Virtual Hydlide for Sega Saturn

Virtual Hydlide for Sega Saturn

Virtual Hydlide is a 3D action RPG that reimagines the 1984 classic Hydlide for a new generation. Developed by T&E Soft, this ambitious Sega Saturn title blends digitized live-action characters with early 3D environments. Players take on the role of a lone hero tasked with saving a princess split into three fairies by the demon Varalys. With randomized world layouts and real-time combat, every adventure is a little different.

Key Features:

• Over 25 billion possible world layouts, using a unique level-randomization system.

• Real-time sword-and-magic combat with visible enemies in open 3D spaces.

• Digitized character sprites layered over 3D terrain for a unique visual style.

• Earn stat boosts and upgrades through quests and progression, not experience points.

Metadata:

• Genre: Action Role-Playing Game

• Platform: Sega Saturn

• Developer: T&E Soft

• Publisher: Atlus (North America), Sega (Japan/Europe)

• Release Date: September 1995 (North America)

• ESRB Rating: Kids to Adults (K-A)

• Mode: Single-player