Seaman

"A Classic Simulation Game Finally Arrives To The Sega Dreamcast"

Introduction:
When I first got Seaman and popped it into my Dreamcast, I thought to myself, ''Wow...I finally have it...this will be great!'' And I was right. At the Start screen, Leonard Nimoy's voice comes on and talks about what you need to do first and what the game is all about. His voice is perfect for the game. The manuel is decent but the game is very simple.

Graphics:
Not the best graphics, but not the poorest I've seen. Not much to look at in the tank, but that't not that important for this game, right?

Sound:
No music, would've been cooler with it, but the sound effects are pretty good. The oxygen rising, the sound the egg or food pellets make when they plump into the water, are all realistic noises. The Seamen themselves are unbelievably human-like. When talking to a Gillman, it sounds like trying to talk to a real baby. When talking to the adult Seaman, it's like having an actual conversation with a human adult.

Gameplay:
Controls are very easy to pick up and keep in your head. Not many button combinations that you have to memorize. The main part of the game is talking using the voice recognition system microphone. The Seamen understand what you are saying very easily as long as you speak clearly. There are some tasks that need to be completed in the game such as evolving the Mushroomers. This adds spice to the game.

Conclusion:
This is a great simulation game and I would recommend it to any gamer. Surprisingly, it's very addicting, and keeps you coming back for more. So go out and get this game right now!

Graphics: 7
Sound: 9
Control: 9
Gameplay: 8
Replay value: 7

Overall Score: 8

I hope this review was entertaining fo rou to read, and I hope this helps you decide to buy this game. Thanks for readig!

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 08/09/00, Updated 08/09/00