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Questions about Snatcher (video game)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the original PC-8801 version of Snatcher released?

The original PC-8801 version of Snatcher released on the 26th of November 1988. This release preceded the MSX2 version which arrived later that same year.

Who directed the development of the video game Snatcher in 1987?

Hideo Kojima directed the development of the video game Snatcher while working at a Konami office in 1987. He pitched the project as a cyberpunk adventure to Konami's trademark department over the phone before the team settled on the final name.

What happened to Gillian Seed after he woke up from cryogenic sleep in Neo Kobe City?

Gillian Seed woke up with his memory wiped clean by decades of cryogenic sleep following the Lucifer-Alpha biological weapon attack. He joined JUNKER to hunt humanoid robots called Snatchers and discovered Chief Cunningham was actually one of these machines.

Which console received the first CD-ROM port of Snatcher known as Snatcher CD-ROMantic?

The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² System received the first CD-ROM port of Snatcher known as Snatcher CD-ROMantic. This version marked the first time Konami worked with CD technology for this title.

When did the Sega CD version of Snatcher release in North America?

The Sega CD version of Snatcher released in North America in January 1995 after localizing the game for Western markets in December 1994. Several scenes were censored or altered for this specific release including changes to character ages and sexual content.