Snatcher CD-ROMantic
June 6, 1996, A mysterious explosion destroys the Chernolton research facility near Moscow. Lucifer Alpha, a powerful biological weapon under secret development there is released into the atmosphere, creating a deadly biohazard. Carried by the trade winds, Lucifer Alpha spreads through out Eastern Europe and Eurasia, destroying 80% of the populace. Half of the world's people die. The greatest biohazard in history later simply becomes known as "The Catastrophe". But at this time who could have possibly imagined that the ultimate biohazard wouldn't occur for another half century. 50 years later mankind faces its greatest crisis, the appearance of a mysterious android life form. It's purpose and origin are unknown. Is it a new kind of weapon? Or perhaps an invasion from some other world. They appear during winter killing humans, and infiltrating society by taking the place of their victims. Employing an artificial skin, they can sweat and even bleed. Part organic, part machine, they're almost impossible to distinguish from those they kill. As they steal their victims' bodies in order to take their place, these mysterious invaders become known as "Snatchers." A new police force specifically trained to fight the Snatchers has been formed, they are named Junkers. You play the role of Gillian Seed, A rookie Junker with a lost memory and a past that is shrouded in mystery. Armed with a Blaster (the official gun of a Junker) and a robot navigator named Metal Gear, you are assigned to investigate the disappearances of Neo-Kobe citizens and put a stop to the Snatcher menace before it's to late...
- Released
- 1992
- Country
- Japan
Details
Release year: 1992
Storyline
June 6, 1996, A mysterious explosion destroys the Chernolton research facility near Moscow. Lucifer Alpha, a powerful biological weapon under secret development there is released into the atmosphere, creating a deadly biohazard. Carried by the trade winds, Lucifer Alpha spreads through out Eastern Europe and Eurasia, destroying 80% of the populace. Half of the world's people die. The greatest biohazard in history later simply becomes known as "The Catastrophe". But at this time who could have possibly imagined that the ultimate biohazard wouldn't occur for another half century. 50 years later mankind faces its greatest crisis, the appearance of a mysterious android life form. It's purpose and origin are unknown. Is it a new kind of weapon? Or perhaps an invasion from some other world. They appear during winter killing humans, and infiltrating society by taking the place of their victims. Employing an artificial skin, they can sweat and even bleed. Part organic, part machine, they're almost impossible to distinguish from those they kill. As they steal their victims' bodies in order to take their place, these mysterious invaders become known as "Snatchers." A new police force specifically trained to fight the Snatchers has been formed, they are named Junkers. You play the role of Gillian Seed, A rookie Junker with a lost memory and a past that is shrouded in mystery. Armed with a Blaster (the official gun of a Junker) and a robot navigator named Metal Gear, you are assigned to investigate the disappearances of Neo-Kobe citizens and put a stop to the Snatcher menace before it's to late...
Top credits
Yûsaku Yara — Gillian Seed
Mami Koyama — Metal Gear Mk.II
Kikuko Inoue — Jamie Seed
Kaneto Shiozawa — Randam Hajile
Did you know
• The title is a reference to the fact that this was the first Konami game to be released on CD-ROM.
• The robot Metal Gear was designed after the bipedal tank from the game Metal Gear (1987). But unlike that Metal Gear, this one doesn't carry any weapons and is around the size of a small animal. The introduction scene pokes fun at this by making the shadow of Metal Gear larger than the robot itself.
• ID files for Hideo Kojima and other members of the game's development staff can be found by typing their names into Gaudy (JORDAN in the English version), the computer that's located in Junker HQ. Some of the profiles and staff members may vary between versions.
User reviews
Superior to any other game
Snatcher - The greatest game of all time !!!!
This is a game to be played
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Stereo
- Color
- Color
