Software:Trap Gunner

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Trap Gunner
Developer(s)Racdym
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
  • JP: August 6, 1998
  • NA: September 30, 1998
  • EU: June 06, 1999
Genre(s)action, strategy, puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Trap Gunner: Countdown to Oblivion, or just Trap Gunner (トラップガンナー, Torappu Gannā), known in Europe as Trap Runner, is a PlayStation video game published by Atlus in 1998, and by Konami in 1999. It is a strategy, arcade-style game for one or two players.

Gameplay

The purpose of the game to run around various levels and to set traps, which are invisible to your opponent. Players can shoot at one another while setting traps. Each character has a different melee weapon with unique attributes.

The story mode unveils each character's background and relation to the other characters.

Traps

  • Switch detonator An explosive device activated by pressing the X button, it is usually used in tandem with other traps
  • Mine A land mine that explodes when stepped on
  • Bomb Useless on its own, the bomb is very powerful in combination with the remote detonator or mine
  • Pitfall The pitfall halts an opponent's movement by trapping them in a pit for a few seconds, making them vulnerable to attacks
  • Force panel The force panel forces your foe in a preset direction; multiple force panels can be used to guide opponents into a mine or trap combination.
  • Gas Gas has the largest effect radius of all standalone traps and detonates via timer. Once the gas is set, it is only a matter of time before nerve agent permeates the area, damaging all players with constant health loss, which remains with the player for a few seconds once they escape the vapor cloud.

Characters

  • Van Raily
  • John Bishous
  • Tenrou Ugetsu
  • Tico
  • Lou Riche
  • Abdol Rerin

Secret Characters

  • Rem
  • Dyn
  • Erg

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
GameRankings71%[1]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStar[2]
Consoles +77%[4]
CVGStarStar[5]
EGM5.75/10[6][lower-alpha 1]
Famitsu29/40[7]
GameSpot7/10[8]
IGN8.9/10[9]
Next GenerationStarStarStarStar[10]
OPM (US)StarStarHalf star[11]

The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[1] GamePro said, "Those who are searching for a good mix of real-time strategy and fighting will find that Trap Gunner fits the bill."[12][lower-alpha 2] Next Generation called it "one of the season's sleeper hits."[10] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40.[7]

Notes

  1. ↑ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the game, one critic gave it a score of 7/10, another gave it 6/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 5/10.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the game two 4/5 scores for graphics and overall fun factor, and two 3.5/5 scores for sound and control.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Trap Gunner: Countdown to Oblivion for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190505130327/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/199100-trap-gunner-countdown-to-oblivion/index.html. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  2. ↑ Ottoson, Joe. "Trap Gunner - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141116231432/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=14590&tab=review. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  3. ↑ Broderick, Glenn (December 29, 1998). "Trap Gunner". CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000816210812/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Trapgunner/. Retrieved November 28, 2021. 
  4. ↑ Cheub (June 1999). "Trap Runner" (in fr). Consoles + (89): 137. http://download.abandonware.org/magazines/Consoles%20Plus/consoleplus_numero089/Consoles%2B_N89-Page%200137.jpg. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  5. ↑ Huhtala, Alex (June 1999). "Trap Runner". Computer and Video Games (EMAP) (211): 49. https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_211_1999-06_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n47/mode/2up. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  6. ↑ Davison, John; Boyer, Crispin; Hager, Dean; Williams, Ken "Sushi-X" (October 1998). "Trap Gunner". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (111): 267. https://retrocdn.net/images/1/1d/EGM_US_111.pdf. Retrieved November 28, 2021. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "トラップガンナー [PS"] (in ja). Famitsu (Enterbrain). https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=18180&redirect=no. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  8. ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (October 1, 1998). "Trap Gunner Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000""]. CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/trap-gunner-review/1900-2546098/. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  9. ↑ Nelson, Randy (September 28, 1998). "Trap Gunner". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/09/29/trap-gunner. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Trap Gunner". Next Generation (Imagine Media) (47): 158. November 1998. https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_47/page/n161/mode/2up. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  11. ↑ "Trap Gunner". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) 2 (1). October 1998. 
  12. ↑ Tommy Boy (October 1998). "Trap Gunner". GamePro (IDG Entertainment) (121): 174. https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_111_October_1998/page/n173/mode/2up. Retrieved December 30, 2020. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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