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Binding: Video Game EAN: 0010086510485 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Platform: Sega Dreamcast Editorial Review: Editorial Review: Seaman is quite possibly the weirdest video game to ever be released. It's also one of the most incredibly original titles in a very long time. And if you don't believe me, just ask the frisky Seaman, a fish/reptile with a human face--it isn't shy. According to legend, this strange creature is the discovery of scientist Jean Paul Gasse. The weird-looking beast was documented to have an almost grotesque look about it, as it had the body of a reptile and the face of a man. Yet it was able to talk and reason with the doctor as well as your average human. And while the good doctor was laughed into obscurity after trying to explain his discovery, you have the opportunity to raise a Seaman from egg to its fishlike state and beyond. Not only must you keep Seaman well fed and warm, you'll find that conversation (via the included microphone) with Seaman is a must. The scaly inquisitor will probe into your personal life by asking about your age, marital status, and favorite music, among other things. Also, if treated well this creature will spew its (usually sarcastic) rantings on pop culture, the Internet, and even reality itself. There's even a touch of sexual innuendo that may raise a few eyebrows. I doubt your goldfish ever did that. The speech recognition is far from perfect, but there's no doubt that the gimmick almost always causes a smile when you realize how long you've been conversing with a fish and just how many words it does respond to. The simplistic graphics often make Seaman look like he's swimming in space rather than in a huge tank, but this game makes no claim to break new ground in graphics--it's the speech recognition that is most noteworthy. Star Trek veteran Leonard Nimoy acts as narrator, bringing all of the emotion of Spock (read: none) to his performance--yet somehow it works. Since the Seaman can starve or freeze if not tended to regularly (raising this thing will take weeks), it might be a good idea to invest in another Visual Memory Unit to store the status of Seaman's habitat and your performance. It's hard to say just how much "game" is actually in this title. Rather, Seaman offers an interesting life journey through birth, growth, death, rebirth, and change. Seaman offers a unique Dreamcast experience that is both disturbing and fascinating. --Mark Brooks Pros:
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 Rating:  - I love you SeamanLike others here have already said- this game isn't for everyone. In fact, it's only for a select few gamers- the kind that are looking for new and strange things. It's cool that Sega never cares about money, and is always the one company we can count on for innovation. It's just too bad that they never get the credit they deserve. Sega's always been ahead of their time, as we saw with the Dreamcast. Anyway, I love this "game". When I first got it when it came out, I wasn't really sure ... Read More Rating: - seaman is great!this game is really fun. it's kinda like a sim mixed with a giga pet. you feed it , raise it, take care of it, and of course, talk to it. yes, some of the time the words are missunderstood, but if you talk loud and clearly enough, it's just fine. Rating:  - It's Great the First Few Times......... (3.5 stars)....but after you've beat it and played it a couple times, it gets really old very quickly. But, this game is %100 original! A very unique and cool concept. I just think more could've been done to keep the replay value up a bit. The graphics: Amazing The sound: Very good Concept: Out of this world! Replay Value: Gets boring after you play it enough So the only reason why I'm giving this 3.5 stars instead of 4 is because, let's face it, it can get old very ... Read More Rating:  - MY MEETSEAMAN.COMFAQ 1.DO YOU OWN THIS GAME?YES I DO,AND IT IS GREAT.THIS IS A GREAT GAME FOR ONLY CHILDREN(NO BROTERS OR SISTERS)BECAUSE IT IS LIKE A REAL PET. 2.WHAT IS THE GAMEPLAY?THIS IS A REAL-LIFE GAME.YOU MUST FEED A ANIMAL,TALK TO IT,LET IT SLEEP,GIVE IT AIR,AND HEAT,ECT.AT FIRST, YOU MUST HATCH AN EGG.AT FIRST IT IS A LITTLE WEIRD,BUT YOU`LL GET USED TO IT.THEN,ITS A BABY.THEY DON`T SPEAK,HARDLY.THE MAY SAY "HELLO",OR "SEAMAN",BABY WORDS.THEN IT MATURES. 3.WHAT DO YOU DO WHITH SEAMAN?LIKE ... Read More Rating: - ALMOST great!If you have the time allowable-this is an intriguing game-and Leonard Nimoy narrating adds to the bizzarre scenario. Yes,the plot is raising a very intelligent human/fish hybrid.After the first week-it goes from 'baby-talk' to asking personal and philosophical questions and stays within the personality you've described relating to you. If you purchase-DO WEB RESEARCH!!I was doing fantastic-and then he quit eating-no reason-he just stopped.I felt cheated.That's my only gripe about a truly unique ... Read More |
