Software:Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram

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Short description: 1999 video game
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram arcade flyer.jpg
Developer(s)Sega AM3
Sega AM2 (XBLA remake)
Publisher(s)
SeriesVirtual On
Platform(s)Arcade, Dreamcast, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4[1]
ReleaseArcade
Dreamcast
  • JP: December 9, 1999
  • NA: June 7, 2000[2]
Xbox 360
April 29, 2009
PlayStation 4
Genre(s)Action, Shooter, Fighting
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer
Arcade systemSega Model 3

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram (電脳戦機バーチャロン オラトリオ・タングラム M.S.B.S. Ver.5.45, Dennō Senki Bācharon Oratorio Tanguramu M.S.B.S. Ver.5.45) is a 1998 Japanese Sega Model 3 arcade action game that was later ported to the Sega NAOMI arcades and the Dreamcast home console in Japan in 1999 and North America in 2000. Oratorio Tangram is a 3D fighting game where the player assumes control of a giant humanoid robot, and is a sequel to the 1996 video game Virtual On. A re-release of the game, entitled Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram Ver.5.66 (電脳戦機バーチャロン オラトリオ・タングラム Ver.5.66, Dennō Senki Bācharon Oratorio Tanguramu Ver.5.66), was released worldwide for Xbox 360 on April 29, 2009.

Plot

The game starts 20 years after the events of Operation Moongate. After the defeat of Z-Gradt, the mightiest VR and the final boss of the first game, humans continued to battle in their VR's, searching for supremacy. However an unknown AI known as Tangram has awakened and became self-conscious. With the directive to destroy humanity, Tangram infected Earth's mother computer with a virus called "Tangram Virus" and hacked into all VR systems, except for the player's VR. It plans to use the infected VRs to destroy the last human colonies that survived the previous war. The player begins the mission to defeat all VRs and destroy Tangram to stop its evil ambitions once and for all.

After defeating all VRs, the player is teleported to the Earth's mother computer system to fight Tangram. Depending on the final battle outcome, there are two endings available.

In the good ending, Tangram is erased from the computer and the player's VR is teleported back to Earth's stratosphere, where its armour is critically damaged during the fall but is saved by VRs that came on the Floating Carrier. Fei-Yen is saved by Angelan or the opposite and the others (Temjin, Raiden, Dodray, Bal-Bados, Specineff, Cypher, and Apharmd) are saved by the same model VRs. Alternatively, If the player's time counter reaches 0, Tangram hacks into the player's VR system and shuts it down, resulting in a Game Over screen.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastXbox 360
AllGame4.5/5 stars[7]N/A
Edge7/10[9]7/10[10]
EGM8.5/10[11]N/A
EurogamerN/A8/10[13]
Famitsu39/40[14]N/A
Game Informer7.25/10[15]N/A
GameFan(AC) 100%[16][17]
(AC2) 98%[18]
97%[19][lower-alpha 1]		N/A
GameRevolutionB[20]B−[21]
GameSpot(JP) 8.4/10[22]
(US) 8.1/10[23]		7.5/10[24]
GameSpy7.5/10[25]N/A
IGN(JP) 9.3/10[26]
(US) 8/10[27]		7.5/10[28]
Next Generation3/5 stars[29]N/A
Teletext GameCentralN/A7/10[30]
Aggregate scores
GameRankings80%[4]75%[5]
MetacriticN/A73/100[6]

The Dreamcast version received favorable reviews, while Ver.5.66 received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation websites GameRankings and Metacritic.[4][6] Stephen Frost of NextGen called the Japanese import of the former console version "an impressive game, and practically a perfect conversion, marred by difficult controls and a lack of 'compatibility' with the standard Dreamcast controller. However, if you're willing to invest the necessary time, you'll eventually discover that the game provides one of the most addictive and deep gaming experiences currently available on Dreamcast."[29] Jake The Snake of GamePro said in one review, "For dedicated gamers longing for a fast-paced clast of metal, Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram will deliver many hours of mech-smashing mayhem."[31][lower-alpha 2] In another review, Cheat Monkey called it "a must buy-if you have the Twin Sticks. If not, the game will still be fun, but it will not feel quite right to arcade veterans."[32][lower-alpha 3] GameZone gave the same Dreamcast version seven out of ten, saying, "If there were Twinsticks or cerebral implants available in the US for use with the Dreamcast, then it would have scored higher. As it stands, it’s another in a long series of arcade games that have been shoehorned onto a console to make a buck."[33] Later, Retro Gamer gave the Xbox 360 version 72%, calling it "a great port of the DC conversion [that] looks incredible with its hi-def sheen, but the 360's analogue stick just doesn't do the game justice."[34]

In Japan, Famitsu gave the same Dreamcast version a score of three tens and one nine for a total of 39 out of 40.[14][35] Game Machine listed the arcade version in their May 15, 1998 issue as the second most-successful dedicated arcade game of the month.[36]

The Dreamcast version was a runner-up for the "Game No One Played" award at IGN's Best of 2000 Awards.[37]

Notes

  1. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Dreamcast version's Japanese import, three critics gave it each a score of 98, 99, and 95.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 4.5/5 for graphics, two 4/5 scores for sound and fun factor, and 3.5/5 for control in one review.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 4/5 for sound, and 3/5 for control.

References

  1. ↑ Romano, Sal (October 18, 2018). "Virtual-On, Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram, and Virtual-On Force coming to PS4 [Update"]. https://www.gematsu.com/2018/10/virtual-on-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-and-virtual-on-force-coming-to-ps4. 
  2. ↑ Roether, Julia (June 7, 2000). "Activision Ships Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram[, the Explosive Sega Dreamcast Sequel to Arcade Hit Virtual-on"]. http://www.activision.com/investor/pressreleases/227.html. 
  3. ↑ Romano, Sal (September 13, 2019). "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Masterpiece 1995~2001 for PS4 launches November 27 in Japan". https://www.gematsu.com/2019/09/cyber-troopers-virtual-on-masterpiece-19952001-for-ps4-launches-november-27-in-japan. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram for Dreamcast". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/256512-cyber-troopers-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram/index.html. 
  5. ↑ "Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram Ver.5.66 for Xbox 360". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/958356-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-ver566/index.html. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram (X360)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/cyber-troopers-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram/. 
  7. ↑ "Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram (DC) [review wasn't archived before December 12, 2014"]. All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=24085. 
  8. ↑ Franklin, Eric (June 8, 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (DC)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Voot/. 
  9. ↑ Edge staff (February 2000). "Virtual On Oratorio Tangram (DC; Import)". Edge (Future Publishing) (81): 76–77. https://retrocdn.net/images/b/b4/Edge_UK_081.pdf. Retrieved September 18, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Edge staff (April 29, 2009). "Review: Virtual On Oratorio Tangram (X360)". Edge (Future plc). http://www.edge-online.com/features/review-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  11. ↑ Sewart, Greg (August 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (133): 148. https://retrocdn.net/images/b/b5/EGM_US_133.pdf. Retrieved September 18, 2023. 
  12. ↑ Steinberg, Scott (June 29, 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (DC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2677&full=1#mr_toppy. 
  13. ↑ Whitehead, Dan (May 4, 2009). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (Xbox 360)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-review. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "ドリームキャスト - 電脳戦機バーチャロン オラトリオ・タングラム" (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain) 915: 38. June 30, 2006. https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=3929&redirect=no. Retrieved September 18, 2023. 
  15. ↑ "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (88). August 2000. 
  16. ↑ Chau, Anthony (December 13, 1999). "REVIEW for Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (Import)". GameFan (Shinno Media). http://www.gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1138&t=r. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  17. ↑ Chau, Anthony "Dangohead" (March 2000). "Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (Import)". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (3): 72–75. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_03/page/n71/mode/2up. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  18. ↑ Chau, Anthony (June 6, 2000). "REVIEW for Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram". GameFan (Shinno Media). http://gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=2074&t=r. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  19. ↑ Rodriguez, Tyrone "Cerberus"; Ngo, George "Eggo"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM" (March 2000). "Virtual On 2 [sic"]. GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (3): 13. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_03/page/n11/mode/2up. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  20. ↑ Gee, Brian (June 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram Review (DC)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32257-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-review. 
  21. ↑ Reboucas, Eduardo (July 3, 2009). "Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram Version 5.66 [sic Review"]. CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/72397-cyber-troopers-virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-version-5-66-review. 
  22. ↑ Mielke, James (January 19, 2000). "Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram (Import) Review [date mislabeled as "March 26, 2014"; platform mislabeled as "Arcade"; score mislabeled as "7""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-import-review/1900-2540068/. 
  23. ↑ Mielke, James (June 7, 2000). "Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram Review (DC) [date mislabeled as "June 8, 2000""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-review/1900-2583716/. 
  24. ↑ Petit, Carolyn (May 6, 2009). "Virtual ON [sic Review"]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/virtual-on-review/1900-6209191/. 
  25. ↑ Subskin (March 14, 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram [Import"]. IGN Entertainment. http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/virtualon2/. 
  26. ↑ Williamson, Colin (December 14, 1999). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (Import) (DC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/15/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-import. 
  27. ↑ Gantayat, Anoop (June 5, 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (DC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/06/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram. 
  28. ↑ Brudvig, Erik (April 30, 2009). "Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram Review (X360)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/04/30/virtual-on-oratorio-tangram-review. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Frost, Stephen (March 2000). "Virtual On Oratorio Tangram [sic (DC; Import)"]. NextGen (Imagine Media) (63): 86. https://archive.org/details/NextGen63Mar2000/page/n87/mode/2up. Retrieved October 10, 2020. 
  30. ↑ Jenkins, David (April 2009). "Virtual-On [Oratorio Tangram (360)"]. Teletext Ltd.. http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/5a6e601fd5c9e9dd87a9a6340a0b055b/Virtual-On+(360).aspx. 
  31. ↑ Jake The Snake (September 2000). "Virtual On [sic"]. GamePro (IDG) (144): 106. https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e4/GamePro_US_144.pdf. Retrieved September 19, 2023. 
  32. ↑ Cheat Monkey (August 17, 2000). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). http://gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/6402.shtml. Retrieved October 11, 2020. 
  33. ↑ Kemuel (January 22, 2001). "Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram - DC - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/virtual_on_oratorio_tangram_dc_review/. 
  34. ↑ Jones, Darren (July 16, 2009). "Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram (X360)". Retro Gamer (Imagine Publishing) (66). 
  35. ↑ Kennedy, Sam (December 3, 1999). "VOOT Gets Near-Perfect Score [date mislabeled as "April 27, 2000""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/voot-gets-near-perfect-score/1100-2447154/. 
  36. ↑ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - 完成品夕イプのTVゲーム機 (Dedicated Videos)" (in ja). Game Machine (Amusement Press, Inc.) (564): 21. May 15, 1998. 
  37. ↑ IGN staff (January 26, 2001). "IGN Dreamcast Best of 2000: Game No One Played". Snowball.com. http://dreamcast.ign.com/news/30623.html. 

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