We at The Eyeopener recently were treated to four days of video game bliss when the folks at Sega kindly left a brand-spanking-new Sega Saturn System at our disposal. The effects were terrifying and immediate. News editors got really drunk Thursday night and were agglutinated to the machine, entertainment types became Pavlovian derelicts, salivating freely as their eyes, transfixed to the flashing images on the screen, dilated like strobe lights for hours.
The truth is this system is so rocking we felt guilty leaving it there, all by its lonesome and no one to play with. The system’s animation is simply amazing. The games combine smoothness of motion with quick and accurate response from the now-standard gamepad. The images, especially on All-Star NHL Hockey were extremely sharp, and moved better than some real-life players do.
The sound is terrific. Since the games are stored on compact disc, they provide not only advanced digital images but also the finest sound available. Everything from the blowing of the referee’s whistle, to the snapping of some loser’s spine on the fight game comes through with precision and clarity.
At about $500 a pop, the system isn’t cheap. But if you have the cash or are looking for creative ways to use your OSAP surplus, this is the best way to relive the arcade in your own home.
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