Tempo Jr.
Tempo is a platform video game developed by Red Company and published by Sega in 1995 for the Sega 32X.
Tempo Jr.
- Date
- 1995
- Genre
- platformer
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Key facts
• Title — Tempo • Developer — Sega CS3 Red Company • Publisher — Sega • Director — Keisuke Abe • Composer — Masayoshi Ishi Hiroyuki Hamada • Released — March 24, 1995 • Genre — Platform game • Modes — Single player • Platforms — Sega 32X
Gameplay and premise
Gameplay and premise
A grasshopper character named Tempo and his friend, Katy, star on The Major Minor Show as they climb the top of the tower to defeat King Dirge. The stages are presented as performances on a musical variety show like Soul Train.
Development and release
Development and release
According to former Sega staff member Takayuki Kawagoe, Tempo was initially developed for the Mega Drive, but was converted to the 32X on short notice so that it could have a larger game library. The game was directed by Keisuke Abe, creator of the Bonk series of platformers. The game uses hand-drawn graphics for the backgrounds and sprites.
Sequels
Sequels
In part because it was released on the failed 32X add-on, it failed to find an audience. Sega tried again with two more games: a spinoff titled Tempo Jr. in 1995 for the Game Gear, and a sequel titled Super Tempo in 1998 for the Sega Saturn. Famicom Tsūshin scored Tempo Jr. an 18 out of 40.
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Tempo Jr. is associated with Japan.
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Reception
The Japanese publication Micom BASIC Magazine ranked Tempo eighth in popularity in its June 1995 issue, and it received a 7.2222/10 score in a 1995 readers' poll conducted by the Japanese Sega Saturn Magazine, ranking among 32X and Sega Mega Drive titles at the number 256 spot. The game received mixed reviews from critics. GamePros Captain Squideo highlighted the game's dazzling background graphics, rich soundtrack, and low difficulty for novices, but noted the lack of originality in the gameplay. Next Generation assessed that "none of [its] good qualities keep Tempo from missing the beat and being yet another poor 32X effort".
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- 1.Famitsu DC. The Witness of History: Interview. Enterbrain. 232–234. February 15, 2002. 978-4-75770789-4.
- 2.Sunrise Publications. 32X At a Glance: Tempo (Review). Game Informer. 25. 47. May 1995.
- 3.Ward, Trent. Review - 32X: Tempo. Game Players. GP Publications. 8. 5. 50. May 1995.
- 4.Fahs, Travis. Tempo Review. IGN. IGN Entertainment. November 18, 2008.
- 5.Gaksch, Martin. Overseas Sega Sector: Tempo (32X). Cybermedia. 20. 52. June 1995.
- 6.Finals - 32X: Rhythmless - Tempo. Next Generation. 5. 90. May 1995.
- 7.Schaedle, Wolfgang. Reviews - Sega 32X: Tempo. Magna Media. 43. 90. June 1995.
- 8.Yates, Laurie. Consoles: Tempo (Sega/32X). Electronic Games. Decker Publications. 3. 8. 82. May 1995.
- 9.SoftBank Creative. HYPER MEGA EXPRESS for 16Bit User - メガ・ギアドッグレース: TEMPO. Beep! Mega Drive. 11. 4. 130. April 1995.
- 10.Hallock, Betty. Power Reviews - Genesis 32X: Tempo. VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. Larry Flynt Publications. 76. 74–75. May 1995.
- 11.Nishibu, Masako. メガドライブ. 156. 30–31. June 1995.
- 12.SoftBank Creative. メガドラ読者レース. Sega Saturn Magazine. 11. 9. 82–85. September 1995.
- 13.Larry Flynt Publications. Capsule Reviews - Genesis: Tempo. VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. 74. 83. March 1995.
- 14.Halverson, Dave. Viewpoint: Tempo • 32X; GameFan 32 - 32X Review: Tempo. GameFan. DieHard Gamers Club. 3. 4. 19, 65–67. April 1995.
- 15.ASCII Corporation. おオススメ!! ソフトカタログ!! TEMPO. Famitsu. 335. 116. May 12–19, 1995.
- 16.Captain Squideo. ProReview - 32X: Tempo. GamePro. 80. 58. May 1995.
- 17.Tempo – Hardcore Gaming 101. www.hardcoregaming101.net.
- 18.NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: TEMPO Jr.. Weekly Famicom Tsūshin. No.333. Pg.33. 5 May 1995.
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