FLIP - Make a 360-degree turn.
SHUFFLE - Press the left ANALOG STRICK during walking to reduce the speed.
- The game’s packaging cover. The 3 characters in silver color with a bright red background are very festive for the New Year, so you won’t miss it when you buy it!
Space Channel 5 on Dreamcast Arena Vol.1 (Video game magazine) (Italy, 2000)
Translation in English
RELEASE DATE: ALREADY RELEASED
PRODUCT: SEGA
DEVELOPMENT: SEGA
GENRE:MUSIC GAME
Space Channel Five is Sega’s answer to all the music games released so far. Here in Italy we know a few titles of the genre, Bust a Groove or Parappa the Rapper to give an example, but in Japan music is a genre that is quite fashionable, especially in arcades (see Guitar Freaks or the latest Drum Mania, both by Konami). In this same period, the Sonic Team also jumped into this genre with the coin-op Samba de Amigo. Behind this Space Channel Five is the mastermind of the genius who produced some of the greatest driving games of all time (including Sega Rally), Tetsuya Mizuguchi. He says in an interview: “To create this game I didn’t want to think of a fixed genre”. In fact, SCF is a mixture of different genres, a bit of action, a bit of shooter and a lot of healthy 007 model music. One fine day, mysterious aliens, the Moroseijin (Morolians), arrive on Earth. Apparently for no reason they start making all the earthlings dance, one after the other. At this point the producer of a television station on the verge of bankruptcy takes over who, with the hope of raising the audience of his network, sends a girl named Ulala who has been working for two years at her company as a reporter. Soon Ulala will realize that she has special powers that can break the spell that forces humans to dance. Her task will therefore be to save all the earthlings from alien control and drive those “nice guys” of the Moroseijin(Morolians) from the Earth. As for the game mechanics, just think of an aerobics class. You will first have to carefully observe the movements that the Moroseijin (Morolians) perform to the rhythm of the music. Then all you have to do is repeat them, using the buttons on your controller. If you don’t make a single mistake, you’ll move on to the next level. As you progress, the tempo of the music gets faster and faster and the number of keys you have to press will also increase. In short, everything will become more and more messy and difficult. On the bottom right of the screen it says “listening rating”. The more you dance well, the more this index will increase in percentage. There are two game modes: Dance Battle Mode and Shooting Battle Mode. The purpose of the first will be to free the earthlings from the Moroseijin (Morolians) with the magical power of dance. As you progress through the story you will face increasingly complex levels and dance to the rhythm of ever more exaggerated music. The Earthlings you save will crowd behind you and follow you everywhere dancing with you. The longer the line of people, the higher the ratings will be. In Battle Shooting Mode, Ulala will have two weapons at her disposal: a pistol to hit the aliens and a beam to save the earthlings. In the various levels, either the Moroseijin (Morolians) or the earthlings may appear in the three directions (up, right, left). For example, if three aliens appear on the right, Ulala will have to press right and three times the A button with which you use the gun. If, on the other hand, two terrestrials appear on the left, he will have to press the button B once left and twice with which the beam is used. Everything must be done to the rhythm of the music. As you progress through the missions, the button combinations will become more and more complicated. There will also be a Watch Mode in which you can study Ulala’s dance moves in depth. It will be possible to rotate and zoom the shot at will. This option is essential because SCF boasts a truly remarkable number of moves and the only way to familiarize yourself with them before executing them in the actual game is precisely this Watch Mode. Graphically speaking, this Space Channel Five is pretty awesome. Both the backdrops and the costumes of the various characters seem to have come out of a Z-series science fiction film. Very suitable for a sparkling game like this. The movements of the dancers are very fluid thanks also to the use of the motion capture technique. The music is engaging and almost all of it belongs to the rock genre. A little curiosity about SCF. To choose the voice of Ulala, a pompous audition was organized in the Sega studios in which more than 600 girls participated and from which a young housewife emerged as the winner!
Translation in English:
Publisher/Manufacturer: SEGA
Game Type: ACT
Release Date: January 1st (2001)
Price: 5800 Yen
Capacity: GD-ROM
Memory: Undecided
Excellent grades, promoted to the international stage
For the first time in game history, JET SET RADIO combines 3D background and 2D animation to create a fantasy 3D world that is both real and imaginative. The game is still highly praised since it was launched, and the game production is extremely good. Unfortunately, the large capacity of JET SET RADIO is only exchanged for a few game stages. This time, the enhanced release increases the number of versions and modes, improves the game’s durability, and also retains the original stage, making the game fresher and more playable.
Two new foreign stages have been added to the game. The new story takes place in the bustling foreign metropolises “BATAM STREET” and “GRIND CITY”.
“BATAM STREET” is a smoky street with overhead trams, grocery stores connected to every household, dilapidated and towering old buildings, and parks where street children gather, etc. The structure of the city street is complex and very three-dimensional.
- BATAM STREET Map
- GRIND CITY Map
JET SET RADIO with the feeling of a new type of 3D game is back. The New Year’s Day in the Western calendar is dressed up to celebrate the early years with everyone. The shape has been carefully remodeled and re-dressed to surprise everyone again. The game has been greatly enhanced, the new stage has entered foreign countries, and you can meet like-minded “confidantes”.
Puppies are crazy too! Let’s JET SET RADIO!!
Simultaneously with the original story, while the Japanese police and JET SET RADIO members of the two factions of good and evil are intriguing, the United States is also experiencing horrific terrorist assassinations. JET SET RADIO continues the last episode of Japan’s righteous men, and American fanatics also come to maintain justice, while expressing their own music style and smashing the evil organization “Golden Rhinos”.
In the new stage, players can use the new character “Bozi (Pots)” to make trouble on the streets and graffiti everywhere. Bozi (Pots) was originally the pet dog of the character GG in the last episode, an ordinary puppy, but unfortunately he was transformed by the character NOISE TANK in the last episode, and became a part of JET SET RADIO by accident. Undisclosed role.
- New character “Bozi (Pots)”
New Year’s Gift Giveaway
Unfortunately DELUXE JET SET RADIO is another set of D-DIRECT exclusive game, interested readers may have to work hard to buy such an excellent game, but it is definitely worth the money. The game comes with a precious shirt worn by the character “GG”, which is unique and only one of its kind. Work hard, everyone! If you want to be the first to see the game, you may want to go to SEGA’s official web site to download the game’s highlights, the web site is as follows:http://jet.dricas.ne.jp/dx_jet_image/mpg/de_la.mpg
Rez on Dengeki Playstation Vol.182 (Videogame Magazine) (27/07/2001)
Scanned by kitsunebi (Retromags)
Translation in English:
(Page 164)
PS2 STG
Autumn Forecast:
SEGA/UGA
underpriced
MC2 (KB number not yet added)
A new dimension game experience created by sound and light!
Sega’s first PS2 title has finally been revealed. We take a closer look at the contents, along with an in-depth interview with producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi.
Interview - Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Aiming for a “good-natured game”
<I wanted to express the pleasure of manipulating music and images in the game>
At the PS2 software presentation “PlayStation Party” held on June 27, Mr. Mizuguchi, who demonstrated while actually playing “Rez”, said, “The pleasure of musicians and DJs may be like this. I thought.” That feeling is exactly what Mr. Mizuguchi tried to express in this game.
“I went to Switzerland and witnessed a music festival attended by 400,000 young people. When people gathered to listen to house or techno music, they danced crazy. I was amazed. They are also very particular about the lighting, and when they see it moving in sync with the music, what if I could become the player and be able to control the sound and light? I thought it might make you feel better.”
<Because it is simple, you can forget the time and be immersed>
Mr. Mizuguchi chose 3D shooting as the game system to experience this feeling.
“I wanted something that could be played physiologically without thinking, with simple and clear rules, and something that everyone could play intuitively. I wonder if I was just thinking, “Is it too difficult?” “A long time ago, there was a 3D shooter called "Star Wars” in Atari’s game. It was a simple screen composed only of wireframes, but I remember being so absorbed in it that I lost track of time. That kind of feeling. I also want to evoke the feeling of excitement.I think the excitement I felt 20 years ago is still valid today.”
At the start of the project, Mr. Mizuguchi said to the staff, “If there was a shooting game in which the music is composed when you successfully defeat the enemy, and the visual effects construct the world at the same time, it would be great. Don’t you think it’s good?” and the development of the game seems to have started.
“In conventional shooting games, all you have to do is think about how to make the enemies appear, but this game has a different trick that uses sound and light to create a pleasant feeling. It took an enormous amount of time to complete the program.”
<People who think they have no sense of rhythm should develop a sense of rhythm>
There have been many games in the past that use sound to create a pleasant feeling. But how are they different from the so-called rhythm games of the past?
I think that the traditional rhythm game was “forced”. There is a certain point at which you have to play a note at the right time or you will make a mistake. Of course there is such a fun aspect, but in “Rez,” there is no “compulsion,” so you can play as you like, which is liberating. If you defeat the Enemy with your own timing, various sounds will come out and become music. I think there are quite a lot of people who shy away from playing sound games because they think they don’t have a sense of rhythm.“ I think there are a lot of people who think they don’t have a sense of rhythm and shy away from playing music games. However, this is a game that I want those people to try. First of all, I can tell them to try it without worrying about their sense of rhythm. Besides, the game is also fun to play as a shooting game. But when you get good at the game, you will realize that you have a good sense of rhythm. In fact, it was the same for me.
- ↑ Mr. Mizuguchi playing "Rez” at “PlayStation 2 Party”. Mr. Shigeo Maruyama, the chairman of SCE, received a lot of attention.
3D shooter?
Basically, it’s a 3D STG where you shoot the enemies that appear with lasers. However, according to the timing of the shot, the music playing in the background is further overlapped with the sound, and bright lights fly around the screen. A major feature of this game is the effective use of music and images.
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Pleasure created by simple operation
Hold down the missile launch button and move the cursor to lock on the enemy. Release the button to fire a laser that hits the enemy. The operation is very simple, so you can fully enjoy the STG-like pleasure of shooting.
Create your own “Rez”!
For example, if multiple enemies are destroyed individually, or if they are destroyed after being rocked together, the way sound and light are created will be different. How to shoot enemies and what kind of music and images to create. It’s up to the player’s preference.
Trance-like gaming experience
As you progress through the stages, enemies will appear continuously, so the sounds and lights that are generated will be dizzying. You’ll feel a “high” that you’ve never experienced in a game before, with a brain-numbing intensity.
ABOUT TETSUYA MIZUGUCHI
Profile of Tetsuya Mizuguchi . Born in Otaru in 1965. Joined SEGA in 1990. Produced hit titles such as “Sega Rally Championship”, “Sega Rally 2” (both arcade), and “Space Channel 5” (Dreamcast).In 2000, when Sega was spun off, he became the representative of United Game Artists.
- ↓ Mizuguchi’s masterpiece
- ← “Sega Rally 2” (left) and “Space Channel 5” (bottom).
Finally, we asked them how they felt about entering the PS market.
I have a very good image of PS users.I think they will thoroughly ignore anything boring, but if we do something interesting, I think they will respond very well to it. So I have high hopes that they will be into “Rez”.
*The full text of the interview with Tetsuya Mizuguchi introduced here is available on Dengeki Online (URL http://dengekionline.com). Check it out if you want to know more about the world of “Rez”!
Traslation in English:
PS2
February 14, 2002
SEGA ETC
5800 yen
Three new elements live broadcast!!
The highly acclaimed music game SPACE CHANNEL 5 on DC is about to launch a new game, and the new game is named “SPACE CHANNEL 5 PART 2”, which is a large-scale game that combines music, rhythm, dance and action. Moreover, a large number of new elements have been added in the new episode, whether you like this kind of game or not, it is worth giving everyone a try. (Figure 24,25,26)